Saw this amazing (and horrifying) piece at the Borghese Gallery in Rome last month.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eK4hkjBRDCs
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- February 23rd, 2015, 5:40 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Modern Zoetrope Artist
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1759
- September 11th, 2013, 11:37 pm
- Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
- Topic: Help Us!
- Replies: 66
- Views: 25280
- November 28th, 2010, 9:22 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Tricks using a De Bruijn cycle?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9419
Re: Tricks using a De Bruijn cycle?
Earl Keyser is a retired computer teacher who now lives in Iowa. He was active on the Magic Castle scene years ago and put several items in print over the years. He is also one of the original members of the Minnesota MindPsi mentalism group.
- November 21st, 2010, 6:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: December Issue of Genii Cover and Table of Contents Now Online
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5502
Re: December Issue of Genii Cover and Table of Contents Now Online
December issue with Steinmeyer's "Pasteboard Under Glass" on p. 46: Worth. The. Subscription. Price.
- October 7th, 2010, 11:16 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magical Hooters
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1112
- January 25th, 2010, 8:56 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Video of Brian Miller's "The Choices We Can't See"
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5300
Re: Video of Brian Miller's "The Choices We Can't See"
I think it's important to add that the concept of using invisible coins for a prediction effect goes back to Larry Becker and was popularized by Max Maven in his Positive Negative effect (from Video Mind and published in Syzygy.)
- November 16th, 2009, 10:10 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: December issue of Genii Coming Your Way!
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7761
Re: December issue of Genii Coming Your Way!
No troublewit Jasper reaching Minneapolis today.
- August 15th, 2009, 2:44 pm
- Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
- Topic: Magic Live!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2376
Re: Magic Live!
I'm posting this for a friend who can't attend MAGIC Live at the last minute. He has Stan's blessing to transfer his registration if anyone is looking for one. Contact him at:
Joshua@joshuakane.com
Joshua@joshuakane.com
- May 4th, 2009, 12:24 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: NEW COIN MAGIC SUGGESTIONS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4392
Re: NEW COIN MAGIC SUGGESTIONS
Eric Jones also got great reviews from the FFFF crowd with his innovative coin work last weekend. Smooth, stunning magic and a heck of a nice guy as well!
- May 4th, 2009, 12:20 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Books for Beginners
- Replies: 35
- Views: 11340
Re: Books for Beginners
No one has mentioned the free downloadable book "Under Over" that Josh Jay has put out on the new Vanishing Inc site. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://vanishingincmagic.com/">http://vanishingincmagic.com/</a><!-- m --> It's full of useful advice on learning magic, resources inclu...
- December 15th, 2008, 12:42 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Help me recall a John Bannon (?) effect
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4147
Re: Help me recall a John Bannon (?) effect
New Jack City II ?
A pair of red jacks and a pair of black jacks inserted together into the pack seek out and sandwhich 2 selections, one found between eack pair of jacks.
A pair of red jacks and a pair of black jacks inserted together into the pack seek out and sandwhich 2 selections, one found between eack pair of jacks.
- June 19th, 2008, 11:47 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: David Regal's "Approaching Magic"
- Replies: 89
- Views: 43215
Re: David Regal's "Approaching Magic"
With the new book/lecture, product sales, DVD's, Magic Castle award nominations, cover of Genii, product reviewer in Genii and Reel Quarterly, and now Celebracadabra winner, David is indeed the King of All Magic Media.
- June 19th, 2008, 10:57 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: David Regal's "Approaching Magic"
- Replies: 89
- Views: 43215
Re: David Regal's "Approaching Magic"
David, Just so you don't get the locals riled up that would be Minneapolis. We're looking forward to a great little convention with you, Gregory Wilson, John Bannon, Francis Menotti, George Tovar, and Dan Fleshman. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://closeupandintheparlour.com/">http://closeu...
