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by Frank Yuen
January 8th, 2024, 6:05 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Eddy Goldfarb
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Re: Eddy Goldfarb

That was wonderful!
by Frank Yuen
December 19th, 2023, 12:08 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Dynamo review - 2 stars Telegraph
Replies: 6
Views: 1621

Re: Dynamo review - 2 stars Telegraph

“Dynamo Is Dead!” The Heartbreaking True Story Of Why Dynamo Vanished For Years!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTzgD6Tn9DY
by Frank Yuen
December 11th, 2023, 10:34 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bill Goldman
Replies: 11
Views: 1825

Re: Bill Goldman

Sad news. Met Bill a few times and he was always gracious as a person and of course outstanding as a magician. My condolences to his family and friends.
by Frank Yuen
October 31st, 2023, 2:49 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Video of Roth's Standup Copper/Silver Classic?
Replies: 31
Views: 8883

Re: Video of Roth's Standup Copper/Silver Classic?

I am currently at about 90% reliability with dollar-size coins. The question I have with the description in Coinmagic is the palm up display with the hands angled inward. I'm not sure how this is supposed to look. How high are the hands? Are the hands tilted down so the spectators can better see th...
by Frank Yuen
August 30th, 2023, 8:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Iron Knot
Replies: 2
Views: 2686

Re: Iron Knot

by Frank Yuen
January 2nd, 2023, 1:03 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB: What Lies Inside, by Florian Severin
Replies: 3
Views: 589

Re: WTB: What Lies Inside, by Florian Severin

Well it's gone now. Hope that was you Travis.
by Frank Yuen
October 11th, 2022, 11:31 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Donna Lucas, Our Office Manager, Has Died
Replies: 12
Views: 2573

Re: Donna Lucas, Our Office Manager, Has Died

So sorry for your loss, Richard. Condolences to her friends and family.
by Frank Yuen
September 30th, 2022, 8:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: The 'Spy Shell'
Replies: 9
Views: 6572

Re: The 'Spy Shell'

From the first two photos you can see that both the tail side and the head side are shells.
by Frank Yuen
September 29th, 2022, 6:47 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The 'Spy Shell'
Replies: 9
Views: 6572

Re: The 'Spy Shell'

Not saying his valuation is correct but it actually is two hollowed out halves so he might be telling the truth.
by Frank Yuen
April 5th, 2022, 7:18 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Caveney Linking Coat Hangers
Replies: 2
Views: 607

Re: Caveney Linking Coat Hangers

Sold.
by Frank Yuen
April 5th, 2022, 6:38 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Caveney Linking Coat Hangers
Replies: 2
Views: 607

Re: Caveney Linking Coat Hangers

One time reduction to $140.00 postpaid.
by Frank Yuen
April 4th, 2022, 11:12 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Caveney Linking Coat Hangers
Replies: 2
Views: 607

Caveney Linking Coat Hangers

I have for sale a set of Mike Caveney's Linking Coat Hangers. Comes complete with four hangers, hacksaw, carrying bag and instruction booklet.

$155.00 postpaid. Continental US only. PayPal only.

Frank Yuen
0s030 East St.
Winfield, IL 60190

630-665-3748
f.yuen@comcast.net
by Frank Yuen
August 8th, 2021, 9:30 am
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12261952

Re: ERDNASE

I like how Elmsley occupies the third position.
by Frank Yuen
May 17th, 2021, 9:42 am
Forum: Book of The Month Club
Topic: Magic Library Books
Replies: 16
Views: 14010

Re: Magic Library Books

The Page book was The Big Book of Magic. If I recall correctly Patrick Page was expelled from the IBM because of this book.
by Frank Yuen
May 15th, 2021, 6:06 pm
Forum: Book of The Month Club
Topic: Magic Library Books
Replies: 16
Views: 14010

