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by timbrown
December 31st, 2023, 6:07 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Happy 2024!
Replies: 3
Views: 653

Re: Happy 2024!

Thank you Richard! Happy New Year to you and your family as well!


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by timbrown
December 25th, 2023, 1:39 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Card Craft
Replies: 28
Views: 6449

Re: Card Craft

Well Christmas has arrived before Card Craft. But I did receive (Totally) Out of Control so I have plenty to read. I've wanted this one for years but never took the plunge before the prices went sky high.

I hope that everyone got what they wanted for the Holidays!
by timbrown
January 31st, 2022, 11:02 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Mr. Farmer comes to town
Replies: 6
Views: 6342

Mr. Farmer comes to town

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Look what was on my doorstep! I’m eager to get started but have to wait until after work. Ah, who am I kidding-I’m already reading!


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by timbrown
April 2nd, 2021, 2:05 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Yahoo! Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy Has Shipped!
Replies: 80
Views: 59263

Re: Yahoo! Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy Has Shipped!

Guess who showed up today?!?!

Just what I need ... Mr. Jennings on my doorstep. I needed a cheer up - yesterday I received my 2nd Moderna vaccine and today I am feeling terrible. So I needed this! Now I need to go to bed, cover up with blankets and start to read!

Looks great Richard!!
by timbrown
December 19th, 2020, 1:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Good video camera to use online
Replies: 10
Views: 3658

Re: Good video camera to use online

Like so many people I was thrust into working remotely. I had to do product demonstrations, training and presentations via ZOOM or Teams or other apps in which I had no experience and quite frankly no interest. I tried a lot of things but ended up using my iPhone for just about everything. I purchas...
by timbrown
August 15th, 2020, 12:11 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disney's Magic Camp
Replies: 20
Views: 3150

Re: Disney's Magic Camp

I watched it today on Disney + and to be honest it was enjoyable. It is not a movie designed for magicians but for young people (after all it was created by Disney). But still enjoyable even for a 62 year-old like me. And as for the fact that it bypassed the theaters and went straight to a streaming...
by timbrown
November 26th, 2019, 11:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: End of subscription
Replies: 4
Views: 2413

Re: End of subscription

I think that your access to the entire Genii and Magic magazine catalogs ends with your subscription. My recommendation is that you renew. It’s easy to do and in my opinion it is an exceptional (incredible)value. Another option is to purchase the back catalog (pdf files) if you want permanent access...
by timbrown
December 14th, 2017, 11:41 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: What is the name of this effect?
Replies: 12
Views: 6574

Re: What is the name of this effect?

CORRECTION!

Ok thanks! I'd certainly like to get the instruction sheet but not if this is inappropriate.
by timbrown
December 13th, 2017, 9:01 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: What is the name of this effect?
Replies: 12
Views: 6574

Re: What is the name of this effect?

Tim, I have the instructions but I don't know if we are allowed to take a picture (I don't have a scanner to make a better file) and send it to you. Let's see what Richard can tell us about this. I looked for the trick at loftus.com (so you could try to contact them or buy another trick with instru...
by timbrown
December 13th, 2017, 5:26 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: What is the name of this effect?
Replies: 12
Views: 6574

Re: What is the name of this effect?

In 1986 I bought a trick that from your description, is almost the same. It is by Loftus Magic and the trick is called " Red and Blue ." Mine has a red deck with a blue card 9 from the top. And the blue deck is R&S with a force card that matches the blue card in the red deck. There ar...
by timbrown
December 12th, 2017, 4:43 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: What is the name of this effect?
Replies: 12
Views: 6574

What is the name of this effect?

Years ago I purchased a trick from a magic shop in Champaign, Illinois (Dallas Magic). It consisted of two Fox Lake bridge decks. I lost the instructions and have spent years trying to remember the name of the effect. Does anyone know the name of this? Here is what I remember about the trick: 2 case...
by timbrown
October 9th, 2017, 5:18 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Looking for Computer Cards deck by Paul Swinford
Replies: 7
Views: 2024

Re: Looking for Computer Cards deck by Paul Swinford

Bob Farmer wrote:I have always wondered how these decks were manufactured.

I saw the die and punch at Haines House of Cards once. That's where the cards were made I believe and where I picked up my deck many years ago.


