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- January 25th, 2016, 9:39 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Looking for Jack Hughes World of Magic book
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2767
- December 27th, 2015, 7:11 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: So, what did you get?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6137
Re: So, what did you get?
I received from my lovely wife “Talking Heads: The Vent Haven Portraits” by photographer Matthew Rolston. I highly recommend all of you check out this extraordinary book of photography. From my daughter, I received “The Witch of Lime Street: Séance, Seduction, and Houdini in the Spirit World” David ...
- December 19th, 2015, 10:13 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: If You've Received Tenyoism Please Post Here!
- Replies: 104
- Views: 27695
Re: If You've Received Tenyoism Please Post Here!
Arrived in Chicago. What everyone else has said. Can't wait to dive in!
- July 20th, 2014, 7:43 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Johnny Thompson
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18074
Re: Johnny Thompson
I spoke to John last night about the book at the Magic Inc convention wrap party and he told me they were almost finished. He didn't mention a timeline, but I didn't get the idea it was too far off. By the way, we are a week away from John's 80th birthday!
- July 16th, 2014, 2:19 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Street to be named in Jay Marshall's honor
- Replies: 0
- Views: 843
Street to be named in Jay Marshall's honor
Wonderful news. This will happen tomorrow, Thursday July 16th at 11:00 AM, just outside of Magic Inc (5082 N. Lincoln Avenue @ Carmen Avenue).
http://t.co/EkvOIYqy2n
http://t.co/EkvOIYqy2n
- February 22nd, 2014, 6:47 pm
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: Dover Books on Magic
- Replies: 35
- Views: 35850
Re: Dover Books on Magic
To give you an idea of what these look like here off my shelve are are three of the scarce Dover titles: Hofzinser, Johann N.: Hofzinser's Card Conjuring (Dover published 1986) Robert-Houdin, J.E.: King of the Conjurer: Memoirs of Robert-Houdin (Dover published 1964) Maskelyne, Nevil: Maskelyne on t...
- January 24th, 2014, 9:10 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Dan Witkowski is featured in today's USA Today
- Replies: 0
- Views: 605
Dan Witkowski is featured in today's USA Today
My good friend Dan Witkowski is featured in today's USA Today celebrating the groundbreaking halftime show he produced for the 1989 Super Bowl.
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/01/25-year ... s-forever/
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/01/25-year ... s-forever/
- January 20th, 2014, 1:32 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Where the streets have magicians' names
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6321
- January 19th, 2014, 10:36 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Where the streets have magicians' names
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6321
Re: Where the streets have magicians' names
Thanks erdnasephile. If I have done this right here's the Blackstone sign:
http://oi44.tinypic.com/a9y6v5.jpg
http://oi44.tinypic.com/a9y6v5.jpg
- January 19th, 2014, 8:52 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Where the streets have magicians' names
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6321
Re: Where the streets have magicians' names
Of course we can't forget a street intentionally named for a real magician: Blackstone Avenue in Colon, MI. In 1991, as usual, I was arriving at the High School well before the house opened to get ready to photograph the show as the Lion's Club was setting up before the Weds night opening of the Get...
- September 28th, 2011, 9:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The October Issue of Genii says "BOO"!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5980
Re: The October Issue of Genii says "BOO"!
Arrived in Morton Grove, IL (60053) today the 28th.
- June 27th, 2011, 11:13 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Martin Gardner at a Strip Club
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5383
Re: Martin Gardner at a Strip Club
Yes, and that would be Paul Stadelman in the middle.
- June 19th, 2011, 12:12 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Vodavil closes Luminato with a BANG!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1055
Vodavil closes Luminato with a BANG!
Greetings from Toronto, Here are images from last nights show. . . Vodavil, staring Mike Caveney, Tina Lenert, Ardan James, Gaetan Bloom, and The Great Tomsoni and Company. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://sharingwonder.wordpress.com/">http://sharingwonder.wordpress.com/</a><!-- m --> The ...
- May 12th, 2011, 1:34 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Ricky Jay's "Celebrations of Curious Characters" now shipping
- Replies: 0
- Views: 614
Ricky Jay's "Celebrations of Curious Characters" now shipping
The subject line pretty much says it all. My pre-ordered copy from Amazon arrived today!
