Has anyone had a chance at viewing Jason England's DVD, Foundations?
He covers some very challenging moves and sleights. I wonder if
someone has opinions on this product. I know Jason is a highly
regarded cardman.
Thanks, John
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- July 15th, 2009, 2:25 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Foundations - Jason England
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2864
- March 2nd, 2009, 12:04 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Coin Shell Jams
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2108
Re: Coin Shell Jams
I don't think the rims are bent (two shells in this set: Cerberus). They work quite well most of the time. The inserts (coins/shells) run freely in a complete circle with no jamming. And then, intermittently a coin/insert/shell gets stuck in its shell. Maybe the answer is a tidy close-up mat. No mor...
- February 28th, 2009, 3:04 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Coin Shell Jams
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2108
Coin Shell Jams
I have a problem with shells (for coins)jamming. I know one of the solutions is to expand the shell by using a cloth and inserting the coin into the shell so the cloth is in between the shell and the coin, then working the coin out of the shell by pulling on the cloth. But, I find I am having proble...
- January 19th, 2009, 3:14 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Hand mucking
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6388
Re: Hand mucking
Darwin Ortiz has some nice mucks in "Darwin Ortiz on Card Cheating." This is more of an expose than an instructional video.
Also, "Vernon Revelations Vol. 11" has a few good and fairly easy mucks.
Also, "Vernon Revelations Vol. 11" has a few good and fairly easy mucks.
- January 10th, 2009, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Looking for Magic In Denver
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2604
Re: Looking for Magic In Denver
I think there is a Saturday (noon) session at
Perkins on Colorado Blvd and I-25. There is also a
Monday night session, also at Perkins, which begins
around 9:30 PM (the skill level here is much higher).
You might check with Gene Gordon or Dave Neighbors on
these sessions.
Perkins on Colorado Blvd and I-25. There is also a
Monday night session, also at Perkins, which begins
around 9:30 PM (the skill level here is much higher).
You might check with Gene Gordon or Dave Neighbors on
these sessions.
- December 19th, 2008, 1:24 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Injury During Copperfield Show
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3652
Re: Injury During Copperfield Show
Perhaps it would have been more appropriate to give him
some material from Ren Lavand.
some material from Ren Lavand.
- December 19th, 2008, 1:15 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Portland, Oregon
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2614
Re: Portland, Oregon
Thanks George.....what time do you meet at the stamp club? And will the next meeting be Jan.3?
John
John
- December 9th, 2008, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Portland, Oregon
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2614
Portland, Oregon
I moved to Portland a few months ago. I emailed the
local S.A.M. club several times (using their web site) but have
received no replies.
Is there anything going on here?
Thanks.
local S.A.M. club several times (using their web site) but have
received no replies.
Is there anything going on here?
Thanks.
- November 24th, 2007, 1:52 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Nick Felix
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3156
Re: Nick Felix
No, I haven't. I was wondering whether it would be worth the effort. I've seen a lot of magic and I don't want to invest an evening of time whatching something mediocre or totally derivative.
John
John
- October 26th, 2007, 10:16 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Nick Felix
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3156
Nick Felix
A show called Depth of Illusion is coming to Denver for a month - to a small theater. According to the ad it stars "Master Illusionist" Nick Felix.
I don't know his work. Can anyone fill me in?
Thanks, John
I don't know his work. Can anyone fill me in?
Thanks, John
- August 28th, 2007, 1:26 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Jerry Andrus Died this Afternoon
- Replies: 36
- Views: 5718
Re: Jerry Andrus Died this Afternoon
There is a little known video on Jerry Andrus (and his brother George) which came out several years ago. It's by an independent film maker in Portland, Oregon. This video may have been shown at film festivals but I don't think it was ever realeased for TV or cinema. It's called A Thing of Wonder . I...
- January 18th, 2007, 3:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Dr. Daley in Time Magazine, October 8th, 1945
- Replies: 2
- Views: 439
- November 10th, 2006, 11:17 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Riffle Shuffle Strip-Out
- Replies: 5
- Views: 751
Re: Riffle Shuffle Strip-Out
I forgot to mention this tip I picked up at a Steve Draun clinic: when shuffling the deck prior to the push-through don't weave too exactly. Try to shuffle in clumps (in say 5 or 10 card groups).
This will make the push-through (or strip-out) much easier
This will make the push-through (or strip-out) much easier
- November 10th, 2006, 11:12 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Riffle Shuffle Strip-Out
- Replies: 5
- Views: 751
Re: Riffle Shuffle Strip-Out
I find "airing" is essential and the method depends on how "sticky" the cards are. A new deck should need very little: I just use my two thumbs to raise and then lower the deck prior to the push-through. If the deck is problematic use your forefingers and thumbs to squeeze both e...
