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by jimmycards
August 11th, 2008, 10:27 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?
Replies: 26
Views: 6820

Re: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?

Simon Aronson's "Among the Discards". Not the usual Sandwich but can be presented as one!
by jimmycards
October 18th, 2005, 10:01 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Just got in to St. Louis
Replies: 2
Views: 803

Re: Just got in to St. Louis

Chad,

I'm in Waterloo, IL approx 25 minutes SE of St. Louis. But I work in St. Louis. Can get together anytime for a session.

I work at Gallagher's Restaurant in Waterloo on Friday nights.

Let me know if you want to get together for lunch sometime or dinner after work.
by jimmycards
August 17th, 2005, 5:33 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Hugards encycopedia of card tricks
Replies: 5
Views: 1351

Re: Hugards encycopedia of card tricks

This is a great book. Along with Scarne on Card Tricks, it was one of the first few books I had when I was young. The impromptu chapter is wonderful and what makes these books great is that after you progress along with sleights, you return to add some sleight of hand back to some of the self-workin...
by jimmycards
August 16th, 2005, 11:39 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: All of the basic card plots.
Replies: 5
Views: 1489

Re: All of the basic card plots.

In the Card Expert Entertains, by Dariel Fitzkee, he has a chapter that also lists plots.
by jimmycards
August 16th, 2005, 11:36 am
Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
Topic: Midwest Magic Jubilee
Replies: 12
Views: 5150

Re: Midwest Magic Jubilee

As usual, this was a great convention. I can't remember when all 3 evening were all good. The lectures were all good, the close-up show's were great. Can't vouch for the contests, couldn't make them. and, of course, being able to sit down and visit with Bill Malone, Tom Gagnon, Tony Miller, Don Engl...
by jimmycards
August 4th, 2005, 6:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Riffle Shuffle Systems by Ed Marlo
Replies: 5
Views: 2636

Re: Riffle Shuffle Systems by Ed Marlo

Paul,

Not that I am aware of yet.
by jimmycards
August 4th, 2005, 6:54 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Book Collectors, why?
Replies: 16
Views: 2249

Re: Book Collectors, why?

I think some become collectable's because of who authored them. When Ricky first published that book it was priced normally. As Ricky became better known and the public became more aware of his prowess and skill, the book is worth more. In years to come, Vernon, Marlo, Lorayne, will become harder an...
by jimmycards
July 27th, 2005, 7:33 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: si stebben
Replies: 1
Views: 484

Re: si stebben

The Hierophant, page 292, for 03/1971. Might be the bound issue 5 and 6 and I think it would be in 5.
by jimmycards
July 27th, 2005, 7:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: Practice mirrors
Replies: 11
Views: 2504

Re: Practice mirrors

Some years ago, somebody put together for me three pieces of wood with mirrows attached to them and connected with hinges. this has worked well since.

I think mirrors and camera work well together. Both have their uses.
by jimmycards
June 23rd, 2005, 11:40 am
Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
Topic: Midwest Magic Jubilee
Replies: 12
Views: 5150

Midwest Magic Jubilee

Anyone plan on attending the Midwest Magic Jubilee in August in St. Louis?
by jimmycards
March 30th, 2005, 5:33 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Overhand Poker Stacks
Replies: 1
Views: 496

Overhand Poker Stacks

For anybody interested, I have added another movie to my site containing an excerpt from a lecture. It features overhand poker stacks and Steve Draun very kindly converted it to a .wmv movie format for me.

www.jimmycards.com
by jimmycards
March 16th, 2005, 12:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Identification of Self-working Card Trick
Replies: 4
Views: 1373

Re: Identification of Self-working Card Trick

Almost sounds like a takeoff of the Hofzinser Card Problem!
by jimmycards
March 10th, 2005, 7:40 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Great effect, whats the name?
Replies: 4
Views: 992

Re: Great effect, whats the name?

Well, the basic color change sounds like the move from Erdnase in Expert at the Card Table.

