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- September 29th, 2013, 1:43 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: John Calvert has Died
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4018
Re: John Calvert has Died
The first time I met John Calvert was when he was "just a kid" at 94. I met him at the Invisible Lodge Convention in Fort Smith Arkansas. Besides a lecture and a performance he did a blindfolded drive through the downtown streets of Fort Smith----during rush hour. I was able to visit with ...
- May 5th, 2013, 6:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mr. Goat Got Married
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5209
Re: Mr. Goat Got Married
Congrats.
I heard a guy once say this "I never understood women until I got married...........and then it was too damn late!"
I heard a guy once say this "I never understood women until I got married...........and then it was too damn late!"
- March 13th, 2013, 11:37 am
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: SandorMagic: Worth a try?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2624
Re: SandorMagic: Worth a try?
Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic is still in print and is one of the best references for all kinds of magic. I see it at Barnes & Noble and it is frequently at used book stores as well. A new copy is about $20. There is not a better gift for the budding magician.
- September 19th, 2012, 12:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Let Me Know if Your October Issue of Genii Has Arrived!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 14076
- August 30th, 2012, 11:34 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Interesting intellectual property suit
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1510
- January 11th, 2012, 11:51 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New FFFF Book By H&R
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3500
Re: New FFFF Book By H&R
He and Charlie help out at the H&R booth if they are at the show.
- December 25th, 2011, 1:55 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Broken Wand - Ruth Pitts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 896
Broken Wand - Ruth Pitts
I was informed yesterday that Ruth Pitts, wife of IBM Past International President Bill Pitts passed away on the 22nd. I knew Ruth through visiting with her at the Cavalcade of Magic that she and Bill put on in Arkansas and at various meetings of the Invisible Lodge of which she was a member. It was...
- October 29th, 2011, 5:29 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Dove Banned
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3124
Re: Dove Banned
Richard Kaufman wrote:of TSA's rules which seem to change from day to day.
I thought they changed them hour to hour
- June 22nd, 2011, 11:18 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Caution RIP OFFS of Porper's items
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6919
Re: Caution RIP OFFS of Porper's items
Jonathan Townsend wrote:BTW, how many here have read that Cervantes story?
I have and saw the musical a time or two
- April 22nd, 2011, 10:39 am
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: Trying To Print..
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2657
- October 21st, 2010, 11:33 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Double Envelope Question (and Koran)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2342
Re: Double Envelope Question (and Koran)
Martin Lewis has a double envelope template with his Pocket Technicolor Prediction. In the video that comes with the routine he also demonstrates, but doesn't explain the Five Star Prediction. His envelopes prevent the need for double backers. The Pocket Technicolor Prediction is a good trick itself...
- August 13th, 2010, 3:17 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magicians in Trouble
- Replies: 85
- Views: 25955
Re: Magicians in Trouble
What about the release of a convicted sex offender? Haven't they "paid their penance" and be able to rejoin "the herd"? What about the notion that because they share our interests that we should encourage them to re-associate after the "debt" has been paid... They may ...
- June 15th, 2010, 3:29 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: A Stone's Throw ... July Issue of Genii on its Way to You
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5553
Re: A Stone's Throw ... July Issue of Genii on its Way to You
Mine got to Houston today
- May 4th, 2010, 11:24 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: CHANGE- a new release from JOHN B. BORN
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2847
Re: CHANGE- a new release from JOHN B. BORN
John, looks like a very handy utility item. I would suggest that you invest in a clip-on microphone when you shoot your video so you can be more easily heard. The rest of the production is glossy, but the sound is poor--I had a hard time hearing what you were saying. I can't tell whether the specta...
- January 26th, 2010, 12:59 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The February Issue of Genii is Coming Your Way!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4631
Re: The February Issue of Genii is Coming Your Way!
My plastic cover was also opened but I didn't worry.
I don't think any of the workers at my post office can read!
I don't think any of the workers at my post office can read!