- September 29th, 2006, 11:09 am
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Saturday at Reubens
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2868
Re: Saturday at Reubens
I think the move from Reuben's to Maui Taco was written up in the New Yorker a year or so ago.
- January 4th, 2006, 11:26 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8035
Re: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?
I believe Jerry Andrus was a telephone lineman.
- January 4th, 2006, 11:25 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8035
Re: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?
I believe Jerry Andrus was a telephone lineman.
- October 14th, 2005, 12:22 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Copper/Silver/Brass routine
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6163
Re: Copper/Silver/Brass routine
Kaufman wrote: Nothing beats the version by Geoff Latta in CoinMagic. It's brilliant! For clarity, this routine doesn't use the c/s/b gimmick, but the c/s gimmick - so it can be confusing at first if you approach the routine thinking it uses c/s/b - actually it appears from the illustrations that it...
- September 22nd, 2005, 12:56 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Copper/Silver/Brass routine
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6163
Re: Copper/Silver/Brass routine
For an off-beat but stunning routine look up Dave Neighbors' "3 Coin Monte" (based on the 3 card monte theme but using coins and employing the copper/silver/brass set.
- July 10th, 2005, 7:20 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What's the least number of props you've ever taken to a gig?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4743
Re: What's the least number of props you've ever taken to a gig?
I have a Cubio. It packs small. I rarely get a big response.* I had hoped to become Mr. Cubio, and after 15 years developing my "act" I am looking for someone to mentor (if he will take the Cubio off my hands: diligent application of stain remover and a paint job will restore it to "l...
- January 11th, 2005, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Vanuatu, A response
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2299
Vanuatu, A response
My nephew was in the Peace Corps (PC)in Vanuatu for two years recently and so when I read the Genii article I thought he might be interested and sent it to him. Here is his response: Hey John, Thanks for the article, I really enjoyed reading it. It's actually a very accurate portrayal of the Vanuatu...
- November 29th, 2004, 2:26 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: FAO Schwarz New York opens on Thanksgiving Day. New Fantasma Store within...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1506
Re: FAO Schwarz New York opens on Thanksgiving Day. New Fantasma Store within...
Thanks...........I'll be in NYC for about
10 days in December and frequently walk by that
location.
10 days in December and frequently walk by that
location.
- November 24th, 2004, 12:13 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: FAO Schwarz New York opens on Thanksgiving Day. New Fantasma Store within...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1506
Re: FAO Schwarz New York opens on Thanksgiving Day. New Fantasma Store within...
So if you are visiting NYC from Thursday onwards come and visit the new Fantasma Magic area in the NEW FAO Schwarz.
OK. I tried it again.
Same location?
OK. I tried it again.
Same location?
- November 24th, 2004, 12:10 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: FAO Schwarz New York opens on Thanksgiving Day. New Fantasma Store within...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1506
Re: FAO Schwarz New York opens on Thanksgiving Day. New Fantasma Store within...
It is in the same location or is there a new address?
- August 31st, 2004, 2:45 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Memdeck + Marked
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1335
- August 30th, 2004, 3:41 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Memdeck + Marked
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1335
Memdeck + Marked
I have been able to find quite a bit of material on memorized deck stacks. I would like
to combine a memdeck stack with a marked deck (reader). I know this is not a new idea.
Do some of you Experts out there in Genii-land know of places in the literature where this idea is explored? Thanks.
to combine a memdeck stack with a marked deck (reader). I know this is not a new idea.
Do some of you Experts out there in Genii-land know of places in the literature where this idea is explored? Thanks.
- September 10th, 2003, 11:14 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Riffle Culling
- Replies: 47
- Views: 5102
Re: Riffle Culling
In addition to the major works already cited you might want to take a look at "New Card Control Systems" by Joseph K. Schmidt (Kaufman and Greenberg, publisher). Also, there is some nice work in the "Gambling Routines" section of "Modus Operandi, the Card Magic of Jack Carpe...
- July 24th, 2003, 7:12 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Gilbreath Principle
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1654
Re: Gilbreath Principle
In Duffie/Robertson "Card Conspiracy Vol. 1" there is a chapter on the principle and a very clear, simple, explanation. The book is recent and should still be available. It includes effects using the principle.
- July 18th, 2003, 3:14 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Todd Lassen
- Replies: 1
- Views: 617
Todd Lassen
I can't log onto Lassen's web site. Has the address changed? Did he dump it?
Thanks.
Thanks.
- May 7th, 2002, 12:31 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Ricky Jay:On the Stem
- Replies: 58
- Views: 6229
Re: Ricky Jay:On the Stem
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