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- May 14th, 2011, 10:44 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: More merlin awards
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2682
Re: More merlin awards
[quote=Master Payne If you're curious as to what it takes to get a Merlin you can see Mr. Wells 2008 Promo video here <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBVt42ZzsGw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBVt42ZzsGw</a><!-- m --> [/quote] He sure does like his flying fonts.
- May 12th, 2011, 10:06 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Genii is Shortly Going to Publish a New Book ...
- Replies: 75
- Views: 14986
Re: Genii is Shortly Going to Publish a New Book ...
Perhaps a very special edition of Wenii?
- March 8th, 2011, 10:18 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Next Queen of Magic
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3993
Re: The Next Queen of Magic
Ah yes, I missed that, sorry.
It doesn't make me feel any better about the article.
Gord
It doesn't make me feel any better about the article.
Gord
- March 7th, 2011, 3:14 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Next Queen of Magic
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3993
Re: The Next Queen of Magic
I find it telling that the author does not mention any modern woman magician. I wonder if she even tried to find any.
Gord
Gord
- September 7th, 2010, 12:12 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Struggle Between Print and eBooks in Today's NY Times
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3963
Re: The Struggle Between Print and eBooks in Today's NY Times
Richard, any thoughts on transferring your magic books to ebook format? I know copying can be a concern but I'm wondering if you see any positives to the idea?
Gord
Gord
- September 6th, 2010, 8:45 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon 2010
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4102
Re: Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon 2010
I actually watched the opening last night after at least a decade of not seeing any. I was planning on watching quite a bit, but then Jerry made a Nazi joke and I sort of lost interest.
Gord
Gord
- September 6th, 2010, 8:41 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Struggle Between Print and eBooks in Today's NY Times
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3963
Re: The Struggle Between Print and eBooks in Today's NY Times
After realising that my wife and I had no more room for books we are only going to read once I invested in a Kobo reader. No, it is not the same, and I love the feel and smell of real books, but we just don't have the room. Yes it's taking some time to get used to it, but not as long as I thought. I...
- July 19th, 2010, 10:28 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Penn on Green Room with Paul Provenza
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1021
Re: Penn on Green Room with Paul Provenza
I now have three new jokes to add to my little joke book, but I doubt I'll ever be in the correct company to tell the one Penn told.
Gord
Gord
- June 9th, 2010, 11:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Has Genii been hacked?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7152
Re: Has Genii been hacked?
I googled the email address and it's associated with the 419 scam.
So ... dibs!
Gord
So ... dibs!
Gord
- April 21st, 2010, 5:43 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Doctor Who Wildcard
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13491
Re: Doctor Who Wildcard
Jonathan Townsend wrote:After all these years we find out it's because he leaves the brakes on?
I know. Very funny line.
Gord
- April 21st, 2010, 2:01 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Doctor Who Wildcard
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13491
Re: Doctor Who Wildcard
I really liked the premier, the new Doctor and he new companion. It looks like it's going to be a good season, especially with the weeping angels and River Song coming back.
Gord
Gord
- April 12th, 2010, 9:20 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Lance Burton To Close Vegas Show
- Replies: 37
- Views: 12953
Re: Lance Burton To Close Vegas Show
I think he means "Magic on TV during that time."
Gord
Gord
- April 3rd, 2010, 10:16 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Doctor Who Wildcard
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13491
Re: Doctor Who Wildcard
17th up here in Canada as well. It use to take up to six months. We'd watch the Christmas episode in the summer.
Gord
Gord
- April 3rd, 2010, 8:20 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Doctor Who Wildcard
- Replies: 78
- Views: 13491
Re: Doctor Who Wildcard
So, any of our British friends check out the start of the new series, new Doctor, new companion, new producer?
Reviews, gotta have 'em.
Thanks
Gord
Reviews, gotta have 'em.
Thanks
Gord
- March 31st, 2010, 8:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: AMA "Magic Castle" New boards
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6184
- March 30th, 2010, 8:17 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: AMA "Magic Castle" New boards
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6184
Re: AMA "Magic Castle" New boards
For those of us who don't know, could someone please explain the difference between the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees?
Thanks
Gord
Thanks
Gord
- March 2nd, 2010, 2:45 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Winter Olympics 2010 Vancouver
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1841
Re: Winter Olympics 2010 Vancouver
Bob Farmer wrote: I did watch a bit of the opening ceremony and -- with one exception -- it was a gaudy, mindless pastiche of stupid Canadian stereotypes, terrible music and goofy dancing.
Bob
The closing ceremonies would have had you clawing your eyes out. I liked it though.
Gord
- February 9th, 2010, 2:58 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Shameless Plug!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3167
Re: Shameless Plug!
I saw Suzanne perform her cups & balls live a few years ago in Toronto. The venue was far from perfect but the beauty of the routine more than overcame that.
It was a pleasure to see that again. Thanks for posting.
Gord
It was a pleasure to see that again. Thanks for posting.
Gord
- February 5th, 2010, 12:09 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Criss Angel time & venue?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1500
Re: Criss Angel time & venue?
While I agree that another venue would be better for Criss (Like the WWE Theater he used to perform in in New York) the bed he lays in is one of his own making.
If he can't rehearse, if Believe isn't a good fit, then he has no one to blame but himself.
Gord
If he can't rehearse, if Believe isn't a good fit, then he has no one to blame but himself.
