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- December 15th, 2012, 1:44 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: REIDEL CHINESE GONG FOR SALE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 839
Re: REIDEL CHINESE GONG FOR SALE
SOLD! Many thanks folks. Genii Forum works...support it.
- December 14th, 2012, 12:39 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: REIDEL CHINESE GONG FOR SALE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 839
REIDEL CHINESE GONG FOR SALE
Have a CHINESE GONG PRODUCTION willing to sell....$100.00. (Clint Reidel - Scarce -ca. 1946) EFFECT: The gong is removed from the stand and a paper drumhead is formed, shown and put back on the wide-open stand. The paper is broken and silks are removed from the paper. At the finish, the gong can aga...
- December 14th, 2012, 12:32 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Alan J. Kanter poster auction
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4074
Re: Alan J. Kanter poster auction
There was confusion by many over the distinctions between LiveAuctioners & the actual auctioneer on site. Listed "starting" bids are posted by LiveAuctioners and they cannot lower them; the auctioneer on premises can. There were no reserves, however, when it becomes obvious, as it did ...
- May 30th, 2011, 10:50 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: LIST FOR SALE
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1231
LIST FOR SALE
Please contact by email.....Gale Molovinsky, 5263 Landings Blvd., Sarasota, Fl. 34231....Gamolo@aol.com Below is an updated list (5/31/11) of what is for sale, including posters: A Gamolo Levitation Stage Set as follows: The resin fiberglass 8' MUMMY..............$300.00 "King Tut&q...
- October 21st, 2010, 10:35 pm
- Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
- Topic: Driving to NEMCA-Westborough, Mass.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2904
Re: Driving to NEMCA-Westborough, Mass.
Diego,
Did you get my "inter-Genii note?" (not on this Forum) It doesn't register on my "sent" email list. Please email me at Gamolo@aol.com so I can discuss with you.
Best regards,
Gale
Did you get my "inter-Genii note?" (not on this Forum) It doesn't register on my "sent" email list. Please email me at Gamolo@aol.com so I can discuss with you.
Best regards,
Gale
- October 20th, 2010, 7:11 pm
- Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
- Topic: Driving to NEMCA-Westborough, Mass.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2904
Re: Driving to NEMCA-Westborough, Mass.
I haven't thought about it.....if I do, it will be a last minute decision. I have lots of items listed with Matt Ruetz on <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.MagicGizmo.com">www.MagicGizmo.com</a><!-- w --> so please check that out or just email me at <!-- e --><a href="mailto:Gamolo@aol....
- October 19th, 2010, 7:08 pm
- Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
- Topic: Driving to NEMCA-Westborough, Mass.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2904
Re: Driving to NEMCA-Westborough, Mass.
Dear Diego, I plan on driving up from DC, visiting collections in Pa, NJ on the way up to Manhattan, where I will be dropping some stuff off for Bill Kalush and doing lunch/dinner with my son who works in Manhattan. I was planning on arriving (it can be late in the evening if you wish)on Wednesday, ...
- September 5th, 2010, 6:25 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Mid-Air Card Stab
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4604
Re: Mid-Air Card Stab
You don't need a sword to do Doc's routine.........I do it all the time in restrauants with the large steak knives furnished when you order steak. If you want to employ Doc's exact handling (i.e., gaffing the PaperMate "PhD Multi" pens) you can gaff them for just a few bucks by purchasing ...
- July 5th, 2010, 6:40 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Do you sue?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2323
Re: Do you sue?
In the U.S., most jurisdictions have a quick (3 week) "Small Claims" type Court to handle contract disputes for amounts up to $10K. Failure of the Defendant to answer or show up can result in a default Judgment. Collection of same is another matter all together. I don't see any sense in su...
- January 15th, 2010, 12:09 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: POSTERS FOR SALE
- Replies: 0
- Views: 647
POSTERS FOR SALE
Must make more wall space room! The following posters are for sale: POSTERS FOR SALE 1/15 1. Abb Dickson, Presto Show, 1 sheet, full color. $65.00. 2. Alexander, 3-sheet, full color, ca. 1920. Turban shaped with large ? mark. $300.00. 3. Alla Regeh, 1 sheet, full color. $200.00. 4. Carme...
- December 4th, 2009, 7:32 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Grant/Worth/Abbotts apparatus and card magic books
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2043
Re: Grant/Worth/Abbotts apparatus and card magic books
Diego.....do you recall if there are any rare UF Grant or Abbott stuff (rather than the more common items usually found)? Would be interested in knowing.
- February 16th, 2009, 7:11 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Sub Trunk Size
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5837
Re: Sub Trunk Size
As I got older and heavier, it became apparent that I could more comfortably get into and out of the trunk by using a back loader instead of my Abbott's Canvass Covered trunk top loader lid.....so I modified the back panel. I suspect if you are very tall you may also find it more difficult in one mo...
- January 23rd, 2009, 8:39 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: trying to find a marketed ring box/ribbon trick
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1034
Re: trying to find a marketed ring box/ribbon trick
Dear Brad, If it is a gaffed ring box you seek, then there are dealer items that work like watch boxes, etc., etc. If it is a non gaff approach you seek, then the simple flip down into your hand method as you close the lid of the ring box (as one performs in the old Tannen "Ring-Go!" or th...
