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- November 15th, 2023, 8:30 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ibidem #20
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2345
Re: Ibidem #20
If you’re missing pp 407 - 410 I’m afraid you’ve also lost the final article in #419 - ‘Rough Handling’ ☹️
- February 28th, 2021, 7:30 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: A new book about Kalanag
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7841
Re: A new book about Kalanag
Yes. I’m not claiming to be an authority on the subject and it sounds as though you have some knowledge of post war sensibilities. I was referring to the fact that his tours of the U.K. were undoubtedly very successful which, speaking as someone who wasn’t there, surprised me somewhat! I am certainl...
- February 27th, 2021, 10:12 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: A new book about Kalanag
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7841
Re: A new book about Kalanag
I have Val Andrews’ book ‘Seven Keys to Kalanag’ and I found it fascinating. There are elements to the story that are almost unbelievable nowadays. Kalanag’s dominance over the German magic scene was overwhelming thanks to his promotion by Hitler as a sort of ‘official overseer’. Looking back from t...
- February 8th, 2021, 1:21 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Looking for Morritt book
- Replies: 8
- Views: 920
Re: Looking for Morritt book
I managed to find a copy last year for a reasonable price, so it's still possible with a bit of luck. Probably easier in the UK though.
- December 16th, 2020, 4:06 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: "Modern Wonder" Penguin download
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2458
Re: "Modern Wonder" Penguin download
I'd say not ridiculous. There's a pretty detailed description of each effect where one can decide for oneself if the various updates are suitable. For example, there's a no-pocket version of an effect which may suit the clothing requirements of some. The tone of the ad and video seem quite respectf...
- December 16th, 2020, 3:34 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: "Modern Wonder" Penguin download
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2458
"Modern Wonder" Penguin download
This has become available. I wonder what people think?
By implication, anyone who performs this material using Tommy's methods and presentations isn't a 'modern magician"!
Sounds ridiculous to me - or am I being unkind?
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14452
By implication, anyone who performs this material using Tommy's methods and presentations isn't a 'modern magician"!
Sounds ridiculous to me - or am I being unkind?
https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/14452
- September 18th, 2020, 8:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Frank Csuri notes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 913
Frank Csuri notes
I’m reading Vernon’s Lost Inner Secrets 3 (again) In the foreword Stephen Minch mentions that vol 4 was in preparation and the material would be mainly drawn from Frank Csuri’s notes. Unfortunately this never appeared as announced. Vol 4 was published as a biography. I’m aware that these notes ‘move...
- August 10th, 2019, 4:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Bruce Cervon's Castle Notebooks Volume 1
- Replies: 311
- Views: 90025
Re: Bruce Cervon's Castle Notebooks Volume 1
Don't forget that much of the material that appeared in The excellent 'Vernon Chronicles' series came from the Cervon notebooks, so if you want a painless introduction to them, you should get these.
- July 26th, 2019, 10:50 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What kind of dealing grips are you using?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3813
- July 7th, 2019, 5:26 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Graham Adams Card Magic & Erdnase
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11633
Re: Graham Adams Card Magic & Erdnase
Quentin - He didn't keep a close enough eye on me!
JOKE!!!
Seriously, I think its kept in the locked cupboard with the rare stuff. I had to ask for it - it's not stored on the open shelves.
JOKE!!!
Seriously, I think its kept in the locked cupboard with the rare stuff. I had to ask for it - it's not stored on the open shelves.
- July 5th, 2019, 3:32 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Graham Adams Card Magic & Erdnase
- Replies: 48
- Views: 11633
Re: Graham Adams Card Magic & Erdnase
There is definitely a copy in The Magic Circle library. I spent a couple of hours reading it and making notes two or three years ago. I remember the head librarian, Peter, keeping a beady eye on me while I studied it!
Certainly a rare book!
Certainly a rare book!
- January 10th, 2019, 10:26 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: What magical demonstrations have truly impressed you?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3829
Re: What magical demonstrations have truly impressed you?
I too was incredibly impressed with some of the above: Williamson - almost everything he did! Mullica's cigarette routine Bob Read's bottle production. Fooled me even with the explanation! Harbin's performance of the Zig Zag. I'd like to add: Tommy Wonder's C&B routine. Jerry Sadowitz - the UK's...
- June 9th, 2016, 4:04 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New release of Cervon Notebooks
- Replies: 85
- Views: 21357
Re: New release of Cervon Notebooks
Sounds like I've got the ones I want then Richard. As a side issue - do you know why the Vernon Chronicles books stopped after vol 3? In the foreword it mentions more material drawn from the Castle notes and other sources were on the way. Vol 4, however, was the biography and, after that, nothing!
