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by Thomas Van Aken
December 24th, 2023, 6:04 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Replies: 28
Views: 4679

Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner

Hi all, Based on Philippe’s description of KBV Aces and what I can see Skinner doing on the taped pointed by Bill and not to mention Allen Okawa reference to Marlo shared by Curtis Kam, I think we can safely conclude that what Skinner is performing is KBV aces or a variation of it. Thanks Gentlemen’...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 23rd, 2023, 12:06 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Replies: 28
Views: 4679

Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner

Hi Bill, At another look at « instant aces » and look like there is a much more simple way to handle the second switch than the one you describe: after the first switch, there is three indifferent card on the table and one ace in the leader position. In your hands you have nine indifferent cards fol...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 21st, 2023, 9:25 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Replies: 28
Views: 4679

Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner

Answer is no.
The switching techniques are clearly different.
by Thomas Van Aken
December 21st, 2023, 7:28 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Replies: 28
Views: 4679

Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner

I was not familiar with Bannon's routine but just find it performed on youtube. It is indeed similar in effect but not entirely identical as the handling for the switch is different and it looks like the Bannon's routine does not include the subtilty that allows showing the face of the indifferent c...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 21st, 2023, 6:18 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Replies: 28
Views: 4679

Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner

Hi Philippe, You should buy those DVD's. They show Skinner in his prime and give him better justice than the ones published years later by L&L when Skinner was sick. The effect is fairly standard: The aces are shown and apparently put on the table in a T formation then three apparently indiffere...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 21st, 2023, 5:26 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Replies: 28
Views: 4679

Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner

Hi Bill, Thanks, this is the one I was refering to. I wonder if it has been published somewhere, maybe under another name because if I am not mistaken, "instant aces" also refers to a different effect by Larry Jennings described in "Cardwright". Anyway, it should not be too compl...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 20th, 2023, 8:36 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Replies: 28
Views: 4679

Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner

Hi Philippe, I never meet Skinner, I saw this sequence on a video (I think one of those edited by Geno Munari year's ago that show Skinner in his prime fimed by Roger Klause). It can be indeed a version of 1002 aces even if it does not follow the most seen sequence of putting the child aces in the d...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 19th, 2023, 3:14 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Replies: 28
Views: 4679

Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner

Hi Jackpot & Philippe, Thanks but the routine you are pointing me to is « Sentimental Aces », Skinner’s version of Dai Vernon’s « Slow-Motion Four Aces ». As mention above the routine I am looking for was used by Skinner as a follow up to « Sentimental Aces » and is not a one at the time assembl...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 19th, 2023, 8:01 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Replies: 28
Views: 4679

Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner

Hi all, Can somebody point me to the references of an Ace Assembly that I saw performed by Mike Skinner as a follow up to his "Sentimental Aces" ? Basically he offer to repeat the trick saying that he will show the faces of each the cards until the very end. He actually put the three "...
by Thomas Van Aken
January 31st, 2023, 9:56 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Schwarzman Demo
Replies: 29
Views: 2700

Re: Schwarzman Demo

Hi, I already read about the Eddie Tullock story but did not remember the other guy involved was Howie. I read another one that goes a little bit the other way around: Bill Malone was doing bar magic and a gentlemen came to him after his performance and asked: "when are you going to learn how t...
by Thomas Van Aken
January 31st, 2023, 8:45 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman
Replies: 11
Views: 1589

Re: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman

Hi, "Always" and "never" are dangerous words to use. Some laymen’s are more observant than others and some magicians are better at hiding or misdirecting from inconsistencies. Roberto Giobbi himself explains that when he once showed a trick based on Si Stebbins to his future wife...
by Thomas Van Aken
January 29th, 2023, 3:36 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman
Replies: 11
Views: 1589

Re: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman

Hi Richard, I will certainly reread your comments and I agree that most spectators will not notice the discrepancies and even less if the performer is competent but some will certainly notice them. Interestingly, in the magic cards you apparently show three four of a kind (or something similar) wher...
by Thomas Van Aken
January 29th, 2023, 8:34 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman
Replies: 11
Views: 1589

Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman

Hi all, The Magic Cards is one of those routines I know for years but that I never presented nor even practiced or « played with » until now. I am certainly not the first to notice this and it may even been already discussed on this very forum but this routine has what I think a huge discrepancy tha...
by Thomas Van Aken
January 15th, 2023, 8:15 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Marnase bottom deal
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

Re: Marnase bottom deal

Hi Nicholas, I guess the finger flash is impossible to avoid when using fingertips to push out the bottom card. Techniques like the one you mention make it much less noticeable. There have been lot of debates on push out vs. strike approaches to the bottom deal with most experts advocating the strik...
by Thomas Van Aken
January 14th, 2023, 11:28 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Dai Vernon Setlists
Replies: 5
Views: 2925

