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- July 7th, 2016, 10:14 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: What Is It With Florida?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5356
- December 31st, 2014, 2:39 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Derren Brown - Penguin Live - Jan 4, 2015
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8174
Re: Derren Brown - Penguin Live - Jan 4, 2015
The issue with regard to live versus recorded lectures is also of concern in education. With a hand held device you can access a lot of material relevant to your interest. So why would you want to go and listen or watch a lecture? For me it is the opportunity for personalization of the material, get...
- November 11th, 2014, 10:46 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Perverse Magic
- Replies: 370
- Views: 295772
- December 18th, 2012, 10:58 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Juan Tamariz Kicks Some Mighty ASS!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3634
Re: Juan Tamariz Kicks Some Mighty ASS!
Before I finally witnessed him in person a couple of years ago when he was at the Magic Castle, Juan Tamariz was not my cup of tea either. The problem was that I had only seen him in videos like this one, or in short pieces on TV shows, not at all unlike what was seen here. But when you see him in ...
- September 12th, 2012, 10:40 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Please Post Your Get-Well Wishes for Michael Weber Here
- Replies: 55
- Views: 14322
Re: Please Post Your Get-Well Wishes for Michael Weber Here
Enjoy relaxing while you are recovering and however long it takes, get well. All the best.
- June 8th, 2011, 12:04 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FS: Dean Dill's The Revelation
- Replies: 0
- Views: 629
FS: Dean Dill's The Revelation
Dean Dill's The Revelation $175 (includes shipping in the U.S.)
As new condition, box opened, never used
Ian Richards
4944 Amesbury Drive, #203
Dallas, TX 75206
(214)692-8976
irichard@smu.edu
As new condition, box opened, never used
Ian Richards
4944 Amesbury Drive, #203
Dallas, TX 75206
(214)692-8976
irichard@smu.edu
- July 8th, 2009, 6:06 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Geoffrey Rush likes magic
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1931
Re: Geoffrey Rush likes magic
Brad Henderson wrote:He holds Ricky Jay in very high regard.
Geoffrey Rush and Ricky Jay both appeared in the movie "Mystery Men". Ricky Jay was Captain Amazing's agent and during the film he quips something like "What do you think I am a magician." Classic.
Re: Penumbra
Richard Kaufman wrote:In the case of MAJ, Ammar's partner just left, apparently with all the money after everyone renewed their subscriptions.
I just had a flashback to AM/PM
- April 16th, 2008, 3:34 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Book that this trick is in
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2769
Re: Book that this trick is in
Mark Mason also has what seems to be a very similar trick called "Stuck Up Monte". It is on his "Real World Magic" DVD set and also in his recent lecture notes.
- February 26th, 2008, 9:52 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: March Issue of Genii Now in the Mail
- Replies: 83
- Views: 18026
Re: March Issue of Genii Now in the Mail
The March issue of Genii arrived on Saturday February 22 in Dallas, Texas.
- January 24th, 2008, 12:09 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Product Reviews in Genii
- Replies: 44
- Views: 8608
Re: Product Reviews in Genii
Greetings, It is my perception that in the last three or four years the number of negative reviews of magic products in magic magazines has increased. I think that this is a good thing as it more accurately reflects the "quality" of what is available for purchase. I think that it is very i...
- May 12th, 2006, 7:21 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Who originated the move known as “Shape Shifter”?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3153
Re: Who originated the move known as “Shape Shifter”?
I believe that Oscar Munoz refers to his move as the Pirouette Change.
- March 13th, 2006, 12:02 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Steve Draun DVDs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 685
Re: Steve Draun DVDs
At the 2004 TAOM in Houston, Steve Draun stated that he would be doing a video shoot in May of 2005, if you have seen photos, then I assume that it took place.
- October 9th, 2005, 8:32 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Ebay:Magicomedy, Punx, Wonder, Invisible Pass
- Replies: 0
- Views: 507
Ebay:Magicomedy, Punx, Wonder, Invisible Pass
Ebay auction ending 10/11/2005
Magicomedy - Mike Caveney
Once Upon A Time - Punx
Tommy Wonder Entertains
The Invisible Pass - Hugard and Braue
The Magic of David Regal - 3 VHS videos
Ian Richards Ebay auction
Magicomedy - Mike Caveney
Once Upon A Time - Punx
Tommy Wonder Entertains
The Invisible Pass - Hugard and Braue
The Magic of David Regal - 3 VHS videos
Ian Richards Ebay auction
- September 7th, 2005, 2:05 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Many stuff for sales. Great price.
