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- February 28th, 2024, 1:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Unknown Life of Karl Fulves
- Replies: 46
- Views: 4689
- February 26th, 2024, 2:59 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Ancient Automata
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1356
Re: Ancient Automata
From a 22 dec 2023 review of this book in the WSJ: ...Juanelo Turriano (ca. 1500-85), who worked in Toledo, Spain. The authors lean toward ascribing the friar to Turriano. He may not have put his name to this figure, but his skill was so renowned that he inscribed one of his intricate astronomical c...
- February 26th, 2024, 1:08 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Ancient Automata
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1356
Re: Ancient Automata
Here is a video from the MET:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiVKnlXcDDg
and one from the National Museum of American history:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kie96iRTq5M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiVKnlXcDDg
and one from the National Museum of American history:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kie96iRTq5M
- December 30th, 2023, 1:18 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Clearly Out To Lunch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1975
- November 15th, 2023, 8:27 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Not the Bob Read Book...Kurt Volkmann's Geschichte der Zauberkunst
- Replies: 48
- Views: 25874
- October 13th, 2023, 1:08 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Not the Bob Read Book...Kurt Volkmann's Geschichte der Zauberkunst
- Replies: 48
- Views: 25874
Re: Bob Read Book?
The new book will be the book that was supposed to have been published in the first place. I rescued it from the hard drive on Bob Read's computer right after he died. After the fiasco with Volker Huber, I guided it to Bill Kalush at Conjuring Arts in the hope that it would eventually be published ...
- July 3rd, 2023, 3:03 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Notes From A Fellow Traveler by Derren Brown
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7505
- June 1st, 2023, 10:32 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Letter From Juan
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1325
- January 29th, 2023, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Library of congress magic posters
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2079
- May 31st, 2022, 10:22 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Aunt Emma's Diary
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1517
Re: Aunt Emma's Diary
If you like brilliant thinking for a classic plot, it would be well worth you while to check out John's latest release.
yes yes yes!
yes yes yes!
- May 7th, 2022, 4:32 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: About John Ramsay's Pivot Vanish
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3616
- January 6th, 2022, 1:23 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Peek R. Paul Wilson Used in Unmarked Miracle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1630
Re: The Peek R. Paul Wilson Used in Unmarked Miracle
The peek is called SALOB and is described in my "Think Again" notes but will be in a future video project covering the think-a-card plot. "Think Again" and "Just Think" are both excellent and well worth serious study. Thanks for making them available, Paul. https://rpa...
- April 18th, 2021, 10:06 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: SUMS 2021: Math and Illusion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3936
- April 14th, 2021, 11:46 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic in Theater Plays
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4258
Re: Magic in Theater Plays
Roy Benson was the magical advisor for the 1961 musical Carnival (David Merrick - producer, Gower Champion - director, featuring Anna Maria Alberghetti and Jerry Orbach).
- March 16th, 2021, 11:26 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: RIP David Roth
- Replies: 49
- Views: 14903
Re: RIP David Roth
Thanks you, Michael - I wasn't able to attend it as it aired.
I look forward to it.
I look forward to it.
- March 15th, 2021, 11:19 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: R.I.P. Ramon Rioboo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2051
Re: R.I.P. Ramon Rioboo
Thank you, Paco.
I am a big fan of Ramon - I constantly reread his books.
He wrote with such clarity of effect, psychology, and construction.
RIP, and "Show them a trick, Ramon!".
I am a big fan of Ramon - I constantly reread his books.
He wrote with such clarity of effect, psychology, and construction.
RIP, and "Show them a trick, Ramon!".
- February 12th, 2021, 2:21 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Ramsay for J. Townsend
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1954
Re: Ramsay for J. Townsend
Thank you for those references, Andy.
I also use your DVDs as a reference, which are a direct connection to the source material.
Cheers!
I also use your DVDs as a reference, which are a direct connection to the source material.
Cheers!
- January 24th, 2021, 2:49 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: In and of Itself
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2419
Re: In and of Itself
Derek's new book "AMORALMAN A True Story and Other Lies" will be released on March 2. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/624082/amoralman-by-derek-delgaudio/9780525658559?ref=PRH384326594D&aid=47171&linkid=PRH384326594D There is an audio excerpt on the link. It is available f...
- January 17th, 2021, 10:50 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: RIP David Roth
- Replies: 49
- Views: 14903
Re: RIP David Roth
Thanks for both links, Brad. Robert Klein is the perfect host. Not sure how you decided that! He seemed to be stepping on David’s presentation at first and David seemed to be annoyed with him. Then, Klein calmed down and allowed David to do his presentation. At least, that is how I viewed that segm...
- January 17th, 2021, 10:19 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: RIP David Roth
- Replies: 49
- Views: 14903
- November 21st, 2020, 8:55 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Dai Vernon’s “Mental Die”
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9662
- October 30th, 2020, 3:26 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Steinmeyer in Popular Mechanics
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5578
- October 28th, 2020, 10:27 am
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Charlie Miller Book
- Replies: 68
- Views: 37869
Re: Charlie Miller Book
Arrived in St. Louis, and it is fabulous.
Thanks to Richard and Randy and the entire team for making this happen.
Wowza!
Thanks to Richard and Randy and the entire team for making this happen.
