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by Mark Phillips
March 9th, 2024, 2:55 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB - Newsflash 2.0
Replies: 0
Views: 139

WTB - Newsflash 2.0

Please Email if you have one to sell, and let me know your price .
Mark - Markcards@gmail.com
by Mark Phillips
December 11th, 2023, 10:06 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bill Goldman
Replies: 11
Views: 1851

Bill Goldman

As Harrison Carroll reported on Facebook yesterday, our longtime friend and trade show colleague Bill Goldman passed away yesterday at 73. Bill was one of the top trade show magicians of the 1980's and 90's. He was one of the four "On the Road" columnists in Magic Magazine, which began in ...
by Mark Phillips
July 17th, 2023, 10:01 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: 3 shell game tips
Replies: 30
Views: 8142

Re: 3 shell game tips

Bob Sheets introduced me to the 3 shell game at a lecture. He and Glenn Morphew have a 1 minute bootcamp DVD which teaches the basics in the form of a routine drill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czCwt6fAalA Bob also is featured in the Scoundrels Touch DVD/Download mentioned above. This is an exc...
by Mark Phillips
December 1st, 2016, 11:22 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: P&L Candle Tube
Replies: 2
Views: 6141

Re: P&L Candle Tube

Not sure if your friend ever found one. I have a Milson Worth Ultra Candle tube in mint condition. http://magictrickcollectibles.com/produ ... ndle-tube/ Is an identical prop. I'll sell my for $100 if he is interested. Email directly at markcards at gmail dot com.
by Mark Phillips
February 15th, 2016, 6:06 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Dennis DeBondt passes away suddenly.
Replies: 4
Views: 2440

Dennis DeBondt passes away suddenly.

The very sad news from his daughter's Facebook page is the Dennis DeBondt had died suddenly. I met him several times in Chicago and saw him work at tradeshows with Bill Goldman. He was a very good magician and an extremely funny guy; onstage and off. I'm shocked - it really stinks when someone your ...
by Mark Phillips
July 18th, 2015, 10:25 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Richard Turner card manipulator
Replies: 5
Views: 1794

Re: Richard Turner card manipulator

I trust you are familiar with all the DVD's he has released.

They are available on his website: http://richardturner52.com/products-page/

Mark
by Mark Phillips
July 28th, 2014, 9:00 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Jarrow dime and penny trick
Replies: 1
Views: 2184

Jarrow dime and penny trick

Looking for a little background information on this trick as well as some references in print or on video. Trick is the exchange of a penny for a dime. Spectator extends palm up hand with dime on it. Jarrow would tell spectator to close his hand as soon as Jarrow's fingers hit it to try to take the ...
by Mark Phillips
March 12th, 2014, 4:27 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Unusual stuff on Ebay
Replies: 0
Views: 627

Unusual stuff on Ebay

I'm fighting a losing battle of posting and also buying on Ebay. Hope some of you will help tip the scales!

Here's the URL:

http://goo.gl/BnlfAA
by Mark Phillips
May 24th, 2013, 10:41 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Are You Performing a Long Term Show this Summer?
Replies: 1
Views: 1794

Re: Are You Performing a Long Term Show this Summer?

Rich Bloch's Dickens Parlour Theatre will be having shows daily near the Delaware Beaches and Ocean City Maryland. Different performers each week, they will change performers on Wednesdays so weekly visitors can see two different magicians. Info is on their website: www.dptmagic.com

Mark
by Mark Phillips
May 24th, 2013, 10:33 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: David Oliver Fundraiser near Washington DC
Replies: 3
Views: 1164

Re: David Oliver Fundraiser near Washington DC

The Washington DC area fundraiser for David Oliver is tomorrow night! It is going to be a really great show featuring three top magicians, each with their own, unique style. Jon Stetson, Francis Menotti and Rich Bloch are all well known in the magic community and, I am sure you will agree, are excel...
by Mark Phillips
May 10th, 2013, 10:38 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: David Oliver Fundraiser near Washington DC
Replies: 3
Views: 1164

Re: David Oliver Fundraiser near Washington DC

We got some nice television coverage for the David Oliver fundraiser here in the Washington DC area, May 25th. Have a look at the clips on our website!

http://comedymagicsociety.com/magic_sho ... out-on-tv/

Mark
by Mark Phillips
May 2nd, 2013, 1:46 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: David Oliver Fundraiser near Washington DC
Replies: 3
Views: 1164

