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by hugmagic
August 13th, 2023, 8:52 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Tyrone Power?
Replies: 21
Views: 16544

Re: Tyrone Power?

Ken Klosterman owned the Salt Shaker from the "Mark of Zorro". I believe it was sold at auction already.
Interesting fact is that they used pepper instead of salt so it would show up better in black and white.
by hugmagic
June 17th, 2023, 6:44 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Tyrone Power?
Replies: 21
Views: 16544

Re: Tyrone Power?

Tyrone Power did a salt shaker salt vanish in the Zorro movie. Ken Klosterman owned it at one time. When the salt did not show up well in the black and white movie, they used pepper.
by hugmagic
April 21st, 2023, 8:39 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Klosterman Collection Auction
Replies: 18
Views: 2628

Re: Klosterman Collection Auction

I need to clarify my earlier statement that Ken owned his magic. I was repeating what Ken had told me for years was the case. He always said "I own the house, ten acres and my magic". It know has become clear (at least to me) that everything had been put into the trust which would have mad...
by hugmagic
February 6th, 2023, 9:09 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Alan Alan
Replies: 18
Views: 4293

Re: Alan Alan

I have one of his straightjackets that did not get burnt up. It was part of the Klosterman collection.
by hugmagic
February 6th, 2023, 9:03 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Flowers and Flags?
Replies: 9
Views: 2788

Re: Flowers and Flags?

I suspect it may have been a variation on the flag tiers.
You should be able in conjuring arts to find assembly reports that might talk about his performances or in some of the early Sphinx magazines, they talked about the various performers and their effect.
by hugmagic
February 6th, 2023, 9:00 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Houdini's HOUDINI’S AUTOMATIC FLOWERING ROSEBUSH?
Replies: 2
Views: 1711

Re: Houdini's HOUDINI’S AUTOMATIC FLOWERING ROSEBUSH?

Yes, it was the same. I have all the provenance on it. As well as a video how to set and perform it.
by hugmagic
February 6th, 2023, 8:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Scott Alexander
Replies: 11
Views: 3197

Re: RIP Scott Alexander

I was fortunate to work with Scott (and Denny and Puck) many times. I had known Denny many years before I met Scott and we started working on things. I built several custom items for him, including his Barrel Botania and the flowers for this cruise ship "Elements" production. Scott was a h...
by hugmagic
November 6th, 2022, 8:19 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Spirit Cabinet Routines
Replies: 16
Views: 4754

Re: Spirit Cabinet Routines

Bob Blau, John Calvert both did spirit routines.
by hugmagic
November 22nd, 2021, 7:52 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The S.A.M. Jan. 2022 Las Vegas Convention
Replies: 9
Views: 2076

Re: The S.A.M. Jan. 2022 Las Vegas Convention

One of the reasons they moved to January is when they had summer convention in direct competition with Magic Live, they want to cancel their hotel commitment. They were allowed to cancel the original date but had to rebook within a certain time frame. January was the best date and time frame availab...
by hugmagic
November 6th, 2021, 10:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Obie O'Brien - RIP
Replies: 6
Views: 1762

Re: Obie O'Brien - RIP

I still remember the year at the Forks we had all been given our own plastic whistle. When Obie blew his whistle, we all blew ours and then threw them at him.
It will not be the same without the "head forker" there.
by hugmagic
November 6th, 2021, 10:16 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Houdini's Lost Diaries
Replies: 4
Views: 1004

Re: Houdini's Lost Diaries

I had not heard that about Houdini mishandling funds. I do know (printed in the Sphinx) that until Houdini's death Martinka (his shop) was the exclusive agent for the Sphinx magazine. The next month they were no longer the agent but R. S. Schlosser was. No one has been able to answer what happened. ...
by hugmagic
November 6th, 2021, 7:06 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Klosterman Collection Auction
Replies: 18
Views: 2628

Re: Klosterman Collection Auction

Not a problem. Just stopping things before people get the wrong idea. Hopefully, the true story will come out soon.
by hugmagic
November 6th, 2021, 1:11 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Ernest Angley
Replies: 18
Views: 6211

Re: Ernest Angley

I still live less than 8 blocks from the orginal Cathderal of Tomorrow and then sold the Angley. It still an active church and they still run rebroadcast of hi "healing" cursades. The people in the area have many stories to tell about the Humbard and Angley's. I think it is a sad state tha...
by hugmagic
November 6th, 2021, 1:03 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Kellar Documentary
Replies: 5
Views: 4236

Re: Kellar Documentary

Bob Borgia might be the guy to spearhead getting this finished as he opened the comedy club, Kellar's in Erie.
BTW, Nice to hear your are still around Russ. Remember meeting you at FFFF through Bill Meisel.
by hugmagic
November 6th, 2021, 12:53 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Klosterman Collection Auction
Replies: 18
Views: 2628

