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by Brad Jeffers
February 15th, 2024, 12:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Happy Valentine's Day
Replies: 4
Views: 778

Re: Happy Valentine's Day

Clever.

Laurie must be from the west coast.

If she were from the east coast — rather than "You are to Dai for" — she might have written "Happy Valentine's Dai" !

;)
by Brad Jeffers
January 27th, 2024, 3:11 am
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12019996

Re: ERDNASE

I certainly share the complaint that there was a lack of identification of the various commenters. A few I did recognise but there were certainly a few I had never seen before. I would have liked to have known who they were. Everyone who appeared in the film was clearly identified at least once, in...
by Brad Jeffers
January 8th, 2024, 9:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Jack Birnman?
Replies: 43
Views: 7606

Re: Jack Birnman?

Guest wrote: If you have seen Bill Goodwin's Spectator Cuts the Aces you've seen the effect.

"J Birnman's Favorite Trick" ?
by Brad Jeffers
December 29th, 2023, 1:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Mickey MacDougall 1951 News Clip
Replies: 8
Views: 1757

Re: Mickey MacDougall 1951 News Clip

I think there may be a story in there about him presenting the Buddha papers as part of his night club act. I read it somewhere or other ... With regard to MacDougall and the Buddha Papers, here's something Theo Annemann wrote in 1941 in The Jinx ... "And then came the Hindu Paper Mystery. Don...
by Brad Jeffers
December 22nd, 2023, 3:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magician, Shaun Benward, Banned in NV
Replies: 5
Views: 1787

Re: Magician, Shaun Benward, Banned in NV

CraigMitchell wrote:The Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously voted on Thursday to add the 36th name to its List of Excluded Persons

The Exclusive Coterie
by Brad Jeffers
December 20th, 2023, 4:34 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Dead books
Replies: 3
Views: 1542

Re: Dead books

The Todd Karr Erdnase book ...
The Expert
by Brad Jeffers
October 16th, 2023, 12:50 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Custom Gaffed Card Maker
Replies: 4
Views: 3637

Re: Custom Gaffed Card Maker

I doubt that anyone's work will ever surpass that of the OG of card gaffing, Neil Lester ...
Cards by Martin
by Brad Jeffers
October 16th, 2023, 12:32 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Darwin Ortiz R.I.P
Replies: 27
Views: 8545

Re: Darwin Ortiz R.I.P

Darwin Ortiz was my favorite writer of magic books. I've read Strong Magic cover to cover three times. The Annotated Erdnase was terrific, and I learned a lot from At The Card Table . Those are my three favorite Ortiz books. Darwin was very kind to me personally, helping with some research I was doi...
by Brad Jeffers
September 22nd, 2023, 5:17 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Dai Vernon Tour Info
Replies: 23
Views: 4228

Re: Dai Vernon Tour Info

If the photo says "Best Wishes" and is dated 1976, then is was most likely sold at a Farewell Tour lecture. You will find that these will also usually be personalized like the one I linked to above and THIS ONE . The one I have says "Sincerely Dai Vernon" and is dated 1977. I thi...
by Brad Jeffers
September 22nd, 2023, 3:43 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Dai Vernon Tour Info
Replies: 23
Views: 4228

Re: Dai Vernon Tour Info

The signed photograghs were sold during the 1976 lecture tour, as were the spinning coins. Vernon pre-signed and dated the photos and then personalized them at the lecture, as can be seen clearly in THIS EXAMPLE . There were probably many of these photos left over after the tour. I have one dated 19...
by Brad Jeffers
August 27th, 2023, 9:46 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Egg Bag
Replies: 55
Views: 21449

Re: Egg Bag

Ted M wrote: add me to the list of those left cold by paddles and color-changing knives.
How about changing the color of a card, or a ball, or a silk?
Is it the effect of changing somethings color that leaves you cold, or is it just when it's done with knives?
by Brad Jeffers
August 15th, 2023, 11:56 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: For Sale : Bobby Hasbun's Codex Veneficium
Replies: 4
Views: 1430