David Oliver Fundraiser near Washington DC

The Comedy & Magic Society (Bob Sheets, Barry Wood, Brian Curry and Mark Phillips) are organizing a fundraiser for David Oliver which will be May 25th in Gaithersburg MD, just outside Washington DC. Performers will be Jon Stetson, Francis Menotti and Rich Bloch. All money from ticket sales and f...
by Mark Phillips
May 2nd, 2013, 1:31 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP: Dennis Loomis
Replies: 17
Views: 6185

Re: RIP: Dennis Loomis

I'm stunned. He was doing a touring, school fundraising show back when I was in High School and worked for our marching band two years in a row. He was a very nice guy, did an excellent, professional show and even let an eager kid do the Anderson newspaper tear on his show. My condolences to his fam...
by Mark Phillips
December 29th, 2012, 12:36 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Who are your favorite "innocent appearing" magicians?
Replies: 21
Views: 5150

Re: Who are your favorite "innocent appearing" magicians?

Bill Goldman is another excellent example. Funny that he and Bob Sheets (see above) share a birthday!
by Mark Phillips
June 6th, 2011, 10:56 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Custom Rolling Table with performing surface $250
Replies: 0
Views: 677

Custom Rolling Table with performing surface $250

My friend Kathleen Corley is selling a custom built, rolling performance table that was never used. See photos here; <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://gallery.me.com/rdcorle#100214&bgcolor=black&view=grid">http://gallery.me.com/rdcorle#100214&bg ... &view=grid</a><!-- m --> ...
by Mark Phillips
February 3rd, 2011, 10:53 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tim Conover Has Taken His Life
Replies: 47
Views: 31272

Re: Tim Conover Has Commited Suicide

I am heartbroken. I owe Tim so much in terms of both my magic and the career help helped me to enjoy. There was a stretch of several years in the late 80's and early 90's that Tim, Bill Goldman, Harrison Carroll and I worked at the same tradeshows maybe twice a month. We always spent the evenings to...
by Mark Phillips
August 25th, 2010, 6:04 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Lots of Books on Ebay, Stewart James, Don Alan, etc.
Replies: 2
Views: 846

Re: Lots of Books on Ebay, Stewart James, Don Alan, etc.

Originally listed stuff is gone, but more new stuff is up. Have a look....
by Mark Phillips
August 16th, 2010, 9:12 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB: Any Second Now by Martin Nash
Replies: 1
Views: 644

Re: WTB: Any Second Now by Martin Nash

Send me a private email at markcards@gmail.com or call me later today at 202-262-3617. I have an autographed copy for sale.

Mark
by Mark Phillips
August 14th, 2010, 12:25 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Lots of Books on Ebay, Stewart James, Don Alan, etc.
Replies: 2
Views: 846

Lots of Books on Ebay, Stewart James, Don Alan, etc.

A few ending today:

http://shop.ebay.com/thinairpro/m.html? ... ksid=p4340

Mark Phillips
11209 Ashley Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
202-262-3617
by Mark Phillips
July 30th, 2010, 9:08 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: OOP Books - Pallbearers, Elmsley, Bannon, Jose Carroll, etc.
Replies: 2
Views: 817

OOP Books - Pallbearers, Elmsley, Bannon, Jose Carroll, etc.

Selling some hard to find titles on e-bay. Happy Bidding. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://shop.ebay.com/thinairpro/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340">http://shop.ebay.com/thinairpro/m.html? ... ksid=p4340</a><!-- m --> Mark Phillips 11209 Ashley Dr. Rockvill...
by Mark Phillips
June 4th, 2010, 4:30 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: DVD's at half price - including Grismer, Dan&Dave, Sylvester
Replies: 5
Views: 1427

Re: DVD's at half price - including Grismer, Sylvester

Secret Art of Coin Manipulation by Eric Evans is sold.
by Mark Phillips
June 3rd, 2010, 4:52 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: DVD's at half price - including Grismer, Dan&Dave, Sylvester
Replies: 5
Views: 1427

DVD's at half price - including Grismer, Dan&Dave, Sylvester

DVD's - all original, all in excellent condition Ray Grismer Lecture - International Magic Retail $82.50 --Here - $40.00 The Dan and Dave System Special Collector's edition Retail $34.95 --Here $17.00 Dan and Dave Trilogy Tricksandflourishesandeverythingelse Retail $84.95 --Here $42.00 Brian Tudor G...
by Mark Phillips
March 29th, 2010, 8:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Fitch 2010 Magician of the Year!
Replies: 11
Views: 4219

Re: Bob Fitch 2010 Magician of the Year!