Gord
- October 24th, 2009, 1:00 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic in Film and Fiction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4009
Re: Magic in Film and Fiction
What is your favorite magic related film? Book? Any book by Terry Pratchett that feature Granny Weatherwax. Any fool could be a witch with a runic knife, but it took skill to be one with an apple corer. [size:8pt]~Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum [/size] And Robertson Davies Depthford trilogy, I seco...
- October 20th, 2009, 9:42 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: 5 Minutes to Perform...What do you do?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 7834
Re: 5 Minutes to Perform...What do you do?
If I had only five minutes, most likely my card stab routine. If I was just told to go do anything I wanted, head chopper.
Gord
Gord
- October 20th, 2009, 9:37 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: You only had 5 minutes...What do you do?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4590
Re: You only had 5 minutes...What do you do?
For close up. My ambitious card routine. It's built so it can be as long or as short as I need it to be.
Gord
Gord
- October 17th, 2009, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Criss Angel Arrested in Mexico?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6466
Re: Criss Angel Arrested in Mexico?
This just in: Criss Angel has apparently crawled into a basket under a mushroom shaped, helium balloon that "accidentally" took off. Details to follow.
- October 1st, 2009, 11:45 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: MCA: Who's Next at Bat?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 12239
Re: MCA: Who's Next at Bat?
Brad. Please don't get me wrong, my collection decision was not completely a financial one. It helped that I am very fascinated in the magicians of my lifetime From Doug Henning to Criss Angel and all those in between. (Those of you who read the MagicPedia article I wrote on Doug Henning probably ca...
- October 1st, 2009, 4:01 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Man Who Was Erdnase
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1772
Re: The Man Who Was Erdnase
I found the book very interesting and incredibly readable. It read to me like a mystery novel.
Gord
Gord
- October 1st, 2009, 12:30 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: MCA: Who's Next at Bat?
- Replies: 70
- Views: 12239
Re: MCA: Who's Next at Bat?
And as Diego astutely noted, lovers of magic history need not be wealthy to pursue their interests. When I got into collecting I made a very conscious decision to collect items from a more recent time. In fact i collect items regarding to magic and magicians from within my own lifetime. The reason ...
- September 22nd, 2009, 11:05 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: More Magic for Neil Patrick Harris
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1144
- September 19th, 2009, 11:01 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Mailings wedding!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2102
- September 18th, 2009, 9:13 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Penn & Teller fight crime!!!!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 588
Penn & Teller fight crime!!!!!
Penn & Teller are in talks with ABC for an hour long scripted show where they play themselves. At night, they are Las Vegas magicians, during the day they are reluctant detectives.
Read more HERE
Gord
Read more HERE
Gord
- September 10th, 2009, 2:21 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magicians who hate magicians!
- Replies: 96
- Views: 23718
Re: Magicians who hate magicians!
Richard Hart wrote:Tell me again why it is magic and magicians are the lowest rung on the show business ladder.
Actually, the hierarchy of performing arts is "Legitimate theatre, musical theatre, stand-up, ventriloquism, magic, mime." (Courtesy Family Guy.)
Gord
- August 24th, 2009, 9:40 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Banned from Blackpool for my "Safety"
- Replies: 556
- Views: 241654
Re: Banned from Blackpool for my "Safety"
For those of us who don't know, could someone give us a bit of an overview regarding the comments that got Craig banned in the first place?
You don't have to quote exactly, just a quick overview for those of us who feel like that came in at the middle of things.
Thanks.
Gord
You don't have to quote exactly, just a quick overview for those of us who feel like that came in at the middle of things.
Thanks.
Gord
- August 7th, 2009, 10:15 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Criss Angel's on The Onion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1209
Criss Angel's on The Onion
I'm surprised no one has posted this yet.
From The Onion.
Criss Angel's Nephew Forced to Sit Through Another Lame Mindfreak.
HERE.
Gord
From The Onion.
Criss Angel's Nephew Forced to Sit Through Another Lame Mindfreak.
HERE.
Gord
- August 6th, 2009, 11:50 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Russ Stevens - Shape of My Heart Routine
- Replies: 69
- Views: 19969
Re: Russ Stevens - Shape of My Heart Routine
Ok folks. I'm going to throw myself into this head first. I figure since I have never met any of the major players in this story then I am the perfect person to help clear up this debate. How? I watched the video's of the two routines. Russ, it's a different routine. Yes, there are things that they ...
- August 3rd, 2009, 8:14 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Inaccurate Houdini Death Myth Perpetuated
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2392
Re: Dean Dill
I'm going to a funeral on Wednesday for a friend who had liver cancer. She did everything right, but still couldn't get on top of the disease. So sometimes you just never know.
Gord
Gord
- July 23rd, 2009, 12:20 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Magic on the Moon
- Replies: 56
- Views: 8572
Re: Magic on the Moon
000 wrote:50% of Americans believe in miracles........any labels gents?
Toronto Maple Leaf fans????
Gord
- July 22nd, 2009, 9:16 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Unusual/Impossible Images
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1428
- July 18th, 2009, 9:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: If You're REALLY Bored ...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 655
- July 12th, 2009, 2:50 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: in another world...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1948
Re: in another world...
if I recall the books correctly, the Weasly shop is a wizards joke shop. Which would seem magical to us muggals, but probably very irritating to wizards and witches.
I can't believe I just typed the above sentence.
Gord
I can't believe I just typed the above sentence.
Gord