Re: Klosterman Collection Auction

The items withdrawn from the auction were not "on loan" to Ken Klosterman. As the former archivist, I can say with certainity that they were owned outright by Ken. Ken owned everything he had with the except of a couple of illusions at the mill which where on loan and have been returned to...
by hugmagic
February 20th, 2021, 9:31 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Ken Klosterman
Replies: 5
Views: 1786

Re: RIP Ken Klosterman

Hanno did a wonderful job with the article and photos on Ken. The family really loved it. I read it to Ken and after a bit he remarked "are there any pictures?" So I showed him the photos. I was able to get the entire article framed and mounted and it will be prominently displayed by the f...
by hugmagic
November 26th, 2020, 7:47 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: David Maas of David & Dania Passes Away
Replies: 4
Views: 1365

Re: David Maas of David & Dania Passes Away

This came as quite shock when my wife told me about it through a facebook post. I have known David and Dania for over 25 years. I have supplied their flowers every since they first framed up the act. They were very specific in the colors used so they complimented the costumes. They used them hard an...
by hugmagic
May 23rd, 2018, 11:58 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sr. RAI has passed
Replies: 6
Views: 3558

Re: Sr. RAI has passed

I think he just went by Senior Rai. Of course, he was banned for speaking his mind and telling the truth.
by hugmagic
May 23rd, 2018, 12:33 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sr. RAI has passed
Replies: 6
Views: 3558

Sr. RAI has passed

I just learned that my good friend, Sr. Rai , the Million Dollar Ringmaster, passed over last night. Bedridden pretty much for several years at least his suffering is over. Rai forgot more magic and show business than most of us could ever hope to learn. His stories will remain with me for years. Hi...
by hugmagic
April 17th, 2018, 6:48 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Final Curtain - Joseph Herzer
Replies: 5
Views: 4039

Re: Final Curtain - Joseph Herzer

Joe always had a kind word and time to talk. I enjoyed the times I spent with him though all too brief. Rest in Peach.

Richard
by hugmagic
March 27th, 2018, 5:01 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Vultures Collector's Meeting
Replies: 0
Views: 5163

Vultures Collector's Meeting

After three years, we decided to do this once again.

A few registrations remaining. Still limiting to 200 people. For more information or to register go to http://www.salondemagie.com

Richard Hughes
by hugmagic
August 28th, 2016, 6:16 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Eddie Fechter's Magic at the Forks Hotel
Replies: 30
Views: 8694

Re: Eddie Fechter's Magic at the Forks Hotel

Harrison and Bill cut their teeth with Eddie and no of what they speak about. I have not read the new book but I find it hard to believe there is much left to say about Eddie that has not been covered in the books by Jerry Metzger, Malburger Stuart, Ray Mertz and Karl Norman. It is hard for people t...
by hugmagic
February 24th, 2016, 10:32 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Evening at Tomfoolery download proceeds to Tom's Estate
Replies: 1
Views: 1523

Re: Evening at Tomfoolery download proceeds to Tom's Estate

I just downloaded it. Have not had time to watch it all. I hope I can figure out how to save it to a disc so if the computer crashes. I am new to this streaming stuff.
Richard
by hugmagic
February 24th, 2016, 10:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Battle Draws Near
Replies: 3
Views: 2182

Re: The Battle Draws Near

Sorry about the bad link. Here is the link I just used to log into...http://www.battleofmagicians.com/arpreach/a.php/l/c/9fqrmq/3af/2sc6ty It is being held the first weekend in May 5, 6 and 7, in Canton, Ohio. Again, apologizes for the problem with the link. I wanted to get something up before the e...
by hugmagic
February 24th, 2016, 2:35 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Steve Cohen's Blog
Replies: 4
Views: 3361

Re: Steve Cohen's Blog

Very nice and interesting reading. Thanks for the Blog and letting us know about it.
Richard
by hugmagic
February 24th, 2016, 2:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Battle Draws Near
Replies: 3
Views: 2182

The Battle Draws Near

The 25th International Battle of Magicians is coming up soon in May. In 25 years, it has featured some of the top acts in magic.... sometimes before a National convention did even. This year is not exception we have some great acts that have agreed to appear for 25th Gala year (if we pay them). How ...
by hugmagic
February 18th, 2016, 10:20 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tom Mullica
Replies: 36
Views: 17912

Re: Tom Mullica

I was fortunate to spend some quality time with Tom backstage at Abbott's last summer. We sat at the side of the stage and jackpotted while others were teaching in. He said, "I had a cigarette act and now no one smokes. I did Red and know one knows who he was anymore. So this is a new act I am ...
by hugmagic
February 17th, 2016, 10:13 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tom Mullica
Replies: 36
Views: 17912

Re: Tom Mullica

I fondly remember the time I had with Tom this summer at Abbott's. While everyone else was teching in their acts, Tom and I sat at the side of the stage cutting jackpots.
Prayers are with him and Steven.
Richard
by hugmagic
December 19th, 2015, 9:47 am
Forum: General
Topic: Roy Walton's Oil and Cincinnati Reds???
Replies: 7
Views: 3305

Re: Roy Walton's Oil and Cincinnati Reds???