Re: Dai Vernon Setlists

Hi Bob,
At least one is published in “Secret Agenda” by Roberto Giobbi.
Br,
Th.
by Thomas Van Aken
January 14th, 2023, 11:22 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The Novara Control by Ollie Mealing
Replies: 17
Views: 2124

Re: The Novara Control by Ollie Mealing

Hi, Found it also pretty obvious but the real test is to perform it repeatedly for layman’s. I was also doubtful about Lorayne spread control when I first read it but he apparently fooled Vernon, Daley and Horowitz with it. The fact that Ricky Jay used it too is also a good testimonial of its effect...
by Thomas Van Aken
January 14th, 2023, 10:59 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Marnase bottom deal
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

Re: Marnase bottom deal

Hi Alfred, Thanks for your reply. Push out or push off refer to a whole family of bottom deals were the bottom card is pushed off or out by the left fingers before being taken by the right hand. The Marnase deal being one of the numerous members of this family. The deal performed on the video actual...
by Thomas Van Aken
January 13th, 2023, 6:34 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Marnase bottom deal
Replies: 4
Views: 1156

Marnase bottom deal

Hello, Anybody here that is conversant with the Marnase bottom deal from "Marlo Without Tears" ? It differs from the Erdnase bottom deal by two points: 1. Both third and fourth fingers are moved and used to push off the bottom card (Marlo unit push, I think) 2. The third and fourth fingers...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 17th, 2022, 2:03 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
Replies: 14
Views: 1731

Re: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine

Philippe,
Is Piccadilly chip’s described in Ivan Laplaud’s book?
Thanks and regards
Th.
by Thomas Van Aken
December 17th, 2022, 6:27 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
Replies: 14
Views: 1731

Re: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine

Hi all, Thanks for your replies. There is obviously a connection between the Jean Fare routine and the one using Porper chips as performed by Paul Wilson even if the Fare routine is mostly performed on the table and only include one colour change instead of three. The move I am struggling with may b...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 16th, 2022, 2:50 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
Replies: 14
Views: 1731

Re: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine

Hi Philippe, Thanks for your proposal but being native French speaker, this is not the language that is an issue but there is a specifc movement in the routine that I cannot get from the description. I was hopping to find somebody else who practiced the routine or knew about the Earl Nelson version ...
by Thomas Van Aken
December 15th, 2022, 8:44 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
Replies: 14
Views: 1731

Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine

Hi, Long time ago, I saw Jean Faré demonstrate and sell an chip routine where 4 green chips were laid down in a Vernon T formation then were made to change colour to orange one by one. the routine combines double face chips and shells and I remember one of the changes used Roger Klause "Sun and...
by Thomas Van Aken
August 6th, 2019, 7:37 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Floating Aces - Cervon
Replies: 24
Views: 7262

Re: Floating Aces - Cervon

Hi,
Regarding "Jazz Aces": Mike Skinner used two sets of identical cards (jokers and blank cards) allowing to show the first two jokers before and after travelling, increasing conviction IMO.
Br,
Th.
by Thomas Van Aken
February 12th, 2019, 3:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: Pick off Pip (Dai Vernon’s Version)
Replies: 28
Views: 24286

Re: Pick off Pip (Dai Vernon’s Version)

Hi, l think the original question was about the exact technique used to extract the bottom card in "Picking of the Pip" as described in "Dai Vernon's book of Magic" As pointed out in the thread, Ganson describes another version of this effect (with a different technique) in one o...
by Thomas Van Aken
February 8th, 2019, 1:05 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan
Replies: 12
Views: 3666

Re: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan

Hi all, Thanks Denis for clarifying my words. As the Revelation video series predates the Fuentes reference of almost 20 years, one can assume that the idea circulated for some times and/or that multiple individuals came up with it, which is likely. Thanks Joe for the Weiners reference even if it is...
by Thomas Van Aken
February 7th, 2019, 11:05 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan
Replies: 12
Views: 3666

Re: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan

Brad,
What is described in the first volume of the Vernon Chronicle is the original handling of losing the aces in 4 packets using single cuts instead of double cuts as explained in Stars of Magic, it is not what I am referring to in my initial post.
Br,
Th.
by Thomas Van Aken
February 7th, 2019, 10:51 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan
Replies: 12
Views: 3666

Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan

Hi all, In the first volume of the Vernon's "Revelations" video serie, Mike Ammar mentions an alternative way to set up the aces in "Cutting the Aces" by inserting them in a face up fan (probably using the well known LePaul's subtlety). Any idea where it has been described ? Than...
by Thomas Van Aken
October 23rd, 2016, 5:39 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Calling all cards; references ?
Replies: 0
Views: 2067

Calling all cards; references ?