- November 8th, 2009, 10:51 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Magic Menu
- Replies: 185
- Views: 45742
Re: The Magic Menu
I guess my two cents is that if Nathan or anyone else doesn't think that the Magic Menu is a worthwhile journal---then don't subscribe and/or don't read it but that will be your decision so please spare us the discussion. I happen to be a subscriber and I do read it. I still reference the old Magic ...
- October 12th, 2009, 4:19 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Card Peeling
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5639
Re: Card Peeling
Basically you just put a piece of DMT between the sides of the card and apply heat through an iron or somethibng. I use a heating iron I got from a hobby shop (one that sells RC airplanes and the like).
Probbaly a Google for Dry Mount Tissue will lead to some directions for use.
Probbaly a Google for Dry Mount Tissue will lead to some directions for use.
- October 9th, 2009, 9:23 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Card Peeling
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5639
Re: Card Peeling
absoulute wrote:Does the martini dvd cover DMT at all? What are the main differences between the two (besides the cleanliness)?
I haven't looked at the DvD in some while but I don't think he mentioned DMT.
- October 8th, 2009, 10:33 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Card Peeling
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5639
Re: Card Peeling
The main difference betweel Martini's DvD method and Gaff Factory is the way they "glue" the pieces together.
Martini uses rubber cement, and Gaff Factory uses dry mount tissue. Either method works well.
Martini uses rubber cement, and Gaff Factory uses dry mount tissue. Either method works well.
- October 8th, 2009, 10:22 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Gluing Cards Together
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2116
Re: Gluing Cards Together
I have tried the dry mount method a few times and I like it better than rubber cement.
The ebook mentioned has a lot of good information in it if you want toget into making your own gaffs.
The ebook mentioned has a lot of good information in it if you want toget into making your own gaffs.
Re: May Genii
Ray, this is what I wrote: "Most movies involving magicians as characters are poor. Film makers and screen writers rarely understand magic and they often have their magician-characters behave absurdly. The Illusionist, with Edward Norton (covered extensively in our October 2006 issue) is an ex...
Re: May Genii
The issue is great! BUT..referring to Richard's "Genii Speaks" column...I seem to remember Michael Caine in "The Prestige", not "The Illusionist". Both excellent films, none the less.
- March 25th, 2009, 11:05 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The April Issue of Genii is Now In the Mail--Featuring Andy Nyman!
- Replies: 63
- Views: 13353
Re: The April Issue of Genii is Now In the Mail--Featuring Andy Nyman!
Mine got to the worst post office in the world yesterday (24th) in Houston
- February 19th, 2009, 10:10 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Digital TV Recording
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2018
Re: Digital TV Recording
Huh? 1080P TV broadcasts are 20 years old? Well, not 1080P. 1080P 60 (60 frames per second) is only about 3 or 4 years old, I got to see the very first 1080P 60 camera and monitor in a closely guarded room at the National Association of Broadcasters meeting. Both were prototypes. HDTV, however has ...
- January 15th, 2009, 9:51 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Who sells full range of individual gaffed cards ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3819
Re: Who sells full range of individual gaffed cards ?
Gary Plants' web site is
http://www.thecardplant.com/
Marty's is
http://www.martinismagic.com/index.html
http://www.thecardplant.com/
Marty's is
http://www.martinismagic.com/index.html
- November 7th, 2008, 9:28 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Bob Stencel Passes...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5331
Re: Bob Stencel Passes...
I was staying at the smae hotel s the magicians for Magic at the Manor. I noticed Bob Stencel sitting at a table in the lobby while I was checking out and introduced myself. I spent about a half hour talking with him and he showed me a better way to one of my card tricks and, of course, did Stencel'...
- October 14th, 2008, 2:55 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magician in Space
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6760
Re: Magician in Space
Here's some more data on Richard's space trip.
http://www.nasawatch.com/archives/2008/ ... iot_1.html
http://www.nasawatch.com/archives/2008/ ... iot_1.html
- October 1st, 2008, 10:35 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magician in Space
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6760
Re: Magician in Space
He made most of his money designing computer games. Then sold his company for a lot of money. Then went back to designing games and made lots of money. There was an article on him a couple of months ago in MUM.
