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by Martin Kaplan
March 1st, 2013, 12:53 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Real Secrets - New Stuff 2-28-13
Replies: 35
Views: 5755

Re: Real Secrets - New Stuff 2-28-13

I had a problem printing out the instructions for the new effect until I realized that Firefox now has a built in PDF reader that does not allow you to open the document in Acrobat. The Firefox reader printed a blank document with the Real Secrets heading. I changed the settings so that Adobe now op...
by Martin Kaplan
February 9th, 2013, 11:47 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Weber Wallet For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1295

Re: Weber Wallet For Sale

In case you missed it, here it is again.
by Martin Kaplan
February 6th, 2013, 8:11 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Weber Wallet For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 1295

Weber Wallet For Sale

I have a brand new Weber Wallet for sale. It has been removed from its glassine envelope so that I could take a look at it. It is an incredible wallet, made from fine leather and could serve as an everyday wallet. It comes with three effects that are fully described on what look to be credit cards m...
by Martin Kaplan
January 20th, 2013, 4:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Contact Info For Donald Wallace
Replies: 1
Views: 1248

Contact Info For Donald Wallace

Does anyone have contact information for Mr Donald Wallace the former owner of Magic Books By Post. Either e-mail or snail mail addresses would be welcomed. Thank you in advance for your help.

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
January 16th, 2013, 4:28 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Help Needed - The Ramsay Legend
Replies: 1
Views: 768

Re: Help Needed - The Ramsay Legend

A big thank you to all who responded to my post. I now have a copy of the relevant pages.

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
January 15th, 2013, 4:46 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Help Needed - The Ramsay Legend
Replies: 1
Views: 768

Help Needed - The Ramsay Legend

I am in the midst of translating materials from Spanish to English and I have come across an extensive reference to Chapter 1 of Galloway's book. I have no access to the book here in Spain and could really use a photocopy of the 2 or 3 pages of that chapter. If you can assist me, please e-mail me at...
by Martin Kaplan
January 11th, 2013, 11:13 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB Yellow Back Bicycle Deck With Regular Faces
Replies: 3
Views: 1100

WTB Yellow Back Bicycle Deck With Regular Faces

I am looking to purchase a yellow back Bicycle Rider Deck with the usual, normal faces. I am not looking for the reverse printed yellow deck. Shipment is to Spain. Please contact me at martinkaplan@ono.com. Thank you!
by Martin Kaplan
August 31st, 2012, 2:53 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Casio Maeda Magic Watch
Replies: 0
Views: 721

Casio Maeda Magic Watch

A watch capable of performing magic tricks. The watch has never been worn, but I have thumbed through the instruction booklet. The watch comes with a deck of light blue commemorative Tally Ho circle backs and the deck is still sealed. The $95 price includes postage in the USA. If you are interested ...
by Martin Kaplan
August 23rd, 2012, 11:28 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Update on Free Posters
Replies: 0
Views: 409

Update on Free Posters

The posters have been claimed and are on their way to a new home. The Leffler table and the Pearl Trap Table have been claimed.

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
August 22nd, 2012, 4:54 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Two Framed Posters For The Taking
Replies: 0
Views: 499

Two Framed Posters For The Taking

I have two framed posters - a large one of Siegfried and Roy at Radio City Music Hall and a smaller Disneyland at Night featuring Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice. If you live in the Los Angeles area and can pick them up at my house, they are yours for free. If I do not get a response by Friday t...
by Martin Kaplan
August 10th, 2012, 12:27 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Leffler Suitcase Table and Pearl Trap Table For Sale - LA area only
Replies: 2
Views: 993

Re: Leffler Suitcase Table and Pearl Trap Table For Sale - LA area only

Thank you, erdnasephile for the kind words. In answer to an e-mail question I received I am selling these two items because I am moving to Spain and shipping these two items would be cost prohibitive. If I were continuing to work here in California, I would be using these same two tables.

