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- October 27th, 2010, 9:02 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Undergound?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 18621
Re: The Undergound?
Interesting discussion. I read somewhere the recommendation that for every "new" book you buy, go back and re-read (or read!) TWO "old" books you already have. I'm sorry I don't recall who wrote that (I "thought" it was Darwin Ortiz, but in light of the present discussi...
- January 14th, 2010, 8:08 am
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Martin Nash DVDs
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6448
Re: Martin Nash DVDs
This is a re release of VHS originally produced by Videonics begin of the 80' and the 3 DVD's include the 6 original VHS. What I find specially interesting in the original Videonics production is that they did not choose for the now traditional format: trick/explanation/trick... Here you see the co...
- September 16th, 2008, 12:03 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Marlo/Benzais Poker Deal Handling
- Replies: 79
- Views: 12202
Re: Marlo/Benzais Poker Deal Handling
David Thomas wrote:Alright Michael, you keep worshiping Harry and Richard in the mean time, OK? Do you know everything Michael? No, you don't, so please stop posting ignorant comments that no one pays attention to.
Not a problem MR. Thomas...my point has been made.
Michael
- September 15th, 2008, 11:42 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Marlo/Benzais Poker Deal Handling
- Replies: 79
- Views: 12202
Re: Marlo/Benzais Poker Deal Handling
[/quote- David Thomas] ...we all have different opinions on things...[/quote] Not all opinions are created equal. The weight of an opinion is based on the strength of the expertise. Harry Loraine and Richard Kaufman have extra-ordinary expertise in these matters...as do many others. Knowing that you...
- September 15th, 2008, 6:55 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Marlo/Benzais Poker Deal Handling
- Replies: 79
- Views: 12202
Re: Marlo/Benzais Poker Deal Handling
Of course I also knew everything when I was 14.
It took me many years to forget it all...
Michael
It took me many years to forget it all...
Michael
- August 30th, 2008, 10:11 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Can someone explain to me what is the effect of Joe Karson's world fastest card trick?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2005
Re: Can someone explain to me what is the effect of Joe Carson's world fastest card trick?
Ah...that Joe Karson. I have his "Zombie" booklet.
Michael
Michael
- August 30th, 2008, 9:49 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Can someone explain to me what is the effect of Joe Karson's world fastest card trick?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2005
Re: Can someone explain to me what is the effect of Joe Carson's world fastest card trick?
Jonathan Townsend wrote: pack? There seem to be two items around using that name.
At least two is right. I believe Eugene Burger also has an effect by the same name. I'm not familiar with Joe Carson's effect.
Michael
- August 23rd, 2008, 9:53 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FSH: Tons of DVDs - Almost all are new/sealed
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2325
Re: FSH: Tons of DVDs - Almost all are new/sealed
Hi James.
I'll take the Gazzo Cups and Balls DVD if still available.
Thanks
Michael
I'll take the Gazzo Cups and Balls DVD if still available.
Thanks
Michael
- August 22nd, 2008, 8:07 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Workshop in Los Angeles
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1574
Re: Carney Workshop in Los Angeles
Please Mr Carney...
Consider doing this Workshop on the East Coast...please...!
I know Virginia is very hospitable...;)
Just thinking out loud.
Michael
Consider doing this Workshop on the East Coast...please...!
I know Virginia is very hospitable...;)
Just thinking out loud.
Michael
- August 11th, 2008, 9:25 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6822
Re: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?
"Chameleon Sandwich" by Doug Conn.
I open one of my sets with this AWESOME effect!
Michael
I open one of my sets with this AWESOME effect!
Michael
- July 30th, 2008, 5:45 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Free e-book of Expert at the Card Table for You
- Replies: 38
- Views: 26086
Re: Free e-book of Expert at the Card Table for You
Wonderful!
Thank you Richard.
Michael
Thank you Richard.
Michael
- July 29th, 2008, 10:32 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Loomis/Riser Micro Chop Cups and Routine
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3992
Re: Loomis/Riser Micro Chop Cups and Routine
Richard Kaufman wrote:I'll second Glenn's endorsement of Riser's new punch gimmick. :)
I have his "old" punch gimmick which didn't really leave anything to be desired; what are the changes with the "new" gimmick?
