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- February 17th, 2012, 12:33 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Lots o' books for sale!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1085
Re: Lots o' books for sale!
Just a note, that my email address has changed (much to my chagrin). It is now: jimmorton@gmx.com
- February 9th, 2012, 9:50 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Lots o' books for sale!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1085
Lots o' books for sale!
I have several books for sale. Below is a partial list. For a more complete list with authors and book information go to the following link: Book List. PayPal preferred. Ships media mail unless otherwise requested. No international sales. Don't message me here with bids. Please send queries to this ...
- January 13th, 2012, 5:39 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: My ultimate sale!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 880
My ultimate sale!
Well, I thought I wouldn't be selling anymore here, but clearly I was wrong. This time, I'm selling everything, so I have added some stuff that I had hoped to keep. Some really great stuff. Here are the lists: Click here for book list. Click here for video list. As before, PayPal preferred. Ships me...
- October 3rd, 2011, 1:00 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Final weekend to buy these books...really! No, really!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1450
Re: Final weekend to buy these books...really! No, really!
erdnasephile wrote:Jim: Congrats on the new job!
Thanks! :D
My book sale is now officially over. Thanks to everyone who bought books.
- October 2nd, 2011, 7:29 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Final weekend to buy these books...really! No, really!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1450
Re: Final weekend to buy these books...really! No, really!
I just got word that I will be starting work on Wednesday (I thought I wouldn't start until a week from tomorrow), so I won't be able to ship any books after Tuesday (or, at least, it will become a lot harder). Because of this, I have to say no to money orders. Paypal only at this point. I know that...
- September 30th, 2011, 4:03 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Final weekend to buy these books...really! No, really!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1450
Final weekend to buy these books...really! No, really!
Starting next week, I once again join the ranks of the gainfully employed. :grin: That makes this the absolutely, final weekend to buy the books and videos I have listed for sale. Monday, I'll be turning off the doc sharing and deleting the lists. I must say I am mystified by what has sold and what ...
- September 21st, 2011, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Last big book & video sale!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1877
Re: Last big book & video sale!
Jon, It looks like that got straightened out. The book is on the way.
- September 16th, 2011, 9:31 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Last big book & video sale!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1877
Last big book & video sale!
I'm hoping to make this my last big sale. I have added many new items to my book list and a few to my video list as well. All prices are listed. Everything sent media mail unless requested otherwise. Sorry, no international sales. Paypal preferred. Click here for book list. Click here for video list...
- July 8th, 2011, 2:41 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Dozens of videos and DVDs for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 697
Dozens of videos and DVDs for sale
I'm getting rid of dozens of DVDs and VHS tapes. You can view everything here . Jim Morton (40 Sheridan, SF, CA 94103), Paypal preferred. You can reach me by phone (415-218-8274) or email: jimmorton@sbcglobal.net . I don't often answer the phone though, so leave a message and I'll get back to you. F...
- April 29th, 2011, 4:50 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Lots of books for sale!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1513
Lots of books for sale!
I'm getting rid of a few books. As anyone who has purchased books from me in the past can attest, I like to take care of my books. Most are like new (unless otherwise specified). I'm also selling some lecture notes and videos. The complete list, with prices, can be found here: Complete Book List . I...
- October 30th, 2010, 3:24 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Another HUGE Book Sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 741
Another HUGE Book Sale
Okay, here is my second book sell-off. Lots of outstanding stuff here at the best prices you are likely to find anywhere. Most of these books are like new (I like to take care of my books). I'm also selling some lecture notes and videos. The complete list, with prices, can be found here: Complete Bo...
- September 4th, 2010, 3:16 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Huge book sale this weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2306
Re: Huge book sale this weekend
Rennie, look at it this way: the high price of the handling is because because I hate dealing with that stuff (shipping). The low price of the books is because I hate dealing with THAT stuff (haggling). Most people find they cancel each other out. I have a friend who ships things regularly (which I ...
- September 2nd, 2010, 7:00 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Huge book sale this weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2306
Re: Huge book sale this weekend
Richard let me know that I need to add my address (already in there) and phone number. 415-218-8274. If I don't answer, leave your number and I'll call back. Promise.
- September 2nd, 2010, 2:46 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Huge book sale this weekend
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2306
Huge book sale this weekend
Hi everyone! I am getting to ready to move out of the country and I have whittled my book collection down to only those books that I regularly use (the proverbial five-foot shelf). I am selling everything else, and there are some really great books in this collection. I've priced them all according ...
