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- November 7th, 2014, 1:49 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Art of the Con
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10010
- November 7th, 2014, 1:41 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Art of the Con
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10010
Re: The Art of the Con
Lol! Amazing how quickly a thread turns into silly bickering. Firstly, I would like to congratulate Paul on his new book. I can't wait to read it. I am hesitant to respond to Roger M, because his comments seem so excessively harsh and so out of step with all the other feedback I have received. Every...
- September 16th, 2011, 9:58 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: NEW DVD Sweet & Birthday Card
- Replies: 1
- Views: 873
Re: NEW DVD Sweet & Birthday Card
Took some muggle friends to see Diamond Jim perform one evening and Sweet was the one trick they couldn't stop talking about. What was especially irritating was that it also had ME fooled! I think it is fantastic. The birthday card trick has some great touches that you'll love even if you already do...
- August 27th, 2011, 6:21 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Incredible News
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1370
- August 27th, 2011, 11:48 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Incredible News
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1370
Incredible News
For Immediate Release August 27, 2011 MARK LEWIS BEGS TO BE BANNED FROM MAGIC FORUM Mark Lewis has been banned from every magic forum on the Internet. Considered by some to be the world's most fearsome Internet troll, his reputation may have just taken a serious blow. In a stunning development, Mark...
- July 17th, 2011, 9:51 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Article in the Post
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2295
Article in the Post
Just read this article in the Washington Post. Congratulations to all mentioned, although the standard of writing in the Post has really gone to the dogs since I lived in the area. Interesting to see that Richard Kaufman is "surprisingly, one of the big local supporters of phone magic." Al...
- July 12th, 2011, 12:11 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Anyone Have Anything of Note to Report About the IBM Convention?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1993
Re: Anyone Have Anything of Note to Report About the IBM Convention?
I only went to the Legends show. I was diasappointed. Here are some reviews...
- June 8th, 2011, 11:03 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7260
Re: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
Ian,
Nobody is leaving the Bistro. I think I have just brokered an historic peace agreement between Mark and Goat.
Next, I will use my marriage counseling skills on Mark and Quentin!
James
Nobody is leaving the Bistro. I think I have just brokered an historic peace agreement between Mark and Goat.
Next, I will use my marriage counseling skills on Mark and Quentin!
James
- June 8th, 2011, 9:59 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7260
Re: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
Glenn, I am sorry, but I have no idea who you are. I don't just offer a room to anyone. And the fact that Ian has spurned me and turned down my most generous offer means I am now unlikely to give the room to anyone. As for being insulted by other magicians, I give you my word that you will be quite ...
- June 8th, 2011, 2:12 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7260
Re: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
I love how threads can take a sudden, unexpected turn. I do love the Avengers and Diana Rigg was indeed yummy. Interestingly, Joanna Lumley of the New Avengers once babysat me when I was a kid. But my sobriquet for Mark has nothing to do with the Avengers. I use it when he is especially grumpy and o...
- June 7th, 2011, 8:21 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7260
Re: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
Well it is his room. And you could have had your own room, Ian, if you hadn't got scared away by Mother. Do come back some time. The offer still stands and I will make it Mark-free. Anyway, you will be delighted to know that I did do a bit of editing on that thread. Mark went just a teeny bit too fa...
- June 6th, 2011, 9:26 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7260
Re: The Goat vs. Mark Lewis on the Cafe
I missed it, but I have a feeling it will continue here... <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://magicbistro.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=14&id=5205&Itemid=140">http://magicbistro.com/index.php?option ... Itemid=140</a><!-- m --> We don't feel the need to cens...
- May 11th, 2011, 7:48 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: New Big Fat Wooden Money Maker from Victor Voitko
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1380
Re: New Big Fat Wooden Money Maker from Victor Voitko
Yes, HP still sells them.
I have one - it is beautiful, but I never use it.
If anyone is interested in making me a reasonable offer...
Best,
James
I have one - it is beautiful, but I never use it.
If anyone is interested in making me a reasonable offer...
