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- January 31st, 2018, 7:23 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FREE: Box of Magic Magazines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 960
- January 21st, 2018, 4:34 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FREE: Box of Magic Magazines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 960
San Francisco Bay Area - Re: FREE: Box of Magic Magazines
If you know anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area with an interest in magic, please pass along. These need a new home!
- January 19th, 2018, 6:52 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FREE: Box of Magic Magazines
- Replies: 2
- Views: 960
FREE: Box of Magic Magazines
Great collection of Genii, Magigram, Magic Manuscript, and New Tops magazines from late 1970s and early 1980s. One box (30-40 issuers), free for local pickup in the San Francisco Bay Area - the magazines are in Oakland, found while cleaning out my childhood home. I live in Texas and these should fin...
- December 15th, 2016, 2:39 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FSH: Tony Giorgio & David Malek
- Replies: 2
- Views: 871
- December 15th, 2016, 1:19 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FSH: Tony Giorgio & David Malek
- Replies: 2
- Views: 871
- December 15th, 2016, 11:08 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FSH: Tony Giorgio & David Malek
- Replies: 2
- Views: 871
FSH: Tony Giorgio & David Malek
For sale: David Malek: Cheating at Hold'Em DVD (opened, as new) Tony Giorgio: The Ultimate Work 2-DVD set (opened, light wear to discs but they play fine) The Giorgio work is a rare chance to see Tony in action. Although later in his career there are some beautiful moves and lots of great informatio...
- April 17th, 2016, 6:16 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Ricky Jay's Buchinger in BOOKFORM
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1599
Ricky Jay's Buchinger in BOOKFORM
The April/May 2016 issue of BOOKFORUM has a nice review of Ricky Jay's Buchinger book as well as an appreciation of Jay's contribution to the history of magic, making the history somehow both more fantastic, arcane, fantastic, and yet accessible to so many...
- March 12th, 2016, 9:09 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: New Photo of Charles Jordan
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7667
Re: New Photo of Charles Jordan
In the 1970s, Penngrove (CA) was home to one of the great little one-day conventions for magicians. If I recall, Nahmen Nissan (who ran the hardware store in town) would host locals like Daryl Martinez and Vic Kirk, but bring in great talent. I do recall Larry Jennings as special guest and he spent ...
- September 21st, 2013, 10:34 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Ricky Jay Poster: Twixt Two Worlds
- Replies: 1
- Views: 963
- September 21st, 2013, 8:55 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Ricky Jay Poster: Twixt Two Worlds
- Replies: 1
- Views: 963
Ricky Jay Poster: Twixt Two Worlds
For Sale: 2006 two-sided printed lithographic broadside "catalog" published in conjunction with an exhibition curated by Ricky Jay titled "Twixt Two World" which explored the relationships between magicians and mediums during the spiritualism movement of the late 19th century. Te...
- December 7th, 2012, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Visit Jeff Busby Magic Today!
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7066
Re: Visit Jeff Busby Magic Today!
Jeff was, by family accounts, among the living as of a couple months ago.
- June 26th, 2012, 3:24 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Dani DaOrtiz Book on his Memorized Stack Now Available in English
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6156
Re: Dani DaOrtiz Book on his Memorized Stack Now Available in English
Jim, Thanks. I guess what I was curious about was whether I'd be able to print out the content, properly formatted, with the file I received from <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.grupokaps.com">www.grupokaps.com</a><!-- w -->? If it's a PDF then I'd expect to be able to do that unless ...
- June 26th, 2012, 3:03 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Dani DaOrtiz Book on his Memorized Stack Now Available in English
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6156
Re: Dani DaOrtiz Book on his Memorized Stack Now Available in English
I have two questions regarding this item from DaOrtiz. Is the "file" from <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.grupokaps.com">www.grupokaps.com</a><!-- w --> site (as linked above) an e-book or a PDF file? Does it differ from the lybrary.com file available a few months ago? Any i...
- June 11th, 2012, 9:36 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Anyone in Boise? Maybe You Can Go Say Hello to ...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2693
Re: Anyone in Boise? Maybe You Can Go Say Hello to ...
