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by Dave Cox
October 29th, 2013, 6:08 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Castle Friday Luncheon or Saturday Brunch
Replies: 5
Views: 1836

Re: Castle Friday Luncheon or Saturday Brunch

Hey pal! Friday Lunch and Saturday Brunch are two completely different animals. Both require dressing up, a little. We did recently completely necessarily tighten up our dress code requirements, which now prevents guys in T-shirts and flip flops from strolling in with their kids still wet from the M...
by Dave Cox
August 31st, 2011, 8:56 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Clearing Out Tons of Magic Supplies....Would like to get rid of eveyrthing
Replies: 2
Views: 1340

Re: Clearing Out Tons of Magic Supplies....Would like to get rid of eveyrthing

Hi, Rob! I'll take both vanishing bottles - ketchup and champagne. Paypal?
by Dave Cox
August 31st, 2011, 8:53 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS: Kevin James Instant Magician
Replies: 3
Views: 1571

Re: FS: Kevin James Instant Magician

I saw a lot of guys paying full price for these at Magic Live. Sadly, I left mine at home. Still available.
by Dave Cox
July 20th, 2011, 4:33 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS: Kevin James Instant Magician
Replies: 3
Views: 1571

Re: FS: Kevin James Instant Magician

To answer some questions - Yes, it's new. It's made of a material similar to that used in high end Halloween costumes. It folds very small. Ken Scott's version is made from a real tux, and folds as small as a real tux. As the ad says, it starts out looking like a little black bag. You put a deck of ...
by Dave Cox
July 17th, 2011, 10:58 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS: Kevin James Instant Magician
Replies: 3
Views: 1571

FS: Kevin James Instant Magician

Hey, gang! I have a brand new, unused Kevin James version of Instant Magician. It's the version that packs very, very small. Like all versions, it plays very big. It comes with 30 minutes of tips, gags, and routine ideas. It's 6-10 minutes of comedy gold and is most often done to music. How often do...
by Dave Cox
November 27th, 2008, 5:15 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Zombie Gripe
Replies: 37
Views: 11149

Re: Zombie Gripe

If we're bitching about Zombie moves, let's also include the one where you set the ball on the crook of your elbow, and it magically stays in place. Possibly because most magicians appear to be screwing it on.
by Dave Cox
November 17th, 2008, 5:52 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: I Need a Duck Bucket
Replies: 1
Views: 534

I Need a Duck Bucket

Gang -

The title says it all.

I need a duck bucket for the week of November 17th. I can have it back to you on the 21st. If you have one, or know of anyone who does, I'm looking to beg, borrow, buy, or rent one for a few days.

Cheers,
- Dave Cox
Los Angeles
(213) 386-2442
by Dave Cox
November 10th, 2008, 4:47 am
Forum: Children's Entertainment
Topic: Help! Preschool children
Replies: 65
Views: 17306

Re: Help! Preschool children

This article in the Washington Post, on the Great Zucchini, is an AMAZING glimpse into exactly this sort of thing. The Peekaboo Paradox The strange secrets of humor, fear and a guy who makes big money making little people laugh By Gene Weingarten Sunday, January 22, 2006; W10 <!-- m --><a class="pos...
by Dave Cox
June 5th, 2008, 5:06 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: ”used” illusions
Replies: 1
Views: 2123

Re: ”used” illusions

I have acquired a mildly Western themed illusion show, and have several illusions for rent (or, possibly, sale). Most of them were built by high end builders, are in good shape, and John Gaughan has kindly offered to look over and refurbish anything as needed, and, if you want to rent one of them, I...
by Dave Cox
February 16th, 2006, 9:45 pm
Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
Topic: WMS Room Needed! Are you cancelling? I'LL TAKE YOUR ROOM!
Replies: 2
Views: 1864

WMS Room Needed! Are you cancelling? I'LL TAKE YOUR ROOM!