- March 27th, 2011, 9:58 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Potter Auction - Any News?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1513
Re: Potter Auction - Any News?
It is also a a very interesting image, with deep rich colors in gorgeous condition. It was truly breathtaking in person. The association value with the inscription and signature just makes it more desirable.
It was my favorite or the day based on an aesthetic scale.
David
It was my favorite or the day based on an aesthetic scale.
David
- March 26th, 2011, 7:33 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Magic in Barcelona ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2511
Re: Magic in Barcelona ?
We've been busy tying up lots of loose eneds before we head out tomorrow. Thanks for the leads, I'll how to make a report when we return.
David
David
- March 20th, 2011, 10:46 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Magic in Barcelona ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2511
Magic in Barcelona ?
Chris and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary in Barcelona next week. Anyone have suggestions for magic in and around the city? Performers, clubs, shops, etc.?
Thanks
David Linsell
Thanks
David Linsell
- November 22nd, 2010, 3:31 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: December Issue of Genii Cover and Table of Contents Now Online
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5509
Re: December Issue of Genii Cover and Table of Contents Now Online
The Genii landed today in Morton Grove (Chicago), IL!
David
David
- November 20th, 2010, 11:39 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mike Caveney Book Signing at Magic Castle
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4857
Re: Mike Caveney Book Signing at Magic Castle
I wish to echo what Dustin has just said. I put my order in immediately following receiving the email announcement from Mike. I enjoyed reading it very much, and truly didnt want it to end. The idea of annotating the letters is brilliant. But it wasnt just the letters themselves that were fascinatin...
- November 9th, 2010, 11:45 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Karl Fulves Address
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1040
Re: Karl Fulves Address
Thanks. I had P.O. 433 from an older publication, but wanted to confirm .
- November 9th, 2010, 10:10 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Karl Fulves Address
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1040
- November 8th, 2010, 9:00 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Charles Reynolds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6205
Re: Charles Reynolds
Charles's obituary is in today's New York Times. Here is the link . .
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/08/arts/ ... obituaries
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/08/arts/ ... obituaries
- November 4th, 2010, 5:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Charles Reynolds
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6205
Re: Charles Reynolds
In one of those wonderful accidental coincidences, I am a graduate of The School of Visual Arts in NYC, the same college that Charles Reynolds was the director of the Photography Department, and Roy Benson taught at. I missed both at SVA as I attended in the 70s, but Charles and Regina have been clo...
- September 27th, 2010, 9:14 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: What Magic Book or DVD are you Reading/Watching Now?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8526
Re: What Magic Book or DVD are you Reading/Watching Now?
World of Wonder Jimmy & Dena Katz (beautiful and evocative side show photography)
A Grand Expose of the Science of Gambling-The new Magicana reprint
Carter the Great-Mike Caveney
A Grand Expose of the Science of Gambling-The new Magicana reprint
Carter the Great-Mike Caveney
- September 20th, 2010, 7:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The October Issue of Genii is in the Mail ...
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8890
Re: The October Issue of Genii is in the Mail ...
Today the Genii has landed in Chicago, September 20th
- May 18th, 2010, 9:18 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Here's My Chance: Should I?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3788
Re: Here's My Chance: Should I?
I have memories of Clarke Crandall using a chrome TT at Abbotts proving the same point. Maybe the mid 70s? Does this sound familiar to any one who knew Clarke well?
- January 21st, 2010, 1:42 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: name this prop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3930
Re: name this prop
It's the vestibule where you store your Newton. Sorry, I couldn't resist.
Actually, Newton Hall is credited as Jay's teacher in the egg skin production process. Just one of the many facts you'll learn in this great book about the man you thought you knew already!
Actually, Newton Hall is credited as Jay's teacher in the egg skin production process. Just one of the many facts you'll learn in this great book about the man you thought you knew already!
- January 21st, 2010, 10:45 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: name this prop
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3930
Re: name this prop
See pages 66-67 of "Beating A Dead Horse" for a description of Jay's method for preparing egg skins via the Newton Hall method.