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6498
- August 28th, 2005, 2:36 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Many stuff for sales. Great price.
- Replies: 47
- Views: 6498
Re: Many stuff for sales. Great price.
Originally posted by Steve Hook: Anyone know who this seller is? On the Genii forum cardsharp99 provides information indicating that they are located in the U.S.A. PayPal indicates that cardsharp99 is a NON-U.S.A. member. cardsharp99@yahoo.com uses the name Peter Lane. This is not the name listed w...
- May 26th, 2004, 10:38 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Paul Cummins Lecture Report
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1217
Re: Paul Cummins Lecture Report
A situation where name badges would have resolved the conflict?Originally posted by Jim Maloney:
Afterwards, however, the two guys started at it again, with one of them stating "You don't know who you're messing with."
- May 24th, 2004, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Books on Ebay
- Replies: 0
- Views: 466
Books on Ebay
I have listed a few books and lecture notes on eBay: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=ianrichards&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50">http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V ... =3&rows=50</a><!-- m --> All ...
- January 16th, 2004, 9:07 am
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Review address?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 916
Re: Review address?
Information regarding where to send materials for review is usually located at the top of the next page from the Light from the Lamp heading. It states: Please send books, tricks, and videotapes for review to: Genii, 4200 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 106-384, Washington, DC 20016. Include a prepaid pad...
- November 21st, 2003, 3:44 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Need a TRULY "Self-Working" Card Trick
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4921
Re: Need a TRULY "Self-Working" Card Trick
The Daryl effect that Grant mentioned above is "Untouched". It recently saw print in Aldo Colombini's "Easy To Do Impromptu Card Magic". I believe that it is also on one of Michael Ammar's "Easy To Master Card Magic" videos. I would also highly recommend this.
- October 20th, 2003, 7:37 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: David Regal new DVDs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2204
Re: David Regal new DVDs
John Gustaferro appears on the video "Full Circle" performing and explaining a ring and rope routine.
- July 18th, 2003, 10:58 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: self-working card tricks
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2029
Re: self-working card tricks
Although I agree with Paul, that the descriptions of many self-working card tricks are not the most inspiring reading, I have found Steve Beam's "Semi Automatic Card Tricks" series to be amongst the most entertaining and enlightening reading of the magic books that I own. For example and p...
- July 18th, 2003, 10:57 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: self-working card tricks
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2029
Re: self-working card tricks
Although I agree with Paul, that the descriptions of many self-working card tricks are not the most inspiring reading, I have found Steve Beam's "Semi Automatic Card Tricks" series to be amongst the most entertaining and enlightening reading of the magic books that I own. For example and p...
- June 5th, 2003, 9:19 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: What got you into magic?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6794
Re: What got you into magic?
Kite flying. About five years ago a friend asked if I would provide kite flying as the entertainment for her daughters upcoming birthday party. I thought that learning a rope trick for this event would be appropriate. The kite flying birthday party never happened but I have been an avid student of m...
- April 23rd, 2003, 9:34 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: A Devilish Miracle
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1220
Re: A Devilish Miracle
Rafael Benatar's from his "Three Professional Card Routines" notes.
- March 25th, 2003, 10:30 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The best single book on magic
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1671
Re: The best single book on magic
"Classic Secrets of Magic" by Bruce Elliot was the first book ever discussed in the Book of the Month section of this forum.
- February 7th, 2003, 10:10 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Kenner's Rubberband Trick
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3672
Re: Kenner's Rubberband Trick
Chris Kenner and Dan Garrett have a booklet "The Boomerang Rubberband" that describes how to propel a rubberband from your fingers have have it return to you along the floor.