- June 9th, 2016, 9:17 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New release of Cervon Notebooks
- Replies: 85
- Views: 21357
Re: New release of Cervon Notebooks
Richard Kaufman said: "There's a lot of wonderful material in these books. It's not easy to extract, which is why few people are talking about them" Richard - you once said on this board that most of the good stuff is in vol 1. Have you revised your opinion? I purchased vols 1-3 because I ...
- March 8th, 2016, 9:15 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Great Fred Kaps Video in Genii Speaks
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4484
Re: Great Fred Kaps Video in Genii Speaks
Why not Richard? I, too, would love to see this!
- June 29th, 2015, 6:31 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Coin and Cylinder
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10993
Re: Coin and Cylinder
I perform the C&C. I use the Lassen magnetic stack and a cylinder made by Thomas Wayne. I don't know if the cylinders are available any more, but if you can track one down I highly recommend you buy it - it's a thing of beauty! In addition to the routines mentioned, my friend Pete Wardell has pu...
- May 5th, 2015, 7:54 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Lennart Green
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9541
Re: Lennart Green
Really sorry to hear you're unwell. Wishing a full and speedy recovery to one of the nicest guys in magic!
My best wishes Lennart!
Dave
My best wishes Lennart!
Dave
- April 9th, 2015, 8:31 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Dynamo really is bad without the stooges and camera tricks
- Replies: 40
- Views: 23162
Re: Dynamo really is bad without the stooges and camera tric
Dan is an excellent manager, but that's not the whole story. I've known Dynamo since he was a young kid, and I'm really pleased for him. I've worked with him on many occasions, so I think I know him quite well. Quite frankly, he's got where he is through sheer hard work. I know how much effort he ha...
- March 8th, 2015, 10:10 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Cups and Balls ala Count Arthur Strong
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3432
Re: Cups and Balls ala Count Arthur Strong
He actually fooled me for a while! It took me a couple of minutes to figure out how the paper ball vanished! LOL
- January 12th, 2015, 12:55 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Nudity in Magic
- Replies: 58
- Views: 19312
Re: Nudity in Magic
I'm surprised no-one's mentioned Benidorm's finest - Sticky Vicky!
Here she is performing a novel version of The Razor Blades…..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J5sHv04-ak
Here she is performing a novel version of The Razor Blades…..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J5sHv04-ak
- January 8th, 2015, 6:10 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: What is Classic Correspondence
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7093
Re: What is Classic Correspondence
I completely agree with Ian! I was lucky enough to obtain a copy of vol. 2 at The International Convention. This and the first volume, are two of the most beautiful magic books I've ever seen. The binding, layout and reproduction are lavish, and the contents are fascinating. It's great to have Mike'...
- July 5th, 2014, 9:50 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Lennart Green is Seriously Ill
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7466
Re: Lennart Green is Seriously Ill
Lennart is one of the nicest blokes in magic. My sincere good wishes for a speedy recovery!
Dave
Dave
- April 16th, 2014, 9:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magicians stealing
- Replies: 76
- Views: 16779
Re: Magicians stealing
Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup painting is regarded as a masterpiece. Prints and posters are easily available. Is this a copyright violation?
- April 13th, 2014, 11:28 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
- Replies: 90
- Views: 24430
Re: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
It's a pity the Tardis isn't square! That's easily explained by a distortion in the space/time continuum, caused by a reversal in the polarity of the neutron flow. This has affected the TARDIS Chameleon Circuit, resulting in a square police box! Simple!……... …………..it's either that, or the Blinovitc...
- April 10th, 2014, 11:19 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
- Replies: 90
- Views: 24430
Re: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
Lol- the fabled swimming pool! Great idea!
- April 10th, 2014, 10:35 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
- Replies: 90
- Views: 24430
Re: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
i see. The problem is that Daleks/Cybermen are not bigger on the inside than the outside,so this means that the presentation wouldn't work. The long term premise of the series is that the inside of the Tardis exists in a different dimension than the outside, so it can be larger than the outside. Per...
- April 10th, 2014, 10:08 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
- Replies: 90
- Views: 24430
Re: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
"go ahead and put a cyberman inside a dalek... or the reverse and use the blue policebox as a finsh"
Pardon?
Pardon?
- April 10th, 2014, 9:55 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
- Replies: 90
- Views: 24430
Re: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
Obviously needed if you want to produce it commercially. Actually, Lubor Fiedler could approach the BBC to put it out as a toy for general sale if he so desired. I bet it would sell! If you made it up on a one off basis purely to entertain friends and family on a non-commercial basis, it would be ab...
