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by Tabman
February 17th, 2011, 10:05 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Missing in Action
Replies: 7
Views: 2918

Re: Missing in Action

You know, I love you all. The magicians who have supported me through this has put tears in my eyes more than once a day. I am most appreciative. Since I always have my publicity photographer with me at all times I thought I would share this picture of how I spent my day. Since the tornado that dest...
by Tabman
February 3rd, 2011, 4:09 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tim Conover Has Taken His Life
Replies: 47
Views: 31151

Re: Tim Conover Has Taken His Life

One of the wonderful things about magic is its ability to remember us for our magic and little else. I will always remember the Tim I met back in the 80s at a family wedding and the fun we had with a deck of cards that afternoon. I remember watching him handling a deck of cards. He had a lot of love...
by Tabman
February 2nd, 2011, 10:38 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tim Conover Has Taken His Life
Replies: 47
Views: 31151

Re: Tim Conover Has Commited Suicide

Sorry Richard, but I thought somebody in magic should know. My wife went to high school with Tim and the news came in from their friends network from Tim's brother. R.I.P.
by Tabman
January 21st, 2011, 12:15 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Missing in Action
Replies: 7
Views: 2918

Missing in Action

Thank you all for your concerns about my health and about your orders. It looks like I will be able to start putting a few hours a day into the shop starting on Monday and to begin working on the backlog that's built up over the past couple of months. I have a half dozen TW Ring Boxes almost finishe...
by Tabman
December 27th, 2010, 2:21 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: "Shattering Illusions" back in print
Replies: 7
Views: 2981

Re: "Shattering Illusions" back in print

I'll add a link to it from my website asap. Here's the direct link. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.lulu.com/product/hardcover/shattering-illusions/13507843?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/1">http://www.lulu.com/product/hardcover/s ... f/center/1</a><!-- m -->
by Tabman
November 25th, 2010, 11:04 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Turkey Day 2010
Replies: 3
Views: 1274

Turkey Day 2010

I'm thankful for my friends here on the Genii Forum and wanted to say, Happy Turkey Day to you all. Thanks for the great forum, Richard et al.

Have a good 'un.
by Tabman
November 21st, 2010, 5:05 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Some Antique Clay Gaming Chips
Replies: 1
Views: 922

Re: Some Antique Clay Gaming Chips

Still got a half doz sets left:

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by Tabman
November 19th, 2010, 4:15 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Some Antique Clay Gaming Chips
Replies: 1
Views: 922

Some Antique Clay Gaming Chips

For years, I made some of the best casino chip magic available. During that time, I collected clay chips, especially old ones whenever I could. Several years ago I sold the Tabman Tables line to Ray Witko I stopped making chip magic but the other day I turned up a box of some really nice antique cla...
by Tabman
November 16th, 2010, 11:17 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: A Spiffy-Looking Tom Mullica Gets Ready to Return to Work
Replies: 4
Views: 5429

Re: A Spiffy-Looking Tom Mullica Gets Ready to Return to Work

Fantastic news!!!! Thanks.
by Tabman
November 14th, 2010, 1:57 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Builders Symposium DVD
Replies: 0
Views: 661

Magic Builders Symposium DVD

FYI: There are a few sets of DVD's including the builders symposium that Michael Baker, Gimpy's Magic, Ray Witko, and I participated in in Clanton Alabama a few weeks ago available. Included on the two DVDs are: #1 The Bill Pitts Magic Talk The Builder's Symposium Tommy Jackson Interview and Card To...
by Tabman
November 9th, 2010, 9:52 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Joe Stevens?
Replies: 5
Views: 1756

Re: Joe Stevens?

Ok, just got the update... mistaken identity. Whew!
by Tabman
November 9th, 2010, 9:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Joe Stevens?
Replies: 5
Views: 1756

Re: Joe Stevens?