- September 30th, 2008, 4:05 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magician in Space
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6760
Re: Magician in Space
I heard that he might do some magic while in space but I'm not sure when it would be.
When I find out I will post it here.
When I find out I will post it here.
- September 30th, 2008, 2:25 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magician in Space
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6760
Magician in Space
Richard Garriot, amateur magician and SAM member from Austin, TX will launch aboard a Soyuz spacecraft on 12 October at 2:01 AM CDT. He will dock at the International Space Station on 14 October at 3:38 AM CDT. Both events will be carried on NASA Television. If your version of cable does not have NA...
- September 24th, 2008, 9:14 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The October Issue of Genii Now Winging Its Way to All Good Subscribers
- Replies: 45
- Views: 7594
- September 8th, 2008, 9:43 am
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Invite to Boomer's in Vegas next week?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1271
Re: Invite to Boomer's in Vegas next week?
Usually "starts" around 10:30 and ends when the last one leaves.
However some nights they have lectures so if you get there by 1030 it's best.
However some nights they have lectures so if you get there by 1030 it's best.
- August 21st, 2008, 10:20 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: CLOSURE OF SAMTALKING
- Replies: 169
- Views: 36812
Re: CLOSURE OF SAMTALKING
opie wrote:Sad but true...
opie
"We fired our cannon till the barrel melted down, so we grabbed an alligator and we fired another round....."
You left out the "powdered its behind" part
- August 12th, 2008, 10:31 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Allan Ackerman's "Expert at the Card Table" DVD+ Sale on His Website
- Replies: 75
- Views: 21009
Re: Allan Ackerman's "Expert at the Card Table" DVD+ Sale on His Website
I heard someone else tried making a dvd of expert at the card table but I don't think it was as good. Magic Makers has a 7 DVD set out on Erdnase. I'm sure it was rushed to beat Ackerman's work to the market. I have not seen it nor will I because I ordered the Ackerman set. I feel certain that the ...
- July 22nd, 2008, 11:07 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Sleights and effects named after their inventors
- Replies: 65
- Views: 12277
Re: Sleights and effects named after their inventors
Olram (Marlo) Subtelety
Ramsey Subtelty
Ramsey Subtelty
- July 18th, 2008, 12:12 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Bill Nagler vs Brad Henderson - suing for writing a negative review
- Replies: 37
- Views: 16010
Re: Bill Nagler vs Brad Henderson - suing for writing a negative review
Larry Barnowsky wrote:A Crackpot And A Noodnik
Who was the lawyer to took this case? Maybe he wasn't familiar with that obscure document known as The Bill of Rights.
Unbelievable
And if he took on a contingency fee, he was REALLY stupid!
- July 17th, 2008, 10:23 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Bill Nagler vs Brad Henderson - suing for writing a negative review
- Replies: 37
- Views: 16010
Re: Bill Nagler vs Brad Henderson - suing for writing a negative review
If Henderson doesn't live in Michigan why sue in Michigan? Nagler lives in Michigan. The suit was filed in federal court, not state court. I seem to remember that disputes between parties in different states are filed in federal court. If Brad had lost, Nagler could have recovered damages. I'm not ...
- July 1st, 2008, 3:49 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: close-up in Las Vegas
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1912
Re: close-up in Las Vegas
I don't doubt that in the least. I think there is some relationship.
Should have just asked him the last time we visited.
Should have just asked him the last time we visited.
- July 1st, 2008, 9:56 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: close-up in Las Vegas
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1912
Re: close-up in Las Vegas
Lon Chaney, Jr had two sons born in 1928 and 1930. Neither of them was Earl and both are deceased.
Do try Denny & Lee's. I was there in April. It's a nice shop.
Do try Denny & Lee's. I was there in April. It's a nice shop.
- June 10th, 2008, 5:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: June Genii arrived in mailbox
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7934
Re: June Genii arrived in mailbox
Well, I went back to the post office after I had checked earlier and sent the post.
Guess what? It was there! So much for the "we have all the box mail put up by 10 AM" sign.
Looks like another excellent issue.
Guess what? It was there! So much for the "we have all the box mail put up by 10 AM" sign.
Looks like another excellent issue.