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- March 14th, 2024, 5:01 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Join Our New Facebook Group Devoted to Greater Magic
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2798
Re: Join Our New Facebook Group Devoted to Greater Magic
I don't care if companies are tracking me. They show me ads for which I have an interest, as opposed to ads for crap that doesn't interest me. I admit I love this as well. Also am really enjoying your updates on the Facebook group. I wish I had something of value to contribute but so far have staye...
- October 12th, 2022, 10:41 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: "New" Darwin Ortiz release
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1806
Re: "New" Darwin Ortiz release
Darwin's style is niche. In other words, he is, primarily, a demonstrator/narrator of card control and techniques used (real or fictitious) by “crooked gamblers.” He is a supremely skilled card mechanic and his repertoire and presentations are compatible with his rather offhand and dry persona. Lik...
- October 12th, 2022, 3:48 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: "New" Darwin Ortiz release
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1806
Re: "New" Darwin Ortiz release
Well, I haven't had the pleasure of seeing him work live. Or even to meet him. But after watching this a second time today I was struck by a particular quality of his performances. He never appeared rush or anything but calm as he went through various routines. I thought it was a real testament to h...
- October 11th, 2022, 5:47 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: "New" Darwin Ortiz release
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1806
"New" Darwin Ortiz release
Two hours of footage taken back in 94 of Darwin Ortiz performing. Available from Jason Ladanye's web site. Picked it up last night. And watched it as well. If you are a Darwin Ortiz fan you will want this for sure. A couple thoughts: 1. The performing style of Darwin is worth studying here. His hand...
- August 11th, 2022, 11:54 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic in the Magic Kingdom (Anaheim, CA); 8-2022
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3040
Re: Magic in the Magic Kingdom (Anaheim, CA); 8-2022
Joe Lyons wrote:Randy Naviaux wrote:I see my post was edited. Did I break a rule that I was unaware of?
You’re in good company - Richard edited his own post as well.
Ahhh - I see that now. Thanks!
- August 11th, 2022, 11:53 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic in the Magic Kingdom (Anaheim, CA); 8-2022
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3040
Re: Magic in the Magic Kingdom (Anaheim, CA); 8-2022
I would imagine that traffic flow is very closely monitored throughout the whole park. It's been 15 years since I have been to Disneyland but if memory serves me right having a pitchman outside there could create a nightmare. The better the pitchman the greater the nightmare. Not unlike issues that ...
- August 11th, 2022, 11:39 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic in the Magic Kingdom (Anaheim, CA); 8-2022
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3040
Re: Magic in the Magic Kingdom (Anaheim, CA); 8-2022
I see my post was edited. Did I break a rule that I was unaware of?
- August 8th, 2022, 1:39 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic in the Magic Kingdom (Anaheim, CA); 8-2022
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3040
Re: Magic in the Magic Kingdom (Anaheim, CA); 8-2022
Interesting. I hadnt realized ******** had purchased Houdinis. I was sad to see their absence in Las Vegas. I can only imagine how expensive the rent/lease is in such a place. The ******* shops in ****** must have had outrageous overhead as well. I thought it was very clever to sell a product that c...
- April 7th, 2021, 8:04 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New John Carney Book in The House!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3821
Re: New John Carney Book in The House!
Carney book arrived in Utah yesterday as well as the Jennings book! Both books are beautiful.
- March 25th, 2021, 11:23 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mr. Jennings Takes It Easy
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5700
- January 22nd, 2021, 4:36 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: In and of Itself
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2388
- November 16th, 2020, 3:18 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy is Here!
- Replies: 40
- Views: 8172
- November 13th, 2020, 1:07 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: IN & OF ITSELF Streaming Now
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3425
Re: IN & OF ITSELF Streaming Now
Saw the show live in NY and was stunned. Not sure if watching a movie/film of the same show will ruin that memory for me. (I wanted to attend the show for like 7 days in a row.) I've read great books in the past that I felt were "ruined" by the movie adaptation. Wondering if this will be a...