- May 3rd, 2008, 2:09 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: David Regal's "Approaching Magic"
- Replies: 89
- Views: 43215
Re: David Regal's "Approaching Magic"
David had the first set available at FFFF and I've managed to get through his essays so far. Wonderful thinking and he has articulated great points about presentation and scripting. I'm looking forward to delving into the tricks next. If the book is not enough to satiate you can get a get a real liv...
- April 28th, 2008, 6:49 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Ray Kosby--Man of Mystery
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6954
Re: Ray Kosby--Man of Mystery
One of the highlights for me of FFFF this year was hanging out with Ray and seeing the new stuff he's come up with. It's good to see him back in the fold.
Re: Penumbra
Back to the original question posted. Having been in touch with Bill Goodwin I know he is working on the next issue. As to when to expect the next mailing from Hotel Penumbra is still unclear...
- February 14th, 2006, 6:09 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Top effects from Genii 2005
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6425
Re: Top effects from Genii 2005
"Pile of Change" is great but finding the right person with a pocketful of change can be challenging. You need to create the moment... Next time you're at the coffeeshop or grocery check-out line feign not having the exact change. When the cashier asks, dip your hand into the spare change ...
- January 26th, 2006, 4:20 pm
- Forum: Columns
- Topic: Flim-Flamagic: Bulletin!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7643
Re: Flim-Flamagic: Bulletin!
This is so good it fooled me even though I haven't seen it yet!!
Not knowing there were 3 more pages coming I had concocted a routine with just the one page, an invisible die, and the Kruskal principle. Maybe I can get it to market before the next 3 issues appear...
Not knowing there were 3 more pages coming I had concocted a routine with just the one page, an invisible die, and the Kruskal principle. Maybe I can get it to market before the next 3 issues appear...
- January 26th, 2006, 4:14 pm
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: Can someone help me identify this ring and string effect?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3713
Re: Can someone help me identify this ring and string effect?
There's a nifty impromptu in the hands version buried in Apocalypse called "Handy Sefalalgia". I believe it's by a little known East Indian magician.
- November 14th, 2005, 2:46 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Has Dr. Hofzinser Arrived at your House Yet?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 15534
Re: Has Dr. Hofzinser Arrived at your House Yet?
Wow! December issue with Tina and Mike landed in Mpls today (11/14). I can't keep up with you, Richard!
- October 17th, 2005, 6:39 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Has Dr. Hofzinser Arrived at your House Yet?
- Replies: 95
- Views: 15534
Re: Has Dr. Hofzinser Arrived at your House Yet?
Richard,
Nepomunk arrived in Minneapolis on Oct 13!
Another stellar issue chock full of goodies...
Raj
Nepomunk arrived in Minneapolis on Oct 13!
Another stellar issue chock full of goodies...
Raj
- September 26th, 2005, 9:45 am
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: Fan Steal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1198
- May 23rd, 2005, 10:14 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: The Mysterious World of Alain Nu
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1421
Re: The Mysterious World of Alain Nu
Word from Alain is that the 3rd special's airdate has been moved up to June 9th. As always, check your local listings.
Raj
Raj
- June 29th, 2004, 8:26 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Three Fly?
- Replies: 106
- Views: 15362
Re: Three Fly?
Rumor has it that Akira Fuji's "Jet Coins" as published in Genii was originally titled, "Coins Akiras". Say it with me out loud...
Raj
Raj
- June 16th, 2004, 8:56 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Cleverest lecture notes title
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3853
Re: Cleverest lecture notes title
From Minneapolis-St.Paul's Geoff Williams:
"The Lecture Your Mother Never Gave You",
and it's sequel
"The Lecture Your Father Never Gave You".
"The Lecture Your Mother Never Gave You",
and it's sequel
"The Lecture Your Father Never Gave You".