- October 31st, 2008, 2:28 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Swann Magic Auction From A To Z
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8004
Re: Swann Magic Auction From A To Z
I think too much is being made about this being a lack luster auction. First, as regards Swann, remember they make over 40% on each item that is sold (i.e., 20% buyer's premium, even more on eBay & online purchases, and 20% from the sellers). So, considering that the total gavel prices realized ...
- October 27th, 2008, 10:01 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Swann Magic Auction From A To Z
- Replies: 58
- Views: 8004
Re: Swann Magic Auction From A To Z
I went to the preview today. I think Mr. Stotte might be disappointed because most of the items are American authors and performers (posters); save for the clocks there is little of European origin. However, what is there is quite wonderful...certainly more genuine Houdini material than anyone has s...
- July 28th, 2008, 9:42 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Swann Auction this Fall is Mario Carrandi's Collection
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11919
Re: Swann Auction this Fall is Mario Carrandi's Collection
Dear Guys, Gale Molovinsky here. Just got back tonight from KY where I spent some time with Mario Carrandi at the Jay Marshall sale. Here is the deal on the Swann Auction: Since Fechner dropped out for the October auction, Mario was engaged by SWANN TO ASSEMBLE the annual auction. His responsibility...
- May 12th, 2008, 5:44 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Topsy Turvey bottles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6214
Re: Topsy Turvey bottles
A bit I have done that has always gotten a laugh is to purchase from a Spencer Gifts type store or a "head" shop one of those super long extended neck soda pop bottles, either paint it the same color as the others or fill the bottle up with the same soda as you are employing. I hide this b...
- March 8th, 2006, 4:55 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Re: KEN BROOKE SHORTS SURPRISE/BURMESE BANGLE
- Replies: 0
- Views: 596
Re: KEN BROOKE SHORTS SURPRISE/BURMESE BANGLE
FOR SALE: SHORTS SURPRISE This is the Ken Brooke classic....wherein over 40' of rope are pulled from your arm sleeves & pants trouser legs and you ultimately end up extracting a pair of funny underwear pants. Illustrated instructions. $20.00. CHAIN HANDCUFFS (ABBOTT) This is the classic pair use...
- March 7th, 2006, 4:30 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Re: HEADLESS ILLUSION
- Replies: 0
- Views: 328
Re: HEADLESS ILLUSION
If you are tired of those old "Arrow Head" type mini-illusions that fool no one....here For Sale is one of Anton Corradin's HEADLESS ILLUSION. This is a killer as you open all four doors passing your arms thru.....no mirrors, no black art, NO HEAD, NO WAY, NO FOOLING! These sell for $900 n...
- March 2nd, 2006, 3:51 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Boldfinger/Peter Kane
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5843
Re: Boldfinger/Peter Kane
For those of you interested in the commercial prop Peter put out in the early 1990's it was called "Finger Impaler" and it is a scary looking thingie that will generate some gasps from your close-up audience. I can email a photo if anyone is interested. (<!-- e --><a href="mailto:Gamolo@ao...
- February 28th, 2006, 4:24 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Selling my collection
- Replies: 3
- Views: 717
Re: Selling my collection
Do you happen to have a copy of Bill King's Magic of Bob Kline?
- February 22nd, 2006, 4:23 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Re: GNOME'S HOME
- Replies: 1
- Views: 537
Re: GNOME'S HOME
"Stoner Magic" For you lovers of psychedelic children' effects here is the very rare, colorful, Supreme Gnome's Home for sale. This features the production of silks and a tall plastic evil garden Gnome from a JUMBO white plastic mushroom against a painted idylic pastural backdrop! Yeah, wh...
- February 22nd, 2006, 4:06 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: CW: IN A GILDED CAGE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 485
- February 21st, 2006, 4:33 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: CW: IN A GILDED CAGE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 485
CW: IN A GILDED CAGE
FOR SALE: CW's classic; no longer available. This is a spectacular nested effect; the vanished watch appearing in a beautiful gold bird cage which is inside a locked chest! Must make room so will let go. This is a MINT deluxe version featuring the Paul Daniel's key FOB and with the video instruction...
- January 11th, 2006, 4:08 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Best Substitution Trunk
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12095
Re: Best Substitution Trunk
Dear Glenn, Those are great stories...especially having the audience assembling the box! Those were the days when some and especially the closing act could take all the time they want. Being most helpful to the original questioner....it is not often these days one gets that kind of time. I certainly...
- January 6th, 2006, 5:41 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Water Torture Cell replica controversy?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5627
Re: Water Torture Cell replica controversy?
Although very litigious, Houdini couldn't sue everyone. Other performers, especially in Europe, started employing WTCs during Houdini's lifetime and, of course, after Houdini died. Perhaps some of the ones from ca.1920's survived. If you look at the classic STEEN "Plays with Death"(The Man...