For Sale : Bobby Hasbun's Codex Veneficium

Bobby Hasbun's Codex Veneficium ...
$325 postpaid
by Brad Jeffers
July 2nd, 2023, 1:44 am
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Vernon's silhouettes
Replies: 102
Views: 78668

Re: Vernon's silhouettes

Richard Kaufman wrote:The second one is signed, and the signature sure as hell looks like Vernon's to me.
The signature is spelled VERNEN.
Dai's name was Verner until moving to New York when he changed it to Vernon.
I don't think he ever used the spelling V-E-R-N-E-N.
by Brad Jeffers
April 30th, 2023, 10:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12019996

Re: ERDNASE

Tom Sawyer wrote: it appears to say, in ballpoint pen, “Nan & Ran MacDougall” Obviously the surname is familiar, but those other names mean zip to me.
I would wager that that would be screenwriter Ranald MacDougall and his wife, the actress, Nanette Fabray.
by Brad Jeffers
April 27th, 2023, 9:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12019996

Re: ERDNASE

There is no timeline offered for its delivery
When pre-orders were first being taken in Jan 2020 there was a timeline. The book was to be available in the spring of 2020.

This was later changed to the summer of 2020.

Three years later and the timeline is now "as soon as we complete it".
by Brad Jeffers
April 17th, 2023, 4:43 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Identity, Branding, & Anonymity
Replies: 9
Views: 1767

Re: Identity, Branding, & Anonymity

Tom Frame wrote:My review will appear in the June issue of Genii.
In reviewing the book did you know the true identity of Reed Swans?
by Brad Jeffers
April 15th, 2023, 6:41 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Harry Lorayne
Replies: 36
Views: 5510

Re: Harry Lorayne

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by Brad Jeffers
April 3rd, 2023, 9:43 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB - Heirloom Wallet (Deluxe)
Replies: 22
Views: 2262

Re: WTB - Heirloom Wallet (Deluxe)

It looks like they're available at Daytona Magic ...
Heirloom Wallet Deluxe
by Brad Jeffers
April 2nd, 2023, 2:47 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: 10 types of magic video by Kevin Parry
Replies: 5
Views: 1295

Re: 10 types of magic video by Kevin Parry

Very clever ending, as the last effect ensures that people will watch the video a second time!
by Brad Jeffers
March 17th, 2023, 7:36 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Card Counting
Replies: 44
Views: 18822

Re: Card Counting

I've gotten to where I can clock a half-deck (reds or blacks) in 12 or 13 seconds, just about as long as it takes me to spread through the deck. With that amount of speed, and within the context of a routine, clocking the deck has been extemely effective for me because magicians don't even suspect ...
by Brad Jeffers
February 26th, 2023, 12:47 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Understanding the Bermuda Triangle
Replies: 38
Views: 13263

Re: Understanding the Bermuda Triangle

Philippe Billot wrote:You can do the trick with cards.
Peter Ross wrote: It may be the best impromptu self-working trick I've ever seen, with a bonus that it isn't done with cards!

Exactly!
by Brad Jeffers
February 20th, 2023, 4:39 am
Forum: Tenyo
Topic: Top 5 Tenyo Tricks.
Replies: 120
Views: 457067

Re: Top 5 Tenyo Tricks.

MagicbyAlfred wrote: I am thinking that Flash Dice should be in most everyone’s top 5

Would you consider the clear box used in Hanson Chien's Sonic Dice to be an improvement?
by Brad Jeffers
February 13th, 2023, 4:54 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Leaves from J. N. Hilliard's Notebook 1935 on eBay starting at $0.99
Replies: 4
Views: 1034

Re: Leaves from J. N. Hilliard's Notebook 1935 on eBay starting at $0.99

Confirming something I recently posted in another topic ...
Brad Jeffers wrote:Kranzo always seems to get great prices on his Ebay auctions.
by Brad Jeffers
February 5th, 2023, 2:45 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: 3 shell game tips
Replies: 30
Views: 8052

Re: 3 shell game tips

by Brad Jeffers
February 4th, 2023, 5:36 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Vernon's silhouettes
Replies: 102
Views: 78668

Re: Vernon's silhouettes

Guest wrote:I turned over more than a thousand of Dai's silhouettes to David Ben.

