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- September 12th, 2012, 11:56 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Please Post Your Get-Well Wishes for Michael Weber Here
- Replies: 55
- Views: 14350
Re: Please Post Your Get-Well Wishes for Michael Weber Here
Thoughts and Prayers are with you Michael. Best Regards
- August 11th, 2008, 12:26 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 6820
Re: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?
For pure visual magic, it's hard to beat "Monkey in the Middle".
- July 22nd, 2008, 10:35 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: If you had to show ONE card trick what would it be???
- Replies: 90
- Views: 20067
Re: If you had to show ONE card trick what would it be???
If I have 3 minutes,"Unshuffled" personalized with the Client's name on the side of the deck.
If I have 30 seconds, "NFW".
Gary
If I have 30 seconds, "NFW".
Gary
- July 1st, 2008, 11:28 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What is your favorite trick by Harry Lorayne?
- Replies: 118
- Views: 28750
Re: What is your favorite trick by Harry Lorayne?
MY favorite trick by Harry Lorayne that I perform is still the "way too simple to perform" Lorayne Poker Deal.
My favorite to watch Harry perform is The Card Sharp and The Four Gamblers.
Regards,
Gary
My favorite to watch Harry perform is The Card Sharp and The Four Gamblers.
Regards,
Gary
- March 27th, 2008, 10:11 am
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Fechter's FFF 2008 w/ Guest of Honor Boris Wild
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3704
Re: Fechter's FFF 2008 w/ Guest of Honor Boris Wild
David,
I look forward to seeing you there.
Gary
I look forward to seeing you there.
Gary
- April 23rd, 2007, 8:20 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Max Maven to Undergo Heart Surgery Monday
- Replies: 133
- Views: 40281
Re: Max Maven to Undergo Heart Surgery Monday
Max,
Allow me to join the chorus and wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.
Allow me to join the chorus and wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.
- March 24th, 2007, 11:42 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Jerry Andrus Terminally Ill
- Replies: 57
- Views: 5971
Re: Jerry Andrus Terminally Ill
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Andrus at a "well past midnight" session at FFFF. He was a truly interested, interesting and giving man. I thank you Jerry, for your gifts to Magic and on a personal level for touching my life.
- October 4th, 2006, 10:10 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: When magic goes wrong...
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3605
Re: When magic goes wrong...
Sorry, the fault is all his! If your nuts enough to perform this, please use your own hand!Originally posted by Pete Biro:
There are fool proof methods, and they are the fools that prove it. BTW, it did look like SHE caused it by pulling on his hand. Dumb. :whack:
- June 25th, 2006, 10:20 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Triumph
- Replies: 48
- Views: 4728
Re: Triumph
Having tried both many times over the last 30 years, I seriously believe that Sankey's "Back in Time" concept(and I will leave it to the research professionals to let me know if it was done before Sankey) is the stronger climax. Even if you use a more traditional handling of triumph, if yo...
- April 5th, 2006, 11:30 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: no reset unshuffled
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3815
Re: no reset unshuffled
Reshuffled is in Doc Dixon's "Everything's Funnier with Monkeys".. It's a terrific book and Reshuffled is excellent. It makes Unshuffled a perfect walk around effect and having used it for over 6 years I can see that the difference in the routine (in the spectators eyes) is negligible.
- March 22nd, 2006, 1:29 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Shattering Coins
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1158
Re: Shattering Coins
Wow. I purchased this item in the mid 70's at Tannens and thought I was the only one who had it. What a terrific principal! I doubt I have done it in over 20 years, but now I'll have to work on it again to see if it's as good as I remember it.
- February 8th, 2006, 11:46 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Dynamite Book Test -- Dennis Loomis
- Replies: 54
- Views: 19332
Re: Dynamite Book Test -- Dennis Loomis
Might it not make more sense to just use a "real stooge" and not worry about spectators reaction or his "going along"?
- January 9th, 2006, 4:58 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5367
Re: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday
I met him briefly at a FFFF several years back. He was a genius and a gentleman. He will be sorely missed.
- June 21st, 2005, 4:27 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Dear Mr. Fantasy . . .
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7381
Re: Dear Mr. Fantasy . . .
Out of Touch and the Power of Poker!Originally posted by john carey:
Would be interested to know which items have grabbed peoples attention.