The address on 6th Street has been Busby's business address since 1998 or so. I have a few letters from him from that time, but am fairly confident it isn't his residence.
James Foster
James Foster
- June 7th, 2012, 1:40 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Barton Whaley
- Replies: 1
- Views: 983
Barton Whaley
I was interested in getting into contact with Bart Whaley, preferably via email. Does someone online have his contact, or could someone let him know that I'm trying to reach him? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
James Foster
Austin, Texas
James Foster
Austin, Texas
- May 22nd, 2012, 9:38 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Books for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 601
Books for sale
A few items to move along as I pack up for a move: 1. CAPRICORNIAN TALES - The Magic of Christian Chelman. Very good condition. $15. 2. THE MAGIC OF EDWARD VICTOR'S HANDS. By Rae Hammond. Fine condition. $13. 3. THE BEST OF SLYDINI...AND MORE. By Karl Fulves. As new. Shrink wrapped. $30. Shipping if...
- February 28th, 2012, 7:30 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tina Lenert Connects the Dots
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3614
Re: Tina Lenert Connects the Dots
Dustin - You've done a great service by writing an excellent review of what sounded like an important and inspirational lecture. In fact, I'd even say your review was inspirational and inspiring.
Thanks so much!
James Foster
Austin, Texas
Thanks so much!
James Foster
Austin, Texas
- December 3rd, 2011, 11:08 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Genii Magazines - Central Texas Availability
- Replies: 0
- Views: 455
Genii Magazines - Central Texas Availability
If you live in Central Texas and are willing to come to Austin, you can grab over 50 issues of Genii dating from 1999-2011, all for the group price of $25. I've got some space and moving considerations, and some duplicate issues, so this is a good chance for someone who hasn't been subscribing, etc....
- September 10th, 2011, 7:16 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Small Collection of Books For Sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1086
- September 10th, 2011, 12:53 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Small Collection of Books For Sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1086
Small Collection of Books For Sale
I have a few books needing a new home. Shipping is $3 for one book, with each additional book an additional $1. I prefer PayPal. The books include: 1. TAMARIZ, Juan. Mnemonica . Hermetic Press, 2004. Fine condition, lacking d.j. $25.00 2. TAMARIZ, Juan. Sonata . Editorial Frankson. Softcover. Fine c...
- July 20th, 2011, 11:39 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Vaudville Ventriloquist Dummy Portraits
- Replies: 1
- Views: 985
- July 19th, 2011, 6:56 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Something of interest about A.C. Gilbert
- Replies: 1
- Views: 741
Re: Something of interest about A.C. Gilbert
This lot sold for $300 at auction in 2009. The listing you looked at is likely the LiveAuctioneers listing. If you search the "sold "items you'll see this listing and the price.
James
James
- July 1st, 2011, 2:05 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Slydini, Mullica, and More...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1179
Re: Slydini, Mullica, and More...
School for Scoundrels at the Senior Pitchman's Reunion SOLD.
- June 30th, 2011, 3:54 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Slydini, Mullica, and More...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1179
- June 30th, 2011, 11:29 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Slydini, Mullica, and More...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1179
Slydini, Mullica, and More...
Here are few items available for purchase...PayPal preferred, but I'll accept checks or cash. BOOKS 1. The Best of Slydini...And More. By Karl Fulves. Published by Robbins. Brand new, in shrink wrap. PRICE: $40.00 2. The Magic of Christian Chelman - an important and influential volume of bizarre mag...
- April 21st, 2011, 12:49 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Update to the Auction of the Century - The Christopher Collection
- Replies: 85
- Views: 21919
Re: Update to the Auction of the Century - The Christopher Collection
A question to Ted & Martinka Company: Will the forthcoming print edition of the catalog of this auction be essentially the images and text from the PDF catalog, or are the descriptions, condition statements, collations, etc. more involved? Thanks in advance for any information you can provide an...
- January 12th, 2011, 7:18 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The February Issue of Genii is Now LIVE Online!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8913
Re: The February Issue of Genii is Now LIVE Online!
I'm curious: when I log into the AskAlexander site and go to the GENII link the most current issues I can see are from 2009. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for any help.