- June 30th, 2008, 7:50 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: visiting Las Vegas
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2306
Re: visiting Las Vegas
Tom Frame wrote:It is imperative that you catch Mac King's afternoon show at Harrah's!
I'll second that.
JM
- February 11th, 2008, 10:28 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Product Reviews in Genii
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8667
Re: Product Reviews in Genii
At this point, nearly every viewpoint has been covered, but here's my 2 cents FWIW. I don't think a review is, or has ever been, about "buy this," or "don't buy this." A well-written review is one that not only explains why the reviewer did not like a book or DVD, but one that al...
- November 1st, 2007, 2:54 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Gilbreth Principle
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13811
Re: Gilbreth Principle
About five years ago, I created a one sheet PDF that explains the Gilbreath Principle in the simplest way that I could come up with. Some people have found it useful. If you'd like a copy you can email me at popvoid. It's an account from yahoo, so you should be able to figure out the rest of the add...
- July 18th, 2007, 2:41 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Big trouble w/ hecklers
- Replies: 63
- Views: 15772
Re: Big trouble w/ hecklers
I used to worry a lot about hecklers, and I used to have problems with hecklers. A funny thing happened though: the better I got, the less heckling I encountered. The little that I still do encounter is easily managed. I seldom feel threatened in those situations anymore. If someone is completely un...
- June 22nd, 2007, 9:07 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Mystery novels with a magic theme
- Replies: 44
- Views: 19668
Re: Mystery novels with a magic theme
Many detective fiction writers use misdirection worthy of a magician to keep readers surprised (and hopefully entertained). Agatha Christie took to this to its logical extreme, especially in the Poirot mysteries. Many of her books feature red herrings; the mystery writer's equivalent of a sucker tri...
- June 19th, 2007, 10:18 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Why don't some post?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 9085
Re: Why don't some post?
As someone who often visits this website, but rarely posts, I can answer castawaydave's original question. The reason is simple: the people visiting this site are more informed, more articulate, and definitely more experienced than on any of the other forums that I visit. Usually by the time I come ...
Re: ERDNASE
would erdnase have been as a great and treasured book if we knew who he was? i personally dont think it's one of the greatest books written on cards, it might have been good for that generation, but i wouldnt recomend it for todays card learners. im sure if we knew who he was, the book would be pre...
- February 19th, 2007, 4:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Finger-Flinging meaning
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9844
Re: Finger-Flinging meaning
Crimsonking,
Since you are speaking English as a second language, I should warn you that Jonathan is being a little facetious here because he doesn't like finger flingers (or flickers). I suspect that the author of the book you are reading feels the same way.
Jim
Since you are speaking English as a second language, I should warn you that Jonathan is being a little facetious here because he doesn't like finger flingers (or flickers). I suspect that the author of the book you are reading feels the same way.
Jim
- February 19th, 2007, 2:12 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Finger-Flinging meaning
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9844
Re: Finger-Flinging meaning
It's one of the major tells when learning a classic pass That may be, but I don't think that is what it means in this context. "Finger-flinging" is often used to mean the same thing as "finger-flicking," which means some who likes to use difficult or virtuoso sleight-of-hand whe...
- February 16th, 2007, 2:24 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: An Open Letter to Magicians in the San Francisco Area
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2253
Re: An Open Letter to Magicians in the San Francisco Area
I'll join the other San Francisco posters who say they've never heard of this event. It's news to me. I only see one photo on the site, Looks like about 30 people. 'Probably all know each other.
Jim
Jim
- January 18th, 2007, 9:33 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Capturing files from YouTube
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2670
Re: Capturing files from YouTube
Here is a very simple and easy to use FLV player. It is free and available for the PC and the Mac.
FLV player
Jim
FLV player
Jim
- January 9th, 2007, 3:02 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: ebooks - the last two years - your opinion
- Replies: 119
- Views: 12645
Re: ebooks - the last two years - your opinion
I think ebooks will continue to increase in popularity. The tipping point will probably come around the time that the Sony Reader dips below $100. Right now it is simply too expensive to warrant purchasing. Ditto for the other ebook readers as well. I think Sony will win this race thanks to their pr...
- December 21st, 2006, 9:35 am
- Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
- Topic: BEWARE AMAZON.COM PHISHING SCAM
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3816
Re: BEWARE AMAZON.COM PHISHING SCAM
There are so many of these--Citibank, eBay, PayPal, etc. The best rule is this: don't ever offer your information based on an unsolicited request. Some of these phishers have gotten so good that in some surveys, people thought the fake site was the real site and the real site the fake! I would inclu...