Steve Draun has a wonderful variation on his website, www.stevedraun.com follow tbe movies link and look at the 'Starfish Change'.
by jimmycards
February 23rd, 2005, 5:42 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: the classical invisible deck
Replies: 11
Views: 1484

Re: the classical invisible deck

I know Bill Malone does a rendition of it on his "On the Loose" Video/DVD's.
by jimmycards
January 27th, 2005, 8:13 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Gazzo Experience
Replies: 5
Views: 868

Re: The Gazzo Experience

Gazzo is excellent. I have had the pleasure of seeing him perform for live audience twice at the CEMK convention in Rochester. His street/stand-up cups and balls is a marvelous routine packed with his skill at the effect plus his quick wit and connection with the audience. He is an excellent technic...
by jimmycards
January 21st, 2005, 4:05 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: ALTON SHARPE PASSES
Replies: 10
Views: 2549

Re: ALTON SHARPE PASSES

I met Al years ago when he used to frequent the round table in Chicago. Always kind and a great guy to talk with. His Expert Card Mysteries, Card Chicanery, Card Conjuring and Hocus Pocus were among the books I first had years (and I mean years) ago!
by jimmycards
January 14th, 2005, 7:19 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: The Odds Against Me by John Scarne
Replies: 14
Views: 4944

Re: The Odds Against Me by John Scarne

Also, the only person living the knew Scarne "that I have met" is Herb Zarrow, also a friend of Scarne's. Herb has mentioned to me how good Scarne was.
by jimmycards
December 22nd, 2004, 9:36 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Cutting on the ace
Replies: 79
Views: 18114

Re: Cutting on the ace

Yes, just check the last few items in Marlo Magazine Vol 1 for some ideas as Tom mentioned.
by jimmycards
December 14th, 2004, 6:10 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The Zarrow Shuffle: DVD vs. Book
Replies: 4
Views: 1006

Re: The Zarrow Shuffle: DVD vs. Book

I've seen Gary's shuffle first hand and I can tell you that his booklet is worth getting. Gary does the shuffle flawlessly and you cannot tell if it is a true shuffle or his take on the Zarrow.
by jimmycards
November 19th, 2004, 9:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: Card College
Replies: 13
Views: 2422

Re: Card College

If for no other reason, a more modern up-to-date all-in-one-place collection of sleights.
by jimmycards
November 19th, 2004, 9:20 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Marlo's MINT vs. Revolutionary
Replies: 3
Views: 1201

Re: Marlo's MINT vs. Revolutionary

Sam, Revolutionary Card Technique is just a giant all-in-one-place reprint of the small pamphlets with the same name put out by Ed in the late 50's and early 60's. These small pamphlets are nothing more than chapters on sleights, for example, The Multiple Shift, Estimation, Seconds-Centers-bottoms, ...
by jimmycards
November 3rd, 2004, 5:34 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: More Theorizing on the Horizon?
Replies: 33
Views: 5036

Re: More Theorizing on the Horizon?

I always thought that when you showed your hand empty after presumably making a coin vanish from that hand, that a kid's perspective is, "if it isn't in this hand, it must still be there"! But then, it may depend on the age of the kid. Younger children have not learned "how to be fool...
by jimmycards
October 14th, 2004, 7:13 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: St. Louis, MO
Replies: 2
Views: 1180

Re: St. Louis, MO

Jack, There is a magic shop in Laclede's Landing near the river. If you are staying in the downtown area of St. Louis, it is walkable to the Landing. Also, on Saturday afternoon's, local magician's from the IBM and SAM rings meet at a restaurant in the city. I can get that info and post again if you...
by jimmycards
August 9th, 2004, 9:35 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: What's the least number of props you've ever taken to a gig?
Replies: 34
Views: 4742

Re: What's the least number of props you've ever taken to a gig?

Like Paul Cummins, 52. Although 54 showed up but two were just plain jokers and no help at all!
by jimmycards
August 2nd, 2004, 8:15 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic DVD's
Replies: 9
Views: 1217

Re: Magic DVD's

I know when I had mine done, the video guy told me that you can create them two ways. One way is that they are burned on which is how most Disney and other movies are made allowing them to be run on virtually any machine. But that method is also very expensive and is why most private DVD's are not c...
by jimmycards
July 13th, 2004, 2:57 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: SAM Convention
Replies: 1
Views: 314

Re: SAM Convention

I only attended a couple of the days but had a lot of fun. The Friday night show was great. Hosted and performed by Topas and Roxanne for 90 minutes. High energy and some wonderful presentations. A juggler was also on the bill from I believe Germany and he was fantastic. Got to see Tom Burgoon and S...
by jimmycards
May 13th, 2004, 12:21 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Photos from 2004 FFFF convention are up
Replies: 5
Views: 1285

Re: Photos from 2004 FFFF convention are up

Holiday Inn, Batavia, NY......somewhere between Buffalo and Rochester.
by jimmycards
April 27th, 2004, 9:53 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Best Lecturers!!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 3445

Re: Best Lecturers!!!!

