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by John Signa
October 27th, 2023, 1:39 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Nate Bargatze hosting SNL on October 28
Replies: 16
Views: 3525

Re: Nate Bargatze hosting SNL on October 28

Cast & hosts may be members of SAG-AFTRA and perform on SNL as SNL is exempt from the strike: Statement from SAG-AFTRA: They are not in violation of SAG-AFTRA strike rules, and we support them in fulfilling their contractual obligations. The program is a SAG-AFTRA non-dramatic production under a...
by John Signa
June 4th, 2023, 4:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Visiting Tokyo - suggestions on Magic Bars?
Replies: 19
Views: 5590

Re: Visiting Tokyo - suggestions on Magic Bars?

Also in Tokyo is Osmand https://osmand.ssp-inc.jp.
by John Signa
May 27th, 2023, 5:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Floating Ball
Replies: 17
Views: 4965

Re: Floating Ball

Crediting clarification…
Ostaski’s contribution in Further Tips is the gimmick to convert a Zombie ball to use in a floating ball routine. The One-Man Floating Ball routine provided is from Abbott’s.
by John Signa
May 24th, 2023, 12:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Floating Ball
Replies: 17
Views: 4965

Re: Floating Ball

Foster credits Ostaki with “Full Stage Floating Ball Routine” which is a gimmick with hooks that is inserted into ball at end of Zombie routine to set it up for “your full stage routine.” This is followed by description of Abbott’s “One Man Floating Ball Routine” which could use Ostaki’s gimmick and...
by John Signa
December 13th, 2022, 2:57 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Columbo's Magic
Replies: 18
Views: 1783

Re: Columbo's Magic

Paco Nagata wrote:I have no idea the tittle of that chapter, so, unfortunately I couldn't find information about it on Internet.

You described part of the plot of the second one listed by Dustin, “ Columbo Goes to the Guillotine.”
by John Signa
November 27th, 2022, 1:03 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Paul Daniels Auction Results
Replies: 8
Views: 1222

Re: Paul Daniels Auction Results

John Bowden wrote:Found lot 771 to be the most interesting from both a item point of view and price expected and price paid.

I was bidding on lot 771 but ultimately it was just a hair out of my price range.
by John Signa
October 22nd, 2021, 1:09 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Coins Across Routine by Al
Replies: 36
Views: 3427

Coins Across Routine by Al

Kent Gunn wrote:Al,
I think calling a doll made of porcelain a Chinese Doll is fine.


When referring to an actual doll, “china” refers to the material so use a lowercase “c” and you’re fine. “My mother collects china dolls.”
by John Signa
September 10th, 2021, 5:58 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: A Note Regarding the Upcoming Copperfield Museum Book
Replies: 109
Views: 16814

Re: A Note Regarding the Upcoming Copperfield Museum Book

So, different options for ordering the book include: Amazon: Standard Edition ($24.99) Barnes & Noble: Expanded B&N Edition ($29.99) TalkShopLive: Standard Edition, Signed ($25.99) David will also be talking and answering questions about his book at TalkShopLive on Sept 23 (see above link).
by John Signa
June 4th, 2021, 11:04 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sending good thoughts to Max Maven
Replies: 87
Views: 18291

Re: Sending good thoughts to Max Maven

I wasn't aware that hospitals release patient status information to strangers over the phone? I was curious about this so looked it up. Distilled from HIPAA, CFR 164.510: HIPAA allows hospitals to maintain a patient directory with location and general condition. Hospitals may provide this informati...
by John Signa
June 3rd, 2021, 10:37 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Vegas rumor
Replies: 5
Views: 4340

Re: Vegas rumor

by John Signa
April 26th, 2021, 4:53 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Live 2021 Postponed Until May 2022
Replies: 24
Views: 5555

Re: Magic Live 2021 Postponed Until May 2022

State general guidance for large events is 50% capacity or 250 attendees, whichever is smaller.
However, more than 250 attendees limit can be exceeded (still keeping to 50% capacity) if a certification form is submitted and approved. Effective May 1, approval shifts from state to local governments.
by John Signa
March 20th, 2021, 12:30 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Spring Cleaning
Replies: 0
Views: 1262

Spring Cleaning

Doing first round of spring cleaning. Just posted on eBay: Lecture notes from Andrus, Weber, Pavel, D. Garcia, Maven, Roth, Goldstein, Martin Lewis, Flip, etc. First two volumes from New York Symposium DVDs including Home Liwag’s CoinOne https://www.ebay.com/sch/worldtourprod/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs...
by John Signa
January 3rd, 2021, 5:11 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Penn & Teller on Earth to Ned
Replies: 0
Views: 4312

Penn & Teller on Earth to Ned

If you have Disney+, you can check out Penn & Teller’s appearance on episode 15, Alien vs Nedator, of the “talk show” Earth to Ned. P&T start off performing their cups & balls and then head to the couch to discuss lies/lying with Ned.
by John Signa
November 4th, 2020, 12:31 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Tenyo, Brown, Ammar, and more...
Replies: 1
Views: 993

Re: Tenyo, Brown, Ammar, and more...

