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- July 22nd, 2013, 2:50 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Cups and Balls ca. 1963
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8170
Re: The Cups and Balls ca. 1963
Your technique, as per usual, is excellent. Perhaps I'm in the minority here but I rather miss the salty language. That's the Kent we all know and love... well, that's the Kent we all know. Let's just leave it at that.
- May 31st, 2013, 12:21 am
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Kaufman's "Card Magic" Reprint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15095
- May 30th, 2013, 1:14 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Kaufman's "Card Magic" Reprint
- Replies: 2
- Views: 15095
Kaufman's "Card Magic" Reprint
Does anyone know if this reprint will contain all of the original material? Just want to be sure before I place an order. Thanks.
- May 10th, 2013, 11:26 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Art of Switching Decks by Roberto Giobbi
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2268
- May 9th, 2013, 9:20 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Art of Switching Decks by Roberto Giobbi
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2268
The Art of Switching Decks by Roberto Giobbi
http://www.magicbookreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/the-art-of-switching-decks.jpg Whether you’re ringing in a full deck stack or a gimmicked deck, having numerous methods available to get them into (and out of) play is essential. Roberto Giobbi’s book is a delightful read that will have you ...
- May 9th, 2013, 4:41 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Seeking advice on card wallets suitable for credit cards
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2753
Re: Seeking advice on card wallets suitable for credit cards
My wife does a fantastic credit card vanish from husband's wallet. It flies right by me every time. From her point of view, it can be done in any situation at any time for any reason.
- April 30th, 2013, 10:16 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Cardwarp Tour
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4301
Re: The Cardwarp Tour
Steven, Jeff Pierce did not write the book, he compiled it. Absolutely true. If I said otherwise it was a mistake and I thank you for the correction. Richard, I did see the Genii review and while I thought it a bit harsh, I largely agree with the conclusions. Where I disagree is the extent to which...
- April 29th, 2013, 7:33 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Cardwarp Tour
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4301
The Cardwarp Tour
If you’re a fan of Cardwarp or just birthday shopping for someone who is, then look no further than The Cardwarp Tour by Jeff Pierce. If you've got time for a quick video review head on over to http://www.magicbookreport.com/2013/04/the-cardwarp-tour-by-jeff-pierce/ And by the way, if you’re looking...
- April 23rd, 2013, 9:33 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Switching Decks with Giobbi
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4829
Re: Switching Decks with Giobbi
Richard, yes I found the DVD to be quite helpful. Funny thing is after watching the lecture I'm more "in sync" with the material so even the switches that weren't featured on the DVD were more crystalized in my mind after watching it.
Great stuff.
Great stuff.
- April 19th, 2013, 2:53 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Switching Decks with Giobbi
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4829
Re: Switching Decks with Giobbi
I was up to 2:30 last night reading my copy. Couldn't put it down. That should tell you:
a) how great the material is... and
b) how sad my life is...
a) how great the material is... and
b) how sad my life is...
- December 27th, 2012, 11:30 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: I Want to Buy Your Tenyo!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1405
Re: I Want to Buy Your Tenyo!
There's a lot for sale on the Cafe. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=492945&forum=76&8">http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view ... forum=76&8</a><!-- m --> Am not familiar enough with Tenyo to know the difference between the comm...
- December 14th, 2012, 5:26 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Controlling A Card To 26th From The Top
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2763
Re: Controlling A Card To 26th From The Top
Although it will work for the 26th position as well I've got a technique I call the Delayed Faro Control which allows one to put a selected card in any position with one or two faros. The full explanation is available here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.magicbookreport.com/2012/09/d...
- November 28th, 2012, 6:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Volunteers Needed by Genii! Comp Subscriptions in Exchange for a Little Work
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3829
Re: Volunteers Needed by Genii! Comp Subscriptions in Exchange for a Little Work
If you need anyone else I can offer assistance as well. We don't really know each other but I've had a number of contributions rejected for inclusion. Does that count? ;)
- October 15th, 2012, 3:09 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: What is the best ghost hunting iphone app?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10142
Re: What is the best ghost hunting iphone app?
One that I've used is "Ghost Hunter M2". It looks good and has a bunch of different sensors, lights, beeps, etc.
