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by M. Sibbernsen
June 8th, 2008, 2:38 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: For all you metal benders
Replies: 5
Views: 2621

Re: For all you metal benders

In January, on the German incarnation of Phenomenon, Uri Geller performed something very similar. Using his thumb, he pushed on the outer bowl of a spoon and caused it to dimple significantly inward. The force required was ostensibly great enough, that his thumbprint was even 'melted' or 'pressed' i...
by M. Sibbernsen
May 12th, 2005, 8:55 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: A magical invention in the mainstream...
Replies: 1
Views: 834

A magical invention in the mainstream...

A magical invention in the mainstream sans tux...

http://www.p4ps.info/
by M. Sibbernsen
February 17th, 2005, 8:39 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: psi-deck (Bruce burnstien)
Replies: 2
Views: 721

Re: psi-deck (Bruce burnstien)

To augment Ford's excellent review, here are a couple direct answers to your questions. 1) is it easy? Mechanically speaking yes, but depending on your choice of presentation, will require varying levels of audience management skill. 2) Are the backs similar to the bycicle ryder pack. Very similar. ...
by M. Sibbernsen
January 20th, 2005, 2:54 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Contact for Don Wayne Creations?
Replies: 0
Views: 657

Contact for Don Wayne Creations?

Does anyone have the current contact information for Don Wayne Creations? They have apparently gone under an address / number change recently, and the information I have on file is no longer correct. Post or email to <!-- e --><a href="mailto:msibbern1@mchsi.com">msibbern1@mchsi.com</a><!-- e --> Th...
by M. Sibbernsen
October 4th, 2004, 7:24 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Confuse about ClipBoards
Replies: 34
Views: 7219

Re: Confuse about ClipBoards

Can you please list which clipboards you yourself feel are generally accepted as "the best"?
The Brown Hornet (and it off-shoots) by John Riggs. Wonderful boards. Depending on your needs, John's new Cicada is worthy serious consideration.

MS
by M. Sibbernsen
September 29th, 2004, 3:29 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Pocket Writing Device
Replies: 3
Views: 868

Re: Pocket Writing Device

The Zip Pen as a PW tool has been discussed for close to a year now on other message boards. One enterprising fellow even re-marketed them (slightly modified) as such last January. For some excellent information on PW take a look at John Riggs's DVD "Secret Writings", not to mention his ow...
by M. Sibbernsen
September 28th, 2004, 3:23 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Confuse about ClipBoards
Replies: 34
Views: 7219

Re: Confuse about ClipBoards

Originally posted by FLINT:
Hi, I`m confuse about the differents Clipboards on market,
Although the generally accepted "best" clipboards are not even on your list, before a recommendation is made, can you provide some information on the type of routine you plan to use one in?

MS
by M. Sibbernsen
September 3rd, 2004, 3:52 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Four Ace Production
Replies: 31
Views: 2720

Re: Four Ace Production

K.J.

I emailed you a .pdf of an ace-production from my lecture notes Enigmas called "Flash Cut".

Enjoy.

Michael Sibbernsen
by M. Sibbernsen
August 25th, 2004, 6:38 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Learning video
Replies: 14
Views: 3416

Re: Learning video

PDQ Erdnase, I have a report entitled "Keys to a Successful Promotional Video" which is for sale at the Magic Notes website via the link below. I think you would find it very helpful. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.magic-notes.com/thenotes/detail.php?product_id=44">http://w...
by M. Sibbernsen
May 22nd, 2004, 10:59 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Deceptive Stairs
Replies: 11
Views: 1995

Re: Deceptive Stairs

Originally posted by rayeden:
[QB] Thanks for the video tip. Are they expensive?
]
$30-$45 ea. Compared to the time and money of building illusion apparatus, this is a pittance. Again, some great information.

MS
by M. Sibbernsen
May 14th, 2004, 11:08 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Deceptive Stairs
Replies: 11
Views: 1995

Re: Deceptive Stairs

Rayeden,

Take a serious look at Rand Woodbury's Illusionworks video Vol. 1 "Steps and Bases". Step by step instruction for a great set of steps (and a nice base). Be sure to pick up Vol. 3 "Tricks of the Trade", as an important informational compliment.

MS
by M. Sibbernsen
March 30th, 2004, 7:21 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS: Wonderwords Vol. 3
Replies: 0
Views: 277

FS: Wonderwords Vol. 3

For Sale Wonderwords Vol. 3. Includes Tapes and Book. $40 postpaid (in US). PayPal and MO accepted.

MS
by M. Sibbernsen
February 19th, 2004, 12:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New Magic Website
Replies: 6
Views: 811

Re: New Magic Website

That was a different thread Zaf. See Link Watch.
by M. Sibbernsen
February 17th, 2004, 9:29 am
Forum: General
Topic: REALLY easy, REALLY amazing
Replies: 13
Views: 2091

Re: REALLY easy, REALLY amazing

To expand on Steve's advice... Seek out these books on your visit to the bookstore. Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic- The new edition is an over-sized softbound. Black in color. Magic for Dummies- By David Pogue. Yellow and Black. Both of these books are perhaps the best easily found books to ...
by M. Sibbernsen
February 12th, 2004, 3:38 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: My Magic Website Closing- See the magic while you can.
Replies: 1
Views: 552

My Magic Website Closing- See the magic while you can.