- September 16th, 2020, 10:47 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: My New Book Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy Can Be Preordered Now
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3625
Re: My New Book Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy Can Be Preordered Now
And ordered! Can't wait. Well technically I can wait as I have been for a while now:)
- August 20th, 2020, 2:16 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Larry Jennings New Book?
- Replies: 214
- Views: 584021
Re: Discuss Steve Forte's Book "Gambling Sleight of Hand" HERE
This book has been a harsh and humbling experience so far. There were small details that I knew were a little off. A break showing when it shouldn't or the placing of slugs in my riffling stacking procedure breaking up the smooth flow of the riffle itself. Having Mr. Forte call them out in print fee...
Re: Discuss Steve Forte's Book "Gambling Sleight of Hand" HERE
I have it. I feel grateful that I'm in a financial place that I could afford this book. A couple thoughts about it: 1. At first I skimmed over it looking at random pages and sentences. I was struck by how each thing I read was aimed at an issue I had experienced or was struggling with. A simple exam...
- February 26th, 2020, 12:47 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Announcement regarding new Steve Forte book
- Replies: 158
- Views: 35145
Re: Announcement regarding new Steve Forte book
I have it. I feel grateful that I'm in a financial place that I could afford this book. A couple thoughts about it: 1. At first I skimmed over it looking at random pages and sentences. I was struck by how each thing I read was aimed at an issue I had experienced or was struggling with. A simple exam...
- October 7th, 2019, 6:56 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Penn & Teller: Fool Us Renewed for Season Seven
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3241
Re: Penn & Teller: Fool Us Renewed for Season Seven
Good news! It just occured to me that each season the "contestants" are going against a much more experienced duo. I wonder what the percentage of foolers there are would look like placed on a graph for the first 6 seasons? For example after Kostya Kimlat's appearance does that make it imp...
- August 23rd, 2019, 11:58 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New Ebook from Michael Close
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2707
Re: New Ebook from Michael Close
Good stuff - gave me some tools to reexamine some effects I have been doing for a couple decades and maybe solve some problems I run into. My goal is not to just fool someone in the moment but to have them still stumped a year later. I can see these strategies helping with accomplishing that goal.
- July 15th, 2019, 6:02 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Shoving a Straw Through a Potato
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3095
Re: Shoving a Straw Through a Potato
I read that effect in 78/79 and tried it with an actual paper straw a friend had in his kitchen. It worked!!! I was totally amazed. I must have reread that book a hundred times before trying that as I thought it couldn't possible work. I've always wanted to do it again but haven't seen a paper straw...
- April 2nd, 2019, 12:18 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Noel Heath's ACE
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4117
- February 20th, 2019, 1:28 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: A New Edition of Greater Magic is Coming
- Replies: 102
- Views: 26461
Re: A New Edition of Greater Magic is Coming
Wow! This project sounds truly massive. I don't know how you are going to decide what should or shouldn't be included. Let me know if you need a proofreader.
- December 26th, 2018, 1:24 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The DeLand Book Reviewed by John Lovick
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4294
Re: The DeLand Book Reviewed by John Lovick
Wow! I didn't realize how massive this book was going to be. Now if I can just get the visiting family members to go home so I can get some decent reading in. (got a few pages read last night.) As I was moving my copy upstairs with the aid of a dolly I couldn't help but feel gratitude for all the wo...
- December 19th, 2018, 6:16 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The DeLand Book Reviewed by John Lovick
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4294
Re: The DeLand Book Reviewed by John Lovick
I think my copy arrived yesterday. I say "think" because all my packages are being wrapped for x-mas by my wife. So won't know for sure until then.
- October 22nd, 2018, 2:18 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The November Issue of Genii Has Escaped!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1202
- September 26th, 2018, 4:27 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Set of Four DeLand Decks and Uncut Sheets Now Available: Only 100!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5420
Re: Set of Four DeLand Decks and Uncut Sheets Now Available: Only 100!