- May 8th, 2004, 1:28 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Henry Christ's Fabulous Ace Trick
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4805
Re: Henry Christ's Fabulous Ace Trick
Bill, I think I use the Garcia handling but it's been so long that I don't recall if I've changed any of it. A few other things I use: The aces "escape" into differen parts of the city "north, south, east, and west"; I involve the spec. in identifying a faceup "clue" (7...
- May 7th, 2004, 8:19 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Henry Christ's Fabulous Ace Trick
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4805
Re: Henry Christ's Fabulous Ace Trick
Dan, DRAGNET ACES "This is the city... Some call them playing cards, others plasticized pasteboards; I call them the Devil's tool. 52,000 people live, work and play here...each one has a story. These 4 aces represent the hardened underworld of our society. The Ace of Spades, the ringleader...Th...
- April 26th, 2004, 8:09 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Henry Christ's Fabulous Ace Trick
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4805
Re: Henry Christ's Fabulous Ace Trick
Don't overlook John Bannon's "Beyond Fabulous" in The Looking Glass Spring 1996 issue. The corrected version appears in John's Cardzilla notes and I believe will be in his new book.
- April 7th, 2004, 6:52 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Deck of picture cards?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 887
Re: Deck of picture cards?
You may want to check with Chuck Hickok (Mentalent@aol.com). He produces a deck with symbols and numbers that he sells with a memory routine.
- January 4th, 2004, 9:25 am
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: Must Perform Tricks ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1956
- January 3rd, 2004, 12:24 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Genii VS Magic review
- Replies: 67
- Views: 6729
Re: Genii VS Magic review
I'll go to bat for Josh. Not every trick in MAGIC or Genii is going to be a winner. I don't view it as wasted space but food for thought. It may inspire you, trigger a new idea, or recall a long lost effect. His introductions personalize the effects and give the column some flavor. Josh has introduc...
- November 13th, 2003, 9:17 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Looking for anything by Michael Weber
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9954
Re: Looking for anything by Michael Weber
There's also the Son of Thinkerprint gaffed cards that Michael produced. It's explaned in the Dan Garrett issue of MUM and some of his notes. I can't put my finger on it right now...
Raj
Raj
- October 20th, 2003, 7:52 pm
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Jim Steinmyer ROCKS!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5592
- October 18th, 2003, 7:26 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Homer Liwag Material
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1024
- October 17th, 2003, 9:14 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: LOOKING GLASS - Richard Kaufman
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1701
Re: LOOKING GLASS - Richard Kaufman
Richard, Thanks for bringing "My Spectator, The Clairvoyant" back to my senses. Two other Jack Birnman questions: The first issue of Looking Glass (Winter 1996) had Birnman's "Dyslexic Pyschic" rountine. You alluded to an original, difficult sleight of his for which you substitut...
- September 9th, 2003, 9:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Any hints?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 570
- July 3rd, 2003, 7:39 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Rest in Peace, Mark Johnson
- Replies: 6
- Views: 982
Re: Rest in Peace, Mark Johnson
Mark was passionate about magic especially gambling scams. I had the chance to session with him and Chad Long until 4am a few weeks ago at the Minnesota Magic Convention. He obviously enjoyed hanging out with the gang until the wee hours.
Rest in Peace.
Raj
Rest in Peace.
Raj
- June 21st, 2003, 12:20 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: July Genii in the Mail!
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5311
Re: July Genii in the Mail!
Richard,
Got mine Thurs., June 19th in Minneapolis.
Please tell us about the wonderful Japanese shadowgraphy illustrations!
Raj
Got mine Thurs., June 19th in Minneapolis.
Please tell us about the wonderful Japanese shadowgraphy illustrations!
Raj
- May 14th, 2003, 8:46 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: June Genii in the mail today, May 6!
- Replies: 54
- Views: 6000
Re: June Genii in the mail today, May 6!
Recieved May 14th in Minneapolis.
Richard, When is Duc's knife thru finger routine going to be published? My appetite and knives are whetted...
Richard, When is Duc's knife thru finger routine going to be published? My appetite and knives are whetted...