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- October 15th, 2008, 8:44 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What is your favorite torn and restored card effect?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 21147
Re: What is your favorite torn and restored card effect?
Yves Doumerque Ripped and Restored Huron Low: The T&R project Is both really great sources. I've been around a lot of these effects and always goes back to Ripped and Restored as a piece by piece restoration and Huron Low's Fire In The Hole as (cut and restored version) my favourite sources. Gar...
- October 15th, 2008, 8:13 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Anybody familar with Dijkman's Wonderrings routine?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 856
Anybody familar with Dijkman's Wonderrings routine?
Can't seem to find any reviews. Does anybody know about this effect seen at Hocus-pocus.com Blurb This is not just a trick, but a complete little magic act -- an act that, without exaggeration, puts all the other tricks of its type in the shade. The magician allows the audience to examine 3 large me...
- July 30th, 2008, 4:48 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: wild card effect(explicit display of faces and backs)
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4431
Re: wild card effect(explicit display of faces and backs)
In Tommy Wonders fabolous "Tamed Card" effect the routine ends with a display of the faces and a casual open display of all the backs. The cards are however not in the end shown one-by-one face and back, but all cards are shown hold in a fan. However, during the routine all cards are shown...
- July 24th, 2008, 9:58 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: One Card Link (Beme/Williams)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3738
Re: One Card Link (Beme/Williams)
The difference is that in OCL you can tear the two card frames and have them signed indiviually before the linking part - and that is a strong difference. However, for a linking card effect you might think that the signing part is unnecesarry - especially if you can make the specs believe that they ...
- July 23rd, 2008, 10:11 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What is your favorite trick by Harry Lorayne?
- Replies: 118
- Views: 28758
Re: What is your favorite trick by Harry Lorayne?
My top 3 list is 1) Halo Aces, 2) Rock 'n Roll Aces and 3) "The Best Darn Ever....linking card...." (long title).
Great effects among a multitude of great effects by mr. Lorayne.
Great effects among a multitude of great effects by mr. Lorayne.
- April 30th, 2008, 6:49 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Instant Card Shark - Alan Bursky
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2385
Instant Card Shark - Alan Bursky
Another poker deal demonstration. Cannot find a well descibed "blurb" and also no reviews. Has anyone bought this? Untill nowe I stick with John Bannon's routines. But always looking for new stuff. "Instant Card Shark" can be found at Hocus-pocus.com, so can "Honest poker Ch...
- April 22nd, 2008, 4:38 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Believe it or Knot - by Dean Dill
- Replies: 0
- Views: 861
Believe it or Knot - by Dean Dill
Dear Friends, I'm very fond of rope tricks and has as a normal part of my table hopping repetoire include "The Proffesors Rope Symphony" (Joakim Solbjerg), The amazing acrobatic knot (Daryl), Ring and rope (Eric Decamps, FLIP like with my own twists), Ring and String (Jay Scott Berry). So ...
- January 22nd, 2006, 12:28 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tamed card - Tommy Wonder - what wax?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 958
Tamed card - Tommy Wonder - what wax?
Just a quick one. Tommy Wonders Wild card routine "tamed card" is among my favourites - what a great routine and act. So I'm getting all my acting skills in to it. Currently I'm using a bit of double scotch tape to stick the two cards together. Tommy wonder uses wax, but what sort? There a...
- January 16th, 2006, 6:34 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Favorite Trick that uses the Elmsley Count
- Replies: 80
- Views: 22134
Re: Favorite Trick that uses the Elmsley Count
Twisted Sisters, pop's tomind although the Elmsley is just used to a display of four cards -great effect.
But a lot of the above already described effects are perfect examples of exellent use of the Elmsley count - guess Vernons Twisting the Aces are the best welknown of the classics.
But a lot of the above already described effects are perfect examples of exellent use of the Elmsley count - guess Vernons Twisting the Aces are the best welknown of the classics.
- December 23rd, 2005, 1:57 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tricks You Can fool Yourself (and Others) With...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3547
Re: Tricks You Can fool Yourself (and Others) With...
The 4 card layout in Dai Vernon's "Slow motion aces" where the 4 aces apperently is laid out on the table. It's the most honest and convincing lay out there exists in my opinion. It fools me bad everytime I do it, it really seems like the four aces are being laid in each individual pile ho...