James
James
- November 2nd, 2010, 4:04 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Looking for contact info for Scott Cram
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1260
Re: Looking for contact info for Scott Cram
You might try him via the email on his blog, Grey Matters, at:
greymersblog@gmailcom
Best of luck,
James
greymersblog@gmailcom
Best of luck,
James
- September 16th, 2010, 10:07 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Austrian Magicians: Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Ottokar Fischer, Joseffy, Magic Christian
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2744
Re: Austrian Magicians: Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Ottokar Fischer, Joseffy, Magic Christian
Books LLC is a "print on demand" company that simply takes Wikipedia content and makes printed "books" from those entries. They also print some out of copyright books that come from The Gutenberg Project, etc.
- August 31st, 2010, 9:36 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Staples to Start Selling Kindle
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1473
Re: Staples to Start Selling Kindle
As a rare book dealer and someone who is infinitely fascinated with print and paper, I still find the Kindle alluring. Just think: all of the PDF files you have (i.e., the Findlay material, the Potter & Potter Auction catalogs & prices realized, plus all the stuff from Amazon & Google bo...
- August 31st, 2010, 10:59 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: H. Adrian Smith columns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1709
Re: H. Adrian Smith columns
Brown University still has copies of the BOOKS AT BROWN. I didn't know that AskAlexander covered TOPS; is that full-text of the articles? Anyway, seems like Smith's writings are easily available and I appreciate your assistance.
- August 31st, 2010, 7:19 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: H. Adrian Smith columns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1709
Re: H. Adrian Smith columns
Dick,
Brilliant! Many thanks. Late last night I came across a copy of the BOOKS AT BROWN via an online seller. It also is possible, though I've yet to hear back, that Brown still sells them. I'll start with that and uncover the rest piecemeal.
James
Brilliant! Many thanks. Late last night I came across a copy of the BOOKS AT BROWN via an online seller. It also is possible, though I've yet to hear back, that Brown still sells them. I'll start with that and uncover the rest piecemeal.
James
- August 30th, 2010, 7:43 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: H. Adrian Smith columns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1709
Re: H. Adrian Smith columns
Joe,
Thanks much. That was the name of the column. Trevor Hall references it with some frequency in his work. I was curious as to length of run and frequency within the issues. I appreciate your response.
James
Thanks much. That was the name of the column. Trevor Hall references it with some frequency in his work. I was curious as to length of run and frequency within the issues. I appreciate your response.
James
Re: Del Ray
Gary Plants reported last week that the book is almost complete and could be on the market before the end of the year.
James
James
- August 30th, 2010, 2:39 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: H. Adrian Smith columns
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1709
H. Adrian Smith columns
Does anyone have the date range for the column that H. Adrian Smith wrote for The Tops magazine. I have references from 1937 and 1938, but was curious if it ran longer than that span. Or, better yet, if those writings were ever compiled.
Thanks for any help.
James
Thanks for any help.
James
- August 26th, 2010, 8:50 am
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Arthur Watson's article
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4766
- August 23rd, 2010, 1:11 pm
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Alex Ramon and Zing Zang Zoom
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3079
Alex Ramon and Zing Zang Zoom
The September 2010 feature article arrived just in time to alert me to this wonderful show which played in Austin this past weekend. I took in the Saturday morning performance. Before the show there is an hour-long period in which you can go to the floor and enjoy some juggling, magic, costumes, etc...
- March 7th, 2010, 12:57 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Books, DVDs, and Bob Farmer
- Replies: 0
- Views: 476
Books, DVDs, and Bob Farmer
Here are few items available for purchase...PayPal preferred, but I'll accept checks or cash. BOOKS 1. The Milbourne Christopher Library, Volume II - this is the second part of the bibliography of one of the great private libraries. Published by Caveney's Magic Words. Near mint condition. PRICE: $30...
- February 9th, 2010, 11:32 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Books for Sale...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 742
- February 9th, 2010, 9:20 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Books for Sale...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 742
Books for Sale...
I have the following books for sale. Feel free to contact me directly here or via email. These items are from my personal library and have been gently used and well-cared for...thanks for looking. 1. PALLBEARERS REVIEW - 3 volume reprint of Fulves' important close-up magazine. Gentle wear to covers ...