- April 10th, 2014, 9:20 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
- Replies: 90
- Views: 24430
Re: Best Version of Lubor Fiedler's Gozinta Boxes EVER
As a "Doctor Who" fan, it occurs to me that the outer box could be decorated as the TARDIS exterior, and the inner box as the TARDIS interior (complete with roundels and Time Rotor etc). The performer then demonstrates that the TARDIS is "dimensionally transcendental" (i.e. bigge...
- March 10th, 2012, 4:59 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Castle notebooks for sale again
- Replies: 38
- Views: 8420
Re: Castle notebooks for sale again
You could look at it the other way round. Rather than the series not being compelling, the people who purchased vol 1 are holding onto it ( and maybe the others in the set) while those who missed out on vol 1 are selling their later volumes because it's now difficult to obtain the first and thus com...
- November 23rd, 2010, 9:17 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Off Magic: Horror Star Ingrid Pitt Dies
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3113
Re: Off Magic: Horror Star Ingrid Pitt Dies
Ingrid Pitt appeared as a guest on the first episode of 'The Mind of David Berglas'.
Incidentally, film fans should definitely check out 'The Wicker Man' - especially the 102 minute version! One of the best horror films ever made!
Incidentally, film fans should definitely check out 'The Wicker Man' - especially the 102 minute version! One of the best horror films ever made!
- September 17th, 2010, 8:49 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: MATHEMATICAL WIZARDRY
- Replies: 58
- Views: 10627
Re: MATHEMATICAL WIZARDRY
If anyone is interested in a first edition copy of this book, we have three copies available from The House of Magic, Stourbridge. Price is 30.00 for people in the UK inc. postage. Price in the USA would be $50.00 plus $5.00 airmail postage. Please email <!-- e --><a href="mailto:stuhouseofmagic@yah...
- August 5th, 2010, 8:38 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Help Needed!! It's driving me crazy!!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 609
Help Needed!! It's driving me crazy!!
I have a booklet - "Cards & Coins" by Keith Oldham. It contains a three part gambling routine, the first phase of which is his version of "Gambler's Third Lesson" by Fulves. I've owned this booklet for 30 years and have tried to follow his instructions on many occasions - wit...
- May 26th, 2010, 8:36 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas
- Replies: 704
- Views: 320498
Re: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas
David is a brilliant perfomer and (more importantly) a wonderful person. I'm really looking forward to the book. Can you give us an estimated date of publication? I'm intrigued by your comment "there is only one method for "The Berglas Effect," which is David's method. There are a mil...
- May 25th, 2010, 10:39 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Help Needed: Philippe Socrate Changing Newspaper.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 878
Help Needed: Philippe Socrate Changing Newspaper.
Does anyone have any info on a trick with a newspaper invented by Philippe Socrate. He performed it many years ago on the Paul Daniels TV show. He shows a newspapaper which changes it's masthead/title repeatedly as he folds it. I think there were 7 or 8 changes in total. I think it may have been mar...
- January 26th, 2009, 9:31 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Kevin Fox R.I.P.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4417
Re: Kevin Fox R.I.P.
Brian Glover passed on the sad news this morning. What a terrible shame! Kevin was a GREAT bloke who loved magic. Unlike many jaded magicians, if he saw someting good, he was the first to enthuse about it - "you should see him Dave... it'll knock your eyes out!" was one of his phrases. It'...
- November 5th, 2008, 10:26 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Trade Castle Notebook Vol number 14 for vol 2 number 296
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2065
Re: Trade Castle Notebook Vol number 14 for vol 2 number 296
I do respect Richard's views re. numbered copies of limited edition books - in fact I have some sympathy with his position! I must admit I wasn't aware of the rumour "Erdnasephile" brings up. This may seem a naive question, but, at the end of the day, is the shipping order important? Ultim...
- November 5th, 2008, 8:27 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Trade Castle Notebook Vol number 14 for vol 2 number 296
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2065
Re: Trade Castle Notebook Vol number 14 for vol 2 number 296
I don't want to hijack this thread - Rick, I hope you find your "missing number"! BUT...as this "lower number" thing has come up.... ...is it important to collectors to have a low number? The reason I ask is that I have purchased all three volumes so far, and (God knows how) I ha...
- August 27th, 2008, 2:52 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: culling - the frustration mounts!
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9480
Re: culling - the frustration mounts!
I'll add my voice to Ian's.
Iain Moran's 'Cullfather' dvd is excellent!
Dave Jones
Iain Moran's 'Cullfather' dvd is excellent!
Dave Jones
- August 21st, 2008, 11:13 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Revelation has landed
- Replies: 123
- Views: 47108
Re: Revelation has landed
That's fascinating Richard - can you give us any more details, or is it "under wraps"? Is the move "invisible" or was there misdirection employed as the move was made? In the book David Ben mentions that the move happened as Ping Pong reached the punchline of a joke. As an aside,...