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by John Bowden
April 21st, 2023, 6:49 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magician in politics
Replies: 3
Views: 1993

Re: Magician in politics

Not enough magicians in politics.................
and too much politics in magic.
by John Bowden
November 27th, 2022, 7:04 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Paul Daniels Auction Results
Replies: 8
Views: 1230

Re: Paul Daniels Auction Results

Q. Kumber wrote:
John Bowden wrote:Found lot 771 to be the most interesting from both a item point of view and price expected and price paid.


So pleased you found something you can use.


Brilliant
by John Bowden
November 26th, 2022, 7:51 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Paul Daniels Auction Results
Replies: 8
Views: 1230

Re: Paul Daniels Auction Results

Found lot 771 to be the most interesting from both a item point of view and price expected and price paid.
by John Bowden
February 8th, 2022, 6:11 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magician Shortage Plagues the United States ...
Replies: 3
Views: 760

Re: Magician Shortage Plagues the United States ...

You need to be in the right ***** of mind to succeed at Wordle
by John Bowden
May 6th, 2021, 7:13 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Yahoo! Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy Has Shipped!
Replies: 80
Views: 59692

Re: Yahoo! Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy Has Shipped!

Copy 10 of 100 has arrived safely in Urlingford, Ireland ......................... so the wait is over. I took the necessary COVID-19 precautions by letting my wife open the parcel and then I removed the book. Mr Jennings is a most welcome guest and I look forward to the coming sessions and learning...
by John Bowden
November 26th, 2020, 9:32 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Card size survey
Replies: 46
Views: 4949

Re: Card size survey

Forty plus years ago when I first ventured into the realms of card magic I used bridge sized cards as most packet tricks came only in bridge size. Over time, poker size cards became more popular and magic dealers stocked more gaffs for them, and so I began using them and now find that I use them alm...
by John Bowden
October 3rd, 2020, 9:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Rubinstein -OR- Giacomo?
Replies: 16
Views: 3958

Re: Rubinstein -OR- Giacomo?

Just get both books ............. You deserve them. (Well if you deserve one you must deserve the other also............ my logic.) Don't compare them to each other as I doubt that either Rubinstein or Giacomo ever wrote them as competition to each other. They are both well worth having and learning...
by John Bowden
August 20th, 2020, 12:17 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Deluxe Edition of Mr. Jennings Takes It Easy Now on Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 2691

Re: Deluxe Edition of Mr. Jennings Takes It Easy Now on Sale

Ordered ...........hope my PayPal was correct regarding postage.
by John Bowden
July 15th, 2020, 2:01 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: amateurs and professionals
Replies: 14
Views: 4293

Re: amateurs and professionals

These words were attributed to the music professor Harold Craxton: 'Amateurs [musicians] practice until they can get it right; professionals practice until they can't get it wrong' (quoted by Harold Craxton, one-time professor at the Royal Academy of Music). I would assume the same holds true when i...
by John Bowden
June 30th, 2020, 8:32 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Future of Magic Conventions
Replies: 17
Views: 2813

Re: The Future of Magic Conventions

The Future of Magic Conventions may well be the conventions as we have always known them (hopefully). HOWEVER.......... the immediate future is very uncertain. All future is evolutionary. Magic conventions will evolve into whatever we are able to manage in whatever situations we find ourselves in. C...
by John Bowden
June 16th, 2020, 7:00 am
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Why is editing so bad in magic publications?
Replies: 115
Views: 27829

Re: Why is editing so bad in magic publications?

As someone who buys. reads and learns from books, I must add that content is far more important to me than a few misused or misspelled words. I've recently purchased Coin Magic and The Forte books and found that while there are a few grammatical errors in them the content far outweighs these nit-pic...
by John Bowden
March 25th, 2020, 7:29 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Who made John Ramsay's props such as those for the cylinder and coin?
Replies: 18
Views: 13705

Re: Who made John Ramsay's props such as those for the cylinder and coin?

What surprised me was that John Ramsay had a secretary. He was a successful shopkeeper, (judging by his ability to maintain extensive gardens) and as such would have had need for an accounts secretary or bookkeeper. It would have been at a time when there were extensive book-keeping practices ie co...
by John Bowden
January 25th, 2020, 9:06 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Announcement regarding new Steve Forte book
Replies: 158
Views: 35242

Re: Announcement regarding new Steve Forte book

My order is in.
Now roll on Feb 10th.

(I've always wanted to get the real work on that 10 Card Poker Deal)
by John Bowden
September 14th, 2019, 7:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: What separates the pro from the amateur?
Replies: 60
Views: 49339

Re: What separates the pro from the amateur?