Re: Magic Library Books

I eventually purchased almost all of the books on magic that I used to check out as a kid when my library consolidated its branches. Some of my favorite titles were Joseph Leeming's Fun with Magic and More fun with Magic , Walter Gibson's The Master Magicians , Paul Curry's Magicians Magic and my ab...
by Frank Yuen
November 16th, 2020, 7:52 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: For sale: The Book of Secrets by John Carney
Replies: 1
Views: 617

Re: For sale: The Book of Secrets by John Carney

On hold, sale pending.
by Frank Yuen
November 16th, 2020, 9:04 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: For sale: The Book of Secrets by John Carney
Replies: 1
Views: 617

For sale: The Book of Secrets by John Carney

First Edition, first printing. Still in shrink wrap.

$130.00 postpaid (via media mail) in the continental US only.
PayPal only.

Frank Yuen
0s030 East Street
Winfield, IL 60190
6308356850

f.yuen@comcast.net
by Frank Yuen
October 20th, 2020, 8:32 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Tenyo 2021
Replies: 4
Views: 5233

Re: Tenyo 2021

David Solomon sold a stripped Cheek to Cheek deck at his lectures. Also in his first book under Stripped Cheek to Cheek.
by Frank Yuen
September 12th, 2020, 7:13 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: More on Bob Cassidy
Replies: 17
Views: 16254

Re: More on Bob Cassidy

Not going to debate about whether or not ESP is real or not, but I find it odd to use a fictional character as an example of it's existence.
by Frank Yuen
September 8th, 2020, 6:12 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Conceit & Instantiation in Magic - Harry Anderson
Replies: 17
Views: 3314

Re: Conceit & Instantiation in Magic - Harry Anderson

Reads to me like a transcription of the lecture.
by Frank Yuen
August 4th, 2020, 9:35 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: need help with reference
Replies: 4
Views: 6886

Re: need help with reference

I don't personally think changing the adhesive used would warrant crediting at all. I'd go with the Braue reference unless someone comes up with something earlier.
by Frank Yuen
July 22nd, 2020, 7:35 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Thoughts on the Vanish of a Coin
Replies: 29
Views: 5730

Re: Thoughts on the Vanish of a Coin

...the right index finger pointing in the air (NOT at the other hand!) and the magician says, "Watch!" In that instance, the right hand has been subtly shown to be empty (even if not definitively so) before the coin is shown to have vanished from the left hand. Perhaps it's because this i...
by Frank Yuen
February 2nd, 2020, 8:38 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Credit help
Replies: 28
Views: 6318

Re: Credit help

Brad, many thanks! Although it's definitely not where I first encountered this, I have and can check the Giobbi books. The word "tapestry" strikes a chord and sounds familiar to me and now I think it might have been in Apocalypse where I first saw this. I can check there as well.
by Frank Yuen
February 2nd, 2020, 6:18 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Credit help
Replies: 28
Views: 6318

Credit help

Looking for a credit for an effect I knew years ago. The basic methodology involves a face down 16 card grid (4x4 layout). One card is turned face up in each row. This is apparently random but actually it is not. The spectator picks one of the outside rows or columns and it is flipped over onto the ...
by Frank Yuen
October 15th, 2019, 7:27 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Shin Lim cancels in Vegas
Replies: 103
Views: 22843

Re: Shin Lim cancels in Vegas

erdnasephile wrote:Question (so I can gain some context please): Is Terry Fator able to consistently sell out that venue?