John Carey :)
- April 7th, 2005, 6:24 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: @#X! patter
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6183
Re: @#X! patter
I also "hide" the card to begin. It is clipped inside a $20 bill. I explain this is my sterling silver money clip and have them hold the bill. Now when the I pull gently on the clip later the card is revealed. This is the first time they see the card. To me it removes the "too Perfect...
- February 17th, 2005, 7:47 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Pinky Count
- Replies: 85
- Views: 9439
Re: Pinky Count
Though I agree in principal, I have seen many, many people butcher the pass. And unfortunately, that includes many of the so called greats.Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:
I have seen many people master the Pass, Top CHange, and Double Lift.
I have seen very FEW master the Pinky Count.
- February 15th, 2005, 4:16 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Pinky Count
- Replies: 85
- Views: 9439
Re: Pinky Count
I'm afraid that though I admire Mr. Ortiz and his work very much, I think Richard's description fit him all too well. It is interesting to me, that at a lecture and workshop given over 13 years ago by Coinman David Roth (a close friend of Mr. Ortiz) he told us that he(Roth) "owned" the pin...
- January 13th, 2005, 9:55 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Perfect World
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2953
Re: Perfect World
Pete,Originally posted by Pete Biro:
I think the pickups at the end removing the Kings and re-inserting are confusing and dopey.
Wait 'til you see Michael Weber and Dean Dill's newest "A New World!"
Coming soon!
Any idea how soon, "soon" is?
- January 4th, 2005, 4:09 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Breather Crimp ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2165
Re: Breather Crimp ?
[QUOTE]Originally posted by maxrod88:
[QB] I really like the breather crimp... but,How do you take the crimp out?
You don't.
[QB] I really like the breather crimp... but,How do you take the crimp out?
You don't.
- December 1st, 2004, 4:59 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Sylvia Browne - Real or Fake?
- Replies: 106
- Views: 19099
Re: Sylvia Browne - Real or Fake?
Richard,
Anyone can talk to the dead! It's the dead talking back that's crap
Anyone can talk to the dead! It's the dead talking back that's crap
- November 29th, 2004, 6:43 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tricks (or presentations) that are "charming"
- Replies: 45
- Views: 3554
- November 17th, 2004, 1:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sig and Roy let cat out of the bag?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1758
Re: Sig and Roy let cat out of the bag?
and Richard it's "they're" not "there". Not "they're" no "there". :)Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:
[ And, Dale, it's spelled "they're" no "there." [/QB]
- October 16th, 2004, 11:57 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Open for discussion, interpretation etc
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4647
Re: Open for discussion, interpretation etc
Taken in a slightly different direction. Magician A buys a tape from Original Source. Few seem to dispute the fact that he has the right to now sell this tape to someone else. Does this mean he cannot perform what he learned on this tape, since he no longer owns it? If he may retain his knowledge an...
- October 4th, 2004, 7:15 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Now Let's Try: Best GAFFED Packet Tricks
- Replies: 120
- Views: 35231
Re: Now Let's Try: Best GAFFED Packet Tricks
I always carry Monkey in the Middle (simply the best most visual effect I can name), Capitulating Queens and NFW.
My wallet carries a few others which vary, but if you ever catch me and I'm not in the shower, those three are with me!
My wallet carries a few others which vary, but if you ever catch me and I'm not in the shower, those three are with me!
- October 1st, 2004, 11:30 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Lou Gallo Died
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2173
Re: Lou Gallo Died
I met Lou at several FFFF conventions over the years. He was a gracious and thoroughly enjoyable man. I extend my condolences to Mike and his family.
Regards,
Gary
Regards,
Gary
- August 25th, 2004, 4:08 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: johnnyacepalmer.com - online videos
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3114
Re: johnnyacepalmer.com - online videos
What's scary is that these are the clips HE chose to show himself off....... But compared to his Videotapes, these are a step up.
- August 8th, 2004, 12:32 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: BENDIX BOMBSHELL
- Replies: 4
- Views: 892
Re: BENDIX BOMBSHELL
You might want to check out "Phantom of the Wallet" for a more compact wallet design similar to the Bendix. It is a "Z-Himber" style with a zipper compartment similar, but not identical to the Bendix Bombshell
- August 5th, 2004, 6:58 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Best Pocket Mentalism Tricks
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4055
Re: Best Pocket Mentalism Tricks
Bill Goldman's "Mental Yarn". Have the lists printed onto the back of your business card and leave them with the second one (only). They will only remember they had a choice of 10 items.