- January 20th, 2010, 11:18 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Help with Picture - Cardini and ?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2567
- January 16th, 2010, 4:34 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Knack Magic Tricks has Arrived!
- Replies: 65
- Views: 15236
Re: Knack Magic Tricks has Arrived!
My copy arrived from Richard yesterday. While I havent had a chance to dig in deep yet, one feature I really appreciate is most of the instructional photos are from the viewpoint of the performer. So many magic books give us the only the audience view, not really very helpful. Itso much more useful ...
- January 13th, 2010, 11:08 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: BEATING A DEAD HORSE: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3047
Re: BEATING A DEAD HORSE: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall
For those of you who may have missed it, Sandy was interviewed on this past Mondays WGN Midday news talking about Jay, and the new book. Here is the link. . . <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.wgntv.com/news/middaynews/wgntv-author-sandy-marshall,0,6743845.story">http://www.wgntv.com/ne...
- December 3rd, 2009, 11:19 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Interview with Ricky Jay about his new show Rogue's Gallery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5160
Re: Interview with Ricky Jay about his new show Rogue's Gallery
Here's some more Chicago press on the show. . . <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.chicagoreader.com/TheBlog/archives/2009/12/01/ricky-jay-on-a-rogues-gallery-chicago-magicians-and-wonder">http://www.chicagoreader.com/TheBlog/ar ... and-wonder</a><!-- m --> <!-- m --><a class="postlink" ...
- November 20th, 2009, 9:00 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Colleen Moore: Movie Star, Magician
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2066
Re: Colleen Moore: Movie Star, Magician
The Colleen Moore Dollhouse, now known as the Fairy Castle is one of the most popular exhibits at Chicagos Museum of Science and Industry, where, according to the museum 1.5 million people see it each year. Moore continued working on it, contributing artifacts to it, until her death in 1988. Here ar...
- November 19th, 2009, 12:49 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: December issue of Genii Coming Your Way!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7784
Re: December issue of Genii Coming Your Way!
The Genii has landed today (Nov. 19th) in Morton Grove, IL (60053)
- November 18th, 2009, 9:42 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: John Booth passed away
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8034
Re: John Booth passed away
I, like all of you knew John through magic, but also shared a special bond because I have been a member since 1980 of the same Unitarian Fellowship that John served from 1942-48. Because of my connection to John's life in the ministry, I am writing a short article for the quarterly Unitarian magazin...
- November 15th, 2009, 11:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: John Booth passed away
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8034
Re: John Booth passed away
Dr Booths first pastorate following his graduation from Meadville Theological School in 1942 was at The Unitarian Church of Evanston. I have been a member of this same fellowship since 1980, and our mutual sharing of magic and Unitarianism was always a source of camaraderie whenever we met. We often...
- October 30th, 2009, 10:54 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Levit Wand - step inside Stephen Levit's workshop!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2492
Re: Levit Wand - step inside Stephen Levit's workshop!
Jonathan, As a photographer myself I must complement you on the high quality of the photographs you just posted. I especially liked the close up images of the wands being turned on the lathe. Did you do the product shots of the wands also? Beautify photography of beautiful, unique wands. Thanks for ...
- October 29th, 2009, 2:47 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping
- Replies: 65
- Views: 14870
Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping
Amazon says mine is estimated for Sat delivery! Now that's a Happy Halloween!
- April 5th, 2009, 1:42 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Magic Newswire Podcasts
- Replies: 62
- Views: 17142
Re: Magic Newswire Podcasts
Your interviews continue to be some of the most thoughtful and insightful magic content available in any media form today. You ask the right questions and then get out of the way and let your guests answer them fully. Have you considered compiling them into book form? They are too important to be lo...
- March 17th, 2009, 5:41 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Inc. Benefit for Cellini!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1389
Magic Inc. Benefit for Cellini!!!
Sandy Marshall has asked me to post the following: Magic Inc. in Chicago is holding a benefit at 8:00pm on April 3rd in the Jay Marshall Lecture Hall for Jim Cellini. Tickets will be $25.00 a piece and everything raised will be going directly to Jim. The line up for the evening is great and still gr...