- January 23rd, 2003, 12:54 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Slydini Silks
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6107
Re: Slydini Silks
For Jon Allen:
Steve Draun has a performance clip of "Slydini's Silks" from the Magic Castle on his website:
http://www.stevedraun.com/about.htm
Steve Draun has a performance clip of "Slydini's Silks" from the Magic Castle on his website:
http://www.stevedraun.com/about.htm
- January 22nd, 2003, 11:51 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Ellusionist
- Replies: 148
- Views: 27117
Re: Ellusionist
Hi Ralph, Every article that is submitted to a scientific journals goes through an extensive editorial and peer review process before it is accepted for publication. This is done in order to ensure that every attempt is made to give proper credit and due reference to previous work. This is what give...
- January 15th, 2003, 6:46 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Hofzinser's Card Conjuring
- Replies: 5
- Views: 934
Re: Hofzinser's Card Conjuring
Hi George,
A search for Hofzinsers Card Conjuring at bookfinder.com revealed one used copy available for $700. This book is also currently up for auction on Ebay with a starting bid of $189.
A search for Hofzinsers Card Conjuring at bookfinder.com revealed one used copy available for $700. This book is also currently up for auction on Ebay with a starting bid of $189.
- December 5th, 2002, 7:35 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Wanted: Tailor/seamstress
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1120
- October 24th, 2002, 8:01 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Sam The Bellhop
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3217
Re: Sam The Bellhop
David Regal's card story effect "After Hours" begins on page 227 of "Constant Fooling volume 2".
- August 23rd, 2002, 12:19 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Harkey's Bonfire
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1576
Re: Harkey's Bonfire
Although I do not specifically know what chemicals you need, most standard chemicals can be purchased through scientific laboratory supply companies. Most of these types of companies have catalogs on the internet.
- August 23rd, 2002, 8:28 am
- Forum: Book of The Month Club
- Topic: Book of the Month: Classic Secrets of Magic
- Replies: 88
- Views: 136775
Re: Book of the Month: Classic Secrets of Magic
Classic Secrets Of Magic by Bruce Elliot was one of the first magic books that I ever bought. I initially obtained it in order to learn the Benson bowl routine and Dr. Sacks dice trick. I have found that with the exception of just skiming through the chapters on the corncob pipes and rice bowls, tha...
- July 5th, 2002, 6:55 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Sachs Dice routine
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1355
Re: Sachs Dice routine
Hi Bill, Dr. Sacks Dice Routine was originally published in the Phoenix in 1948. As such, it may be on the recent CD compilation of that magazine. Most recent descriptions of this effect are on video. Apparently the routine does not transfer well from the printed word. James Lewis has a very good vi...
- June 27th, 2002, 8:51 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Frank Garcia
- Replies: 7
- Views: 940
Re: Frank Garcia
Hi Tim, There was an issue of Mr. Gadfly that featured Frank Garcia. It may be possible to obtain this magazine via their website: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.mrgadfly.com">http://www.mrgadfly.com</a><!-- m --> It might be prudent to contact the editor/publisher directly to inquir...
- June 27th, 2002, 7:29 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Frank Garcia
- Replies: 7
- Views: 940
Re: Frank Garcia
Hi Tim,
A similar question arose on this forum a few months ago. At that time Richard informed us that Frank Garcia may not have had a will and as such there were legal disputes between members of his family. Hence, there has been no reprinting of his material.
A similar question arose on this forum a few months ago. At that time Richard informed us that Frank Garcia may not have had a will and as such there were legal disputes between members of his family. Hence, there has been no reprinting of his material.
- June 5th, 2002, 8:05 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: David P. Abbott's Book of Mysteries
- Replies: 3
- Views: 933
Re: David P. Abbott's Book of Mysteries
It is currently being auctioned on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 2109110298
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 2109110298
- May 6th, 2002, 11:27 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Volcano effect - large scale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 955
Re: Volcano effect - large scale
Sorry, I forgot to include this additional link:
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vol ... odels.html
http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/vol ... odels.html
- May 6th, 2002, 11:24 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Volcano effect - large scale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 955
Re: Volcano effect - large scale
Hi TiJean, A link to the US Geological Survey follows: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://giseis.alaska.edu/Input/affiliated/lahr/taurho/volcano/volcano.html">http://giseis.alaska.edu/Input/affiliat ... lcano.html</a><!-- m --> This describes the construction of a paper volcano. Further sear...