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by George Olson
May 10th, 2011, 1:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Magic on Maui
Replies: 5
Views: 2577

Re: Magic on Maui

We got a kick out of the picture they take as you enter the Kupahana show. My wife and I with my oxygen, shorts, and rotund belly levitating the co-star of the show. It's a riot! They also had Lauro R. Castillo, Jr. doing walk around during diner, quite good. He is now living in LA. The next day we ...
by George Olson
May 9th, 2011, 3:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Magician Cards
Replies: 19
Views: 3057

The Magician Cards

This may be old news, but my granddaughter sent me this, it looks interesting:


http://www.themagiciandvd.com/buy-the-cards-only/

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by George Olson
May 7th, 2011, 5:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Adding an Avatar?
Replies: 11
Views: 3091

Adding an Avatar?

Help!

I am trying to add an "avatar" to my info. Can't figure out how...

Remember, I am a computer nyophyte>

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by George Olson
April 16th, 2011, 2:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tom Mullica
Replies: 0
Views: 835

Tom Mullica

I just came across this and thought some of you might be interested: (I realize it's today, but it's great to see!)

http://www.themansiontheatre.com/Final_(email)_Tom_PR_March_2011.pdf

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by George Olson
April 12th, 2011, 7:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hand Maintenance
Replies: 23
Views: 6508

Re: Hand Maintenance

Zach

Check in the archives for an interesting discussion about hand maitainence. I know Pete B had some great exercises.

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by George Olson
March 23rd, 2011, 5:44 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Top Ten Illusions
Replies: 0
Views: 456

Top Ten Illusions

Check this out for some old films: Check out this video from MSN: 10 Popular Magic Show Illusions <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/10-popular-magic-show-illusions/ufa16elh?rel=msn&src=v5:EndSlate%5EWideAd:email&from=email">http://www.bing.com/videos/...
by George Olson
March 22nd, 2011, 4:05 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: $1,000,000 book on ebay
Replies: 24
Views: 6174

Re: $1,000,000 book on ebay

Kinda like my first three marriages...

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by George Olson
March 3rd, 2011, 9:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: "Conjuring Psychology"
Replies: 15
Views: 3783

Re: "Conjuring Psychology"

That's the Randal book correct..

If so, yes, depending on price. Us retired guys have got to watch our pennies.

It's only been 8 years; I never just jump into something!!!

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by George Olson
March 3rd, 2011, 5:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: "Conjuring Psychology"
Replies: 15
Views: 3783

Re: "Conjuring Psychology"

Oh God Jonathon!

What the hell is the unfathomable point are you trying to make?

It makes my brain hurt when you post such tripe!

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by George Olson
March 3rd, 2011, 2:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: "Conjuring Psychology"
Replies: 15
Views: 3783

Re: "Conjuring Psychology"

Bob and Jeff, if you come across either of those readings, I'd appreciate a note if you want to sell them.

Thanks,

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by George Olson
February 18th, 2011, 4:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: March Genii has arrived
Replies: 15
Views: 5112

Re: March Genii has arrived

PDX yesterday (Thursday.)

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by George Olson
February 3rd, 2011, 2:46 pm
Forum: iGenii
Topic: The Reel Work by Pete Biro
Replies: 1
Views: 1715

Re: The Reel Work by Pete Biro

Great idea, Joe!

Pete you listening??

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by George Olson
January 19th, 2011, 3:16 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: February Issue of Genii Should Start Arriving this Week
Replies: 44
Views: 12465

Re: February Issue of Genii Should Start Arriving this Week

Portland OR January 18!
by George Olson
November 24th, 2010, 8:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cups and Balls
Replies: 11
Views: 4376

Re: Cups and Balls

Yep! And I recall a Hawaiian Magicians that did a routine with Scallop Shells and pearls. Beautiful.

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by George Olson
November 5th, 2010, 2:52 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Carters Curtin
Replies: 4
Views: 1293

Re: Carter's Curtain

Goat!

I did that with the first three.....

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by George Olson
November 3rd, 2010, 5:00 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Carters Curtin
Replies: 4
Views: 1293

Carters Curtin

I just noticed that my friend David Charvet is offering a curtin used by Carter. Beautiful thing!

Item number 160501253609
on e-Bay.

Nothing in it for me, just interested in seeing it go to a good home. (Wife won't let me buy it and hang it in the bedroom....

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by George Olson
October 26th, 2010, 12:07 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: "Magicians" on TV
Replies: 2
Views: 882

"Magicians" on TV

Just finished my intelectual stimulation exercises for the night (watching Wheel of Fortune). One of the contestents -- Warren -- announced he was an amature magician and had just joined the Magic Castle. At least he didn't have a "winkey/blinkey bow tie on like many of the "foister boys&q...
by George Olson
September 28th, 2010, 5:04 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: What Magic Book or DVD are you Reading/Watching Now?
Replies: 37
Views: 8507

Re: What Magic Book or DVD are you Reading/Watching Now?

Doc Eason gave me a book over the week-end while attending The Portland Magic Jam (It was really great, something for everyone)
too bad you missed it.

I am having a ball reading it now...


Magic's Most Amazing Stories
by George Olson
September 21st, 2010, 2:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: my favorite wand
Replies: 7
Views: 2730

Re: my favorite wand

Long since gone, but the clear plastic wand I was presented by Don Alan on his show in Chicago in the '50's. It "disappeared" in San Diego in the '60's. My wife at the time did not like magic, so after a magic convention down there I met a young magician at the Grant Hotel and he and his D...
by George Olson
September 18th, 2010, 3:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The October Issue of Genii is in the Mail ...
Replies: 39
Views: 8864

Re: The October Issue of Genii is in the Mail ...

In Portland OR 10/17!