A second one of my websites is officially closing its doors. First was the creative "rcmagic.com" (of remote controlled magic), and now my personal magic web site "waterloomagic.com". Of particular interest to the readers might be the "Magic You Can Perform" area. Link ...
by M. Sibbernsen
January 19th, 2004, 12:45 am
Forum: Columns
Topic: It's wrong to teach kids Prof's Nightmare
Replies: 22
Views: 7937

Re: It's wrong to teach kids Prof's Nightmare

I absolutely agree with you David. A little background. Each summer for the last 4, I have taught multi 100's of young students magic. Each class is 50 min long, 30 identical classes a week, each week a new topic for a total of 2 months a Summer. Each year has been an entirely new set of effects / l...
by M. Sibbernsen
January 17th, 2004, 4:36 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Collectables for Sale (updated & prices lowered)
Replies: 3
Views: 518

Re: Collectables for Sale (updated & prices lowered)

List updated and prices lowered.
by M. Sibbernsen
January 16th, 2004, 2:04 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Collectables for Sale (updated & prices lowered)
Replies: 3
Views: 518

Collectables for Sale (updated & prices lowered)

Collectors Magic For Sale Buyers to pay actual shipping. PM if interested or if you have any questions. Michael Sibbernsen House of Fakini 2Multiplying Balls *with* Wooden Box (w/ Fakini logo inscribed on the bottom) VG Condition $100 3-D Sponge Rabbit Collectors Set. Eddie Ace Rabbits & George ...
by M. Sibbernsen
January 2nd, 2004, 7:13 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Double lift and turnover
Replies: 6
Views: 1524

Re: Double lift and turnover

Hi Barry,

I just emailed you some valuable advice on the double. I hope you find it useful.

MS
by M. Sibbernsen
December 21st, 2003, 12:40 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Lecture Notes Plus. Final sale - must go prices
Replies: 1
Views: 388

Re: Lecture Notes Plus. Final sale - must go prices

Info updated. Prices Dropped.
by M. Sibbernsen
December 18th, 2003, 10:50 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Lecture Notes Plus. Final sale - must go prices
Replies: 1
Views: 388

Lecture Notes Plus. Final sale - must go prices

Here are the final "must go" prices on these things... Buyer to pay actual shipping. Email if interested. PayPal only. Lecture Notes / Books $24 (for all 9) 1) Michael Sibbernsen- Enigmas - Signed 2) Tom Mullica- Tom Mullica 3) Wayne Dobson- A Kind of Magic 4) Mike Close- Workers notes 5) ...
by M. Sibbernsen
December 12th, 2003, 6:31 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Videos For Sale- low prices
Replies: 1
Views: 380

Re: Videos For Sale- low prices

List updated and prices lowered.
by M. Sibbernsen
December 11th, 2003, 12:41 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Large Collection of Soft Covers for Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 317

Large Collection of Soft Covers for Sale

All Sold. Contact emails have been sent. Thank you.
by M. Sibbernsen
December 10th, 2003, 6:51 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Videos For Sale- low prices
Replies: 1
Views: 380

Videos For Sale- low prices

Remaining videos moved to ebay.
by M. Sibbernsen
November 14th, 2003, 7:48 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: TSUNAMI VS. KENT
Replies: 11
Views: 2423

Re: TSUNAMI VS. KENT

Of course, with some handling considerations, one could simply use a Farmarx (or Lesley) Deck and ask whatever questions you would like.

It would make for a nice "magician killer" for those in the know, not to mention a great piece in the real world.

Michael
by M. Sibbernsen
May 26th, 2003, 4:39 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Instructional Card Tricks on DVD
Replies: 6
Views: 1085

Re: Instructional Card Tricks on DVD

TMR At your level and interest, I would suggest starting to read Card College vol. one and two to build up the modern basics. For DVD learning, Richard Kaufman's "Basic Card Technique" is a great place to start, and the first 3 volumes of Michael Ammar's "Easy to Master Card Miracles&...
by M. Sibbernsen
May 20th, 2003, 12:11 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: RC Magic (rcmagic.com) to close...
Replies: 0
Views: 574

RC Magic (rcmagic.com) to close...