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by timbrown
September 18th, 2017, 9:17 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Penn & Teller Fool Us
Replies: 10
Views: 3854

Re: Penn & Teller Fool Us

He added the soda can appearance and the sponge balls I think. But in my opinion it was not an improvement. Because the can that appeared (full size can) and the glass (mini-size) were incompatible. When Paul poured the soda from the can it filled the glass (barely) and was obviously empty afterward...
by timbrown
July 29th, 2017, 10:31 am
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: The Bammo Tarodiction Toolbox
Replies: 99
Views: 74148

Re: The Bammo Tarodiction Toolbox

The Bammo Tarodiction Toolbox is a real bargain. If you enjoy the "thinking" part of magic - understanding the principles, possibilities and applications - then this is for you. And if you want something that will let you run quickly (with no real understanding of "why does this work&...
by timbrown
June 21st, 2017, 8:20 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: The Bammo Tarodiction Toolbox
Replies: 99
Views: 74148

Re: The Bammo Tarodiction Toolbox

Addendum 3? When did #2 ship?


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by timbrown
June 21st, 2017, 8:19 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: The Bammo Tarodiction Toolbox
Replies: 99
Views: 74148

Re: The Bammo Tarodiction Toolbox

You can turn them into a $20 download!!?? Damn, I've missed the boat on that. Incidentally, addendum #3 is coming out shortly and it is really cool: the spectator does all the shuffling and dealing--you never touch the cards--and he deals himself a straight flush and three royal flushes. The Bammo ...
by timbrown
May 24th, 2017, 5:44 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The most entertaining card magician I have ever seen!
Replies: 13
Views: 5208

Re: The most entertaining card magician I have ever seen!

Oddly enough I am not talking about myself for once. However, I just found on the internet some information about the greatest card magician I have ever seen. Or at least the greatest single performance of card magic I have ever seen. I only saw this fellow perform once but that was enough. I have ...
by timbrown
January 30th, 2017, 6:42 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: DA Ortiz ala Carte!
Replies: 3
Views: 11015

Re: DA Ortiz ala Carte!

It's really good, isn't it? I hope you note the differences between the written description and Dani's performance--that's typical of the loose way in which he does his material. Yes - I like the "carefree" way that he sets up the deck. Very good and it removes any chance of suspicion whi...
by timbrown
January 30th, 2017, 2:01 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: DA Ortiz ala Carte!
Replies: 3
Views: 11015

DA Ortiz ala Carte!

THE FOURTH COINCIDENCE in the February 2017 issue is an excellent effect and in my opinion well worth the cost for the issue. I was really fooled when I watched the video and when I read the explanation I was completely convinced that this would be a great one to perform. This one will go straight i...
by timbrown
January 15th, 2017, 8:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Flea circus movement
Replies: 10
Views: 9350

Re: Flea circus movement

Wait .... solenoids?? .... you mean it isn't actual FLEAS??!!


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by timbrown
January 11th, 2017, 1:01 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Origami Wallet - Fujiwara Kuniyasu
Replies: 8
Views: 2600

Re: Origami Wallet - Fujiwara Kuniyasu

Luckily I have all of the referenced books. It looks like I will be really busy this weekend. Thanks to all for the input!
by timbrown
January 10th, 2017, 11:12 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Origami Wallet - Fujiwara Kuniyasu
Replies: 8
Views: 2600

Origami Wallet - Fujiwara Kuniyasu

I purchased "Origami Wallet" from Seo Magic and really like the effect. I was able to perform it after just a few hours of practice (the DVD instruction is pretty effective). One of the best things is that I can make up my own wallet using paper and give this away afterwards. This has gone...
by timbrown
December 19th, 2016, 4:16 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: The Genii Poker
Replies: 1
Views: 10466

The Genii Poker

As I was organizing my stuff I re-discovered the DVD that was provided free with the September 2012 issue of Genii (Woody Aragon's "The Genii Poker"). I had forgotten just how good this effect is and as I again watched the DVD I was even more impressed. I remember making up the necessary d...
by timbrown
November 28th, 2016, 7:46 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Prior Commitment as part of a routine
Replies: 8
Views: 3761

Re: Prior Commitment as part of a routine

Q: What great card tricks can be done with exactly nine cards? Any ideas? A: David Regal's Journey to Love (A, 2, 3, ..., 8, 9). See Constant Fooling, volume 2. You can also find a version in the new Handsome Jack book. I'll check this out tonight! David's stuff is amazing and he is one of my favor...
by timbrown
November 28th, 2016, 7:43 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Prior Commitment as part of a routine
Replies: 8
Views: 3761

Prior Commitment as part of a routine

erdnasephile wrote:Jim Steinmeyer's Nine Card Problem. (although the speciific identities of the cards are not important in this trick).

I love the Nine Card Problem from Steinmeyer! Thanks for your input!


