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by Brian Hebert
October 10th, 2022, 8:06 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: two card transpo effect
Replies: 2
Views: 1302

Re: two card transpo effect

Thank you Denis. That is the one I was looking for.
Much appreciated

brian
by Brian Hebert
October 9th, 2022, 10:36 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: two card transpo effect
Replies: 2
Views: 1302

two card transpo effect

Hi there. I am searching for a write up on a 2 card transpo trick that I think I remember from an old genii article. I thought it was Jennings but I can't find it. It was done with a third card used as a decoy and there was a cop at the end to get rid of the third card. I hope I'm not getting this i...
by Brian Hebert
December 15th, 2020, 1:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy is Here!
Replies: 40
Views: 8274

Re: Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy is Here!

I had not heard. thank you.
by Brian Hebert
December 15th, 2020, 10:06 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy is Here!
Replies: 40
Views: 8274

Re: Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy is Here!

is it still on schedule?
by Brian Hebert
May 13th, 2020, 7:09 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: My magic videos from 70s. 80s and 90s
Replies: 59
Views: 12627

Re: My magic videos from 70s. 80s and 90s

I enjoyed the videos very much. so much good magic now gone. I really liked the Fred Kaps magic show one and the Vernon videos on Cavett and in Australia. Would have loved to see what else was going to pop up. The "Its Magic" tv show from the 50's/60's was very good as well. thank you for ...
by Brian Hebert
March 13th, 2020, 11:05 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Bob White Magic
Replies: 9
Views: 3444

Re: Bob White Magic

What type of material is the egg bag made from? Is the price so high because they belonged to Mr. White? How different are they from say from my older Charlie Miller bag?
by Brian Hebert
January 31st, 2020, 4:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8159
Views: 15084562

Re: ERDNASE

Is it possible that Rufus Steele wrote Expert at the Card Table? Perhaps with help from Dr. James Elliott?
Has anyone already looked into him? Just a thought Ive had for awhile. I need time to read all 181 pages of this thread.
by Brian Hebert
January 29th, 2020, 2:09 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Announcement regarding new Steve Forte book
Replies: 158
Views: 35386

Re: Announcement regarding new Steve Forte book

I read that there were 1000 printed but does anyone know if it will be printed again?
by Brian Hebert
January 15th, 2020, 3:25 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Carney Book of Secrets Auction
Replies: 5
Views: 1878

Re: Carney Book of Secrets Auction

Hi John. Are you able to ship to Canada if I was to win it?
Thank you
by Brian Hebert
December 3rd, 2019, 8:14 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Larry Jennings New Book?
Replies: 214
Views: 704952

Re: Larry Jennings New Book?

Richard, is there a chance that Jennings takes it easy will be put out to celebrate the 30th anniversary of you starting the book?
by Brian Hebert
March 12th, 2019, 4:47 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Information on Jack Pyle
Replies: 4
Views: 7042

Re: Information on Jack Pyle

I've actually contacted Mr. Bishop as well. No leads
by Brian Hebert
March 12th, 2019, 2:43 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Information on Jack Pyle
Replies: 4
Views: 7042

Information on Jack Pyle

I have come up empty on finding any Jack Pyle material written up. Does anyone know of any references that I could have missed. I've seen him perform on the Magicana website and I liked his style and Have been searching for more from this man.

thank you
by Brian Hebert
March 12th, 2019, 2:36 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Please retire the term, "cardman."
Replies: 294
Views: 281591

Re: Please retire the term, "cardman."

So is the term cardwoman not correct? Would a woman find that offensive? Perhaps we should ask a woman. Are there any women here on the forum reading this that would like to have their say? There must be some that read this and shake their heads.
by Brian Hebert
February 19th, 2019, 12:55 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Anything new about the "Mr. Jennings takes it easy"?
Replies: 4
Views: 12954

Anything new about the "Mr. Jennings takes it easy"?

Any word if the pictures were taken or will it be published this year?
by Brian Hebert
June 4th, 2018, 11:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Card to *really* impossible location
Replies: 18
Views: 8527

Re: Card to *really* impossible location

Was the routine a sight gag or did he just mess up? The card that was revealed at the end was the three of diamonds and not the signed card. He did seem to get off stage quickly. I'd have to agree no magic took place.
Perhaps you had to be there.
by Brian Hebert
May 15th, 2018, 7:27 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Larry Jennings New Book?
Replies: 214
Views: 704952

Re: Larry Jennings New Book?

Have the photos been taken yet?
by Brian Hebert
January 19th, 2018, 4:16 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Books Scheduled for 2018?
Replies: 47
Views: 15370

Re: Books Scheduled for 2018?

Will the Jennings book come out this year?
by Brian Hebert
January 4th, 2018, 11:30 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WANTED - MARTIN NASH TRILOGY
Replies: 3
Views: 1588

Re: WANTED - MARTIN NASH TRILOGY

Any idea what the going rate for the trilogy is?
by Brian Hebert
October 11th, 2017, 8:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: Genii Convention
Replies: 46
Views: 14491

Re: Genii Convention

Was there also a porfolio given out to the attendees like five years ago?
I still regret not being able to get one.
Sounds like an amazing time.
by Brian Hebert
September 6th, 2017, 11:49 am
Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
Topic: Who wants to share my hotel room for Genii Convention?
Replies: 3
Views: 10210

Re: Who wants to share my hotel room for Genii Convention?

