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by Asser Andersen
October 16th, 2020, 1:24 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Charlie Miller Book
Replies: 68
Views: 37715

Re: Charlie Miller Book

Magicana has arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What a beatiful book - I really feel spoiled to have this stunning collection of magic easiliy accessible.
Thank you Richard!
by Asser Andersen
October 16th, 2020, 1:06 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Ken Brooke book
Replies: 4
Views: 946

Re: Ken Brooke book

He also did silhouettes of Vernon and Larry Jennings

https://www.archivedauctions.com/s/1973 ... ai-vernon/

http://www.larryjennings.com/images/ver ... gs_big.jpg

and you can buy the Ken Brooke Series (set of 10) from Stevens Magic
by Asser Andersen
July 21st, 2016, 10:34 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Interesting Marketed Tricks From The Past
Replies: 65
Views: 27199

Re: Interesting Marketed Tricks From The Past

I bought the trick from Davenports in London around 1987. It was called "Coin through glass". I have three catalogues from Davenports from that time. The trick is only in one of them from ~86, not in the later ones. It has catalogue number CN-010 (price £ 8.00). In the later catalogues &qu...
by Asser Andersen
December 27th, 2014, 3:58 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: What Magic Item did You Get for the Holidays?
Replies: 33
Views: 10862

Re: What Magic Item did You Get for the Holidays?

December was a good month and these were under the Christmas tree - from myself :-) The Vernon Companion McCombical (a good book - however it really made me sad to learn that a much larger compilation + biography was abandoned due to the publication of this book) Alan Shaxon - The Sophisticated Sorc...
by Asser Andersen
November 7th, 2014, 2:43 pm
Forum: iGenii
Topic: iGenii showing all issues :-)
Replies: 4
Views: 10643

iGenii showing all issues :-)

Wow - To be able to scroll though all issues of Genii is really amazing.
Thank you Richard :-)
by Asser Andersen
June 16th, 2014, 6:05 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New Genii Website Up and New Digital July Edition Live
Replies: 114
Views: 26425

Re: New Genii Website Up and New Digital July Edition Live

While the Genii app is not currently showing up when you search for it in the app store for Apple devices, you can access it by sending the following url to your email address on your iPad or iPhone, and then tapping on it. That will bring you to the page and you can download the app: https://itune...
by Asser Andersen
May 5th, 2014, 6:15 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: I Join Those Banned from The Magic Cafe
Replies: 178
Views: 51698

Re: I Join Those Banned from The Magic Cafe

Pressly Guitar holds the patent on "Copper Silver Brass" as issued in 1972. I think he only allowed Johnson Products to manufacture it. The Pressly Guitar patent expired in 1991 (17 years after it was issued). So at least after patent law the "Copper Silver Brass" could be freel...
by Asser Andersen
October 28th, 2013, 2:29 pm
Forum: Light From the Lamp
Topic: Johnny Thompson
Replies: 18
Views: 18069

Re: Johnny Thompson

Thank you very much for the update - I will be looking forward to this
by Asser Andersen
October 27th, 2013, 4:38 pm
Forum: Light From the Lamp
Topic: Johnny Thompson
Replies: 18
Views: 18069

Re: Johnny Thompson

Is there any news on this book?
by Asser Andersen
September 16th, 2013, 12:51 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The NEW Conjuring Arts FREE Summer Book Club!
Replies: 26
Views: 7169

Re: The NEW Conjuring Arts FREE Summer Book Club!

You can also use the PayPal option when you check out - still free and an amazing offer :-)
by Asser Andersen
June 6th, 2013, 12:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The April Issue will be Mailed on Monday
Replies: 72
Views: 15077

Re: The April Issue will be Mailed on Monday

April and June arrived today in Copenhagen, Denmark. May is still on its way.
by Asser Andersen
December 31st, 2012, 7:12 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Horrible Wallets
Replies: 59
Views: 12533

Re: Horrible

Well I bow to all the expertise stating this, and I'm working on getting my load in the Balducci wallet flow smoothly using the method described in the Derek Dingle manuscript included in the terrific gift bag from the Genii Birthday Bash.
by Asser Andersen
December 30th, 2012, 6:26 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Horrible Wallets
Replies: 59
Views: 12533

Re: Horrible

In response to an above post from Mr. Goat (sorry, can''t find a way to paste it) Excuse me - But why are all no palm wallets horrible? Have you tried Eugene Burgers presentation for the Mullica wallet? The load is perfectly covered and it truly mystifies the audience how the signed card can be prod...
by Asser Andersen
December 29th, 2012, 4:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Double Anniversary Issue
Replies: 68
Views: 14074

Re: Double Anniversary Issue

Finally arrived in Copenhagen - definitely worth the wait :)
by Asser Andersen
October 14th, 2012, 5:03 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: We're Back From the Genii Bash!
Replies: 106
Views: 27813

Re: We're Back From the Genii Bash!