- December 21st, 2005, 12:44 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Wine bottle production - Ammar, Hooser or Bob Read
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3637
Re: Wine bottle production - Ammar, Hooser or Bob Read
Dear friends,
Thanks for all your kind advice. Lots of good ideas (the inside pants topit holds some opportunities)
I think I'll go for the Bob Read routine and method.
Werner - thanks for you lengthy input.
May you all have a merry christmas
Best regards
Jan
Thanks for all your kind advice. Lots of good ideas (the inside pants topit holds some opportunities)
I think I'll go for the Bob Read routine and method.
Werner - thanks for you lengthy input.
May you all have a merry christmas
Best regards
Jan
- December 21st, 2005, 12:35 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Best source for in the hands out faro
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1795
Re: Best source for in the hands out faro
Hi Friends,
Thanks for you advice. I better go and By Michael Close's Ebook and then - well I always wanted to by the Marlo RCT - so maybe its time for that now.
Nobody familiar with the Allan Ackerman DVD? I think it is volume 6 in his DVD serie.
Thanks for you advice. I better go and By Michael Close's Ebook and then - well I always wanted to by the Marlo RCT - so maybe its time for that now.
Nobody familiar with the Allan Ackerman DVD? I think it is volume 6 in his DVD serie.
- December 20th, 2005, 1:41 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Best source for in the hands out faro
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1795
Best source for in the hands out faro
Ok, I'm practicing on my own from a short desciption in "Expert card magic" not the best description. I'm aware that there are som sources like Michael Close (e-book), Ed Marlo (revolutionary card technique, and his on the faro booklet), Allan Ackerman (DVD) and also that Harry Lorayne has...
- December 20th, 2005, 1:35 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Wine bottle production - Ammar, Hooser or Bob Read
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3637
Wine bottle production - Ammar, Hooser or Bob Read
Dear magic firends, I need a little advice. I love the close up wine bottle production and among a few I'm aware of Michael Ammars using a silk and a secret placement of the bootle. It's a great routine. However, I heard a lot of good about Troy Hoosers wine bottle production and also about the Late...
- December 6th, 2005, 4:50 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: ReinCARDnation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3105
Re: ReinCARDnation
There is a pretty lengthy discussion of this effect including the 6 different endings at themagiccafe.com Be aware, that this effect can be performed impromptu, totally naked and without any pockets. It only uses that one card - nothing else. Thats what makes it really interesting. I'm looking forwa...
- November 25th, 2005, 1:52 am
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Draun Control
- Replies: 19
- Views: 21789
Re: Draun Control
Yes, I love it. The worlds easiest pass - at least it does the same with less moves. It is a little angly, but less angly than any pass. I perform table hopping and it is perfect and 100% angel proof when you are standing up and the spectators are all sitting down. However if you are standing and th...
- October 29th, 2005, 11:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Has Dr. Hofzinser Arrived at your House Yet?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 15596
Re: Has Dr. Hofzinser Arrived at your House Yet?
I'm not sure, but I don't think so.Originally posted by Werner G. Seitz:
Fr du via airmail??? [/b]Originally posted by Vraagaard:
[b] ...And I hope top receive the November (Hofzinser) issue soon.
- October 27th, 2005, 5:55 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Has Dr. Hofzinser Arrived at your House Yet?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 15596
Re: Has Dr. Hofzinser Arrived at your House Yet?
I just received the September (Daryl) and October (Forte) issues the 25th and 26 of October. And I hope top receive the November (Hofzinser) issue soon. I live in Denmark, Europe, so expect to receive the issues a week later than the US subsribers, however the September issue came rather late (25th ...
- October 19th, 2005, 6:32 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Who is the greatest today
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8369
Re: Who is the greatest today
My nominees for top mentalist in terms of utter astonishment, showmanship and ingenuity, pragmatism and cunning boldness goes to 1) Richard Osterlind (astonishment, showmanship and ingenuity, pragmatism) 2) Barrie Richardson (astonishment, showmanship and cunning boldness) Yes, I agree Banacheck, Ma...
- October 19th, 2005, 1:43 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3474
Re: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
Hi Curtis and Cameron,
Thanks a lot for the Kostya Kimlat's "Culligula's Triumph and the Ron Bauer inspiration. I will immediately look in to these. Thanks again.
