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by Daniel
February 23rd, 2012, 4:09 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Martin Breese has Passed
Replies: 23
Views: 8875

Re: Martin Breese has Passed

Sad news indeed. He was an exceptional dealer and will be missed. Thoughts with his family.
by Daniel
February 7th, 2012, 9:58 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Wayne Dobson has been manipulated
Replies: 105
Views: 29677

Re: Wayne Dobson has been manipulated

Craig Petty has also now apologised via Facebook: Craig Petty A Public Apology I would like to offer a heartfelt apology to Jeff McBride. I have always been and remain a fan of Jeffs work. I genuinely believed that I was protecting a fellow magicians performance rights. In light of recent developmen...
by Daniel
June 20th, 2011, 3:29 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas
Replies: 704
Views: 319366

Re: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas

I shall never understand the capriciousness and peccadilloes of DVDs and DVD playback, as all now seems fine with disc 1. I really thought I had a problem as the other 2 played fine, and the error messages and freezing and jumping on disc 1 were very pointed. They still don't work on my computer, bu...
by Daniel
June 20th, 2011, 11:43 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas
Replies: 704
Views: 319366

Re: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas

I have a problem with disc 1, with several disc error messages arising. I've tried playing the discs in different machines, (and, in fact, they only play on my dedicated DVD player and not on any player software I have on my laptop), but the content freezes and jumps perhaps half a dozen times on di...
by Daniel
June 17th, 2011, 7:05 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas
Replies: 704
Views: 319366

Re: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas

Richard, delighted to inform you that the book has arrived in Gloucestershire, UK...Looks like the landings in Europe have begun...
by Daniel
April 8th, 2011, 2:04 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas
Replies: 704
Views: 319366

Re: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas

Yes, it arrived flawlessly with me, strengthened with card as RK said.
by Daniel
April 8th, 2011, 10:22 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas
Replies: 704
Views: 319366

Re: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas

I received my signed bookplate in the mail today, direct from David Berglas; now just a little while longer to wait before it can be affixed in position...
by Daniel
July 20th, 2008, 5:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: www.trickshop.com
Replies: 6
Views: 3426

Re: www.trickshop.com

From time to time they send links to free PDF downloads to those on their mailing-list.

I've got Annemann's Strange Secrets, Audley Walsh's Magician's Dream, and Eddie Joseph's Astral Diviner, to name just three, courtesy of this service.
by Daniel
July 9th, 2008, 6:02 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Thinking of Doing the Blockhead (Nail Up The Nose) Stunt? Watch This!
Replies: 8
Views: 2303

Re: Thinking of Doing the Blockhead (Nail Up The Nose) Stunt? Watch This!

For some reason, that resolves to the front page of cnn and a story about china wanting to win gold medals in the olympics. :D For me, it linked to a story on sea erosion lowering UK house prices, and Jon's link didn't work at all. (Maybe there's a nail lurking in my PC). Still, I had enough un-nai...
by Daniel
March 5th, 2006, 2:04 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Power of Magic Books (!)
Replies: 12
Views: 2077

The Power of Magic Books (!)

An interesting link:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4775532.stm

I wonder what books he was actually after.
by Daniel
February 9th, 2006, 9:39 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Real Hustle
Replies: 17
Views: 2892

The Real Hustle

A new series featuring Paul Wilson starts tonight on BBC 3 at 10:30 pm. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/tv/real_hustle.shtml">http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/tv/real_hustle.shtml</a><!-- m --> Paul and his fellow co-stars, including fellow magician Alexis Conran, were...
by Daniel
February 8th, 2006, 1:09 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?
Replies: 63
Views: 8012

Re: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?