This was my first magic convention in more than 30 years and I enjoyed every second of it! My head is still spinning from all the fantastic magic I experienced during three busy days. I concur with everything that has been said in this thread and thank Richard Kaufman for giving me the opportunity t...
by Asser Andersen
August 8th, 2012, 12:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12321864

Re: ERDNASE

The letter pairing idea offers intriguing possibilities. Is there any reference to nuclein in the erdnease text? In this case, since Johann Friedrich Miescher's discovery of 1871 was not so well known, I'm less than convinced that DNA and base pairing is a decryption key. One may as well consider t...
by Asser Andersen
July 25th, 2012, 12:44 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Real Secrets Trick of the Month Club...
Replies: 429
Views: 105930

Re: Real Secrets Trick of the Month Club...

Same ting happened to me - my e-mail address got lost from their files. I corresponded directly with the RS-team and they solved the issue very effectively and with exceptionally good costumer service.
by Asser Andersen
April 10th, 2012, 3:32 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Tenkai "Coin in the hand gag"
Replies: 2
Views: 2010

Re: Tenkai "Coin in the hand gag"

It is described in "Malini and his Magic" by Vernon: The Coin Game on page 35.

Also, Ken Brooke has quite a nice anecdote about the trick and book in Ken Brooke's Magic - The Unique Years
by Asser Andersen
March 24th, 2012, 9:29 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Derek Dingle, John Scarne
Replies: 52
Views: 11005

Re: Derek Dingle, John Scarne

I can't lay my hands on it, but Derek never used a LePaul wallet when I spent time with him, so the card never came out of an envelope. I don't want to say more, because I'm going to write this up and make a free little booklet that will go into the goodie bag for attendees of the Genii convention....
by Asser Andersen
January 19th, 2012, 2:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Legends weren't flawless...
Replies: 135
Views: 34690

Re: The Legends weren't flawless...

If we were to view "Card Warp" as though it is problematic, what then are the problems? Is the idea that half the card can be reversed unconvincing? Does the handling fail in some way? Does the ending fail in some way? Let's take it apart! I'll start by saying that bringing out two cards ...
by Asser Andersen
January 18th, 2012, 5:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Legends weren't flawless...
Replies: 135
Views: 34690

Re: The Legends weren't flawless...

I bought Roy Waltons Card Ward from Davenport in London many years ago and never really got around to use it. Then I got hold on Workers #1 from Michael Close and adapted his version of the trick where the card turns over within a dollar bill (a Bob McCallister idea). I have been performing this tri...
by Asser Andersen
January 2nd, 2012, 2:38 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Welcome .... to Registration for Genii's 75th Anniversary Birthday Bash
Replies: 31
Views: 6318

Re: Welcome .... to Registration for Genii's 75th Anniversary Birthday Bash

I registered yesterday and had the problem with the sold out on the 3rd. It was easily corrected by contacting the hotel directly and requesting the extra day. This will be my first magic convention in more than 30 years!! Last time was in Sandefjord in Norway (Slydini and Jay Marshall were the high...
by Asser Andersen
August 8th, 2011, 1:20 am
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12321864

Re: ERDNASE

It's not him. Wow, this is getting really interesting! hmmm...since we know the Sanders house is where Erdnase's rock collection is kept, then it's likely that Erdnase is another member of the family (other than WIlbur). He had some brothers. Interesting twists going on here! Richard could also be ...
by Asser Andersen
June 30th, 2011, 12:28 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas
Replies: 704
Views: 320276

Re: New Book Coming on the Card Magic of David Berglas

Preordered Berglas now also arrived in Scandinavia (Copenhagen, Denmark).
Don't have to worry about what to read during summer vacation now :-)
by Asser Andersen
March 31st, 2011, 12:13 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Genii iPad App Has Been APPROVED!
Replies: 70
Views: 14481

Re: Genii iPad App Has Been APPROVED!

I must say that I am really impressed with the Genii iPad app. It is much easier to use than the web-based access previously available. I didn't download the issues, but viewed them online - worked perfectly. I like the audio and video supplements and the easy access to your advertisers, however I c...
by Asser Andersen
September 19th, 2009, 5:22 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: October Issue of Genii Arriving Soon!
Replies: 67
Views: 10421

Re: October Issue of Genii Arriving Soon!