Thanks a lot for the Kostya Kimlat's "Culligula's Triumph and the Ron Bauer inspiration. I will immediately look in to these. Thanks again.
- October 19th, 2005, 1:39 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3474
Re: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
Originally posted by Jim Gerrish: Sorry you don't think my revelation is "doable," but that's OK. It wasn't a joke, but I'd just as soon be the only one doing it. Hi Jim, Thanks for correcting me - I guess I was a bit presumptious - apologize for that - it just shows my lack of imaginatio...
- October 19th, 2005, 1:32 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3474
Re: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
Originally posted by Jonathan Townsend: Let's see what we have here and what sort of story might come of it. You offer them a card. Then you demand it back. Then you offer then the deck. Then you demand it back. Not quite what I'm saying Jonathan. To clarify a little bit. I offer them a freely sele...
- October 18th, 2005, 7:12 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3474
Re: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
Originally posted by Jim Gerrish: After ribbon spreading the cards, one of the cards would begin to wiggle and then slide out of the spread onto the table. Suddenly it would flip over and reveal itself to be the chosen card. The spectator, on picking it up, would see his or her signature on the fac...
- October 18th, 2005, 6:34 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3474
What would be the strongest card revelation if...
Lets say you gave the spectator a totally free selection of a card e.g. by a free choice from a ribbon spread, and afterwards handed him the deck, asked him to insert the card and shuffle. Lets say you at this point know his card but of course not its position. Yes, I know, it sounds 100% clean and ...
- October 17th, 2005, 1:39 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Copper/Silver/Brass routine
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6164
Re: Copper/Silver/Brass routine
I believe you can get a lot of milage from this routine, however just like "card on forehead" its all about taking the sting away and not make the spectators look foolish - IMHO. The spectators believe you have one coin left, and then you have two, finallly when the believe they figured it...
- October 14th, 2005, 5:05 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: New Patter Suggestions for The Cannibal Cards?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 944
Re: New Patter Suggestions for The Cannibal Cards?
Currently I perform the Larry Jennings version, but I'm going to look into Ackermann's and Curtis Kam's version as well. I never liked the missionary part of the patter. So my patter is build like "When I come home from performing I always feel like I kind of miss some cards in the deck - I kno...
- October 2nd, 2005, 1:54 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Angel announces sale of Coin-In-Can on TV
- Replies: 65
- Views: 8163
Re: Angel announces sale of Coin-In-Can on TV
Originally posted by Werner G. Seitz: Again, it's not the trick (secret), the trick/secret is only a smal part of the whole picture, it's the performer that has to make the impact, not any piece of more or less skillfull presented magic/secret, THEREFOR I don't understand the fuzz re certain *secre...
- September 28th, 2005, 2:18 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Card On Forehead
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2259
Re: Card On Forehead
Tons of ways to accomplish this - I find the card will stick to the forehead without adding moist. In a performance situation, you will have a little moist on your forehead already. However - I would like to hear your presentations for this effect. Whats you patter and what is the flow. What is in y...
- August 23rd, 2005, 1:35 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: All Backs Routine
- Replies: 52
- Views: 18703
Re: All Backs Routine
In the expert card technique, 3rd edition Hugaard and Braue, I can see that Vernons All Bakcs are described. I sthat the original handling or can I find it in other Vernon books like "ultimate card secrets" , the Chronicles etc?? 450 A Lesson In Card Handling, by DAI VERNON 450 The De Kolt...
- August 17th, 2005, 1:37 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: THE BEST GOSH DARN IMPROMPTU LINKING CARD EFFECT YOU'LL EVER SEE!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2180
Re: THE BEST GOSH DARN IMPROMPTU LINKING CARD EFFECT YOU'LL EVER SEE!
Hi Jack, Great advice there, thanks. I also have changed the initial link phase, I now patter and rub the two cards to "make" them link, Then I go into Loraynes procedure - and I believe I will try out your ending to actually have the spectator holding one end and I the other and then tug ...
- August 2nd, 2005, 1:10 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Doc Eason Multi Location Trick
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2200
Re: Doc Eason Multi Location Trick
BTW, Bill Mallone has a great version as well on his On the loose DVD's. Would like to see Doc's version also.