An amateur practises until he gets it right, a professional until he can't get it wrong.
by John Bowden
June 7th, 2019, 5:54 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: eBay Magic Items For Sale Coming on June 7th
Replies: 3
Views: 1732

Re: eBay Magic Items For Sale Coming on June 7th

Don't forget to link here as soon as you post items on eBay
by John Bowden
March 20th, 2019, 10:39 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Memorized Deck Question
Replies: 22
Views: 5954

Re: Memorized Deck Question

This effect can be performed without the use of either a memorised, stacked or marked deck. It can be done with any borrowed deck and only requires that the magician is capable of palming a few cards (while there is no heat on his hands). It isn't mine and unfortunately I can't remember where I foun...
by John Bowden
December 22nd, 2018, 7:36 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: DeLand
Replies: 187
Views: 819732

Re: DeLand

Copy 36/100 has arrived in Urlingford, Ireland. It arrived approx 12 hours ago which was 12.30pm GMT Probably the first copy to make it across the Atlantic Ocean. Will start reading it on Christmas morning and expect to finish it sometime around Christmas 2019. Wishing everyone here and at Genii a v...
by John Bowden
September 30th, 2018, 5:56 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New Magic Venue in London
Replies: 5
Views: 1671

Re: New Magic Venue in London

Are any European magicians making as much money as Copperfield? Penn & Teller? The question of the earning power of magicians will always favour the US magician where English is spoken or understood by practically 100% of the population as opposed to Europe where there are many languages beside...
by John Bowden
August 2nd, 2018, 6:55 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2021 goes to Canada!
Replies: 15
Views: 3959

Re: FISM 2021 goes to Canada!

John, I believe he's referring to the number of people who have preregistered already. The Canadian dollar is so weak, that the registration price is probably one of the lowest for a FISM. Ah! that makes perfect sense, humble apologies to Richard Tremblay. :oops: Just goes to show I should have gon...
by John Bowden
August 1st, 2018, 10:01 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2021 goes to Canada!
Replies: 15
Views: 3959

Re: FISM 2021 goes to Canada!

1370 ..................... what currency?????? certainly not either € or $. I paid $610 Canadian dollars which worked out slightly less than €400 It is possible that that early bird price is over since 31st July. Further and correct information can be had by visiting the site below. https://www.fis...
by John Bowden
April 29th, 2017, 4:58 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Mathematical Card Trick Source
Replies: 16
Views: 9212

Re: Mathematical Card Trick Source

Was there also a system whereby any page is chosen in a book (near the beginning) and the letters of the first word is counted and added to the page number to give you a new page and then the first word on that page is counted and the number added to the page and so on until you run out of pages and...
by John Bowden
April 29th, 2017, 4:46 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: 3 Riddles
Replies: 17
Views: 6972

Re: 3 Riddles

There are way too many ambiguities for this to be a definitive puzzle and I had taken into account that the jar may have been filled and refilled a number of times in the three month period but as it required a time frame for the filling and the only time given was the three months, one would have t...
by John Bowden
April 29th, 2017, 7:10 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: 3 Riddles
Replies: 17
Views: 6972

Re: 3 Riddles

Brad Jeffers wrote:
Brian Douglas wrote:
About how long will it be until then?
I believe the answer to that question is 3 months.



If he was bringing the blind man for a meal it would be six months............. if he was paying.
by John Bowden
November 27th, 2016, 1:32 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Life Savers by Michael Webber
Replies: 4
Views: 2020

Re: Life Savers by Michael Webber

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Michael-Weber-book-LIFESAVERS-1st-Ed-OOP-Sawa-Kenner-books-also-listed-/192032975828?hash=item2cb60eabd4:g:4MgAAOSwKOJYHTM

This might be the link in question..............if not it might help someone who is anxious to buy the above book.
by John Bowden
August 15th, 2016, 5:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Most Influential Card Magician of 20th Century
Replies: 50
Views: 16839

Re: Most Influential Card Magician of 20th Century

I've created a fun poll to find out who the most influential card magician of the 20th Century was. You can answer the poll using the link below: https://goo.gl/forms/wDEo5g0WsQDbLgKx2 There are five choices: Cardini, Ed Marlo, Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne, and S.W. Erdnase. You can also suggest an al...
by John Bowden
July 10th, 2016, 9:17 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: The Contents of The Secrets of So Sato
Replies: 58
Views: 62840

Re: The Contents of The Secrets of So Sato

I went to Japan and shot all the footage myself. It's all new, and a proper DVD with menus, music, etc. WOW!!!! You've certainly put a huge amount of work into this project, not to mention expense. That is just the video.......then the book, the writing , editing, proofreading, printing, publishing...
by John Bowden
June 13th, 2016, 4:39 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee
Replies: 45
Views: 14234