- December 14th, 2006, 11:38 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: 3rd most popular clip on digg.com
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1002
Re: 3rd most popular clip on digg.com
:::sigh:::
That's just sad for a whole bunch of reasons.
That's just sad for a whole bunch of reasons.
- November 8th, 2006, 8:50 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Bill Tarr has Died
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4397
Re: Bill Tarr has Died
Originally posted by Chris Wasshuber: This is the first time I hear that this Tarr book is the best selling magic book in the world. Has anybody information to support this? Typically Tarbell or Giobbi's Card College are considered the best selling magic books of all time. www.lybrary.com I don't h...
- August 31st, 2006, 5:26 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Thomas Waynes' Email address
- Replies: 6
- Views: 697
Re: Thomas Waynes' Email address
I see that Joe Porper is also listed as a pool cue maker.
- August 29th, 2006, 10:06 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Old Carny Game Examination
- Replies: 2
- Views: 597
Re: Old Carny Game Examination
This story is moving down the page and has no external link, but here are the two videos from the page. The first shows the device in action; the second shows the inside of the device. With this explantory text: When the carny wants to demonstrate how easy it is to throw a ball into the basket and h...
- August 28th, 2006, 5:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Old Carny Game Examination
- Replies: 2
- Views: 597
Old Carny Game Examination
For those of you interested in carny games, check out the thread on Boing Boing about a crooked ball toss and how it worked. You could use this game to teach physics. :)
Jim
Jim
- August 22nd, 2006, 10:20 am
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Not even close....
- Replies: 52
- Views: 14030
Re: Not even close....
Originally posted by Joe Pecore: Richard, What browser and operating system are you using? Is anyone else having a problem? Joe, I tried it on my PC (Windows XP) with Firefox and Internet Explorer and it worked fine. I also tried it on my G4 Mac (OSX) with Safari and it worked fine there as well. Jim
- January 24th, 2006, 9:15 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: History of Sleight of Hand
- Replies: 2
- Views: 454
Re: History of Sleight of Hand
The technique they are using to figure out who is allowed and who isn't is haphazard at best. Some non-British addresses will work.sadly they seem to have locked it to UK IP addresses for some reason
Jim
- January 20th, 2006, 9:06 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Favorite Trick that uses the Elmsley Count
- Replies: 80
- Views: 22178
Re: Favorite Trick that uses the Elmsley Count
Let's not forget Michael Skinner's version of Oil and Water.
Jim
Jim
- January 18th, 2006, 9:44 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Is this guy for REAL???
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3531
Re: Is this guy for REAL???
Stallion is Ted Ellison, the bass player in a group called...well, I don't think I can say the name of the group here. I personally like the group. If you like Ween, you might like them. Otherwise, probably not. Here is an article about both the band and Stallion. Bay Guardian article and here is th...
- January 12th, 2006, 10:43 am
- Forum: Book of The Month Club
- Topic: BoM: Milo & Roger by Arthur Brandon
- Replies: 51
- Views: 70187
Re: BoM: Milo & Roger by Arthur Brandon
What a great choice for book of the month! This is one of the most interesting biographies I have ever read in any field. The only other magic biography that can match it is Eddie Field's A Life Among Secrets . I will just add an my own anecdote here. One night, while I was reading the book, Karla L...
- January 2nd, 2006, 5:00 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: House of Magic has closed
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5071
Re: House of Magic has closed
Originally posted by Tom Smith: Hi! Was in SF last year and went to a magic shop by bus that was somewhere between Fisherman's Wharf and Exploratorium. It was right on the street and no kids were allowed in without an adult. Was this HoM or Misdirections? The owner and assistant were very helpful o...
- December 30th, 2005, 9:10 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: House of Magic has closed
- Replies: 29
- Views: 5071
Re: House of Magic has closed
I too will miss the place. While some people complained of "'tude," I never found that to be true. If they knew you were genuiely interested in magic they were always very nice. Many years back I purchased Lewis Ganson's books of Close-Up Magic and the Dai Vernon Trilogy from Mark. "T...
- December 28th, 2005, 8:56 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tricks You Can fool Yourself (and Others) With...
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3562
Re: Tricks You Can fool Yourself (and Others) With...
Take Me to Your Leader (Lorayne's Close-Up Card MAgic) baffled me the first time I did it. Also the first time I encountered the Gilbreath Principle I was pretty well flummoxed.
Jim
Jim