September issue arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark today
by Asser Andersen
August 16th, 2009, 3:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: September Issue of Genii Now in the Mail.
Replies: 32
Views: 6012

Re: September Issue of Genii Now in the Mail.

The August issue arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark about a week ago. Somewhat later than normally (Airmail subscription).
by Asser Andersen
August 15th, 2009, 6:02 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Steve Freeman's "Back in Time"
Replies: 2
Views: 1506

Re: Steve Freeman's "Back in Time"

Ask Alexander : Genii Vol 45 (1981) page 437-438. Magicana: The Time Machine by Steve Freeman.

It was also published in the 60th anniversary issue compiled by Max Maven (Vol 59 (1996) page 922-923)
by Asser Andersen
March 27th, 2009, 7:11 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Triumph
Replies: 308
Views: 82356

Re: Triumph

There's part of the Vernon handling where you take the top half of the deck and invert it on the bottom half. On some level that must register with the audience - that the cards are so mixed up that it would not matter which way you put the cards down. So... In the process of illustrating to the sp...
by Asser Andersen
September 4th, 2008, 2:52 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Allan Ackerman's "Expert at the Card Table" DVD+ Sale on His Website
Replies: 75
Views: 21044

Re: Allan Ackerman's "Expert at the Card Table" DVD+ Sale on His Website

Also in Copenhagen today - absolutely stunning !
by Asser Andersen
June 24th, 2008, 12:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: July Issue of Genii Now Crawling Toward You
Replies: 38
Views: 6692

Re: July Issue of Genii Now Crawling Toward You

Arrived today in Copenhagen, Denmark
by Asser Andersen
April 15th, 2008, 10:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: May Issue of Genii In the Mail!
Replies: 34
Views: 7939

Re: May Issue of Genii In the Mail!

Arrived in record time in Copenhagen today :)
Asser
by Asser Andersen
March 25th, 2008, 4:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dr. Hooker is Coming!
Replies: 68
Views: 14039

Re: Dr. Hooker is Coming!

Arrived in Copenhagen March 22.
by Asser Andersen
March 19th, 2008, 6:26 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Origin of Multiplying Bottles?
Replies: 17
Views: 6149

Re: Origin of Multiplying Bottles?

Originally Posted By: Tom Stone Arthur P. Felsman in the early 1900's - that's the earliest reference so far. I don't subscribe to "Ask Alexander", otherwise I would check if there is more there... I checked "Ask Alexander" - however no real luck. The only reference directly rel...
by Asser Andersen
March 18th, 2008, 8:14 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Origin of Multiplying Bottles?
Replies: 17
Views: 6149

Re: Origin of Multiplying Bottles?

Would it be reasonable to assume that the early routines relied on getting the extra sets from a servante, and that Ken Brooke should be credited for the idea to have all the sets already in the tubes from the beginning? Also, the movement where one single tube is used to get the objects to change ...
by Asser Andersen
March 17th, 2008, 6:39 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Origin of Multiplying Bottles?
Replies: 17
Views: 6149

Re: Origin of Multiplying Bottles?

In volume 42 (1978) of Genii page 420 you can find an article by Lloyd E. Jones stating that "the introduction of the multiplying bottles, I am told, is credited to Arthur P. Felsman, a well-known Chicago Magic Dealer of the early part of the century. It lay dormant then until the 1940s when re...
by Asser Andersen
February 21st, 2008, 10:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: March Issue of Genii Now in the Mail
Replies: 83
Views: 18075

Re: March Issue of Genii Now in the Mail

March issue arrived in Copenhagen today.
by Asser Andersen
January 30th, 2008, 12:51 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: multiplying bottles routines
Replies: 18
Views: 9999

Re: multiplying bottles routines

I was lucky to get an original Jack Hughes "legs table" from a retired danish magician as well as a 9 martini bottle set. I'm trying to put a routine together and am really fascinated by the Brooke routine. I have "Ken Brooke's magic" from Supreme where a routine is described, bu...
by Asser Andersen
January 29th, 2008, 7:25 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: multiplying bottles routines
Replies: 18
Views: 9999

Re: multiplying bottles routines

You can see Denny Haneys excellent and very funny performance here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9KinKTSsaA

I think it is very close to the original Ken Brooke routine.
by Asser Andersen
January 23rd, 2008, 11:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: February Issue of Genii Now Arriving!
Replies: 94
Views: 23136

Re: February Issue of Genii Now Arriving!

Arrived in Copenhagen today. Couldn't put the issue down - the correspondance between Marlo and Zarrow is simply riveting. On page 80 it says "see the six page letter reproduced on these pages", however the letter seems to be missing ? A truly lovely issue. And congratulation to Richard Ka...

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