I wish I could attend Jerry. I'd be your roommate. Sounds like an amazing time. Its been a long time and we'd have a ton to go over.
by Brian Hebert
June 21st, 2017, 5:16 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Kaufman and Company Publishing Schedule for 2017
Replies: 43
Views: 14543

Re: Kaufman and Company Publishing Schedule for 2017

Any word on the Jennings book? Has it been worked on? Will it be another 5 years? Jennings material works for real people as well. Just sayin
by Brian Hebert
June 2nd, 2017, 7:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: America's Got Talent performance
Replies: 100
Views: 20081

America's Got Talent performance

I'm surprised no one has started a thread about the performance of Will Tsai on AGT.
I thought it was quite interesting. I think the judges will remember that for along time.

Thoughts?
by Brian Hebert
April 18th, 2017, 10:46 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The May Issue of Genii is Now Live Online and On Its Way to Your Mailbox
Replies: 21
Views: 8260

Re: The May Issue of Genii is Now Live Online and On Its Way to Your Mailbox

In the Jim Swain article he states on page 73 that Larry Jennings .."beat the casinos in Nevada using sophisticated sleight of hand". Is there truth to this? Its a great article but this stood out.
by Brian Hebert
April 5th, 2017, 6:38 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: 101 Deck
Replies: 19
Views: 16221

Re: 101 Deck

I'm not sure if this helps or not but on page 2 and 3 of Korans 50 miracles with a 5 Star Miracle Deck (1985) he talks about "Audley Walsh and Al Baker as well as Richard Himber and himself. No mention of Lorayne. Perhaps that was an over site.
by Brian Hebert
March 19th, 2017, 1:17 pm
Forum: iGenii
Topic: new edition?
Replies: 3
Views: 12134

new edition?

Just wondering if my computer is acting up again. Is the new edition (April) online?
by Brian Hebert
February 3rd, 2017, 6:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Kaufman and Company Publishing Schedule for 2017
Replies: 43
Views: 14543

Re: Kaufman and Company Publishing Schedule for 2017

Jennings?
by Brian Hebert
January 5th, 2017, 12:04 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
Replies: 62
Views: 20391

Re: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available

Does the book not include ring/coin in light bulb?
I cant seem to find mention of it
It might have a different name.
Anyone?
by Brian Hebert
December 28th, 2016, 7:55 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Larry Grey???
Replies: 12
Views: 6834

Re: Larry Grey???

Has anyone ever seen the documentary Oldtimer's Night?
Grey supposedly does 15 minutes of card magic. I've been looking with no luck.
by Brian Hebert
February 18th, 2016, 8:40 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Cool Stuff in Old Geniis
Replies: 37
Views: 52214

Re: Cool Stuff in Old Geniis

I agree with the Bertram issue. I'm wondering if I'm the only person that doesn't have all of the 1998 issues. I seem to only have 3 different issues from that year. I was looking for the August issue an noticed that it wasn't there.
by Brian Hebert
June 17th, 2015, 8:37 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Digital Issue of Genii is Now Available to Subscribers!
Replies: 16
Views: 5753

Re: The Digital Issue of Genii is Now Available to Subscribe

I was reading Giobbi's "on the theory of magic" essay this month and I might be wrong but I think it should have read essay 7 not 6. I think 6 was back a few months.
by Brian Hebert
November 27th, 2014, 11:14 am
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: ricky jay new book
Replies: 19
Views: 22729

ricky jay new book

[url]http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/matthew-buchinger/9781593720599-item.html?ikwid=ricky+jay&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=5/url] I was buying a few books and I accidentally came across this new book to be released next year. I'm not sure if its been mentioned on here yet. It should be interesting.
by Brian Hebert
June 21st, 2014, 6:08 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Smoothini on AGT
Replies: 58
Views: 17360

Re: Smoothini on AGT

Could you explain what you mean by, "his alternative background"?
by Brian Hebert
August 15th, 2013, 6:57 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Anniversary Party
Replies: 1
Views: 1017

Re: Magic Anniversary Party

Sounds like a great time. I was there for the first three and the Apple gave me a life time of memories. Its the biggest thing miss about California. Brent has always been a great friend. My magic life began the day I walked into the Apple and having that outlet to explore ideas with other like mind...
by Brian Hebert
June 14th, 2013, 6:18 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: How to stick a coin in a German Box?
Replies: 5
Views: 1359

Re: How to stick a coin in a German Box?

I use wax in the very middle. Just a tiny little ball. When I want to remove it I press on the top of the coin at 9 and 3 o'clock with my thumbs, with fingers underneath while twisting the coin. It comes right out. I find it works the best. Once I had to put a lighter underneath to heat the wax a li...
by Brian Hebert
May 31st, 2013, 8:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Digital Precursor!
Replies: 2
Views: 1761

Re: Digital Precursor!

Too bad its so much. The material sounds amazing though.
by Brian Hebert
February 21st, 2013, 11:35 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Imam at Mostly Magic
Replies: 4
Views: 1461

Re: Imam at Mostly Magic

Thank you Mr. Plants. That was great!
by Brian Hebert
December 10th, 2012, 11:46 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Any Ace Called For- Jennings.
Replies: 16
Views: 4120

Re: Any Ace Called For- Jennings.

I just went through the routine and it seems to be fine. It could be a little clearer but it all is there. I quite like the routine.
by Brian Hebert
August 25th, 2012, 12:55 pm
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: Any info on the Vernon Biography Volume 2?
Replies: 0
Views: 6233

Any info on the Vernon Biography Volume 2?

I was just wondering if Mr.Ben is around and could possibly give any info on the progress of volume 2. If I can help I'm just in Nova Scotia. :)
by Brian Hebert
June 11th, 2012, 1:33 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: 118 Today...
Replies: 2
Views: 692

Re: 108 Today...

He would have been 118 years old. Totally proud he was a Canadian as well.
by Brian Hebert
March 28th, 2012, 7:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Can you do the "coin roll?"
Replies: 1
Views: 879

Re: Can you do the "coin roll?"

That was pretty incredible.

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