- January 3rd, 2006, 3:33 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Re: CW PERFECT TIME
- Replies: 1
- Views: 423
Re: CW PERFECT TIME
FOR SALE: PERFECT TIME. Of course, this is the original CW one that really started all the electronic watch knockoffs. George Robinson has now come out with a third version that he is selling for $350.00. This new version eliminates the pen, as the magnet to activate running the watch ha...
- December 20th, 2005, 4:12 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Best Substitution Trunk
- Replies: 22
- Views: 12095
Re: Best Substitution Trunk
The Abbott Canvas Covered version is certainly a fooler. However, in considering for your daughter I imagine you might want to take into account that the box is considerably larger & heavier to schlep than most of the others....and that there are going to be shows wherein you are going to have t...
- December 19th, 2005, 1:31 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Re: TED LESLEY'S SLATE-SATIONAL
- Replies: 0
- Views: 586
Re: TED LESLEY'S SLATE-SATIONAL
Ted Lesley's Slate-Sational Ted Lesley created the best of both worlds...the Nemo & Himber slates combined! His ingenious creation results in a baffling prediction that is not possible with either slate mentioned. Stanley Palm contributed as well. (Stanley will be one of the Honorees...
- December 15th, 2005, 3:41 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: KILLING TIME (Bob Kline Spirit Time Clock)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 234
KILLING TIME (Bob Kline Spirit Time Clock)
KILLING TIME This is an updated, electronic remote controlled version of the old Bob Kline Spirit Time effect. Improvements over the Kline original: placing the battery case in an easily removed bottom compartment instead of locating behind the clock face (necessitating its removal) and ...
- December 14th, 2005, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FOR SALE: KNIVES OF TIBET
- Replies: 1
- Views: 322
- December 12th, 2005, 4:07 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FOR SALE: KNIVES OF TIBET
- Replies: 1
- Views: 322
FOR SALE: KNIVES OF TIBET
KNIVES OF TIBET (RARE Tannen ca.1960's) A mechanical version of the Malini blindfold card stab (basic effect was in one of the early Tannen Stars of Magic series). This is a great blindfold three card stab effect. It employs "Tibetan" style (black pearl handles) knives which enhance the pa...
- December 5th, 2005, 3:25 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: JUMBO CHILDRENS' EFFECTS FOR SALE
- Replies: 2
- Views: 387
JUMBO CHILDRENS' EFFECTS FOR SALE
Some more goodies from the Duplicates' box: (1) a JUMBO Stratsophere, which I think was an early Viking prop version of the classic U.F. Grant effect. $100.00 (2)a JUMBO Vampire Block Escape, similar to the jumbo ones made by Owen/Viking/Abbott/Mak etc., etc. This one is pain...
- November 29th, 2005, 5:39 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: SUPREME JOURNEY INTO SPACE
- Replies: 0
- Views: 278
SUPREME JOURNEY INTO SPACE
Here is a rare goodie from my duplicate box for you collectors of original Supreme childrens effects......made back during Supreme's "golden" era when they made their stuff of real wood....not of the cardboard employed in the later years. This is the Journey Into Space, a direc...
- November 22nd, 2005, 3:44 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Gravity Box
- Replies: 2
- Views: 648
Re: Gravity Box
If by the "Gravity" box you are referring to the MODERN LIGHT/HEAVY CHEST manufactured by Tressler (which is a non-magnetic version of the Houdin effect) then I can heartily recommend same. The gimmick would require someone being able to dislodge 80 pounds from a table top....and, if place...
- November 7th, 2005, 4:16 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Razor Blade Illusion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 786
Re: Razor Blade Illusion
My guess would be when the first safety blades came out....I think Gillete around the late 1920s would be a good time era to start checking the catalogues. I bought my version, the old Robbins EZ Magic one (hand held cloth blade holder switch)around 1955 or so. It is still being sold and is a fooler...
- October 19th, 2005, 4:50 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Card Thru Window
- Replies: 1
- Views: 443
Re: Card Thru Window
I do the Kennedy version quite a bit because the set up only takes a moment....Also, the handling is natural whether standing up or seated which is nice compared to some of the others. I would recommend it strongly.
- August 5th, 2005, 3:18 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Question about Pendragon's 360 degree levitation
- Replies: 17
- Views: 8022
Re: Question about Pendragon's 360 degree levitation
I am not sure exactly which specific Pendragon levitation effect is being described but there is nothing new about 360 degree rotations in levitations. Years ago Bill Brown did one with a modified Super X....and Lance Burton has done one for years with one of his automated levitations and, of course...
- April 21st, 2005, 3:39 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Butterfly Trick
- Replies: 2
- Views: 578
Re: Butterfly Trick
A nice derivative can be found on Joe Steven's Collectibles section on his web site. This is the Carl William's "Okito" version of the ButterFly box. Very beautiful box by Carl. You hold the little box in your hand, take off the lid...and take up a fan...and start to fan the box and a Butt...
- April 18th, 2005, 3:55 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Looking for new switches for razorblade swallowing
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7443
Re: Looking for new switches for razorblade swallowing
Just get a stack of envelopes from the hotel you are staying in. Place the gaffed string/blade set in the bottom envelope which you have turned over so when you reverse the stack in your hand it appears to be the same envelope that you have placed the loose blades in for handling purposes. You can e...