The Genii Forum

Marc Rehula

I just finished the copy of Talisman I received on renewing my subscription. I recommend the book highly. Though no Apocalypse, it's got a lot of fun ideas, essays as well as tricks, and it gives a great impression of their magic scene at the time. It was a freakin' WEEKLY in the days of typewriters...

Marc Rehula

I'm reading the book of all issues of 'Talisman' magazine published by Genii. (I renewed for three years and got it for $15!) I'm going through it and taking notes. Although not revolutionary, it's got some interesting ideas sprinkled throughout.

Marc Rehula

I'm glad that I already have a copy. It's a killer approach to this classic effect. Plus, it's just fun to read.

Marc Rehula

I agree, it was great. The appeal of the subject wasn't universal (this lecture was actually part lecture!), but I'm so glad that there are Will Houstouns in this world, people who are willing to devote real energy to diving into older texts, mining them for valuable information. It was really impre...

Marc Rehula

I bought Paul's 'Hypno-Mental Self-Working Card Tricks' almost on a whim (how could you resist a title like that?!?!), and thought it was excellent. The 'self-working' wasn't the best part, it was the 'hypno-mental': very, very cool effects. I expect that this one is great too: how could you resist ...

Marc Rehula

An excellent and generous teacher as well.

Marc Rehula

You demonstrate it several times on your DVDs, or would there be copyright issues?

Marc Rehula

Smoothini wrote:I have recieved some very heated messages concerning a Bill in Lemon routine that I posted on youtube.

How cutting edge is a magician who does Bill in Lemon?

Marc Rehula

PS1 is out of print. But last year I read that it was being reprinted, the same format as PS2.

But now PS3 is out and PS1 is still not reprinted.

Anyone know the status of the PS1 reprint?

Marc Rehula

My pass is a personalized approach learned from reading as many sources as I could, especially Expert Card Technique, Kaufman's DVD, and Steve Draun's work on the pass in Kaufman's book. Unlike many other sleights, in the end a pass is what makes sense to your own hands.

Marc Rehula

For me, good old fashioned Copper-Silver-Brass is the best coin magic. It's not so challenging for those interested in coin manipulation, but it packs a big punch. I think the basic plots are still the best: give me a good straight forward Gadabout Coin presentation and I'm happy.

Marc Rehula

Still haven't received it in Chicago, yet, but that's typical. However, I did receive Magic Magazine yesterday, NOT typical. This is the first time Magic came before before my Genii. My mail service has been been wildly inconsistent for years. I just got it. I didn't mean to sound like I was compla...

Marc Rehula

a 'tool' is someone who uses it to get out of a boring situation

Marc Rehula

Still haven't received it in Chicago, yet, but that's typical. However, I did receive Magic Magazine yesterday, NOT typical. This is the first time Magic came before before my Genii. My mail service has been been wildly inconsistent for years.

Marc Rehula

Wait a minute, who invented the sleeve change where you rub a card on your sleeve and the sleeve changes? Now that's what I'd like to see.

Marc Rehula

First of all, I assume you mean 12:01 am JUNE 30th, not July 31st.

Second of all, I assume you'll be communicating when you ship them. You may be waiting to get our feedback, but we're waiting to get the coins!

Marc Rehula

Chicago is blessed with the legendary Magic, Inc., as well as the best stocked magic shop in the world, Midwest Magic in nearby Franklin Park (and just featured in Genii, June 2009).

Marc Rehula

'Memories Are Made of This' is what convinced me to memorize the Aronson stack. I recommend all of Simon's material wholeheartedly. (There are quite a few things of his that STILL mystify me even AFTER I learned how to do them!) But what's great is that there is so much material the doesn't need any...

Marc Rehula

I've been to several lectures there -- why couldn't they have used a photo that contains the back of MY head? It's the only way I'll ever make the pages of Genii . . .

Great article, great shop, congratulations!

Marc Rehula

Although more and more of my reading is done online, I still love to read physical magazines and books. I get tired of sitting at my computer after a while and would prefer to sit on a couch and read at my leisure. I guess I'm old school, but I hope Genii magazine never goes away. Well... at least ...

