The Genii Forum

Tomo Maeda works for this show as a supervisor.

Richard Kaufman wrote:He did Bushfire Triumph, Follow the Leader, and an Oil and Water (which is not in the book).

Don't forget to add to his great opener in this set list - "Magic Slap"

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When I visited Magic Castle last week, I totally enjoyed Mr. Mike Pisciotta’s performance. Unfortunately, I didn’t know his name before. (Maybe I’m the last man who didn't know him before in magic world.) But, he was a pleasant surprise. His powerful materials, attitude, style, audience management, ...

Dear Tom :

Ask seller named "magico-japan". She will help you.

In Japanese, this special trick (we called "Plus one" item) called "Mentalist no Tangocho (Flash cards for Mentalist).
I just search for this on eBay, but no luck.

Happy Hunting!

Sincerely,
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...or go to iGenii and check Genii May 2000, page 43. You can make your own "Warp 9" set.

ecw: Can be performed this trick with Presidential Dollar coin or 2 Euro coin.

About English instruction download : Here's message from TENYO.
"Download service will start in late October." - Be patient, folks.

I was very sorry to hear of your loss, Mr. Lorayne. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. May time heal your pain.

Dear erdnasephile :

I hope you enjoy his routine!
No problem, I'll ask him to answer your questions (I told him to post reply on this thread, but he asked me to post his message here). Once I receive his answers for your questions, I'll post them here. Please wait. Yuki

Thank you very much for your kind words, everyone! We really appreciate. :D Kendall-San: We really appreciate your perfect write-up. I can't believe Kendall-San wrote up this routine perfectly from my poor explanation! ;) Because of your great effort, everyone can learn this routine from your in-dep...

Today, I met my friend, Jindai Nishikawa at his Tenyo Magic Corner in Nagoya city, Japan. He said many thanks to everyone who watched his performance appeared on iGenii June issue. He love to hear your thoughts / feedback on this trick (he also thanks for everyone who posted kind words here.). If yo...

I couldn't find any words when I found this sad news. I still can't find them. I already finished translating Japanese edition of "The Uncanny Scot" book that will be publish next spring in Japan. Whenever I send my questions on his works, he really kindly answered every single my question...

Hello Mike :

I just sent PM for you. Check it out.

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To change the subject :
Anyone notice hidden 43rd secret file - Paul Harris Final Interview??
They hide this file really cleverly,so it takes something complicated process for finding. But I think this is one of great 15 mins. interview I've ever heard.

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Yes,Elm moved to New location where near old place (about 5mins by walk).

Here's New Address:
Izumo Bldg. 1F, Sakae 5-6-26,Naka-ku,Nagoya-shi ,Aichi 460-0008
Telephone Number is same : 052-241-1113

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Check October 2007 (vol.70,No.10) issue.

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Sirbrad : Sent PM to me. Mr.Lorayne : We already know your greatness - your great writing style and your deep knowledge in magic. And If I'm not read your "Close-up Card Magic" and Garcia books when I was high school student,I don't think I involve magic so deeply right now. So Please,plea...

Check Novemeber 2000 issue.

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1902. I love "The Four-Ace Trick".

Sincerely,
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I just finished to read "52 WAYS TO CHEAT AT POKER". He teach tons of really good infomations with his own fun writing style. If you already enjoy to read his ohter books like "The Secrets of Alkazar" or "The Sorcerer's Companion", this is must read. :) Sincerely, Y P.S...

Dear Charles :

Great job,Charles! All of guys are really GOOD!!
I must burn the midnight oil for work (Now 01:51 am JST),
but I can spent really funtime :grin:
Thanks for sharing your latest video.

Sincerely,
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Hi,Joe : Thanks for create page for Dr.Sawa ! I'll post his short biograph once my hands free (Now,I'm swampted with too much works:( ) . I hope every magician watch full version of his "Shinju Monogarari (Story of Pearl)". Once you watch his act,you can understand why professor said "...

Hi,Charles :

Welcome back to Forum ! :grin:
What a pity! You missed one trick by Dr.Sawa in Genii ! :o
"Life of STARFISH" appeared on May 1971 issue.
This is one of his sponge ball routines with cool presentation.

Sincerely,
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Oops! I completely missed!!
Our Chief Genii always right ! :grin:
"The Coin Mysteries of Dr.Sawa" appeared on November 2002 issue.
His "The Sleeve Shoot out" is one of hidden gem.

Sincerely,
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Hi,Bill : I don't know these issues can call "semi recent",but I found 2 issues that Dr.Sawa's trick appeared. "Submarine Coins" appeared on December 1999 issue and "The Copper Queen and Silver President" appeared on May 2000 issue("Genii Goes to Tokyo" specia...

Dear David :

Here's address:
http://www.JohnBannonMagic.com/

Good luck!

Sincerely,
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All : It seems no Japanese magicians here and No one mention this sad news still now. So I'll report this sad news. Sorry to report Tenkai Matsuura (Stage name of Yasunaga Matsuura : a.k.a. "Tenkai Jr.") passed away on Sunday the 27th of January 2008. He was 72. I don't know how many peopl...

Hi,
I want to add Scotty York's "The Frog Trick".
This is his variation on J.C.Wagner's great trick but
he added really interesting aspect to original routine.
I think this is worker. I still love to use this.

Sincerely,
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Hi,
I want to add "The Spanish Master" Juan Tamariz for list.
Fortunately,I spend a week with him as a translater about 10 years ago.
I wached his own real miracles everyday. I was blown away completely and learned a lot from him.

He is a living miracle, a magical creature.

Sincerely,
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If you can find,use glass that french glass maker "DURALEX" made. Smallest glass that they made is *PERFECT* glass for "The Dissolving coin". If you use glass disc that cut to the size of a half dollar,this glass's bottom is same diameter as the glass disc, I think "DURALEX&...