Search found 91 matches

by AnthonyBrahams
August 12th, 2013, 12:08 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB: Apocalypse and Pallbearers
Replies: 3
Views: 1745

Re: WTB: Apocalypse and Pallbearers

I have all 3 of the Pallbearers hardbacks for sale. Which do you want?
by AnthonyBrahams
July 23rd, 2013, 2:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hit Double Lift source
Replies: 35
Views: 18676

Re: Hit Double Lift source

Ross Bertram has some excellent Double Lifts in the Magic Ltd. books, especially the one also on page 43 in David Ben's "Tricks" (a great book).
by AnthonyBrahams
July 16th, 2013, 5:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Jan Howlett (David Ben's Wife)
Replies: 17
Views: 5620

Re: RIP Jan Howlett (David Ben's Wife)

So sorry and shocked at the news of Jan's passing. Jill and I send sincere sympathy to David and sons.
by AnthonyBrahams
July 2nd, 2013, 7:37 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB: The Magic Way
Replies: 1
Views: 942

Re: WTB: The Magic Way

Sent you a PM.
Anthony Brahams
by AnthonyBrahams
May 16th, 2013, 11:37 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: LF The card magic of Nick Trost
Replies: 1
Views: 730

Re: LF The card magic of Nick Trost

Sent you an e-mail.
by AnthonyBrahams
May 11th, 2013, 10:51 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Eddie Fechter's Magic at the Forks Hotel
Replies: 30
Views: 8694

Re: Eddie Fechter's Magic at the Forks Hotel

Mr Lelekis' despicable, insulting, ignorant implication that my very good friend Harrison Carroll is inexperienced has been shot down by others (I was not able to post yesterday) and of course in working at the Forks he would have seen Eddie perform hundreds of times. Furthermore it is apparent that...
by AnthonyBrahams
May 9th, 2013, 3:44 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Eddie Fechter's Magic at the Forks Hotel
Replies: 30
Views: 8694

Re: Eddie Fechter's Magic at the Forks Hotel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlgBdFZZWUA is a superb presentation by Dick Cook on the Forks.

No-one can emulate Eddie Fechter so this new publication may be interesting. I'll have just to get it and comment!
by AnthonyBrahams
May 7th, 2013, 3:30 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: Scotty York Card to Himber Wallet: March 2013
Replies: 5
Views: 6139

Re: Scotty York Card to Himber Wallet: March 2013

What was he charging?
by AnthonyBrahams
May 5th, 2013, 7:34 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB Marlo's Magazine No 6
Replies: 2
Views: 904

Re: WTB Marlo's Magazine No 6

Shaun, Please send me your e-mail address so we can communicate that way,if all right with you. I am having trouble with Forum PMs.

Thanks and regards,

anthonybrahams@icloud.com
by AnthonyBrahams
May 3rd, 2013, 4:33 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB Marlo's Magazine No 6
Replies: 2
Views: 904

Re: WTB Marlo's Magazine No 6

I can sell my signed copy, in excellent condition. Please suggest a price.

Anthony Brahams
by AnthonyBrahams
April 25th, 2013, 12:34 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Magic Box
Replies: 24
Views: 14281

Re: The Magic Box

Many thanks for posting, Paul, for the charming and thoughtful film. Well done! Regards to Val.

Anthony
by AnthonyBrahams
March 13th, 2013, 11:54 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: John Nicholls
Replies: 4
Views: 922

Re: John Nicholls

Richard, That's the reply I expected—just being polite in asking! Especially looking forward to the Skinner production.

Anthony

P.S. I like the new look of Forum.
by AnthonyBrahams
March 12th, 2013, 1:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: John Nicholls
Replies: 4
Views: 922

Re: John Nicholls

Richard,

John and I spoke of publishing as an e-book after I had prepared it for printing—design, typography—but family not yet ready to discuss. Would you like to publish in paper? After you have seen it.