If you look on ebay at times, there are sets of uncut trading cards that were distributed by the Klosterman Baking Company. No, Ken does not have any more. I don't know the year off the top of my head but you could probably take those cards and cut them apart and use them. Since they are in a sheet ...
by hugmagic
November 24th, 2015, 8:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Illusionists in the UK - reviews
Replies: 16
Views: 4033

Re: The Illusionists in the UK - reviews

Yes Jinger and Sherrie are both in the 1903 version. All I can think is that how bad the New York papers panned this show last year. Yet, they set record numbers on Broadway and Touring. Maybe they know something the critics don't. It is a different type of magic show then most of us are used to. Bu...
by hugmagic
October 2nd, 2015, 7:54 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: hank lee out of jail
Replies: 78
Views: 28906

Re: hank lee out of jail

Good one Johnathan. unfortunately, neither was a joking matter.
by hugmagic
July 22nd, 2015, 11:32 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Cresey Mouth Coils...Gone Forever?
Replies: 4
Views: 3881

Re: Cresey Mouth Coils...Gone Forever?

Try contacting Cressey Directly. They have some stock but when it is gone that will probably be it. John Reid, the owner, is assessing what to do in face of the major capital investment he must make to continue to make the products. I can certainly understand that as I am caught in very much the sam...
by hugmagic
July 11th, 2015, 3:31 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM Day 5
Replies: 51
Views: 29737

Re: FISM Day 5

Interesting on the Pole Vault. I do a lot of college track meets and in fact have the Number one male Division Vaulter in the Country that I officiate with all the time. Jonathan well have to talk pole vault someday. Your post was right on target. I have never seem the appeal of FISM. Just seems lik...
by hugmagic
June 25th, 2015, 9:57 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: "American Pickers" & Houdini
Replies: 4
Views: 1536

Re: "American Pickers" & Houdini

There was a guy in Atlanta years ago. I believe his name was Chandler who had a huge collection of magic. Of course, Abb Dickson had a lot of stuff that had been liquidated over the years. It was Abb's mother, Edith, that suggested at FDR travel to Warm Springs for his polio. He was a close family f...
by hugmagic
June 22nd, 2015, 7:25 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tim Deremer Has Died
Replies: 3
Views: 2454

Re: Tim Deremer Has Died

Tim was a good friend and good magician. I remember the last time he worked Abbott's some guys in the wings saying "he is really good". Yes he was with good old fashioned family entertainment that he had performed and honed for years. Corny at time and full of puns, it was entertaining and...
by hugmagic
May 19th, 2015, 7:21 am
Forum: General
Topic: Richard's birthday?
Replies: 5
Views: 2299

Re: Richard's birthday?

Jack Benny did that for 39 years....he died at 78.
by hugmagic
April 12th, 2015, 7:39 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Medium's Table
Replies: 6
Views: 4617

Re: Medium's Table

This was a table developed by Roydon. The original is owned by Ken Klosterman. Permission was given to Joe Stevens recently to reproduce a limited number of these tables.
It is a very ingenious mechanism that is very practical in a medium's parlor for readings.
by hugmagic
January 21st, 2015, 8:24 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Nudity in Magic
Replies: 58
Views: 19308

Re: Nudity in Magic

Remember Harry Anderson's legendary reply in Showtime's "Bare Touch of Magic" as he viewed a bare chested lady holding an Abbott's Botania...
"Topless, smoshless, you'vd seen two you have seen them both".

Richard
by hugmagic
January 1st, 2015, 7:32 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Vic Trabucco
Replies: 11
Views: 5284

Re: Vic Trabucco

And he is a a heck of nice guy.
Richard
by hugmagic
December 27th, 2014, 11:39 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Laypersons love Ellusionists!
Replies: 10
Views: 4187

Re: Laypersons love Ellusionists!

You are correct. Gunsmoke was made with the Mattel cap pistol that shot little plastic bullets out of the brass cartridge. I remember playing with them as a kid. Imagine trying to make a toy like that now. Actually, the gun is worth more as a collectible than a magic trick. But as I said, it is stil...

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