Re: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee

Sure Mark aren't we known for our sincerity..................
How often did we tell you how wonderful a performer you were?
You can rest assured we meant every word of it. [Censored]....................we must have the same software.
by John Bowden
June 13th, 2016, 11:56 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee
Replies: 45
Views: 14234

Re: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee

My intention is not to defend Derek Lever but to stop all the stone throwing that was taking place regarding Blackpool. I did mention that I didn't agree with everything that Derek did............... I was as appalled as everyone else regarding his mistreatment of you, regarding both your suspension...
by John Bowden
June 13th, 2016, 8:52 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee
Replies: 45
Views: 14234

Re: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee

The comment wasn't offering an opinion just an inference.
by John Bowden
June 13th, 2016, 6:42 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee
Replies: 45
Views: 14234

Re: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee

"As for someone else's quote " I don't think there is anyone with Lever's record - thankfully. " it tells more about the person who wrote it than it does about Derek Lever" That 'somebody else' was me - what does my comment tell you about me John? I would be very interested to h...
by John Bowden
June 12th, 2016, 8:35 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee
Replies: 45
Views: 14234

Re: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee

"he would deduct 15% agency commission from any acts that were booked at Blackpool!" He was a booking agent for Blackpool Convention and as such he may well have been entitled to charge whatever percentage he did. "he would verbally offer fees in pounds to US entertainers then after t...
by John Bowden
June 12th, 2016, 10:20 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee
Replies: 45
Views: 14234

Re: Palace revolt at Blackpool Magicians Club ? Derek Lever off committee

If there is anyone here who organised an annual convention for over 3500 magicians then please stand up so we can all throw stones at you. Believe me if you organised something on that scale then you will have lost friends and made enemies along the way and you most certainly will have plenty of peo...
by John Bowden
March 28th, 2016, 9:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Contacting David Britland
Replies: 3
Views: 3309

Re: Contacting David Britland

The only contact method on his web page (Cardopolis) is davidbritland@hotmail.com

He doesn't appear to be a Magic Circle member so I don't have any phone numbers or address for him.

Hope this information is current and is of assistance.

Cheers
John Bowden
by John Bowden
March 10th, 2016, 4:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hard questions
Replies: 13
Views: 9759

Re: Hard questions

Just an observation................... I entered the above question and didn't get the right answer. However............ I googled "nicknames like teacher" and found that same nickname and on entering it instead of "teacher" found the correct answer very easily. So if bots are re...
by John Bowden
December 5th, 2015, 8:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: DelGaudio Sez
Replies: 166
Views: 32259

Re: DelGaudio Sez

Maybe I can help a little with some years............1979 you were on Irish Television (Late Late Show) .............36 years ago. I have no mark (excuse the pun) on when you left Ireland but I know you were still here in 1986. You may well have been here both before 1979 and later than 1986. God......
by John Bowden
December 3rd, 2015, 8:07 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Psychic apologises to cancer victim's family for 'getting di
Replies: 4
Views: 1175

Re: Psychic apologises to cancer victim's family for 'gettin

I remember him well........a guy called "Sheamus O'Connor".
Could that be the name that escapes you? :)
by John Bowden
December 1st, 2015, 11:49 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: DelGaudio Sez
Replies: 166
Views: 32259

Re: DelGaudio Sez

No matter how many times he may have changed his name I'll give him credit for being a very knowledgeable magician regarding books. When I started seriously into magic around 1980 Mark advised me on books and while he was selling them to me I can honestly say that he never sold me a book that I woul...
by John Bowden
December 1st, 2015, 9:59 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: DelGaudio Sez
Replies: 166
Views: 32259

Re: DelGaudio Sez

In order to put this whole "story" together one would have to be careful in believing everything that is written by "Performer". I refer to the Ira Einhorn case which has more on it regarding extradition and such. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ira_Einhorn Ira was just another cri...
by John Bowden
October 1st, 2015, 7:01 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: hank lee out of jail
Replies: 78
Views: 28908

Re: hank lee out of jail

Gosh................when I knew you many decades ago you weren't in the habit of taking wisdom from anyone. You, however, did impart some good advice..........generally about what books I should buy...........from you.

Cheers
John Bowden
by John Bowden
September 30th, 2015, 5:49 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: hank lee out of jail
Replies: 78
Views: 28908

Re: hank lee out of jail

Firstly I never had any dealings with Hank Lee so my ability to furnish forgiveness is of little relevance here. However I understand he committed a crime of fraud and has served the term of imprisonment imposed by a judge and as such has served his time and should be free from any discrimination as...

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