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
August 9th, 2012, 1:36 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Leffler Suitcase Table and Pearl Trap Table For Sale - LA area only
Replies: 2
Views: 993

Leffler Suitcase Table and Pearl Trap Table For Sale - LA area only

I am selling a large used Leffler suitcase table that I bought used and had rebuilt. It is red and black in color and the black portion has some glue residue from where I removed my promotional banner. It can either be cleaned up or you can get your own banner and glue it to the front. I am asking $...
by Martin Kaplan
November 2nd, 2011, 10:56 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Roberto Giobbi
Replies: 0
Views: 613

Roberto Giobbi

Here is a brief interview, in English, with Magic Agora's newest faculty member, Roberto Giobbi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIq2uV19JEo

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
October 26th, 2011, 12:17 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: MAGIC AGORA
Replies: 0
Views: 458

MAGIC AGORA

Magic Agora, the online academy of magic, has just announced that Roberto Giobbi has agreed to become part of both the administrative team and the faculty. In his role of administrator he will supervise all courses that deal with card magic. As a member of the faculty he will offer a number of class...
by Martin Kaplan
October 21st, 2011, 1:26 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New Book on French Magicians by Brit Anthropologist
Replies: 11
Views: 2176

Re: New Book on French Magicians by Brit Anthropologist

Given the fact that the book was spawned from his Doctoral Thesis there are parts of the book that are very technical and theoretical and it takes some effort to get through them. Having said that, the book is a very enjoyable and enlightening read. Unlike SLEIGHT OF MIND, no secrets are revealed. M...
by Martin Kaplan
August 28th, 2011, 7:53 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Name of This Effect?
Replies: 34
Views: 8836

Re: Name of This Effect?

A heartfelt thanks to all who responded to my query. I now have all the information I need.

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
August 27th, 2011, 5:37 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Name of This Effect?
Replies: 34
Views: 8836

Re: Name of This Effect?

Roy:

Are you saying they might know the origin of the trick or that they have an effect that is either the self-same trick or something similar?
by Martin Kaplan
August 26th, 2011, 11:42 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Name of This Effect?
Replies: 34
Views: 8836

Re: Name of This Effect?

Thank you very much, Jonathan. The effect you sent seems to be the genesis of the effect. Any other ideas or suggestions will be very much appreciated!
by Martin Kaplan
August 25th, 2011, 3:11 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Name of This Effect?
Replies: 34
Views: 8836

Name of This Effect?

I am trying to track down the origin or the inventor of a card effect that was taught to me by Dean Dill many years ago and that appears to be well known in Spain. Neither Dean nor the Spanish magicians with whom I have spoken know anything about the creator of the effect. It is an effect in which t...
by Martin Kaplan
August 23rd, 2011, 3:39 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: So, How was MAGIC Live?
Replies: 117
Views: 20974

Re: So, How was MAGIC Live?

by Martin Kaplan
August 19th, 2011, 9:31 pm
Forum: Convention Reports
Topic: Magic Live!
Replies: 3
Views: 2341

Magic Live!

For those of you who might be interested, my last two blog posts deal with my experiences at Magic Live. It is not intended to be a complete report about the convention. However, it will give you an idea of some of events of those three days. There are photos, also. If you click here, it should take...
by Martin Kaplan
August 12th, 2011, 1:18 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FFBF - Faces, Faces, Balloon Faces Drawing Book
Replies: 0
Views: 490

FFBF - Faces, Faces, Balloon Faces Drawing Book

I am looking for a copy of this book. If you have one for sale, please contact me at martin-kaplan@sbcglobal.net Thank you.

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
April 22nd, 2011, 2:49 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Open Triumph
Replies: 8
Views: 3894

Re: Open Triumph

This was the effect that intrigued everyone who saw him at the Castle during Spain week. He also closed his lecture with this effect albeit without an explanation. I bought the VOD yesterday and it is well worth the price, He explains the effect and there is also a bonus routine that uses the same m...
by Martin Kaplan
February 8th, 2011, 12:25 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Frank Garcia ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPONGE BALL MAGIC FS
Replies: 2
Views: 1090

Re: Frank Garcia ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPONGE BALL MAGIC FS

Last price drop before it goes back on my shelf - $150.