Michael
- July 8th, 2008, 5:31 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Tommy Wonders- Ring, Watch and Wallet-Mint, New in box F/S on eBay
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9837
Re: Tommy Wonders- Ring, Watch and Wallet-Mint, New in box F/S on eBay
I have been following this thread with a great deal of interest as Tommy Wonder happens to be my all time favorite magician. With regards to his props from his books; I never considered building some of the more elaborate effects simply because I don't have the "know-how" and presumably, t...
- July 5th, 2008, 1:09 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: August Issue of Genii Will Be Late
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2299
Re: August Issue of Genii Will Be Late
Sorry for your loss Richard.
Thanks for posting the information.
Michael
Thanks for posting the information.
Michael
- July 5th, 2008, 11:34 am
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: One Trick DVD Article by Richard Kaufman
- Replies: 109
- Views: 42394
Re: One Trick DVD Article by Richard Kaufman
As a practical matter, books are MUCH more convenient as well. Using the proverbial "desert island" scenario...DVDs wont get you very far...one trick or not. I happen to be a bibliophile and so am naturally prejudiced in such matters; non withstanding, magic "BOOKS" will always b...
- July 1st, 2008, 11:53 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Coin Gaffs
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4575
Re: Coin Gaffs
I would add another vote for Todd; though I dont have the specific gaff you refer to, I have several other items made by him.
As mrgoat says..."Class work"!
Michael
As mrgoat says..."Class work"!
Michael
- June 26th, 2008, 3:09 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Card/Coin Magician - Not BEST, but most INNOVATIVE ???
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3751
Re: Card/Coin Magician - Not BEST, but most INNOVATIVE ???
Gaetan Bloom may fit your requirements.
Michael
Michael
- June 21st, 2008, 5:43 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FS: Gazzo Street Cups (and more)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 645
Re: FS: Gazzo Street Cups (and more)
Hi John-
I'll take these if still available!
Michael
I'll take these if still available!
Michael
- June 3rd, 2008, 7:18 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Floating the [censored] Dolls
- Replies: 52
- Views: 8397
Re: Floating the [censored] Dolls
Now, can we get back to the Dolls? Yes indeed! My wife and I were actually very impressed with Kim...there was a lot more to her than initially met the eye! My wife was impressed with her "chutzpah" and she really seemed to be a "genuine" person...glad to see she was that way wi...
- June 3rd, 2008, 5:07 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Floating the [censored] Dolls
- Replies: 52
- Views: 8397
Re: Floating the [censored] Dolls
Kudos go out to Todd for his floating [censored] and his wonderful books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obviously some individual who became lost on his way to the Magic Cafe. Finis. Ok...that me made me laugh! I hope this forum remains large enough for divergent opinions...tho...
- June 2nd, 2008, 7:49 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Reduction and Blatant Bonus offer
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1297
Re: Reduction and Blatant Bonus offer
Otherwisethe Doctor and his nurse will send this freakishly stunning coin set to a unique place where all beautiful coins can live together in peace and harmonya plastic tub in my garage. [image]http://uhhuhokay.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/tzcoins1.jpg[/image] Cue "The Twilight Zone" musi...
- June 1st, 2008, 10:31 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Biro's birthday!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2890
Re: Biro's birthday!
Boldog szletsnapot! (Happy Birthday)
Michael
(PS. I hope "Biro" is Hungarian...)
Michael
(PS. I hope "Biro" is Hungarian...)
- May 31st, 2008, 1:15 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: who is wesley james
- Replies: 139
- Views: 42558
Re: who is wesley james
"Justices cited a 1940 ruling that said someone couldn't be convicted of aggravated robbery while trying to recover gambling losses."
Sounds like a law that needs to be changed...
Michael
Sounds like a law that needs to be changed...
Michael
- May 28th, 2008, 9:38 am
- Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
- Topic: Good Venues for Close-up magic lectures
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3067
Re: Good Venues for Close-up magic lectures
Mr Kosby-
Sorry I cant comment on the question you posed but I wanted to say how awesome it is to see you here on this forum!
I am definitely a "fan" of your work and would travel quite far to see your lecture. Do you have an itinerary?
Thank you...and welcome!
Michael
Sorry I cant comment on the question you posed but I wanted to say how awesome it is to see you here on this forum!
I am definitely a "fan" of your work and would travel quite far to see your lecture. Do you have an itinerary?
Thank you...and welcome!
Michael
- May 28th, 2008, 9:13 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Gaffed To The Hilt Cards
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3542
- May 22nd, 2008, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9301
Re: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Good to hear, Richard.
With it being the 4th film... I was a bit apprehensive.
RogueMD
With it being the 4th film... I was a bit apprehensive.