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by timbrown
November 27th, 2016, 8:54 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Prior Commitment as part of a routine
Replies: 8
Views: 3761

Re: Prior Commitment as part of a routine

What great card tricks can be done with exactly nine cards? Any ideas?


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by timbrown
November 22nd, 2016, 6:53 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Prior Commitment as part of a routine
Replies: 8
Views: 3761

Re: Prior Commitment as part of a routine

Thanks for your comments Joe! I will give some of your ideas a try. This may require the purchase of the Stewart James books (...I hope that my wife gets the hint .... Christmas is coming soon!) Lately I have been "stacking" the top 9 cards with the set-up for John Bannon's "Matchismo...
by timbrown
November 21st, 2016, 3:32 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Prior Commitment as part of a routine
Replies: 8
Views: 3761

Prior Commitment as part of a routine

An effect that I really like is PRIOR COMMITMENT (PC hereafter) from Simon Aronson’s book “Try the Impossible”. In this book Simon points out that after performing PC you will end up with exactly nine cards. These are the original nine cards from the top of the deck at the beginning. If you perform ...
by timbrown
November 3rd, 2016, 1:34 pm
Forum: Tenyo
Topic: Tenyo 2017 first impressions
Replies: 17
Views: 21309

Re: Tenyo 2017 first impressions

The 4 "mentalism" effects from the Tenyo 2017 line are now available for order/preorder from Seo Magic. I pulled the trigger and ordered them all. I am a student of the magic square and look forward to trying this effect in particular. I think that they will be a lot of fun (based upon the...
by timbrown
November 2nd, 2016, 11:12 am
Forum: Tenyo
Topic: Tenyo 2017 first impressions
Replies: 17
Views: 21309

Re: Tenyo 2017 first impressions

The English language instructions for Magic Maze and Perpetual Puzzle are now available from Tenyo. These are two really great puzzles and a lot of fun to show to people. Especially Magic Maze - this one is really cool!
by timbrown
October 28th, 2016, 4:02 pm
Forum: Tenyo
Topic: Tenyo 2017 first impressions
Replies: 17
Views: 21309

Re: Tenyo 2017 first impressions

I just received "Perpetual Puzzle and "Magic Maze" that I purchased from Seo Magic. Although the instructions are in Japanese the pictures in the instructions and the Tenyo online videos are all that you need to figure these out. I really like them both and can't wait to come up with ...
by timbrown
July 18th, 2016, 6:38 am
Forum: Magicana
Topic: Cards with slots
Replies: 8
Views: 13683

Re: Cards with slots

How can I make contact with Angelo Carbone? I would like to purchase a few sets of "Out of Order" and would prefer to get them from him directly. I did this a few years ago but lost his email address.


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by timbrown
January 22nd, 2016, 8:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Hey, It's Racherbaumer's Birthday!
Replies: 8
Views: 3465

Re: Hey, It's Racherbaumer's Birthday!

Since we are getting all nerdy here .... his first automorphic birthday was his very first birthday. Happy birthday Jon!
by timbrown
December 12th, 2015, 8:34 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Turnantula
Replies: 24
Views: 8637

Re: Turnantula

Thanks Bob! You are very generous.
by timbrown
August 21st, 2015, 12:37 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Penn & Teller: Fool Us - Season 2
Replies: 145
Views: 48680

Re: Penn & Teller: Fool Us - Season 2

"Fool Us" is the best magic television that I have seen in a long time. It is filled with really great performers who present some really great magic. Who cares if P&T were really fooled or not. I personally think that the important thing is the performers and the performances. After a...
by timbrown
June 13th, 2015, 7:22 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Now You See Me 2
Replies: 18
Views: 4806

Re: Now You See Me 2

I was at college when "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" was released. A group of friends went to see it at the old Warner Theater in downtown Pittsburgh. At the end of the film, as the credits started to roll, one of our group (a guy from Long Island who was rather outspoken) jumped to his f...
by timbrown
April 25th, 2015, 9:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal
Replies: 466
Views: 191538

Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Okay. Life is again in balance. I have just received "The Bammo Ten Card Deal Dossier". Problem is that it is Saturday and my wife received the package .... I have some "splainin" to do ....
by timbrown
April 24th, 2015, 11:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal
Replies: 466
Views: 191538

Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

I trust you ..... but .....dammit!
by timbrown
April 24th, 2015, 9:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal
Replies: 466
Views: 191538

Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Dammit! The mail came and STILL no book .....
by timbrown
November 14th, 2014, 7:48 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Suggestions for Toronto
Replies: 5
Views: 3794

Re: Suggestions for Toronto

The Hockey Hall of Fame is really interesting.

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