Best,
James
- May 1st, 2011, 7:50 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: signing up for the magic cafe
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5686
Re: signing up for the magic cafe
Thanks, Paul.
I really didn't do very much - my new friend Maheep in India did most of the work!
I really didn't do very much - my new friend Maheep in India did most of the work!
- April 30th, 2011, 2:07 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: signing up for the magic cafe
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5686
Re: signing up for the magic cafe
Joe, Thank you for the shout out. We are one week old and I have been rather impressed with the level of discourse so far. Mother is indeed part of the new site, but he has his own room and is not allowed to annoy people on other parts of the forum. So far he has been on his best behavior. I plan to...
- April 4th, 2011, 12:32 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mark Lewis Book!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 21664
- April 4th, 2011, 12:09 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mark Lewis Book!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 21664
Re: Mark Lewis Book!
Richard, I am not sure if you are referring to me or Roger. But anyone who knows me well will tell you that I am blunt, honest and not prone to hyperbole unless it concerns my own enormous talents. Have you read the book? I would be very surprised if you were able to read the book and not be moved b...
- April 3rd, 2011, 10:00 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mark Lewis Book!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 21664
Re: Mark Lewis Book!
Quite frankly I would prefer to hear comments from anyone here (if any) who has actually purchased and read the book. It is a legitimate book and I expect some of us would like to hear more about it. I have read the book. I am an avid reader and this is one of my favorite books I have ever read. Pl...
- December 6th, 2010, 8:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Lives of a Showman
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9904
Re: The Lives of a Showman
He is definitely a real person. He used to be a member here. There was a vote on whether he should be banned. There was a large turnout and the vote was overwhelmingly in his favor. Then Richard banned him anyway which I thought was hilarious and made Richard one of my all-time favorite dictators. I...
- August 13th, 2010, 6:02 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: UK Lectures
- Replies: 0
- Views: 470
UK Lectures
Hi everyone, Just wanted to let my UK friends know that I will be doing a few lectures in England in September. Here is the list: Sept. 6 - Ipswich 7 - Gillingham 15 - Derby 16 - Nottingham 20 - Leicester 21 - Southampton For more information about the lecture, or if you would like to book a lecture...
- February 1st, 2010, 5:27 pm
- Forum: Children's Entertainment
- Topic: Jolly Roger lecture in Washington DC
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2488
Re: Jolly Roger lecture in Washington DC
It is incredible, Roger, that nobody has commented on the fantastic information contained in this video. I feel like the whole world is asleep and we are the only two people awake. By the way, there seems to be a lot of interest in your spelling game since I have been telling everyone about it. You ...
- January 25th, 2010, 11:27 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
Re: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
I have just received a message from Mark Lewis. The poor man is quite distraught since he has just realized he made a terrible mistake. It was not in fact Richard who was a little bit tipsy at NYCAN 11 years ago, but another person entirely. Unfortunately, Mark is unable to post at the moment or he ...
- January 25th, 2010, 11:02 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hypnotism - Some questions...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5178
Re: Hypnotism - Some questions...
Of course it will work. It worked for me!
For anyone who would like to know what Mark has been talking about, watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A74I9PtNLI
For anyone who would like to know what Mark has been talking about, watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A74I9PtNLI
- January 25th, 2010, 10:04 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
Re: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
I still don't know what autoblog means. I think it is more interesting that hearing about Richard being slightly tipsy in 1998.
And the problem with Mother is that after a while you realize you've just read the same story for the fifth time.
And the problem with Mother is that after a while you realize you've just read the same story for the fifth time.
- January 25th, 2010, 1:53 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
- January 25th, 2010, 1:53 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hypnotism - Some questions...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5178
Re: Hypnotism - Some questions...
Mother, if you insist on bringing up your awful Choo Choo Train Wreck I might say things that will get me banned again.
For some reason Richard doesn't like it when I am rude to you, so can we please avoid all mention of that unpleasant topic.