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
February 3rd, 2011, 2:06 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Frank Garcia ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPONGE BALL MAGIC FS
Replies: 2
Views: 1090

Frank Garcia ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPONGE BALL MAGIC FS

The $175 price includes postage in the US. Foreign postage at cost. The book is in very good to excellent condition. The dust jacket has been protected by a Brodart cover. PayPal preferred. Martin Kaplan 817 N Monterey #4 Alhambra, CA 91801 626-300-9234 <!-- e --><a href="mailto:martin-kaplan@sbcglo...
by Martin Kaplan
February 2nd, 2011, 10:02 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: MINT (Marlo in the New Tops) Volumes 1 and 2
Replies: 0
Views: 521

MINT (Marlo in the New Tops) Volumes 1 and 2

M.I.N.T. (Marlo in the New Tops),L&L, two vol. set (Vol. one is OOP): $125.00 plus $8.00 for shipping and packing. PayPal is preferred. Martin Kaplan <!-- e --><a href="mailto:martin-kaplan@sbcglobal.net">martin-kaplan@sbcglobal.net</a><!-- e --> 817 N Monterey #4 Alhambra, CA 91801 626-300-9234
by Martin Kaplan
February 2nd, 2011, 4:44 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS The Pallbearers Review Vols 1-10 Three Book Set
Replies: 2
Views: 1515

Re: FS The Pallbearers Review Vols 1-10 Three Book Set

I will try again later. Thanks to those who took a look.

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
January 30th, 2011, 4:51 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS The Pallbearers Review Vols 1-10 Three Book Set
Replies: 2
Views: 1515

FS The Pallbearers Review Vols 1-10 Three Book Set

These are the hard to find L & L reprints. The books are in very good to excellent condition. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate the condition of these books as a 9+. $495 postage paid in the continental US. Foreign postage at actual cost. SOLD AS A SET ONLY! PayPal preferred. Martin Kaplan 817 ...
by Martin Kaplan
January 23rd, 2011, 2:31 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS Frank Garcia's MILLION DOLLAR CARD SECRETS
Replies: 2
Views: 1210

Re: FS Frank Garcia's MILLION DOLLAR CARD SECRETS

Last price reduction before I put it back on my bookshelf - $90.00.
by Martin Kaplan
January 22nd, 2011, 1:39 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS Frank Garcia's MILLION DOLLAR CARD SECRETS
Replies: 2
Views: 1210

Re: FS Frank Garcia's MILLION DOLLAR CARD SECRETS

Price reduced to $100 shipped!

-Marty
by Martin Kaplan
January 21st, 2011, 12:58 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS Frank Garcia's MILLION DOLLAR CARD SECRETS
Replies: 2
Views: 1210

FS Frank Garcia's MILLION DOLLAR CARD SECRETS

First edition 1972, spiral bound in very good condition - some yellowing of the pages consistent with with a book that is almost 40 years old. $110 delivered to your door via Media Mail. Foreign postage extra. PayPal preferred. -Marty Martin Kaplan 817 N MOnterey #4 Alhambra, CA 91801 626-300-9234 <...
by Martin Kaplan
January 21st, 2011, 1:39 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: CARDCRAFT FS
Replies: 6
Views: 2121

Re: CARDCRAFT FS

SOLD!
by Martin Kaplan
January 20th, 2011, 11:50 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: CARDCRAFT FS
Replies: 6
Views: 2121

Re: CARDCRAFT FS

On hold!
by Martin Kaplan
January 20th, 2011, 7:51 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: CARDCRAFT FS
Replies: 6
Views: 2121

Re: CARDCRAFT FS

Mike Vance. I tried to PM you without success. Please send me an e-mail at martin-kaplan@sbcglobal.net

Thanks!
by Martin Kaplan
January 20th, 2011, 6:56 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: CARDCRAFT FS
Replies: 6
Views: 2121

Re: CARDCRAFT FS

Final reduction before it returns to my bookshelf - $135.
by Martin Kaplan
January 19th, 2011, 9:13 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Bascom Jones - MAGICK - The Originals!
Replies: 0
Views: 375

Bascom Jones - MAGICK - The Originals!

I am offering for sale the entire run of Bascom Jones MAGICK - all 496 issues. These are the original and not the set put out by Viking Magic. The price for the reprints is $795 plus postage. I am offering the entire run, which is kept in five heavy duty loose leaf notebooks for $925 postage paid in...
by Martin Kaplan
January 19th, 2011, 6:26 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: CARDCRAFT FS
Replies: 6
Views: 2121

Re: CARDCRAFT FS

Price reduced to $140.
by Martin Kaplan
January 16th, 2011, 2:56 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: CARDCRAFT FS
Replies: 6
Views: 2121

CARDCRAFT FS

J.K. Hartman's CARDCRAFT in excellent condition $150 postage paid in the US. The book will be sent via Media Mail. PayPal preferred.

Martin Kaplan
817 N Monterey #4
Alhambra, CA 91801
martin-kaplan@sbcglobal.net
626-300-9234

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