I have no first hand knowledge but I assume so as he is the most financially successful of all the AGT winners. He's performed at the Mirage since 2008.
by Frank Yuen
January 15th, 2019, 9:39 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: ZANADU magic trick kits
Replies: 1
Views: 902

Re: ZANADU magic trick kits

That's correct. Unfortunately, the only one I remember is the one that I bought which was a squared circle. I replaced the front cut out piece as the cut out was their two overlapping mountains logo. It turned out pretty nice. They did have a correspondence course. This was around 1976 as I received...
by Frank Yuen
April 23rd, 2018, 4:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: DC Testimony
Replies: 11
Views: 9367

Re: DC Testimony

Three earlier streams of testimony can be found here:

https://livestream.com/wildabouttrial/events/8158079

The earliest one, marked "David Copperfield Trial Day 1 Part 2" is particularly interesting as it basically outlines DC's defense (it starts about the 8 minute mark).
by Frank Yuen
April 2nd, 2018, 2:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12261952

Re: ERDNASE

Self publishing back then did not mean the same as it does now in the age of computers. Nowadays, self publishing usually means that you do all the writing, layout and possibly the photos and or illustrations. It can also mean going to the copy shop and having copies of your document printed and bou...
by Frank Yuen
February 14th, 2018, 9:00 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Michael Weber's "Do Your Homework"
Replies: 39
Views: 19378

Re: Michael Weber's "Do Your Homework"

Another great resource is the forum's own Book of the Month club.

viewforum.php?f=506
by Frank Yuen
December 25th, 2017, 11:41 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The Trick with the Strongest Reaction from Laymen
Replies: 146
Views: 45339

Re: The Trick with the Strongest Reaction from Laymen

Yep, a Patrick Martin release. Still have my set somewhere.
by Frank Yuen
November 30th, 2017, 11:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97467

Re: Ennobling Magic

In your video, how is it not a lie when you say, "Now it's simply a matter of adding the water to the grapes."?
by Frank Yuen
November 17th, 2017, 5:15 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Bob Swadling Changing Card
Replies: 15
Views: 7517

Re: Bob Swadling Changing Card

erdnasephile wrote:Or if there is another preferred gimmick that will allow a card to change while throwing it in the air, I would appreciate that reference as well. Thanks!


Would this work for your purposes?

https://youtu.be/52K01x0rBNw?t=2m20s
by Frank Yuen
June 25th, 2017, 1:53 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: David Copperfields music from TV shows
Replies: 8
Views: 7489

Re: David Copperfields music from TV shows

You mean this:

https://youtu.be/FF0r54doe04?list=PLc7J ... T7K&t=2199

That's Barry Manilow's "Weekend in New England."
by Frank Yuen
April 29th, 2017, 8:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12261952

Re: ERDNASE

The hunt for Erdnase inspires the latest episode of Elementary.

http://www.cbs.com/shows/elementary/vid ... deception/
by Frank Yuen
November 17th, 2016, 7:43 am
Forum: General
Topic: Lybrary.com Copyright Infringement?
Replies: 18
Views: 6408

Re: Lybrary.com Copyright Infringement?

Should check out it's Book of the Month topic.

viewtopic.php?f=17&t=21111
by Frank Yuen
September 19th, 2016, 8:52 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Labyrinth is Coming!
Replies: 81
Views: 25876

Re: Labyrinth is Coming!

I'm looking forward to this. Labyrinth had a lot of good material in it. But I'm also glad I never yielded to the temptation to spend $400-500 (or even more) for a set of the magazines. Yes, I'm very glad . [For future readers of this post, after link rot has set in. A lot of 9 original issues on e...
by Frank Yuen
August 23rd, 2016, 10:22 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Cardtoon - magic exposure
Replies: 33
Views: 8626

Re: Cardtoon - magic exposure

There is such a difference between the audience of novelty hungry magic fans and the general audience of folks who want to be entertained and like magic. Look at the date on Dan's book and the year he first offered the trick... Glad you also like Dan's trick. The flip book animation is a winner of ...
by Frank Yuen
December 9th, 2015, 2:52 am
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Clayton Rawson movie
Replies: 5
Views: 3115

Re: Clayton Rawson movie

Thanks for those links Bill!
by Frank Yuen
December 8th, 2015, 3:24 am
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Clayton Rawson movie
Replies: 5
Views: 3115

Re: Clayton Rawson movie

Bill, do you know if any of the other shows you mentioned are available for viewing?

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