Tom, I hope that rumor is not true.
by Tabman
November 4th, 2010, 5:06 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Charles Reynolds
Replies: 24
Views: 6192

Re: Charles Reynolds

This is sad news of another iconic figure. Who will fill their shoes? Condolences to his family and friends.
by Tabman
October 6th, 2010, 1:13 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: "Haunting Illusions" opens at Six Flags New England in Springfield, MA
Replies: 4
Views: 1982

Re: "Haunting Illusions" opens at Six Flags New England in Springfield, MA

It will be a great show, I know and thanks for adding my SLC to your program.
by Tabman
October 5th, 2010, 9:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: "Haunting Illusions" opens at Six Flags New England in Springfield, MA
Replies: 4
Views: 1982

Re: "Haunting Illusions" opens at Six Flags New England in Springfield, MA

Springfield, that's Joe Karson country.

Best of luck with the show!!
by Tabman
October 3rd, 2010, 6:22 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Dean's Box being knocked off on Ebay
Replies: 15
Views: 7368

Re: Dean's Box being knocked off on Ebay

Dean's been dealing with these awhile. Here's one being made by a guy in Ohio if I remember right. Dean was alerted about this one about a month ago.

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by Tabman
September 27th, 2010, 9:22 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: What Magic Book or DVD are you Reading/Watching Now?
Replies: 37
Views: 8507

Re: What Magic Book or DVD are you Reading/Watching Now?

Seance (Kaufman reprint -was a subscriber and now reading again)

Spirit Theater (new edition) (reading for the third or fourth time)

The Essential Stewart James
by Tabman
September 22nd, 2010, 11:29 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe
Replies: 62
Views: 15195

Re: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe

Dave V said:" As a former Grammar Host, I can safely say they're users just like you and I."

Well, I won't mention what the Grammar Supervisor emailed me this morning then!! ;)
by Tabman
September 22nd, 2010, 12:57 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Play Magician or Dentist game
Replies: 3
Views: 1432

Re: Play Magician or Dentist game

Interesting. I kept waiting for the punch line but I finally gave up.
by Tabman
September 21st, 2010, 11:35 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe
Replies: 62
Views: 15195

Re: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe

So the "Grammar Supervisor" didn't know what he was talking about? The Cafe site has been hacked. Do not give your password on the new pop-up. And I just now got an email from a "Grammar Host" telling me I needed to change my password. Why did they not know what was going on???
by Tabman
September 21st, 2010, 8:30 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe
Replies: 62
Views: 15195

Re: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe

Bob Sanders, Grammar Supervisor at the Cafe says the site has been hacked. Dont enter your name and pw in the popup or you'll be hacked.

If you've already entered I dont know what the ramifications are but Im in touch with Bob regularly and Ill try to find out.
by Tabman
September 21st, 2010, 7:01 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe
Replies: 62
Views: 15195

Re: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe

WARNING!!!

Dont enter your name and password in the new popup.
by Tabman
September 21st, 2010, 6:59 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe
Replies: 62
Views: 15195

Re: Trouble getting on Magic Cafe

According to Bob Sanders, Grammer Host, The Cafe site has been hacked. Dont put your username or PW into the popup.
by Tabman
September 19th, 2010, 9:46 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: The history of the Playing Card
Replies: 7
Views: 1838

Re: The history of the Playing Card

Yep, that looks like it. Thanks for the link.
by Tabman
September 19th, 2010, 9:17 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: The history of the Playing Card
Replies: 7
Views: 1838

Re: The history of the Playing Card

I came across the show and thought somebody else might enjoy watching it. It would be easy enough to suss out when it will be on again. I thought it was worth mentioning.

The History of the Playing Card
History Channels
by Tabman
September 19th, 2010, 1:58 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: The history of the Playing Card
Replies: 7
Views: 1838

The history of the Playing Card

On History Channel 2 right now. It's almost over but Im sure they'll run it again.
by Tabman
September 17th, 2010, 3:22 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11
Replies: 14
Views: 6490

Re: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11

The Flea Mkt will be in my rearview shortly unless Bob decides to give it a go again next year. I spent the morning going through all the video from the Bunny Heart Theater, laying in titles, and using the banjo tune "Home Sweet Home" that Kyle and I recorded backstage Friday night to use ...
by Tabman
September 16th, 2010, 9:59 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11
Replies: 14
Views: 6490

Re: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11

Here's a dvd screen shot from the show Saturday night of Yuliya and Carl Michaels in the middle of their set.