- September 24th, 2012, 3:09 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Interested in books about faro shuffle
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7786
Re: Interested in books about faro shuffle
Thanks for the update Jon! I'll patiently await the websites triumphant return whereupon after a pregnant pause a sigh of relief ensues and I can purchase these long awaited works... or I'll just watch some TV until your site is back up.
- September 20th, 2012, 10:09 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Interested in books about faro shuffle
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7786
Re: Interested in books about faro shuffle
Yeah, I went to the site and saw that it is "coming soon". Guess I'll check back every so often.
- September 19th, 2012, 8:16 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Interested in books about faro shuffle
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7786
Re: Interested in books about faro shuffle
FARO CONTROLLED MIRACLES is available as a PDF on my Website. There will also be a huge consolidation of Faro material available soon; however, these kinds of books are aimed at a very small niche audience. Marlo published Faro tricks in his SPADE book back in 1946...long before the first flurry of...
- June 15th, 2012, 12:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Max Maven – Off Broadway
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8362
Re: Max Maven – Off Broadway
I attended the show two nights ago. It was excellent. Very heady stuff. Makes you think. Sometimes about the nature of reality or the nature of truth, and sometimes he makes you think "what the hell is he talking about!"
- June 15th, 2012, 9:44 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Ultimate Book Test
- Replies: 74
- Views: 15746
Re: Ultimate Book Test
I've been using Email Wizard for about 8 months now and it is an absolute killer of an app. Until this thread it was one of the best unknown magic apps out there. I only use "drawing mode" anymore. I actually use this as the third phase of a three-phase mind control (or suggestion) routine...
- June 12th, 2012, 6:50 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Max Maven – Off Broadway
- Replies: 26
- Views: 8362
- June 12th, 2012, 6:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cutting to 26
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5804
Re: Cutting to 26
In my experience the reason one packet may look a little larger or smaller is that it is not held exactly square along the performers line of sight. Most faro'ers tilt the deck slightly one way or the other. This is what creates the illusion that one packet is bigger than the other, not the dominant...
- June 5th, 2012, 12:52 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: We Need Some Tricks for Magicana!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 36273
Re: We Need Some Tricks for Magicana!
No problem, Richard! It wasn't a question borne out of impatience. I really just wanted to make sure I wasn't pestering the guy if he wasn't interested.
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
- June 5th, 2012, 12:33 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: We Need Some Tricks for Magicana!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 36273
Re: We Need Some Tricks for Magicana!
I sent something into David last week but hadn't heard back. I don't know if he hasn't gotten around to replying, decided it wasn't worth putting in Genii or if he didn't get it. I'll wait another week and try again. But if he just doesn't like it then I'd hate to keep bothering him.
- June 1st, 2012, 8:00 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: L&L Publishing eBooks
- Replies: 271
- Views: 49265
Re: L&L Publishing eBooks
"If One bought a routine from someone for $100 and If the seller turned around and start selling it for $20 just because they obtained cheaper paper, I think most would be pissed. " -Brad Henderson Pissed? No. Upset at the unfortunate timing? Maybe. This happens in the tech industry with s...
- June 1st, 2012, 12:21 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: L&L Publishing eBooks
- Replies: 271
- Views: 49265
Re: L&L Publishing eBooks
Brad, you seem to be operating under the idea that once you purchase a book from a publisher they maintain some indefinite responsibility to ensure that the value of YOUR book stays the same or increases. That's not a reasonable position as a customer, in publishing or any other goods or services in...
- February 15th, 2012, 3:04 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The quality of the bicycle standard deck.
- Replies: 41
- Views: 11684
Re: The quality of the bicycle standard deck.
Your results are pretty typical. Frankly, and I know I'm in the minority here, I like the "one-way bikes" because it allows for some effects you couldn't do without them.
- February 15th, 2012, 9:21 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: So how deceptive is the balloon swallow, really?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 29217
Re: So how deceptive is the balloon swallow, really?
Johnny Fox handles it by swallowing the balloon and then takes a sword and starts to swallow it at which point the balloon pops. Granted, it is an indirect proof that the balloon was legitimately swallowed but it resonates with the spectators. Based on the reactions I doubt even 1 in 100 would say h...