The RC Magic website will be closing down in just 2 weeks. I have had a great time developing the site during this past year, as well as corresponding with many magicians and Micro RC Car enthusiasts. Many thanks to the 18,000 plus visitors. Best, Michael Sibbernsen <!-- m --><a class="postlink" hre...
by M. Sibbernsen
May 17th, 2003, 5:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: PK Pencil Illusion or other Pencil illusion
Replies: 9
Views: 2313

Re: PK Pencil Illusion or other Pencil illusion

Let me openly backpedal for a moment... I have absolutely no doubt that a dedicated actor can and indeed does perform magic extremely well when their role requires it. After-all, many qualities good acting are synonymous with those of a good magical performance. However, as a magic instructor and di...
by M. Sibbernsen
May 16th, 2003, 11:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: PK Pencil Illusion or other Pencil illusion
Replies: 9
Views: 2313

Re: PK Pencil Illusion or other Pencil illusion

Misled is indeed a wonderful effect, but one that requires a good deal of work to "master". A non-magician actor may not want to put in the time required to perform proficiently.

MS
by M. Sibbernsen
May 16th, 2003, 10:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: PK Pencil Illusion or other Pencil illusion
Replies: 9
Views: 2313

Re: PK Pencil Illusion or other Pencil illusion

Under your conditions, I would recommend "The Invisible Hole" by Yoshio Hirose; a wonderful "Pencil Through Bill" illusion. First published in Apocalypse Vol. 8 No 3 March 85. The effect is also found (unfortunately) in Karl Fulves Self Working Coin (and money) Magic under the ti...
by M. Sibbernsen
May 4th, 2003, 7:12 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: clipboards
Replies: 37
Views: 6895

Re: clipboards

All of the products will require you do something at sometime to gain the information. While I use and love the KopyKat, I'm afraid that the "thing" you need to do requires you to open the portfolio under some context, most logically to use it in a similar manor to the spectator. This ther...
by M. Sibbernsen
April 23rd, 2003, 7:15 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Kelly bottom placement
Replies: 18
Views: 5457

Re: Kelly bottom placement

For those interested, a very nice subtlety for the Kelly Bottom Placement that I have been using for years is the following... When the top packet is lifted to display the selected card, *only* show it to the person who made the selection. While still in the vertical position, openly side-jog this c...
by M. Sibbernsen
April 16th, 2003, 11:55 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Mentalism w/Legal Pads
Replies: 4
Views: 885

Re: Mentalism w/Legal Pads

Seems to me, any number of mental effects that require paper and writing down information could fit your criteria. Billet work Drawing Dups. (Kopy Kat pad might be ideal) Osterlind's Steno ESP Osterlind's Predict Tac Toe ESPieces (a piece of mine- best with a smaller pad) Living Dead Tests etc. etc.
by M. Sibbernsen
April 11th, 2003, 9:35 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Mind, Myth & Magick favorite tricks
Replies: 6
Views: 4069

Re: Mind, Myth & Magick favorite tricks

Another vote for Automanticard. An absolutely beautiful, and decidedly different presentation for the ID.

Michael Sibbernsen

Extra note: I have yet to see the Zingg Deca Deck, but it may make for an excellent tool with this effect.
by M. Sibbernsen
April 8th, 2003, 8:00 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Hot Ball Question
Replies: 2
Views: 570

Re: Hot Ball Question

I don't now if Viking Magic was the actual manufacturer, but they did sell it at one time. It is still listed on their website here... <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://vikingmagic.com/cgi-bin/dc.pl?keywords=Hot.*ball&html=full&key=253&options=">http://vikingmagic.com/cgi-bin/dc...
by M. Sibbernsen
April 7th, 2003, 5:31 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: New E-Book Now Available.
Replies: 0
Views: 313

New E-Book Now Available.

I am very pleased to introduce the availability of my critically acclaimed lecture book "Enigmas" in a .pdf e-book form. The e-book called "Enigmas- The Internet Edition", is absolutely packed with fantastic close-up magic that I have used for years in real world conditions. With...
by M. Sibbernsen
November 21st, 2002, 11:13 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Gagnon Coin Shell FS
Replies: 0
Views: 280

Gagnon Coin Shell FS

I have a Tom Gagnon double sided .50 expanded coin shell for sale. Assumes knowledge of apparatus use.

$25

Email if you have any questions, or would like to purchase.

MS
by M. Sibbernsen
November 18th, 2002, 8:23 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Pack Small Play Big
Replies: 20
Views: 3754

Re: Pack Small Play Big

Although it sounds like your situation is a little different, the following information may still apply. Magic for the M.C. General Guidelines for Emcee Magic 1) "In the Hands" 2) Comedy Based 3) Visual / "Propy" 4) Patter / Story Based 5) Simple 6) Adaptive (You may need to cut ...
by M. Sibbernsen
November 4th, 2002, 9:15 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Headline Prediction . . .
Replies: 8
Views: 1444

Re: Headline Prediction . . .

Magic Books by Post in the UK at http://www.magicbooksbypost.org/

Directly from Ted in Germany at http://www.wonderworkshop.de/
by M. Sibbernsen
November 4th, 2002, 7:56 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Headline Prediction . . .
Replies: 8
Views: 1444

Re: Headline Prediction . . .

Obviously this depends on what exactly you wish to produce, but I would highly recommend the Ted Lesley methodology as found in his book Paramiracles.

Best,

MS

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