Originally posted by Pete Biro:
In the U.K. "Cod" is a satirical act, or comedic, I forget the exact meaning. :D :eek: :D
That's right, "cod" would be a parody, but it's not a widely-used term.
by Daniel
January 15th, 2006, 6:15 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: 13 Steps Supplement
Replies: 4
Views: 2041

13 Steps Supplement

I was just browsing International Magic's site, and saw in the new arrivals section a "Thirteen Steps To Mentalism Supplement." As it is modestly priced, I took the plunge and ordered it, but I wondered whether anyone here can shed some light on what it contains and when it was written. <!...
by Daniel
January 14th, 2006, 3:07 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?
Replies: 63
Views: 8012

Re: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?

Al Koran - Hairdresser
by Daniel
January 14th, 2006, 1:42 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday
Replies: 34
Views: 5356

Re: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday

Alex Elmsley's funeral will be on Thursday 19th January at Putney Vale Cemetery, London at 1:40 pm, with a reception at Pembroke Lodge to follow.

See this week's www.magicweek.co.uk
by Daniel
November 11th, 2005, 3:45 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: When Magic Tricks Go Wrong - UK TV
Replies: 7
Views: 1223

Re: When Magic Tricks Go Wrong - UK TV

This was an entertaining show and not quite as scurrilous as the tabloid-style title suggests. There were some truly wince-inducing clips of various smash-and-stab type effects where the hapless magician came thumping down on the wrong styrofoam cup, and even one mystery magician had taken a volunte...
by Daniel
September 26th, 2005, 2:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: ALL AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ISSUES AIRMAILED TO FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS TODAY!
Replies: 50
Views: 5333

Re: ALL AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ISSUES AIRMAILED TO FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS TODAY!

Finally, finally, August's Genii arrived this morning.
by Daniel
September 24th, 2005, 3:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: ALL AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ISSUES AIRMAILED TO FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS TODAY!
Replies: 50
Views: 5333

Re: ALL AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ISSUES AIRMAILED TO FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS TODAY!

Nothing yet in this corner of the UK.

:mad: :mad: :mad:
by Daniel
September 23rd, 2005, 3:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: ALL AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ISSUES AIRMAILED TO FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS TODAY!
Replies: 50
Views: 5333

Re: ALL AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ISSUES AIRMAILED TO FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS TODAY!

Another week gone by and still no August Genii here in the UK.

:( :( :(

(And I was looking forward to reading the review of Dedi's new live show).
by Daniel
September 13th, 2005, 5:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: ALL AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ISSUES AIRMAILED TO FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS TODAY!
Replies: 50
Views: 5333

Re: ALL AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER ISSUES AIRMAILED TO FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS TODAY!

Not yet received August's Genii.

:( :( :confused:
by Daniel
August 25th, 2005, 1:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: ATTENTION FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS: HAVE YOU RECEIVED YOUR AUGUST ISSUE YET?
Replies: 39
Views: 5807

Re: ATTENTION FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS: HAVE YOU RECEIVED YOUR AUGUST ISSUE YET?

Yes, thanks for the information. Being kept in the picture is very much appreciated.
by Daniel
August 23rd, 2005, 8:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: ATTENTION FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS: HAVE YOU RECEIVED YOUR AUGUST ISSUE YET?
Replies: 39
Views: 5807

Re: ATTENTION FOREIGN SUBSCRIBERS: HAVE YOU RECEIVED YOUR AUGUST ISSUE YET?

No Richard, still no August issue in the UK.
by Daniel
August 15th, 2005, 9:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: September Genii arrived
Replies: 48
Views: 7229

Re: September Genii arrived

I've found that the magazine tends to arrive in this little country in the first week of the month, and last month's came on the 7th; so August's issue is becoming noticeably tardy. No Steve, it doesn't matter but I like to check that the postal system doesn't have it in for me, and whether other UK...
by Daniel
August 15th, 2005, 7:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: September Genii arrived
Replies: 48
Views: 7229

Re: September Genii arrived

Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:

Has anyone else received their September issue yet?
Still waiting for August!
by Daniel
August 12th, 2005, 9:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: August Genii arrived.
Replies: 19
Views: 3567

Re: August Genii arrived.