Just few days left...

Updated with more Farmer, more Tenyo, Real Secrets, D. Garcia, R.P. Wilson!
by John Signa
October 31st, 2020, 6:58 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Tenyo, Brown, Ammar, and more...
Replies: 1
Views: 993

Tenyo, Brown, Ammar, and more...

Just posted 60 items on eBay including tricks from Tenyo, Farmer, Duvivier, and Magic Works, books from Ammar, Derren Brown, and Racherbaumer, and cards (playing and greeting). Have a look here https://www.ebay.com/sch/worldtourprod/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= Thanks
by John Signa
August 19th, 2020, 4:23 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Last few days on eBay
Replies: 1
Views: 672

Last few days on eBay

Last few days for Tricks (Farmer, Sankey, Regal,...) DVDs (McBride, Daniel Garcia, Ammar,...) Books And another bunch o’ Tenyo, including some really rare stuff. Items as low as 99 cents, several at $2-$5. https://www.ebay.com/sch/worldtourprod/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=
by John Signa
May 18th, 2020, 11:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: NY Times Review of Zoom Magic Shows
Replies: 7
Views: 2056

Re: NY Times Review of Zoom Magic Shows

I was able to get a ticket but only after playing “Whack-A-Mole,” select a date, but by time got to purchase screen date was sold out... go back to date selection and repeat. Was strange that every time I went back to date selection, a different set of dates was available.
by John Signa
January 17th, 2020, 4:50 pm
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: Wenii Magazine
Replies: 17
Views: 12063

Re: Wenii Magazine

Dustin Stinett wrote:I gave my copy to a dear friend thinking that I had a duplicate. I didn't. [sigh]

Absconded with your only copy? Sounds more like a rat than a deer to me…
by John Signa
November 4th, 2019, 10:15 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2021 Hotels Released
Replies: 27
Views: 5034

Re: FISM 2021 Hotels Released

Richard Kaufman wrote:What was your room rate, John?

$224.

Looked at the rates for the next month and they vary from $130 (prepaid, non-cancellable) to $240. The FISM rate of $265 is definitely high.
by John Signa
November 4th, 2019, 4:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2021 Hotels Released
Replies: 27
Views: 5034

Re: FISM 2021 Hotels Released

In terms of the Hilton - this can’t be booked online yet but according to the organizers can be booked by calling the reservations line. I can attest to using the reservations line. The agent was a bit surprised at my asking for a room in 2021 and even more surprised that the entire hotel was avail...
by John Signa
September 22nd, 2019, 4:30 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Castle dues going up again
Replies: 17
Views: 4935

Re: Castle dues going up again

Minor clarification...

The $66 increase is for Resident Magician dues. The increase for Non-Resident Magicians is is half that, $33.
by John Signa
February 26th, 2019, 11:45 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Enigmatist at NYC’s High Line Hotel
Replies: 2
Views: 1695

Re: The Enigmatist at NYC’s High Line Hotel

For those on the West Coast, The Enigmatist will be at the Geffen Playhouse May 5 - June 14, 2020.

https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/2019-2020-season
by John Signa
January 18th, 2019, 10:17 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: NBC orders “Like Magic” pilot
Replies: 0
Views: 2456

NBC orders “Like Magic” pilot

Meanwhile, “Like Magic” is billed as a workplace comedy that “follows an optimistic young woman pursuing her dream to be a headlining magician in the eccentric and ego-driven world of the Magic Palace.” Bridget Kyle and Vicky Luu will write and executive produce the single-camera comedy. Julie Ann ...
by John Signa
August 27th, 2018, 7:15 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Penn & Teller
Replies: 20
Views: 4702

Re: Penn & Teller

Bill, you may be thinking of an opener that is similar to Honor System in that it involves the audience inspecting an empty wooden crate prior to the show. Then when show starts Teller appears from the crate. There is no reveal, just the sudden appearance. If I recall correctly, in Honor System ther...
by John Signa
July 16th, 2018, 12:22 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: USPS CELEBRATES THE ART OF MAGIC
Replies: 2
Views: 1621

Re: USPS CELEBRATES THE ART OF MAGIC

From email sent by Stan Allen on 6/8: I’m excited to announce that Magic Live, in conjunction with the United States Postal Service, will be unveiling a series of five magic-themed stamps as part of our General Session on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. The stamps, created by Charleston-designer Jay Fletch...
by John Signa
April 2nd, 2018, 11:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: reading vs video
Replies: 74
Views: 109916

Re: reading vs video

erdnasephile wrote:
John Signa wrote:When I want to learn a move from a DVD, I watch it on my computer where I use an app I created to control DVD player using voice commands.


