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by rkosby
May 1st, 2013, 12:30 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Death of Ernest Earick
Replies: 14
Views: 7319

Re: Death of Ernest Earick

Lisa,

I am so glad you had a chance to visit him one last time. He was great. Thank you for posting this. I will miss him.

Ray
by rkosby
November 14th, 2012, 3:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bill Whittington
Replies: 2
Views: 1204

Re: Bill Whittington

My condolences Bob. Bill was a nice guy. He also came up with some outstanding magic. His cut and restored rope was unforgettable.
by rkosby
June 12th, 2012, 1:05 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Wanda Sykes
Replies: 14
Views: 4570

Re: Wanda Sykes

I liked the interview. She said loud and clear she liked one magician. That's enough for me to believe she doesn't hate magicians or magic. I interpreted the rest of what she said as half serious and half humor. This was also the first time I heard Jay Leno say he likes magicians. Overall I found th...
by rkosby
January 8th, 2012, 10:53 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Charlie Miller
Replies: 16
Views: 4290

Re: Charlie Miller

I feel the same way as Richard. Charlie was probably the best I had ever seen.
by rkosby
January 7th, 2012, 1:27 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bill in lemon
Replies: 52
Views: 9439

Re: Bill in lemon

I realize you are just looking for a presentational idea but I got carried away so don't take these seriously. 1. Assuming you are performing on stage, Offer a gift basket of fruit as compensation for the lost money. Tell the audience it's a real bargain and ask a volunteer to pick on piece of fruit...
by rkosby
December 29th, 2011, 10:53 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: The End of Magicana! (2011)
Replies: 10
Views: 6598

Re: The End of Magicana! (2011)

Bravo Dave! Great collection!
by rkosby
December 20th, 2011, 12:17 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Genii: The Conjurors' CONVENTION in 2012
Replies: 113
Views: 22262

Re: Genii: The Conjurors' CONVENTION in 2012

When in October? Early or late?
by rkosby
November 15th, 2011, 1:38 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Twisting the Aces
Replies: 115
Views: 19355

Re: Twisting the Aces

My how time flies.

Roy Walton's Impact from The Devils Playthings (reprinted in the Complete Walton Vol 1), could be used as a finale for Vernon's routine.
by rkosby
November 11th, 2011, 8:55 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Twisting the Aces
Replies: 115
Views: 19355

Re: Twisting the Aces

I didn't have that much trouble finding the thread. It showed up in my RSS.

See you in 10 years.
by rkosby
November 9th, 2011, 7:22 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Twisting the Aces
Replies: 115
Views: 19355

Re: Twisting the Aces

My favorite twisting routine is Daryl's Twisted Aces Redivivus from Secrets of a Puerto Rican Gambler. I like the finale. It's impromptu and reasonably easy.
by rkosby
November 3rd, 2011, 1:52 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Genii: The Conjurors' CONVENTION in 2012
Replies: 113
Views: 22262

Re: Genii: The Conjurors' CONVENTION in 2012

You have a lot of courage to consider a convention. I would have been happy with a commemorative plate.

If you do it, I will try to attend.
by rkosby
April 13th, 2011, 10:49 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Han Ping Chien move
Replies: 25
Views: 8113

Re: Han Ping Chien move

Which video of Slydini doing the coins through table did you watch? I had read his routine in Best of Slydini and More before I saw him perform it. You're right about the action itself. It doesn't look natural. But when I watched him perform the routine in person it was great. It was like seeing his...
by rkosby
April 13th, 2011, 10:20 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Looy Simonof
Replies: 14
Views: 5081

Re: Looy Simonof

He will be missed.
by rkosby
March 21st, 2011, 8:08 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Magic in Barcelona ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2503

Re: Magic in Barcelona ?

Try this web site:

http://serralta.eresmas.net/htmls/sociedades.html

I hope this helps.