Marc Rehula

I like John Zanders Loose Ends routine. It's not difficult, and there's lots of room for personalizing the routine, as well as improvising around it so that it can be as long or as short as you'd like. Sander's rope DVD is full of cool moves, but I don't have time to pick and choose. Loose Ends is a...

Marc Rehula

Magic Randy wrote:I purchased a book at 25% off.

What did you buy? I finally got Jennings 67, a book I've been thinking about for a long time, to be prepared when the new Jennings book comes out. A major chunk of a legend's work -- well worth more than $30!

Marc Rehula

I think there will be a big difference with DVD's demise: I expect that DVD's will continue to be playable on computers for the foreseeable future. Requiring a separate machine is what led to VHS's demise. If something does 'catch on' and take over the DVD market, I don't expect to mourn my DVD coll...

Marc Rehula

I'm looking forward to seeing him tonight at Magic Inc in Chicago. He'd better not have jet lag crossing the country.

Marc Rehula

I got my copy on Saturday (November 8). High quality publication, high quality magic. I wasn't able to really dive into it, but I read the first routine, and it blew my mind.

Marc Rehula

cardstuntman: can you please use capital letters in your posts. They make it easier to read. Thank you thank you thank you for saying this, Richard. I fear how effortlessly our culture is slipping into a Blackberry Age of writing. As for the original question, how many effects in a thirty minute se...

Marc Rehula

Now I know what I'm getting for Christmas!

Marc Rehula

Buy my books CoinMagic and David Roth's Expert Coin Magic. :) You do not need a DVD. You do not need a DVD. You do not need a DVD. You do not need a DVD. If you're ready for CoinMagic and Expert Coin Magic, you DON'T need a DVD. However, the question is about beginner to intermediate stuff. I agree...

Marc Rehula

It seems to be fixed! Excellent news if you're looking for top drawer material in that challenging area of card magic From A Shuffled Deck In Use.

Marc Rehula

Mine arrived yesterday (9/2) in Chicago. I'm still trying to figure out how I've gotten such a high quality set for only $130. Obviously a lot of work went into it, and if the first DVD is any indication, it's one of, if not the, best magic set ever produced.

Marc Rehula

Some excellent and sober advice, Dick, thank you. I also would have expected more people would have responded. My situation is similar to Doug's. I've taken up magic only a few years ago (though I'm in my mid-forties), and almost everyone I know hates magic. As for magic clubs, I'm rather self-consc...

Marc Rehula

Cummins is awesome. His work is very clear AND entertaining.

Cullfather, Roadrunner Cull, Cummins's notes . . . and I still can't cull yet. Maybe with another couple years of practice.

Marc Rehula

I wish I were qualified to take it on (I definitely have my opinions!). It's an outstanding idea. I like to read about things I can before I buy. I look forward to reading!

Marc Rehula

How about coming to Chicago again? You're effects are direct, your methods are clear, and you're an inspiring teacher. Book him, New England, you won't be sorry!

Marc Rehula

Typical. Over three years later, and it's still not published . . .

Marc Rehula

I'd say Secrets Draun From Underground.

The material is excellent, and Kaufman's descriptions are very clear. So clear that I know EXACTLY why . . . I'll probably never be good enough to perform the material.

Think I'll hold off on the Dingle book for awhile.

Marc Rehula

So, there maybe those who prefer web-based magic info, but there are still many (hallelujah) who prefer hardcopy! Paul Gordon Absolutely. I recently received and am enjoying my REAL BOOK copy of the Cardiste that you are selling. I'm planning on keeping my subscriptions to Genii and Magic for the f...

Marc Rehula

Surely he's taking the show on the road and stopping in Chicago. Surely. Right? Aw, come on, please?

Marc Rehula

What an awesome project and awesome deal! I got my confirmation email, so I'll just go sit my my mailbox now . . .

Marc Rehula

Rick's lecture was the best lecture I've been to. His material is top notch, but is well within the abilities of anyone. IF you can actually interact with your audience. Very insightful and inspiring. Plus, everything I've read by Rick (including the hot-off-the-presses PsiWave and Raw) are so thoro...

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