RogueMD
- May 22nd, 2008, 11:04 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Out of Position Elmsley Count(OPEC)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4247
Re: Out of Position Elmsley Count(OPEC)
Richard Kaufman wrote:I've never used an OPEC count and never written up a trick requiring it. Is it widely used?
Not sure if it is widely used...it also appears in Randy Wakeman's books.
RogueMD
- May 22nd, 2008, 10:47 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Out of Position Elmsley Count(OPEC)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4247
Re: Out of Position Elmsley Count(OPEC)
Marlo Magazine Vol. 3 (if memory serves) is the first reference along with its first application.
RogueMD
RogueMD
- May 22nd, 2008, 9:04 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Out of Position Elmsley Count(OPEC)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4247
Re: Out of Position Elmsley Count(OPEC)
Thank you for sharing.
Was there a question in there?
RogueMD
Was there a question in there?
RogueMD
- May 20th, 2008, 5:29 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Books For Sale - Elmsley, Daryl, Dingle, Ortiz, Jennings, etc
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1423
Re: Books For Sale - Elmsley, Daryl, Dingle, Ortiz, Jennings, etc
Hi Adrian-
I would be interested in both the Mendoza books and the Daryl Ambitious Card Omnibus if still available.
Let me know.
Thanks.
RogueMD
I would be interested in both the Mendoza books and the Daryl Ambitious Card Omnibus if still available.
Let me know.
Thanks.
RogueMD
- May 18th, 2008, 1:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: who is wesley james
- Replies: 139
- Views: 42558
Re: who is wesley james
The OP did not ASK for advice on what books to start with or how to study anything but by implication, Erdnase; his agenda is his own. He asked a straightforward question about a DVD set and whether he should buy it over another. With respect to him and his intelligence, that is the question that sh...
- May 17th, 2008, 5:14 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: who is wesley james
- Replies: 139
- Views: 42558
Re: who is wesley james
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- May 16th, 2008, 4:07 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Happy Birthday Richard Kaufman!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 7617
Re: Happy Birthday Richard Kaufman!
Mazal tov, Richard!
I always hated counting tricks anyways....
Have a great birthday!
Michael
I always hated counting tricks anyways....
Have a great birthday!
Michael
- May 16th, 2008, 3:17 am
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Jack Parker Reloaded
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4373
Re: Jack Parker Reloaded
Jack Parker is the Man! So many wonderful ideas. On in and under is one of my favs. Agreed.. his "angled-after burner" sleight has lots of applications, one i use a lot.. I believe Jason Alford should be credited with this sleight...Jack liked the move and found many applications in diffe...
- May 7th, 2008, 8:24 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Rudy Coby is back
- Replies: 78
- Views: 17955
Re: Rudy Coby is back
Great to see such a tremendous talent "back in the fold" so to speak! One of the two best memories I have of my membership at the Magic Castle was being selected to "assist" Rudy Coby on-stage during one of his performances...I laughed so hard my eyes were tearing...so impressive...
Re: Penumbra
I didn't know that Richard....
That gives me new insight into Michael Ammar's character.
Thanks for the history.
Michael
That gives me new insight into Michael Ammar's character.
Thanks for the history.
Michael
Re: Penumbra
Win indeed!
Any time you have something new from Ernest Earick it is a very good thing.
Oh yeah...and all those other cool guys...to numerous to name!
Michael
Any time you have something new from Ernest Earick it is a very good thing.
Oh yeah...and all those other cool guys...to numerous to name!
Michael
- April 21st, 2008, 3:06 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic of Japan
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3789
Re: Magic of Japan
Charles-
well done again...you continue to set the bar higher and higher for the performance of close-up magic.
Thank you.
Michael
well done again...you continue to set the bar higher and higher for the performance of close-up magic.
Thank you.
Michael
- April 6th, 2008, 9:10 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Poor Charlie
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5208
Re: Poor Charlie
Tomas-
Thank you for your kind offer...PM sent.
Gary-
Definitely interested...PM also sent.
Michael
Thank you for your kind offer...PM sent.
Gary-
Definitely interested...PM also sent.
Michael
- March 31st, 2008, 7:53 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: For the collectors?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1239
Re: For the collectors?
I know you are bidding on this Mr. Stone so, out of respect to you, I will be refraining from bidding on this auction.
(But there are 7 more in existance...I make no more promises...!)
Michael
(But there are 7 more in existance...I make no more promises...!)
Michael