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by Brad Jeffers
February 3rd, 2023, 5:42 am
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Vernon's silhouettes
Replies: 102
Views: 78668

Re: Vernon's silhouettes

There are a nice pair of Vernon silhouettes for sale ON EBAY right now.
by Brad Jeffers
February 2nd, 2023, 4:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Bobby Sandler
Replies: 6
Views: 3059

Bobby Sandler

I feel that most magicians have at some point in their life tried their hand at juggling.
I guarantee you will enjoy this ...

Bobby Sandler on Flip Wilson 1973

and this ...

Bobby Sandler interview 2021
by Brad Jeffers
January 31st, 2023, 11:07 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Looking for al Stranger miracle poker machine
Replies: 95
Views: 14089

Re: Looking for al Stranger miracle poker machine

I contacted Al Stranger about this back in 2021 and asked him if he would still be able to program a TI-85 to work as a Miracle Poker Machine. I figured if anyone could it would be him. I received this reply ... Brad, Thanks for making me aware of the discussion on Genii site. Let me get back to you...
by Brad Jeffers
January 31st, 2023, 10:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Joe Stevens has Died
Replies: 10
Views: 1880

Re: Joe Stevens has Died

From Joe Stevens Previously Written in Reserve ... In my life, I have attempted to engage adversity - this is an exercise in that discipline. I asked my son to post it at the appropriate time. For my friends in the world of magic – I thank you for making my life truly magical. While my preference w...
by Brad Jeffers
January 26th, 2023, 12:43 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB Crosstown please
Replies: 9
Views: 1041

Re: WTB Crosstown please

Good news ...

It looks like Jack Miller Enterprises is back in business.

I would get a Crosstown from them.
by Brad Jeffers
January 26th, 2023, 12:08 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB Crosstown please
Replies: 9
Views: 1041

Re: WTB Crosstown please

You can get one from Ronjo for $7.99.
I don't know if it's an "authorized" version (whatever that means) :?:
by Brad Jeffers
January 23rd, 2023, 6:08 am
Forum: Light From the Lamp
Topic: Hot Rod force
Replies: 44
Views: 10645

Re: Hot Rod force

Of course I meant quotation marks not parentheses.
It's late. :?
by Brad Jeffers
January 23rd, 2023, 3:10 am
Forum: Light From the Lamp
Topic: Hot Rod force
Replies: 44
Views: 10645

Re: Hot Rod force

Why do you put sold in parentheses? I'm sure the high bidder will pay the $128.50. However, as you pointed out, a 30 second google search will lead you to a new set for $36. Kranzo always seems to get great prices on his Ebay auctions. Maybe it's because almost everything he sells is either RARE or ...
by Brad Jeffers
January 7th, 2023, 2:32 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Vanishing Inc buys Houdini's Magic Shop
Replies: 35
Views: 3635

Re: Vanishing Inc buys Houdini's Magic Shop

I see him wearing a brown jacket that certainly doesn't look like a uniform and what looks like (although I can't be sure) a blue waistcoat underneath. That's not a Disney costume but rather his usual performing attire... http://www.obrienmagic.com/ I remember when Disney World first opened the dem...
by Brad Jeffers
December 26th, 2022, 11:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Knives Out
Replies: 30
Views: 21176

Re: Knives Out

RK EDIT TO REMOVE LINK TO PIRATE WEBSITE
Edward Pungot wrote: I haven’t seen it yet myself, but it is on my bucket list.
You must have either an extremely long bucket list, or an extremely crappy one. ;)

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