Gang - Dave Cox, here. To spark a memory, I'm the guy who usually demonstrates the swell stuff at the Magic Castle Juniors benefit auction at the WMS. Also, I have an Evil Hypnotist Monkey. My lodgings fell through for this year's WMS, and I'm looking for a room. If you're backing out, have more roo...
by Dave Cox
December 12th, 2005, 1:43 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Lovick on Millionaire
Replies: 5
Views: 718

Re: Lovick on Millionaire

I WAS one of his lifelines, and he chose to call the other guy. While he was filming, I was at home, by the phone, enjoying a big plate of calamari. And there you go...
by Dave Cox
October 18th, 2005, 1:49 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Illusions for Lease (or sale)
Replies: 1
Views: 609

Re: Illusions for Lease (or sale)

Hey, gang -
Thanks for all the inquiries. I should have some pictures of the illusions available shortly. We just hit the rainy season here in LA, which, as you can imagine, shouldn't last long.

Cheers,
- Dave Cox
Los Angeles
by Dave Cox
October 8th, 2005, 7:28 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Illusions for Lease (or sale)
Replies: 1
Views: 609

Illusions for Lease (or sale)

Gang - Have a need for a big scary Halloween Danger Illusion? Need an illusion for a big show? Have you always wanted a Things That Go Bump in the Night Teepee? I have acquired a mildly Western themed illusion show, and have several illusions for rent (or, possibly, sale). Most of them were built by...
by Dave Cox
April 29th, 2004, 2:26 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Best chop cup?
Replies: 112
Views: 28102

Re: Best chop cup?

Gang - Just a couple of quick thoughts on this thread: 1) Thomas Wayne's coffee chop cup. It's freaking awesome. I played with it at the WMS, and I bought two. The magnetic features in the balls and the cups are, without exagerating, revolutionary; the way the magnets aren't harmed by warm liquids (...
by Dave Cox
January 20th, 2004, 2:00 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Highlights and magic moments WorldMagicSeminar 2004
Replies: 35
Views: 3440

Re: Highlights and magic moments WorldMagicSeminar 2004

I've been in magic a long time, and some very kind folks call me a genius. But, this year at the WMS, a lot of people just HURT me. And, a lot of people delighted me. Here are some random highlights. Karl Hein - How the? With the shuffling and the mixing and then the perfect order and the "What...
by Dave Cox
December 24th, 2003, 6:19 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: What's it called? Belly Servante/In your pocket thing...
Replies: 2
Views: 980

Re: What's it called? Belly Servante/In your pocket thing...

The gimmick in question was called "The Direct Link" and was put out by John Anders of the Netherlands, with the aid and permission of Tommy Wonder and Alex deCova. The package, including gimmick and video, was $80, delivered. OK, two folks sent me emails kindly pointing out that the Mirag...
by Dave Cox
December 23rd, 2003, 1:51 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: What's it called? Belly Servante/In your pocket thing...
Replies: 2
Views: 980

What's it called? Belly Servante/In your pocket thing...

A few years ago I was delighted and chagrined to see that someone had put out something I had "invented" as a youth - I also "invented" the Mirage Deck, and, I thought, using toilet paper for comedy effect, but those were heady days, my friends, heady days. I can't seem to recall...
by Dave Cox
September 18th, 2003, 2:06 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Really bad watch steals...
Replies: 18
Views: 2831

Re: Really bad watch steals...

On the topic of "bad" watch steals - in the early 80's the great Harry Blackstone Jr. was playing somewhere in Central Illinois (or, perhaps, St. Louis), and my father took me on the long drive to see him. My good ol' dad, also a magician, was chosen to be part of the committee. He played ...
by Dave Cox
November 27th, 2002, 8:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Underrated Book(s) ???
Replies: 63
Views: 10527

Re: Underrated Book(s) ???

I've got to strongly agree with several of the suggestions posted here - "The Uncanny Scot" (great routines, and great practical tips and tools for working in the real world, and on cruise ships (which are awfully far from the real world)) Simon Lovell's "Simon Says" (fun, direct...
by Dave Cox
May 8th, 2002, 4:38 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Nine Card Mystery - What Issue?
Replies: 4
Views: 868

Nine Card Mystery - What Issue?

Gang -
Does anyone recall the issue of Genii that had several marvelous variations of Steinmeyer's Nine Card Mystery? I've got every issue stacked up from 1992 to present - please save me several delicious hours.

Thanks
- Dave Cox

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