For some reason Richard doesn't like it when I am rude to you, so can we please avoid all mention of that unpleasant topic.
- January 25th, 2010, 12:58 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hypnotism - Some questions...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5178
Re: Hypnotism - Some questions...
Thank you, James, for endorsing my course.
You are welcome, Mark. It was my pleasure.
- January 24th, 2010, 11:34 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hypnotism - Some questions...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5178
Re: Hypnotism - Some questions...
I am happy to endorse Mark's DVDs. You can literally go and do a show right after watching them - I did!
- January 24th, 2010, 11:14 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
Re: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
I have just had a brilliant idea. I'll be in DC next week. Richard can come and meet me after my final Spy Museum show. There are lots of bars and restaurants near the museum. We'll go on a pub crawl. He can perform his dice routine for regular people and I will observe the reaction. If it gets a go...
- January 24th, 2010, 10:16 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Brilliant news - Shawn Farquhar on Ellen
- Replies: 186
- Views: 43389
Re: Brilliant news - Shawn Farquhar on Ellen
I agree that Richard should make the forum posts invisible to the search engines. I don't think it is hard to do.
- January 24th, 2010, 8:07 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
Re: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
Sounds like there are a lot of people you can't do it for! Perhaps it would be helpful if you could provide a photo of the type of person I CAN perform it for so I'll know when I see them.
- January 24th, 2010, 8:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hypnotism - Some questions...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5178
Re: Hypnotism - Some questions...
I always thought of stage hypnotism as a mixture of those who are playing along - those playing along (and too embarrassed to admit they are not really hypnotised) - and those who have being tricked into thinking that they have actually being hypnotised... I think this is a very good analysis. Howe...
- January 24th, 2010, 7:47 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
Re: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
In all seriousness, it really is difficult to say a trick is either good or bad. It is a personal thing. And some performers can take a piece of coal and create a diamond. But there are some routines that seem to consistently find their way into performers' repertoires. Card-to-wallet, coins across,...
- January 24th, 2010, 7:17 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Favourite Pass/card control
- Replies: 82
- Views: 16148
Re: Favourite Pass/card control
If anyone is interested in learning the pass (and its variants), I highly recommend Ian Kendall's new ebook available at <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.virtualmagicshow.com/shop">http://www.virtualmagicshow.com/shop</a><!-- m --> In my opinion, Ian is one of the very best teachers of...
- January 24th, 2010, 10:12 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
Re: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
Damian was fooled precisely because he is a magician and was thinking like one. Most magicians drop the trick soon after learning it because it fails the girlfriend/wife test.
- January 23rd, 2010, 9:06 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
Re: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
I'd kiss Mark for a lifetime subscription to Genii. No tongues.
- January 23rd, 2010, 9:05 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
Re: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
I wonder why it is done so rarely.
Because it is crap.
Mark, you have changed your tune. You have agreed with me on many previous occasions that it has a weak ending. That is why you added the die-from-nose. Don't make me go copy-and-pasting on you.
James
- January 23rd, 2010, 8:12 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14294
Re: Dr Sacks Dice Routine
Richard, I did not once call it the Dr Sacks trick, someone edited it to make it appear that way. So the editor of my post is the baboon, not I. Anyway, did you come up with a fun ending for the trick, or does it just fizzle out like the routine in the book? The knife trick that appears in the same ...
- January 23rd, 2010, 7:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Should Mark Lewis Stay or Go?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 22324
Re: Should Mark Lewis Stay or Go?
Yes, you are right, Timbo. The singular is die.
For some reason I am thinking of the verb right now.
For some reason I am thinking of the verb right now.
- January 23rd, 2010, 7:15 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Should Mark Lewis Stay or Go?
- Replies: 101
- Views: 22324
Re: Should Mark Lewis Stay or Go?
By the way, I hate having my posts edited. My posts are quite perfect. They should not be edited. When I called it the Dr Sucks dice trick it was not a typo. I never make typos. I do think it sucks. What is the point of a forum if you can't express an opinion? When Dr Sucks shared his dice routine w...