Ray
by rkosby
September 27th, 2010, 1:28 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: What Magic Book or DVD are you Reading/Watching Now?
Replies: 37
Views: 8507

Re: What Magic Book or DVD are you Reading/Watching Now?

Carney's Book of Secrets
by rkosby
August 11th, 2010, 9:35 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Dan Sperry just killed!
Replies: 17
Views: 5204

Re: Dan Sperry just killed!

Wow! that was really good!
by rkosby
July 1st, 2010, 9:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RSS feeds not feeding?!?
Replies: 6
Views: 1841

Re: RSS feeds not feeding?!?

It's happening to me too.
by rkosby
May 31st, 2010, 1:34 am
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Magic and Science article needs to reevaluate an argument
Replies: 6
Views: 5782

Magic and Science article needs to reevaluate an argument

I have no opinion on whether investigating the science of magic is misguided, but Peter Lamont's assertion: "psychologists researching change blindeness have focused on how a significant change in the scene is not noticed from one moment to the next, whereas magicians are primarily concerned wi...
by rkosby
May 27th, 2010, 9:32 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Why do you go to conventions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2271

Re: Why do you go to conventions?

As a rule of thumb, shows or lectures over 90 minutes get uncomfortable.
by rkosby
May 27th, 2010, 9:31 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Why do you go to conventions?
Replies: 8
Views: 2271

Re: Why do you go to conventions?

I agree with Richard's assessment.

Other convention turnoffs:

Contests with too many contestants.
Shows with too many performers
Overlapping events
by rkosby
May 20th, 2010, 3:43 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Close-up Magic on Letterman
Replies: 155
Views: 34857

Re: Close-up Magic on Letterman

Wait a minute. I meant steel, not steal. It's late. Good night.

Ray
by rkosby
May 20th, 2010, 3:41 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Close-up Magic on Letterman
Replies: 155
Views: 34857

Re: Close-up Magic on Letterman

John,

You have nerves of steal. Given the stress, and complete lack of control of the situation, would you do it again?

Ray
by rkosby
May 19th, 2010, 2:38 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Close-up Magic on Letterman
Replies: 155
Views: 34857

Re: Close-up Magic on Letterman

I just watched the Jason Randall clip on the CBS web site. Given the above comments, CBS must have cut out something because it looked to me like David Letterman was being a good audience. His comment about a mistake not being really made and his question about the card holder having optical propert...
by rkosby
April 28th, 2010, 7:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Helder Guimares
Replies: 6
Views: 1961

Re: Helder Guimares

I agree with Richard. Helder's lecture is excellent. It's has lessons in how to perform and think about magic. it also has great material.

Ray
by rkosby
April 6th, 2010, 9:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Lance Burton To Close Vegas Show
Replies: 37
Views: 12953

Re: Lance Burton To Close Vegas Show

That's very disappointing news. I saw his show last month. The theater seemed full (I couldn't see into the balcony but I could hear them). It was a terrific show.

Ray
by rkosby
March 30th, 2010, 9:52 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Stand Up Deck Switch
Replies: 20
Views: 8828

Re: Stand Up Deck Switch

I hope I remember this correctly, but I believe Ackerman 2004 has a trick called Finesse the Finessed that results in a stand up deck switch. I haven't been able to find my copy yet but you may be able to contact Allan through <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://allanackerman.com">http://alla...
by rkosby
November 28th, 2009, 10:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What is your worst performance mishap?
Replies: 18
Views: 7444

Re: What is your worst performance mishap?

I was performing Las Vegas Leaper in a restaurant for a couple of ladies. At the end the count was one card short. I thought I just loaded one card too few. Later that evening the ladies confronted me and asked if I did it on purpose. The card stuck to my volunteer's butt. They were okay once I assu...
by rkosby
November 25th, 2009, 4:29 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Reflections by Bill Goodwin
Replies: 34
Views: 12213

Re: Reflections by Bill Goodwin

Great job on the DVD Dave. I watched Reflections yesterday. I posted this on the Magic Cafe forum earlier but I thought it belonged here too. I've known Bill for a long time so everything I'm about write is biased, but it's also true. The Paint Brush Change looked like the face of the card suddenly ...
by rkosby
November 12th, 2009, 8:57 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: David Berglas, eat your heart out.
Replies: 43
Views: 9692

Re: David Berglas, eat your heart out.