Couldn't resist - ordered this as well as the new Deland book.
- December 6th, 2017, 12:44 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Recruting New Staff for Genii's Light from the Lamp
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1680
Re: Recruting New Staff for Genii's Light from the Lamp
As an exercise I tried writing a negative review about a book I had purchased for a friend. This was about two years ago. Three paragraphs in I had to stop. I simply couldn't find the willingness to say anything negative in a public forum about a product no matter what I personally thought. I enjoy ...
- November 2nd, 2017, 3:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New John Thompson Book
- Replies: 118
- Views: 52370
Re: New John Thompson Book
Man! Now I can't wait to receive this book. Going to be a great late x-mas present to myself.
- October 30th, 2017, 4:50 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New John Thompson Book
- Replies: 118
- Views: 52370
- October 21st, 2017, 10:49 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The First Michael Vincent/Darwin Ortiz Workshop Ever
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1849
- October 21st, 2017, 10:47 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The November Issue of Genii is Now Live Online with David Blaine!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5002
- December 12th, 2016, 9:59 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Denny's Magic Shop in Las Vegas Has Changed Hands
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4963
Re: Denny's Magic Shop in Las Vegas Has Changed Hands
Denny is a somewhat bitter guy. If you went into his store in Baltimore (not the current one, but the one before) it was filled with guys smoking. The fact that it's a violation of the law aside, it made the place and anything you purchased in it stink. I stopped going to the store because of that-...
- October 14th, 2016, 3:59 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Helder Guimarães's Show Verso Coming to New York
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5384
Re: Helder Guimarães's Show Verso Coming to New York
I saw this show last night which got a standing ovation. Very professional and was quite enjoyable. However...there is a problem. (Not just with this show but with all magic shows I watch now.) I saw Helder and Derek perform together at the castle several years ago. That was the single best performa...
- August 29th, 2016, 1:03 am
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: The Secrets of So Sato
- Replies: 48
- Views: 73664
Re: The Secrets of So Sato
What a splendid collection of material! Just finished watching the included DVD. Haven't been fooled so many times in a row as long as I can remember. Although it was in Japanese I don't think that detracted in the least. Such a calm performance of the material. He really let each effect stand on it...
- July 29th, 2016, 2:36 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Fool Us - Season 3
- Replies: 111
- Views: 31286
Re: Fool Us - Season 3
Richard Kaufman wrote:Andrew, Goat is long gone.
Randy, if you had come to the 2015 Genii convention you would have seen Mahdi Gilbert live!
That would have been great. Forty years in magic and I have never attended a convention. I really want to do that someday!
- July 28th, 2016, 4:07 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Fool Us - Season 3
- Replies: 111
- Views: 31286
Re: Fool Us - Season 3
Just saw Mahdi perform. I was fooled. I had the same solution as Penn and Teller. (It took several viewings to figure out what was going on method wise.) Thoroughly enjoyable presentation of a simple effect handled with a top level skill set.
- July 14th, 2016, 4:09 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: The Secrets of So Sato
- Replies: 48
- Views: 73664
- October 1st, 2015, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Labyrinth is Coming!
- Replies: 81
- Views: 25831
Re: Labyrinth is Coming!
Got my copy about a week ago. (Regular edition) Thoroughly enjoying this. Once again kudos to Mr. Kaufman for providing great products for us - whether its reprints of material I would never had been able to get my hands on or new tomes. He definitely gets my vote for most influential person in the ...
- June 8th, 2015, 3:44 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: One Man's View of The Hollingworth Collection
- Replies: 198
- Views: 1179927
Re: One Man's View of The Hollingworth Collection
Got my replacement last week and watched it over the weekend. I'm happy:)
I love the approach to Cannibal Cards (which was the only effect that had sound issues in the original disc) and hope to do it justice when I perform it for the first time.
I love the approach to Cannibal Cards (which was the only effect that had sound issues in the original disc) and hope to do it justice when I perform it for the first time.