- February 11th, 2012, 11:40 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Magic Book Report
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1139
Re: Magic Book Report
Just put up a new book review of Maven's "Focus." It includes 5 effects demos. If you are so inclined feel free to check it out: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.magicbookreport.com/2012/02/focus-by-phil-goldstein/">http://www.magicbookreport.com/2012/02/ ... goldstein/</a><!...
- February 11th, 2012, 11:26 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: So how deceptive is the balloon swallow, really?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 29217
Re: So how deceptive is the balloon swallow, really?
I was at a faire that Johnny fox performed it at. It's the only thing people were talking about. I saw bro Paul do it at a mystery school and it looked great. Maybe it's one of those tricks like the zombie or linking ring, Simple to execute in one sense, but hard to make look convincing without a l...
- February 10th, 2012, 11:22 am
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Science Friction
- Replies: 115
- Views: 73644
Re: Science Friction
Far be it from me to get in the way of a good old fashioned pissing contest but the odor of the cards directly after application is of little importance. The real issue is how the cards handle after having been treated. In fact, if PD required twice the amount of spray in order to achieve the same l...
- February 8th, 2012, 9:43 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Quiz Question For the Card Guys
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1242
Re: Quiz Question For the Card Guys
I love that trick! You gotta show it to me sometime. As for the original question I was going to guess Rusduck but since the answer is surprising, I'll go with Criss Angel referring to some type of poker-based levitation effect.
- February 6th, 2012, 8:32 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Science Friction
- Replies: 115
- Views: 73644
Re: Science Friction
Fair enough, Bob. If you can acquire an identically performing product at a fraction of the price then I wouldn't deter anyone from going that route. As an owner of SF, I can attest that it performs as advertised. I knew exactly what I was getting when I ordered it and am happy with the purchase. Da...
- February 6th, 2012, 3:59 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Science Friction
- Replies: 115
- Views: 73644
Re: Science Friction
Reminds me of a quote:
One of the problems the internet has introduced is that in this electronic village, all the village idiots have internet access.
--Peter Nelson
One of the problems the internet has introduced is that in this electronic village, all the village idiots have internet access.
--Peter Nelson
- February 6th, 2012, 1:39 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Science Friction
- Replies: 115
- Views: 73644
Re: Science Friction
Brad, I'm not casting a qualitative judgement, rather making an observation. But since you asked... Wanting to have effects that are capable of fooling fellow magicians is not something that I would classify as a "value system." Most magicians I know have a couple of effects reserved for t...
- February 6th, 2012, 12:20 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: New Bikes - faro issues
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6736
Re: New Bikes - faro issues
In my experience the biggest difference in Bikes besides the off-center inking is that the cut is not consistent. Some Costco 12-packs will be standard cut, others traditional cut, so you never really know what you're going to get until you open the box. As I faro top down the Turner Gold Seal decks...
- February 6th, 2012, 12:11 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Science Friction
- Replies: 115
- Views: 73644
Re: Science Friction
Not to you perhaps, but there are plenty of magicians out there that seem to base worth on that sole criteria.
- February 6th, 2012, 12:02 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Magic Book Report
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1139
Magic Book Report
This is a site aimed at promoting books as a resource to learn magic as opposed to over-reliance on DVD. The site only has half a dozen books reviewed (with several effects demonstrated from each book) but plenty more are on the way. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.magicbookreport.com...
- February 6th, 2012, 11:21 am
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Science Friction
- Replies: 115
- Views: 73644
Re: Science Friction
Call it what you will, but this is a new tool in the toolbox that some magicians may find to be of value. As far as the ECs and DLs, you could probably fool some knowledgable magicians by replacing your standard sleights for this in certain situations. That makes it worth it for some right there. Pe...
- January 20th, 2011, 8:33 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Simon Aronson's Undo Influence
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3655
Re: Simon Aronson's Undo Influence
This is a principle that has gone largely unused, but not by me. I've used the 'Divide and Conquer' routine often. Since you're not preparing any cards in advance (as in Prior Commitment) it can be done as an impromptu piece and it seems absolutely impossible. In order to get two cards into necessar...