I was very pleased to hear that Bob Fitch has been given this honor from the Parent Assembly. It is a sad truth that a prophet often goes unrecognized in his own back yard; I'm glad to see Bob receive accolades that are both significant and local to him. While Bob's skills and career as a performer ...
by Mark Phillips
January 28th, 2010, 9:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Fitch
Replies: 2
Views: 910

Re: Bob Fitch

Only three slots remain for the Bob Fitch workshop near New York City. Call or email now: 202-262-3617; markphillips@verizon.net.
by Mark Phillips
January 22nd, 2010, 7:57 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Should Mark Lewis Stay or Go?
Replies: 101
Views: 22381

Re: Should Mark Lewis Stay or Go?

I think he should be required to post a video link just to give us all a little perspective.
by Mark Phillips
January 22nd, 2010, 9:37 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Fitch
Replies: 2
Views: 910

Re: Bob Fitch

This appears to be an excellent place to remind forum readers that the next Bob Fitch Performance Workshop is scheduled for March 19-21 near Bob's home in Leonia, NJ; just across the Hudson from New York City. For more information, please email me at <!-- e --><a href="mailto:markphillips@verizon.ne...
by Mark Phillips
January 15th, 2010, 10:46 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: 1st Bob Fitch workshop in the greater New York City area
Replies: 0
Views: 385

1st Bob Fitch workshop in the greater New York City area

For the very first time, a Bob Fitch workshop is planned for the greater New York City area, March 19 - 21, 2010. In the past, magicians have had few resources to learn professional performance, communication and movement skills. This intensive, structured workshop has been tailored to magicians, an...
by Mark Phillips
January 4th, 2010, 3:38 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Fitch Masterclass @ Barry's Magic in Rockville, MD
Replies: 0
Views: 511

Bob Fitch Masterclass @ Barry's Magic in Rockville, MD

Bob will be giving a 4 hour long master class at Barry's Magic Shop in Rockville MD, beginning at 5 PM on Sunday, January 17th, 2010. In addition so some activities for everyone, Bob will work one-on-one with some advanced practitioners of magic (including a FISM winner) who are in town for his 3 da...
by Mark Phillips
October 27th, 2009, 12:07 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Fitch Performance Workshop Jan. 18-20, 2010
Replies: 0
Views: 445

Bob Fitch Performance Workshop Jan. 18-20, 2010

Bob Fitch will be giving a special 3 day performance workshop, January 18-20, 2010 in the Washington DC suburb of Gaithersburg, MD. Bob received the Magic Castle's Lifetime Achievement award last year and had a stellar career on Broadway, performing in 26 shows and originating the villianous Rooster...
by Mark Phillips
May 15th, 2009, 11:38 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Fitch Masterclass at Denny's Balt. on June 6.
Replies: 2
Views: 878

Bob Fitch Masterclass at Denny's Balt. on June 6.

Thanks to the success of Bob Fitchs master classes last year; weve found a mutually agreeable date Denny & Lees Baltimore studio to offer another one this year, albeit with very short notice! Bobs masterclass at Dennys will begin at 1PM on Saturday, June 6th. There are four performance slots ava...
by Mark Phillips
May 15th, 2009, 11:27 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Two Comedy Magician's Birthday today.
Replies: 0
Views: 422

Two Comedy Magician's Birthday today.

Today is the birthday of Bob Sheets and Bill Goldman, two of the best and funniest comedy magicians alive. Their styles are completely different but both just kill me. Also funny that they should share a birthday. I wonder what my old pal Richard would have been like had he been born just 24 hours e...
by Mark Phillips
April 27th, 2009, 11:15 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: effect of economic depression
Replies: 15
Views: 2977

Re: effect of economic depression

The impact has been substantial. The measures you seek to learn are unlikely to be publically discussed. In addition to having so many ways to measure the downturn and the difficulty in measuring them, no one is eager to give negative concrete numbers that could contribute to people staying away. He...
by Mark Phillips
April 27th, 2009, 10:32 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Roger Klause Library -- eBay
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: Roger Klause Collection -- eBay

Beautiful cups. Lance, I'm just curious as to the information on how many were made, how many still out there, and the known whereabouts of others. Can you give us the source for this information and if there are any further details?

Thanks,
Mark

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