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by George Olson
September 10th, 2010, 5:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Recommended portable table?
Replies: 31
Views: 10872

Re: Recommended portable table?

As I recall there is a remarkable table in the Wonder books, and here is a really nice one http://www.stevensmagic.com/index.php?m ... _id=111779
by George Olson
September 10th, 2010, 4:57 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Portland Magic Jam
Replies: 4
Views: 2125

Portland Magic Jam

Hello Gang - First a reminder that this Sunday is your last day for the pre-registration price of $85 for the Portland Magic Jam. After that, the price will go to $95 in advance, and $105 at the door. (Still a great price for this action-packed weekend!) Now some updated information about the event....
by George Olson
September 10th, 2010, 3:25 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Magic in Hawaii
Replies: 0
Views: 509

Magic in Hawaii

I'll be spending mid November (11/16 to 11/23) in Maui and Kauai. Any local events during that time period?

I've got reservations for "Kupanaha" and we're looking at Warren and Annabella's also.

Anything on Kauai?

Thanks

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by George Olson
September 7th, 2010, 2:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Portland Magicm Jam
Replies: 0
Views: 599

Portland Magicm Jam

The "Jam" is comming in two weeks! This was an outstanding success last year, and this years line-up promises to equal or top it. All star line up, so if you're with-in the sound of my computer come on over> <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://portlandmagicjam.com/">http://portlandm...
by George Olson
July 8th, 2010, 9:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Steve Brooks
Replies: 2
Views: 1540

Re: Steve Brooks

Thanks Seuss..

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by George Olson
July 8th, 2010, 9:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: RSS feeds not feeding?!?
Replies: 6
Views: 1841

Re: RSS feeds not feeding?!?

How do you do that mai-ling?

I'm a Computer Dummy...

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by George Olson
July 7th, 2010, 5:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Steve Brooks
Replies: 2
Views: 1540

Steve Brooks

Anybody got the contact info for Steve?

Thanks in advance

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by George Olson
April 15th, 2010, 3:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Looking for all published info on Card Warp
Replies: 165
Views: 43871

Re: Looking for all published info on Card Warp

If memory serves me correctly, isn't that an effect by Daniel Cros the Paul included in his book?

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by George Olson
March 31st, 2010, 9:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: hans Klock on Dutch TV
Replies: 1
Views: 1305

hans Klock on Dutch TV

by George Olson
March 29th, 2010, 3:54 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Scott Anderson on TV
Replies: 0
Views: 508

Scott Anderson on TV

Here's a great article about one of the Local Guys: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.blackanthem.com/News/Military_News_1/Deployed-magician-brings-laughter-entertainment-to-Iraq_printer.shtml">http://www.blackanthem.com/News/Militar ... nter.shtml</a><!-- m --> He's one of the nicest g...
by George Olson
March 17th, 2010, 4:42 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Repeating ourselves
Replies: 0
Views: 542

Repeating ourselves

This is on Jeff McBrides website: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.magicalwisdom.com/infopages/view/mm_talks">http://www.magicalwisdom.com/infopages/view/mm_talks</a><!-- m --> Check out my friend "Master Payne" and his presentation, it's quite a hoot, and really interesting....
by George Olson
March 14th, 2010, 6:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Eric Mead's TED talk
Replies: 10
Views: 3946

Re: Eric Mead's TED talk

Thank you, Dodd!

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by George Olson
March 12th, 2010, 4:40 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Scarlett Arrested
Replies: 15
Views: 5987

Re: Scarlett Arrested

Is this the guy that was asked to leave the Castle after just one show?

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by George Olson
February 13th, 2010, 4:27 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Zanthor's at it again!
Replies: 0
Views: 385

Zanthor's at it again!

Zanthor has a video of his Straight Jacket escape on "Video Jug"
lots of posing. Not as funny as most of his stuff, but it is on the Home Page of MSN

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by George Olson
January 24th, 2010, 4:42 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: Video of Brian Miller's "The Choices We Can't See"
Replies: 15
Views: 5297

Re: Video of Brian Miller's "The Choices We Can't See"

It also bears an eerie resemblance to an impromptu effect by the late Jonathan Cooke, author of Psychological Possibilities. Jonathon gave a lecture at an SAM meeting in Portland about 1990 introducing us to the principle. I have his notes around here somewhere and if I find them Ill let you know ab...
by George Olson
January 22nd, 2010, 6:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HP Magic Tricks
Replies: 0
Views: 680

HP Magic Tricks

I thought some of you that do kid shows and libraries, or teach might find these fun.

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/ac ... 457838.pdf

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by George Olson
January 8th, 2010, 12:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Mind Reading at Airports
Replies: 1
Views: 783

Mind Reading at Airports

Now I've seen it all! An article on the MSN Home page sez:
...Mind Reading Technology at Airport screenings...

Arrrgh

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by George Olson
January 6th, 2010, 4:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New magic experience in Boise, Idaho
Replies: 4
Views: 1168

Re: New magic eperience in Bosie, ID

I forwarded this to my Daughter in Baker City, Oregon and the spell checker found "Boise" and "experience" are misspelled.

Best of luck with the venture Jon.

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by George Olson
January 6th, 2010, 3:45 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB P&L Table
Replies: 4
Views: 1670

Re: WTB P&L Table

Scott...

I've been away for a bit.

I will dig through the boxes today and try to get pictures off to you. You are probably correct the 1/2 " may be Mysto, but it is identical to the P&L

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by George Olson
December 31st, 2009, 5:00 pm
Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
Topic: Gathering For Gardner 9
Replies: 10
Views: 4474

Re: Gathering For Gardner 9

Here's the web-site: http://www.g4g4.com/

It looks like a invitation is in the upper right hand index.

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