Only the 12th, but a month since the August issue rolled off on its journey, and the September issue is already there on the Genii main page !
by Daniel
August 12th, 2005, 3:22 am
Forum: General
Topic: August Genii arrived.
Replies: 19
Views: 3567

Re: August Genii arrived.

Has anyone in the UK received August's Genii yet?

Still waiting for mine. :(
by Daniel
July 5th, 2005, 5:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: July Issue of Genii Mailed--Have you Received It?
Replies: 94
Views: 15303

Re: July Issue of Genii Mailed--Have you Received It?

Arrived in London on July 7th?! Now that is magic.
by Daniel
July 5th, 2005, 1:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: July Issue of Genii Mailed--Have you Received It?
Replies: 94
Views: 15303

Re: July Issue of Genii Mailed--Have you Received It?

Received today in Oxfordshire, UK.
by Daniel
May 6th, 2005, 12:53 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Barrie Richardson: Act Two!
Replies: 2
Views: 856

Re: Barrie Richardson: Act Two!

Shipping June 3rd - price is $47.
by Daniel
April 18th, 2005, 11:12 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS: Mnemonica. 1st Edition. Brand New.
Replies: 3
Views: 610

FS: Mnemonica. 1st Edition. Brand New.

Book is still in original shrink wrap. 1st edition.
Price is 60 $ postpaid.

Paypal only. Email me if interested.

Thanks,
Daniel
by Daniel
April 7th, 2005, 12:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: APRIL GENII IN THE MAIL!
Replies: 21
Views: 3602

Re: APRIL GENII IN THE MAIL!

Richard, April issue received this morning in Merry Olde England.
by Daniel
April 4th, 2005, 1:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: APRIL GENII IN THE MAIL!
Replies: 21
Views: 3602

Re: APRIL GENII IN THE MAIL!

Have any UK airmail subscribers received their April issue yet?

Just curious as I'm still waiting for mine...
by Daniel
January 31st, 2005, 11:49 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: David Williamsons dvd package for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 336

David Williamsons dvd package for sale

Im selling his:

Magic Farm
Sleight of Dave 1
Sleight of Dave 2

Price is 105 $ postpaid for the three dvds above.

Paypal only. Email me if interested.

Thanks,
Daniel
by Daniel
January 26th, 2005, 2:23 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: My Library for Sale. Very rare items among
Replies: 8
Views: 1412

My Library for Sale. Very rare items among

Im selling all of my stuff, because I have simply lost my interest in magic, and have so for quite awhile now... All items are from mint condition to brand new. All prices are postpaid, includding shipping. Here we go: The James Files Deluxe Edition. 175 $. 200 specially bound sets of The James File...
by Daniel
January 21st, 2005, 2:57 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS: The Riser Ultimate Chop Cup - The Riser Shorty.
Replies: 0
Views: 287

FS: The Riser Ultimate Chop Cup - The Riser Shorty.

Like my sherwood cups, this cup chop is in mint condition. Like new. This unique chop cup comes with these features: There are no external indications of the hidden gimmick - it is spun in between two layers of metal. The special ball has a hollow steel core (1 1/8" balls). Even the gimmicked b...
by Daniel
January 21st, 2005, 2:42 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Brett Sherwood cups for sale - Smooth All Silver Set!
Replies: 0
Views: 344

Brett Sherwood cups for sale - Smooth All Silver Set!

Only ten are made, and no more will be produced of these cups. Mine are cups # 5 out of ten. They are in absolute mint condition. They comes with a beautiful velvet bag, and of course the certificate. For more info about the cups, visit Brett's website, <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www...
by Daniel
December 21st, 2004, 7:31 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS: The Looking Glass. Underground Magazine from the 80s.
Replies: 0
Views: 240

FS: The Looking Glass. Underground Magazine from the 80s.

I have all four issues for sale. There are effects by the likes of, Geoff Latta, Rune Klan, Gene Maze, Larry Jennings, Alex Elmsley, Roy Walton, Shigeo Futagawa etc..
This is the reprint by Richard Kaufman. Price is 50 $ postpaid.

Paypal only.

Daniel

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