Let me reveal the greatest and easiest multiple selection routine. Have 52 audience members pick a card each and remember them, have them returned and reveal them one at a time.
Let me reveal the greatest and easiest multiple selection routine. Have 52 audience members pick a card each and remember them, have them returned and reveal them one at a time.
- July 29th, 2005, 12:06 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: THE BEST GOSH DARN IMPROMPTU LINKING CARD EFFECT YOU'LL EVER SEE!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2180
Re: THE BEST GOSH DARN IMPROMPTU LINKING CARD EFFECT YOU'LL EVER SEE!
Originally posted by Glenn West: Man, I've got a few handlings of my own, and some from others, both mpromtue and not, but now I want to find out more about this one. Is there a demo any where, or even does any one have a video of themselves? Thanks Glenn Hi Glenn, It's on a DVD put together by two...
- July 27th, 2005, 4:39 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Editorial Frakson
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1137
Re: Editorial Frakson
That would be a good idea. I have been looking for these late editions for more than a year. Found one on ebay but the price was outrageously high.
- July 25th, 2005, 11:50 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: THE BEST GOSH DARN IMPROMPTU LINKING CARD EFFECT YOU'LL EVER SEE!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2180
Re: THE BEST GOSH DARN IMPROMPTU LINKING CARD EFFECT YOU'LL EVER SEE!
Well, I dress rehearsed it yesterday, meaning I performed it for my most critical audience - being my girl friend. She had seen all the other linking card effects I have performed, so she new what was coming. She watched me like a hawk - as usual - and she didn't believe her eye's. Best part is that...
- July 25th, 2005, 12:45 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: THE BEST GOSH DARN IMPROMPTU LINKING CARD EFFECT YOU'LL EVER SEE!
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2180
THE BEST GOSH DARN IMPROMPTU LINKING CARD EFFECT YOU'LL EVER SEE!
So, I've been doing the linking card routine by Paul Harris Card board connection, Immaculate connection and osmosis, I'm aware of Sean Fields linkage although I never decided to practice the effect, and I'm a sucker for Sixten Beme's One card link. Now I stumbled across Harry Loraynes THE BEST GOSH...
- July 21st, 2005, 11:49 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Top 3 favorite Vernon routines
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6952
Re: Top 3 favorite Vernon routines
Thanks a lot, I will check up on stars and magic in due time, and also "revolutionary card technique". I do have the Lewis Ganson books on Vernon, but I realize that there is more in "stars and magic". In due time - it's always nice to have something to look forward to. Thanks ag...
- July 21st, 2005, 1:33 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Close-Up Ring and Rope Routine by El Duco
- Replies: 1
- Views: 711
Close-Up Ring and Rope Routine by El Duco
I need some advice on this one Close-Up Ring and Rope Routine by El Duco : (Hocus pocus and elmwoodmagic sells it) Description: A full routine with seven different effects cleverly woven into each other to create a complete routine that lasts 3-5 minutes. In each effect the ring seems to melt throug...
- July 21st, 2005, 1:22 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Top 3 favorite Vernon routines
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6952
Re: Top 3 favorite Vernon routines
Originally posted by Nathan Coe Marsh: Vraagaard, enjoyed your post...a quick correction..."The Travelers: A Lesson in Misdirection" is the Vernon routine..."Open Travelers" is a routine by Larry Jennings... best, N. Illusionartistry.com Dear Nathan, Thanks a lot - I like to get...
- July 20th, 2005, 7:26 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Possible improvement of phase 2 - KJV Oil and water by Jennings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 753
Re: Possible improvement of phase 2 - KJV Oil and water by Jennings
Hi Nathan, Thanks a lot, My emphasis on 4 times 4 cards rather than 3 times 3 is a simple personal preference. I believe that it seems 10 times more impossible when using 4x4 rather than 3x3 cards. Just a personal impression. Moreover, I'm loaded with variations of 3 times 3 cards, hence I was askin...
- July 19th, 2005, 12:36 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Top 3 favorite Vernon routines
- Replies: 45
- Views: 6952
Re: Top 3 favorite Vernon routines
Well, I guess despite of all the fuss about who invented what, that Vernon is still the professor because he made it look natural, he made it look simple, and actually made a lot of the effects simple. My Vernon favourites 1. Open Travellers (4 signed cards to 4 pockets) 2. Slow motion aces (4 ace m...