- July 9th, 2004, 7:39 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Best Birthday Tricks
- Replies: 6
- Views: 737
Re: Best Birthday Tricks
Though not practical for walkaround, I ALWAYS perform "Unshuffled" for the Birthday Person at a paid gig. Happy Birthday Bill on the side of the deck is (IMNSHO) the ultimate Wow.
- July 9th, 2004, 7:26 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Friedman's hits HBO,& other goodies
- Replies: 2
- Views: 644
Re: Friedman's hits HBO,& other goodies
Not that this has anything to do with anything, but Mr. Friedman was the audio-visual guy (remember those) at Bayside High School when I was there in the early 70s.
I've been upstate for over 25 years and missed the story the first time around.
I've been upstate for over 25 years and missed the story the first time around.
- May 27th, 2004, 6:33 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Needed: Computer advice!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 432
Needed: Computer advice!
Years ago I bought Mouse Magic. I loved it. Then came windows98 and Mouse Magic was no more. I then bought CyberConjurer. I loved it. Then came Windows NT and then XP. Cyber Conjurer is no more. (I have tried the Compatability Wizard) Is there a computer genius out there that can help me get either ...
- April 7th, 2004, 9:03 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Card Magic With A Kick
- Replies: 4
- Views: 787
Re: Card Magic With A Kick
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Luke Dancy:
[QB] "effects using a secret weapon in card magic, double-stick tape."
Not secret enough, I guess! ;)
Best of luck with the DVD!
Regards,
Gary
[QB] "effects using a secret weapon in card magic, double-stick tape."
Not secret enough, I guess! ;)
Best of luck with the DVD!
Regards,
Gary
- January 14th, 2004, 3:57 pm
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: NFW
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1077
Re: NFW
Steve, I believe it was the February 1999 issue. Check it out, it is excellent.
- January 5th, 2004, 9:24 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: MagicTimes Calls it Quits
- Replies: 43
- Views: 5576
Re: MagicTimes Calls it Quits
I've been checking Magic Times for so long I probably started taking it for granted. I think we tend to forget how much work was involved and that it did not magically produce itself..
Thank You Meir for all the time and energy you put in over the years
Thank You Meir for all the time and energy you put in over the years
- October 28th, 2003, 6:20 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Who are YOUR mentors and idols?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 5582
Re: Who are YOUR mentors and idols?
Those greats I never met are too numerous to mention. Back in 1975-76 I met Steve Dusheck at a local convention on Long Island. He was about 10 years older than me and just starting to make his mark.He was both patient and generous with a teenage nobody. I saw him skyrocket to magical fame and watch...
- September 7th, 2003, 8:21 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: My take on the Copperfield Show
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3373
Re: My take on the Copperfield Show
Stooges are just a method, but in general a poor one. Used judiciously, they can help create a miracle, but used as Copperfield does, it becomes the new "it's up his sleeve"! Ie, the answer to "everything" in the spectators mind. But audience members surrounded the plane, but he ...
- July 31st, 2003, 4:05 pm
- Forum: Book of The Month Club
- Topic: Book of the Month: The Book of Secrets
- Replies: 30
- Views: 38001
Re: Book of the Month: The Book of Secrets
As a lefty, I have of course gotten used to reversing every direction I've ever seen...The ulitmate "insult" was Darwin Ortiz's first(?) book by Richard. Though Darwin is left-handed, all the instructions and pictures(!) were reversed for the sake of the right handed majority. Okay, Richar...
- July 30th, 2003, 8:48 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Card moves you avoid
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1943
Re: Card moves you avoid
The problem with the "Diminishing Lift Sequence" is not the final card, but the awkward display of the 4 cards, period..Even watching Darwin Ortiz show the 4 tens in "Jumping Gemini" is painful to watch. It is just too labored. At that point in the routine, I just go into the &qu...
- July 22nd, 2003, 7:03 pm
- Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
- Topic: Strolling ... vs... Stationary
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3441
- June 21st, 2003, 12:22 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: favorite elastic loops tricks
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1289
Re: favorite elastic loops tricks
I believe Sankey had a routine where two borrowed rings move together on a wand held by the spectator using a similar gimmick, but I could be wrong about the source.
Lee,
This routine sounds a lot like a Gary Kurtz routine!
Gary
Lee,
This routine sounds a lot like a Gary Kurtz routine!
Gary