Roger has left last place details I had and I'm now trying to trace him.
by AnthonyBrahams
March 12th, 2013, 1:03 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: John Nicholls
Replies: 4
Views: 922

John Nicholls

Sad to report the passing of John Nicholls who had retired to England's East Coast. Not professional but a very accomplished and extremely knowledgeable card man. We spoke and met frequently as we were unaware of any others locally conversant with the advanced subject—our last conversation was on Ga...
by AnthonyBrahams
January 16th, 2013, 1:20 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Announcement of a Secret Project
Replies: 192
Views: 35170

Re: Announcement of a Secret Project

Very exciting. I look forward to it and hope it is not too expensive!
by AnthonyBrahams
January 16th, 2013, 1:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: February Issue of Genii Now Online For Computer Viewing
Replies: 30
Views: 3686

Re: February Issue of Genii Now Online For Computer Viewing

Today I clicked on the Genii app (on iPad mini) and the new version was there, apparently fine, looks excellent!
by AnthonyBrahams
December 29th, 2012, 8:02 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Scotty York
Replies: 22
Views: 6294

Re: Scotty York

Such sad news.I have been with Scotty in England at his wonderful lecture, at Fechters and near Washington. Always friendly and helpful with dazzling magic to show. Sympathy to his good friend who helped him, Bill Wells.
by AnthonyBrahams
October 3rd, 2012, 10:48 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Charles Reynolds Collection Auction
Replies: 12
Views: 4123

Re: Charles Reynolds Collection Auction

Marco, It could cause friendly notoriety and be good P.R. for you as a performer.
Strangers, on hearing that Charles Reynolds was a magician living in Greenwich Village, would be told that there was some guy who lived there and actually had a Mummy in his hall!
by AnthonyBrahams
September 18th, 2012, 5:54 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Brian Glover Passes
Replies: 12
Views: 3582

Re: Brian Glover Passes

Thanks for advice. I printed them out earlier and they're being posted to Jackie.
by AnthonyBrahams
September 18th, 2012, 12:47 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Brian Glover Passes
Replies: 12
Views: 3582

Re: Brian Glover Passes

Is there any way of sending these tributes to Jackie Glover as when I just spoke with her she said she would like them? If no other way maybe I suppose I could just print them out.
by AnthonyBrahams
September 18th, 2012, 12:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Brian Glover Passes
Replies: 12
Views: 3582

Re: Brian Glover Passes

I'll miss Brian as a good friend of many years, we had a 'phone call only last month. His card knowledge and card work were superb. Sincere sympathy to Jackie.
by AnthonyBrahams
September 4th, 2012, 1:05 pm
Forum: Book of The Month Club
Topic: Book for a Year – Secret Agenda by Roberto Giobbi
Replies: 133
Views: 115288

Re: Book for a Year – Secret Agenda by Roberto Giobbi

1. The Third Man (could be entry for all five!)
2. Casablanca
3. Monsieur Hulot's Holiday
4. Citizen Kane
5. Cinema Paradiso
by AnthonyBrahams
August 24th, 2012, 2:05 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Alternatives for Marlo's Quick 3-Way sequence
Replies: 38
Views: 10055

Re: Alternatives for Marlo's Quick 3-Way sequence

Slydini's handling, using push-offs, is very neat and easier to perform than other methods.
by AnthonyBrahams
August 17th, 2012, 6:20 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WANTED!! DARWIN ORTIZ. CARDSHARK/AT THE CARD TABLE
Replies: 4
Views: 1146

Re: WANTED!! DARWIN ORTIZ. CARDSHARK/AT THE CARD TABLE

Yes I have both and will sell. Where are you?
by AnthonyBrahams
July 31st, 2012, 7:41 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB: "Hauntiques" by Christian Chelman
Replies: 4
Views: 1334

Re: WTB: "Hauntiques" by Christian Chelman

Ask Marco Pusteria.
by AnthonyBrahams
July 18th, 2012, 6:11 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Derek Lever Gets Banned from FISM
Replies: 3
Views: 2677

Re: Derek Lever Gets Banned from FISM

Brilliant film, thanks.