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by Tabman
September 16th, 2010, 2:33 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11
Replies: 14
Views: 6490

Re: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11

I've starting loading the video into my editor today. In about two weeks I should have the dvd ready to mail out to anybody who wants one but you'll have to send me $20 to get one. I've set up a web page to take orders for it assuming anybody wants a copy. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://...
by Tabman
September 14th, 2010, 1:12 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11
Replies: 14
Views: 6490

Re: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11

One more and I'm done. Here's one of Ruth Pitts doing her very classy rings and salt act. She is very elegant and carries herself on stage with the grace of a dancer. Note the beautiful table. It looks like a Thayer Special Table. http://questx.com/mvm/ruth1.jpg http://questx.com/mvm/table.jpg
by Tabman
September 12th, 2010, 10:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11
Replies: 14
Views: 6490

Re: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11

Yep, sometimes fun is where you find it. Tommy Jackson told me he broke Ricky Jay's Guinness card throwing record in the early 70s. I got him to meet me behind the motel this morning and throw cards at the camera. Tommy told me he was 18 when he broke the record and held it for a year. http://questx...
by Tabman
September 12th, 2010, 7:46 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11
Replies: 14
Views: 6490

Re: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11

Both nights I shot video of all the acts in the theater, plus the builder's BS session and Bill Pitts informal talk on his life in magic. I was especially interested to hear that Pitts had once worked a midnight spook show as "Doctor Templar." Oh, (and this is on video too) Ruth Pitts doin...
by Tabman
September 11th, 2010, 1:12 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11
Replies: 14
Views: 6490

Re: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11

It's hotter than heck, hilly, and the portajons are leaning but theres some nice people there. I just met Tommy Jackson (not the fiddler) who holds the worlds record for card tossing. ??!!?? Im shooting some video so Ill post a link in a few days in case anybody wants to take a look. Not much else. ...
by Tabman
September 9th, 2010, 4:46 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mikame???
Replies: 4
Views: 1960

Mikame???

Sadly, I just read at that Mikame has passed away. Has anyone heard about this?
by Tabman
September 9th, 2010, 11:43 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11
Replies: 14
Views: 6490

Re: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11

Just curious if anyone from Genii Forum is planning to be at what is shaping up to be the first Redneck Magicians Convention ever. The video I plan to produce will have banjo music in the BG.

Chow!!
by Tabman
September 8th, 2010, 12:00 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Beware Internet Scam Using Milt Larsen's Name!
Replies: 17
Views: 4541

Re: Beware Internet Scam Using Milt Larsen's Name!

I got one of these a couple of months ago from someone I knew and I knew she wasnt in the UK because I had just seen her. Several of her friends responded. I think they were asking for $2200. In the email I got it said she was in the UK, her passport, credit cards, etc had been lost and she needed t...
by Tabman
September 7th, 2010, 1:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11
Replies: 14
Views: 6490

Free Magic Convention Sept 10 and 11

Just so you know, Ive been helping Bob Sanders put a free magic gathering together at his Magic Valley Ranch in beautiful Clanton, Alabama Friday and Saturday Sept 10 and 11. There's still room for a few more. All the information available is on the website at <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="htt...
by Tabman
September 4th, 2010, 3:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: small, hand held gimmicks
Replies: 16
Views: 4527

Re: small, hand held gimmicks

Very cool. I stopped off in Watertown at his place often in the 70s running between Albany NY and Boston. Nice man. Good vibes.
by Tabman
August 31st, 2010, 11:04 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Penn Jillette Meets Locks of Love
Replies: 7
Views: 1814

Re: Penn Jillette Meets Locks of Love

Normally I'm put off by celebrities who do good deeds and then seek publicity for it, but I can see that he's using his celebrity to focus attention to the cause, not himself.

Great picture with Teller and the scissors too.
by Tabman
August 31st, 2010, 1:06 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Del Ray
Replies: 69
Views: 17615

Re: Del Ray

Thats good news and an affordable price.

Thanks Gary.

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