Pete,

I've never used a marked deck, but I've had people examine the deck exactly like Richard described on many occasions. The funny thing is I didn't know what they were looking for until I saw Richard's post.

Ray
by rkosby
November 11th, 2009, 9:01 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: David Berglas, eat your heart out.
Replies: 43
Views: 9692

Re: David Berglas, eat your heart out.

Nice Trick That Cannot be Explained story JMT, I wonder though if the alcohol enhanced spectator was expressing what other audience members were thinking when they watched that version of Any Card at Any Number. Even if it never happened before it may be worth considering. I think marked decks are f...
by rkosby
November 2nd, 2009, 8:53 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Anyone heard of this card man?
Replies: 4
Views: 1874

Re: Anyone heard of this card man?

Howard is a nice guy and handles cards very well. I've seen him at the Castle several times.

Ray
by rkosby
September 7th, 2009, 2:21 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: raise rise performance?
Replies: 22
Views: 5160

Re: raise rise performance?

Nice job 3ialwi. Michael Weber once told me he thinks it's better with just two hops as well. You have a good idea Matt when you make the first rise go near the top. If you do the trick with two hops, I think that clarifies the effect. I'm glad you guys like the trick. Ray "three hop" Kosby
by rkosby
August 30th, 2009, 1:04 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sneak in Magic Live 09
Replies: 32
Views: 5302

Re: Sneak in Magic Live 09

If David Williamson had made a satire about sneaking into a convention I'm sure I would have laughed. These guys weren't making a satire. I didn't think it was funny.
by rkosby
August 28th, 2009, 9:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: A Gary Kurtz issue?
Replies: 14
Views: 4277

Re: A Gary Kurtz issue?

That's a shame. I met him once years ago. He was a magic celebrity but he was completely unpretentious. Sorry to hear his feelings about magic have changed. He sure did make a lasting contribution to magic.
by rkosby
August 26th, 2009, 8:40 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Quick Sleight Question
Replies: 7
Views: 3506

Re: Quick Sleight Question

Does anyone remember where the Vernon Strip-Out Addition was first published? I can't. But I never did it with the steal described in the No Lap switch 2nd application in The Complete works of Derek Dingle.
by rkosby
August 20th, 2009, 4:53 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Cylinder & Coins
Replies: 94
Views: 30338

Re: Cylinder & Coins

Hi Koudai, You're routine has several strong points. Thanks for posting it. I thought the final gesture though does not look casual and draws my attention to the guilty hand. The gesture may even be unnecessary. A bow might be better. Even though your vanishes have excellent retention of vision, I t...
by rkosby
August 11th, 2009, 3:02 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Sino - 1963 (on Youtube)
Replies: 4
Views: 1889

Re: Sino - 1963 (on Youtube)

That was neat.
by rkosby
August 4th, 2009, 10:08 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Diagonal Palm Shift
Replies: 18
Views: 5931

Re: Diagonal Palm Shift

Matt,

That was way above par. I want to see it again, when you have an application for it.

Ray
by rkosby
July 22nd, 2009, 12:43 am
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Magic on the Moon
Replies: 56
Views: 8572

Re: Magic on the Moon

by rkosby
July 22nd, 2009, 12:33 am
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Magic on the Moon
Replies: 56
Views: 8572

Re: Magic on the Moon

I watched a FOX special on the Moon Landing being a myth in 2001. I didn't even know people believed this until that special. One of their "proofs" was a moon photo where the plus signs on the lens were supposedly behind the image instead of in front of it. I downloaded the photo from seve...

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