Has Derek Lever read this Forum's postings, or at least been told about them? Maybe they could be collated into a 150 book.
by AnthonyBrahams
July 16th, 2012, 12:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2012 - my experience.
Replies: 53
Views: 19383

Times Feature

In addition to the main article there was an excerpt from Stone's book including exposure of Topit and showing author as an incompetent magician. Best part, nice photo of Tina Lenert.
by AnthonyBrahams
June 23rd, 2012, 2:16 pm
Forum: Book of The Month Club
Topic: Book for a Year – Secret Agenda by Roberto Giobbi
Replies: 133
Views: 115288

Re: Book for a Year – Secret Agenda by Roberto Giobbi

June 23. I have been awaiting this date to pose a question. As a great admirer of Mike Skinner I appreciated Roberto's comments on "Classic Sampler". However he regards "The Cutting Edge" as worth the price of the book and I could not understand it. Then I wondered, is it a spoof...
by AnthonyBrahams
April 16th, 2012, 11:37 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Reporting mesidal problems
Replies: 2
Views: 1003

Reporting mesidal problems

I wish to tell friends that I have been in the big Norwich hospital for over two weeks awaiting transfer to Papworth, one of the UK's leading heart hospitals as I have to have a valve replacement (or 2) and bypasses. All not helped by wife Jill breaking her hip 3 weeks ago, pinned up now (not with A...
by AnthonyBrahams
March 15th, 2012, 6:47 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ross Bertram - A Very Sensitive Thumb
Replies: 11
Views: 3183

Re: Ross Bertram - A Very Sensitive Thumb

Thanks, David. Great to see something of Ross B. Now to learn it!
by AnthonyBrahams
February 28th, 2012, 12:57 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Martin Breese has Passed
Replies: 23
Views: 8896

Re: Martin Breese Has Passed

Very sad news. Martin and I were friends for many years. His West London studio was near my office and we often chatted as I enjoyed his knowledge and humour, not all confined to magic for he was an expert in books. There he had the last three Georges Simenon Maigret novels I needed for my collectio...
by AnthonyBrahams
September 17th, 2011, 8:06 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Nottingham
Replies: 1
Views: 1300

Re: Nottingham

There is a Magic Club in Lincs. maybe more. I suggest you ask Magic Books by Post.
May be something in Northants?
Very strong one in Leicester, if that's not too far.
by AnthonyBrahams
July 3rd, 2011, 9:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: Pet magic loves
Replies: 22
Views: 5167

Re: Pet magic loves

I agree with Richard 100% about Slydini's One Coin Routine. He performed it for me, across a table, one-on-one. Then I could not see the coin anywhere and I was definitely certain that he had not lapped it. He pointed it out to me on the table, right in front of me, under my nose. "You know why...
by AnthonyBrahams
June 15th, 2011, 4:13 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Martinka Auction 49 - Coming Soon
Replies: 11
Views: 4181

Re: Martinka Auction 49 - Coming Soon

Ted,

I e-mailed you some time ago about a Soo poster I have for sale.

Best
by AnthonyBrahams
June 14th, 2011, 4:39 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Martinka Auction 49 - Coming Soon
Replies: 11
Views: 4181

Re: Martinka Auction 49 - Coming Soon

Marco,

Noted. Sad because I got to know Ted personally because he bought the name and business from my old friend Jackie Flosso.
by AnthonyBrahams
June 14th, 2011, 12:49 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Martinka Auction 49 - Coming Soon
Replies: 11
Views: 4181

Re: Martinka Auction 49 - Coming Soon

I, too, am awaiting a reply. Some years ago when this happened it was because of the filters Martinka have on their mail, I was told. Reason now is probably work pressure although my e-mail was sent well before the Christopher auction.
by AnthonyBrahams
May 17th, 2011, 5:23 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Fellowship of The Flying Sorcerers Info Wanted
Replies: 7
Views: 2267

Re: Fellowship of The Flying Sorcerers Info Wanted

You should find much information in Abracadabra magazine.
by AnthonyBrahams
May 11th, 2011, 3:28 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Great newspaper article on Richard Hatch
Replies: 5
Views: 1553

Re: Great newspaper article on Richard Hatch

Seems like a delightful and wonderful experience. Pity Utah is such a long way from England. Well done Richard!
by AnthonyBrahams
May 2nd, 2011, 12:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Happy B'day Roberto Giobbi!
Replies: 2
Views: 1601

Re: Happy B'day Roberto Giobbi!

Happy Birthday Roberto! The Magic world is grateful to you for Card College and your Vernon work (and more).
by AnthonyBrahams
April 29th, 2011, 12:39 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB Vanni Bossi's Pencil through Banknote
Replies: 4
Views: 1274

Re: WTB Vanni Bossi's Pencil through Banknote

Joe Stevens was selling it. How did you get the manuscript without buying it?!!

Go to advanced search