Wowza!
- October 9th, 2020, 6:16 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Boris Wild Kills on Fool Us
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4804
- July 25th, 2020, 12:28 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Thoughts on the Vanish of a Coin
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5752
Re: Thoughts on the Vanish of a Coin
Thanks you for sharing this handling, Andy. I love the direct connection to Mr. Ramsay, as seen in all of the books and DVDs you've generously released: The Ramsay Legend (1969) The Ramsay Classics (1977) The Ramsay Finale (1982) Diverting Card Magic (1980) Ramsay Legend Revised (1985) The Magic of ...
- June 12th, 2020, 2:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Full video of Teller's Macbeth
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2135
Re: Full video of Teller's Macbeth
Teller's production of Macbeth can be viewed for free until July 1, 2020 here: Aaron Posner – Teller ‘Macbeth’ Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C. http://www.folger.edu/video-macbeth-folger-theatre From the WSJ Terry Teachout review: The Folger has made available several supplementary video...
- March 24th, 2020, 9:55 pm
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: Who made John Ramsay's props such as those for the cylinder and coin?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 13740
Re: Who made John Ramsay's props such as those for the cylinder and coin?
Hello, Andy,
Thank you for your posts - I so appreciate your first hand knowledge and comments about one of the major influences on our art.
Best,
Jim
Thank you for your posts - I so appreciate your first hand knowledge and comments about one of the major influences on our art.
Best,
Jim
- March 16th, 2020, 5:31 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Indulgence with Lucy Darling
- Replies: 27
- Views: 4964
Re: Indulgence with Lucy Darling
Thanks for the post, Tom, and thanks for the fabulous performance, Carisa/Lucy!
In addition to the spectacular show, I really like the video capturing the experience of the Chicago Magic Lounge and the vibe in the room.
Congrats to all!
In addition to the spectacular show, I really like the video capturing the experience of the Chicago Magic Lounge and the vibe in the room.
Congrats to all!
- March 14th, 2020, 8:02 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: new Houdini biographies review in WSJ
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9466
Re: new Houdini biographies review in WSJ
Posnaski's book is full of nonsense regarding my friend (and real Houdini expert) Pat Culliton. I would avoid it. Agreed. Of the two, Begley was given a better review. The reviewer was less than enthusiastic about Posnanski's effort. "Mr. Posnanski’s solution to the problem of having 500 prede...
- March 14th, 2020, 11:24 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: new Houdini biographies review in WSJ
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9466
new Houdini biographies review in WSJ
Robert Wilson, author of “Barnum: An American Life” reviews two new Houdini bios. Elusive American By Adam Begley Yale, 216 pages, $26 The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini By Joe Posnanski Avid Reader, 316 pages, $28 https://www.wsj.com/articles/two-new-lives-of-harry-houdini-11584113644?shareTok...
- December 12th, 2019, 9:42 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Book Collection on Facebook
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2890
- December 11th, 2019, 8:45 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Book Collection on Facebook
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2890
Re: Book Collection on Facebook
Has anyone received books that they purchased?
I've received no follow up responses.
Thanks-
I've received no follow up responses.
Thanks-
- November 24th, 2019, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Vernon Farewell Lecture Tour
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5744
Re: Vernon Farewell Lecture Tour
Here's something I wrote in 2003 concerning Vernon's lecture tours ... The first lecture he ever gave was arranged by George Karger around 1947 and was attended by around 300 magicians who paid $5 each. Not a bad days pay for 1947! ...". According to this site: "Adjusted for inflation, $1...
- August 17th, 2019, 7:41 pm
- Forum: iGenii
- Topic: Tom Gagnon e-issue
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9916
Re: Tom Gagnon e-issue
Until the online edition posts, check these out from Tom's site (as well as his fabulous books and other items for sale):
http://tomgagnonmagic.com/videos/
Here is his YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TomGagnon1116/videos
http://tomgagnonmagic.com/videos/
Here is his YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TomGagnon1116/videos
- March 2nd, 2019, 1:27 pm
- Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
- Topic: The Big Book of Rising Cards by Claude Klingsor
- Replies: 31
- Views: 21349
Re: The Big Book of Rising Cards by Claude Klingsor
....I am building a rising card system I hope to sell. I am looking for encouragement ....to produce an industrial grade hardware device that guys that work would love to use. I would also like to know it this has already been done. I have searched and not found a product as extensive as this. Hi A...
- February 24th, 2019, 4:34 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: WTB:The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6153
Re: WTB:The Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick
In case you haven't seen Hector Chadwick's website, he has information about the status of the book (as well as two outstanding publications currently available):
https://hectorchadwick.co.uk/2017/01/18 ... mysteries/
https://hectorchadwick.co.uk/2017/01/18 ... mysteries/
- January 6th, 2019, 3:30 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Glasgow Connection
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4634
Re: The Glasgow Connection
Thank you, Matt - it looks fantastic. Ordered, and looking forward to it.
- January 6th, 2019, 3:27 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Ricky Jay on German TV in 1989 and a 1972 B&W TV appearance
- Replies: 2
- Views: 936
Re: Ricky Jay on German TV in 1989 and a 1972 B&W TV appearance
Great finds, indeed. Thanks, Dick!