Hi all, I am searching references about a routine I saw performed by Fred Kaps where the pack of cards is divided in three packets and handed to as many spectators who fan their packets in front of them then Mr. Kaps calls the cards one after each other but always point out to correct spectator when...
by Thomas Van Aken
October 23rd, 2016, 5:29 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Cervon and Daley's Last Trick
Replies: 1
Views: 2032

Re: Cervon and Daley's Last Trick

Hello, Thanks for sharing this and sorry I cannot help you with your question... The opening aces cutting sequence using variations of the Vernon's cold deck cut from ultimate cards secret remind me the one performed by Steve Freeman on the Revelation Videos. I suppose peoples meeting at the Castle ...
by Thomas Van Aken
February 3rd, 2016, 6:59 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: What is the Ping Pong Pass?
Replies: 18
Views: 6580

Re: What is the Ping Pong Pass?

Hi,
Speaking of "The Interview"; is it still available ?
Thanks and regards

Th.
by Thomas Van Aken
September 25th, 2015, 5:41 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Two in the hand and one in the pocket
Replies: 24
Views: 6588

Re: Two in the hand and one in the pocket

To Ian, The "other author" I mention is Mr Leirpol and the technique explained come from his book. Having hosted Mr. Leirpol for a few lectures in Belgium many years ago, I can testify of the effectiveness of his techniques. I agree that there are no black and white rules in this domain, t...
by Thomas Van Aken
September 25th, 2015, 4:18 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Two in the hand and one in the pocket
Replies: 24
Views: 6588

Re: Two in the hand and one in the pocket

Hi mr_goat, If you strive for naturalness then I agree 100%; however it is very difficult to remove the dirty hand naturally from your pocket but this depend also of the type and size of the object you are hiding. On the other hand, keeping the hand in your pocket until revelation of the effect prob...
by Thomas Van Aken
September 25th, 2015, 3:21 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Two in the hand and one in the pocket
Replies: 24
Views: 6588

Two in the hand and one in the pocket

Hello, A question for those performing any version of two in the hand and one in the pocket such as three balls routine or gadabout coins. What is in your opinion the best timing to exit the pocket with your "dirty hand" ? Exiting the pocket at the moment you reveal the magical effect in y...
by Thomas Van Aken
August 6th, 2015, 7:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: Expert Card Technique
Replies: 13
Views: 5097

Re: Expert Card Technique

Hello, There are a lot of peoples on this forum that more qualified than I to contribute to this topic but here is what I understand from my readings: 1. There is more items in ETC credited to Charlie Miller than to anybody else but it is possible that items not credited to anybody also belong to Mi...
by Thomas Van Aken
August 3rd, 2015, 8:00 am
Forum: iGenii
Topic: Genii Archive Question
Replies: 51
Views: 45306

Re: Genii Archive Question

Hello,

I have apparently the same problem; I can display search results from 2007 without problem but not from the '70. I use an HP laptop and use google chrome (pop up blocker is disabled).

Regards

Th.
by Thomas Van Aken
July 26th, 2015, 7:32 am
Forum: Magicana
Topic: The Eight in the Side Pocket by Dai Vernon
Replies: 4
Views: 11195

Re: The Eight in the Side Pocket by Dai Vernon

Hello,

Not familiar with the effect in discussion but a transposition that involves a sandwiched card and a pocket, it reminds me "The itinerant pasteboard" in Stars of Magic.

Regards

Th.
by Thomas Van Aken
May 19th, 2015, 8:27 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Video of Dingle and Jennings in their prime?
Replies: 40
Views: 15347

Re: Video of Dingle and Jennings in their prime?

Hello, The link indeed refers to the video's shoot by Dominique Duvivier in 1995. Even if Larry was aging at the time, the trailer gives the impression that his technique was still precise. I came to the same conclusion by watching a Magic Castle performance of Larry that surfaced on YouTube a coupl...
by Thomas Van Aken
February 2nd, 2015, 2:54 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ascanio
Replies: 0
Views: 1365

Ascanio

Hello, Sorry if it is a re-post but I think it deserve it. For those like me who only saw Ascanio perform past his primes and/or on videos where he does not appear comfortable ; have a look to this video where he is performing about 10 of his most famous routines: http://youtu.be/zMTBNzFO-3E I just ...
by Thomas Van Aken
August 20th, 2014, 2:05 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: F/S: Tommy Wonder 'Ring, Watch & Wallet...MINT, UNOPENED!
Replies: 50
Views: 19292

Re: F/S: Tommy Wonder 'Ring, Watch & Wallet...MINT, UNOPENED

Tom, Richard -- are you saying that owning The Books of Wonder gives you the right to make one of TW effects for yourself, but not to hire someone else to do so for you? I'm not arguing against (or for) that proposition, I've just never seen it explicitly stated like that. Rudy -- If this is the lo...
by Thomas Van Aken
March 9th, 2014, 4:39 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Stuff for Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 2090

Re: Stuff for Sale

Principe Nouveau de decouverte d’une carte (my Epitome Location in French, but NOT sure) - $7.00


It is.

French translation by Richard Vollmer.

Regards
Th.

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