Great idea, Mr. Signa!

Is your app commercially available?


Alas, not.
by John Signa
March 25th, 2018, 2:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Disneyland books - question for Richard
Replies: 3
Views: 5172

Re: Disneyland books - question for Richard

Is there something in particular that you want to know more about the park?
History? Behind the scenes? Getting around?
by John Signa
February 3rd, 2018, 11:34 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Buster Keaton disappears
Replies: 6
Views: 6200

Re: Buster Keaton disappears

Brad Henderson wrote:I've seen a video of a performer who re created the keaton 'penetration/vanish' in a live theater setting.

Thinking of Cyril?
https://youtu.be/AlrFJCet0Nc
by John Signa
January 15th, 2018, 2:35 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Hemp Playing Cards
Replies: 16
Views: 3567

Re: Hemp Playing Cards

Cannabis Cards (aka The Kings Get The Munchies)
by John Signa
December 13th, 2017, 12:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97074

Re: Ennobling Magic

Richard Kaufman wrote:Don't you guys get tired of arguing the same points over and over again?

https://youtu.be/xz6OGVCdov8
by John Signa
October 23rd, 2017, 11:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: Genii Convention
Replies: 46
Views: 14324

Re: Genii Convention

Andres Reynoso wrote:Anybody has the name of the cards dealer from Ohio?


Are you referring to the cards dealer in the far corner? That was 52 & Jokers. Can be contacted at 52andjoker@gmail.com
by John Signa
September 28th, 2017, 10:01 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Franz Harary's House of Magic in Macau has Closed
Replies: 3
Views: 2194

Re: Franz Harary's House of Magic in Macau has Closed

That’s a shame. I’m glad I was able to see it during my Asia trip earlier this year. It’s an interesting venue and impressive. Plus Franz was extremely gracious. It doesn’t surprise me though as both nights I went, the Studio City shopping area in which HoM is located, was empty of shoppers. I got t...
by John Signa
September 19th, 2017, 3:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mobile App Guide for Genii Convention 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 2297

Mobile App Guide for Genii Convention 2017

The mobile guide for the Genii Convention is now available for your iOS, Android, or Blackberry device. In addition to the standard info such as schedule, maps, and list of performers, the guide also includes info about the dealers, list of dining options both in and around the Florida Mall, and loc...
by John Signa
September 8th, 2017, 2:09 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disney ticket discounts for Genii Attendees
Replies: 0
Views: 1026

Disney ticket discounts for Genii Attendees

Attendees of the Genii Convention are now able to purchase discounted tickets for Disney World. Full-Multi-Day (2 days or longer) Tickets offer pre-arrival savings of 10% and include a complimentary bonus visit to an additional Disney Experience at any one of the following: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon W...
by John Signa
August 15th, 2017, 7:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: MAGIC Live 2017?
Replies: 65
Views: 12557

Re: MAGIC Live 2017?

Sweet! Is Paul showing around his new version of Unshuffled from "Fool Us"? (He had stated he was going to market it at some point). He showed another routine with regular deck he's working on. He just finished reshooting some of the explanation video for the extended Unshuffled, so sound...
by John Signa
August 15th, 2017, 3:39 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: MAGIC Live 2017?
Replies: 65
Views: 12557

Re: MAGIC Live 2017?

erdnasephile wrote:The "Ask Me" button idea sounds really cool. Can't believe that Paul Gertner is walking around and no one is asking! (yet)

Had lunch with Paul today and he showed something he's developed. Great lunch.
by John Signa
August 7th, 2017, 3:49 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Reminder: "Fool Us!" starts new season tonight! 7_13
Replies: 13
Views: 4901

Re: Reminder: "Fool Us!" starts new season tonight! 7_13

Michael Close wrote:... and thirteen P&T hunks ...


Creating a new show to compete with the Magic Mike Live show in LV?
by John Signa
July 28th, 2017, 5:48 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Why New People Cannot Join the Genii Forum at the Moment
Replies: 2
Views: 1789

Re: Why New People Cannot Join the Genii Forum at the Moment

Yeesh...
The things people do to get a rise out of Richard.
by John Signa
June 17th, 2017, 9:15 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Magic Poster Book
Replies: 25
Views: 6037

Re: Magic Poster Book

It's the same book. As Richard mentioned, Amazon created their own image. Tracking by ISBN, find same book, same price with free shipping, available from Walmart. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Illusions-The-Art-of-Magic-Posters-from-the-Golden-Age-of-Magic/55157899 Cover matches the image Brad posted.

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