I'll put a plug in for Paul Cummins also. It's a great lecture and a lot of fun.

Might I suggest you also contact Obie O'Brien who runs the FFFF. He brings a lot of talent to that convention and also knows who lectures and how good it was received.
by jimmycards
April 1st, 2004, 9:02 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Small Brief Seconds
Replies: 37
Views: 3818

Re: Small Brief Seconds

The on thing I have learned over the years, is that you find a brief that is comfortable for you and work with it. I mean really practice. Most false dealing is sold by rhythm of deal and not by how big the brief is (within reason). Most people will assume you are dealing off the top unless you tell...
by jimmycards
March 23rd, 2004, 7:30 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Who are YOUR mentors and idols?
Replies: 53
Views: 5582

Re: Who are YOUR mentors and idols?

Idol's: John Scarne for getting me into magic. Never met him personally. Dai Vernon, for his early works with cards, only met him once at a lecture in Chicago in 1976. Mentor's: Ed Marlo for many years of patience. Also the other members of the round table at that time, Steve Draun, Dave Solomon, Si...
by jimmycards
March 23rd, 2004, 7:23 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Ultimate Magic
Replies: 9
Views: 1567

Re: Ultimate Magic

Try themagiccafe.com
Large site with a lot of info.
by jimmycards
January 30th, 2004, 7:30 am
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: How Many effects?
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: How Many effects?

In chapter 4 of the same book mentioned above, Fitzkee breaks down what is believed to be 16 fundemental things to do with cards.
by jimmycards
January 29th, 2004, 3:09 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: How Many effects?
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: How Many effects?

Chapter Two of The Card Expert Entertains: Fitzkee's idea's were: 1. materialize 2. disappear 3. transposition 4. transformation 5. penetration 6. restoration 7. animation 8. overcoming laes of gravity 9. attraction 10. sympathetic reaction 11. reststance to destruction 12. physical anomaly - denyin...
by jimmycards
January 28th, 2004, 9:02 am
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: How Many effects?
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: How Many effects?

I seem to remember a book by Dariel Fritsge or something like that that also listed the possible effects. It might be in "The Card Expert Entertains".
by jimmycards
January 21st, 2004, 12:00 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Marlo in Print
Replies: 5
Views: 1399

Re: Marlo in Print

Thanks to another user on another site, I've added some references to Apocalypse items I was missing.

The # of items in the database is fast approaching 3,900.
by jimmycards
January 16th, 2004, 8:08 am
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Marlo in Print
Replies: 5
Views: 1399

Re: Marlo in Print

Sorry about that.....

www.jimmycards.com
by jimmycards
January 16th, 2004, 7:07 am
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Marlo in Print
Replies: 5
Views: 1399

Marlo in Print

For anybody interested, on my website I have a database of everthing that I have of Ed's. It is searchable. Everything is not keyed yet, but there are different ways of looking for information. There are over 3,800 items in the database. It is an ongoing effort to get everything keyed and I hope to ...
by jimmycards
January 14th, 2004, 5:19 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Favorite Gambling-Themed Effect?
Replies: 15
Views: 1389

Re: Favorite Gambling-Themed Effect?

Gardner-Marlo Poker Deal in Marlo's book, "Let's See The Deck".
by jimmycards
January 8th, 2004, 7:25 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Cards and those who love them
Replies: 5
Views: 874

Re: Cards and those who love them

Well, Marlo's book "The Cardician" came out in 1953. Don't know of any prior references to the term Cardician.

I think the term 'cardician' is applied to someone who is very adept with cards. Very adept in all facets with cards.
by jimmycards
January 8th, 2004, 7:19 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: 4 Card Productions
Replies: 6
Views: 1157

Re: 4 Card Productions

One of the easiest of all.....two on top, two on bottom, execute the Hofzinser Throw twice!

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