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- October 20th, 2021, 4:10 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: ZOMBIE Hand-Little Hand New Version
- Replies: 47
- Views: 8185
Re: ZOMBIE Hand-Little Hand New Version
I suppose there would be a problem presenting this. Well carry the dirt in a square cloth. Flop it on a table and open the cloth. Do the bit and have the cloth catch the XS, When done, fold all in the cloth and go to the next table. I suppose this may be obvious but i can't help myself because this...
- October 15th, 2021, 2:23 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Do we see reality?
- Replies: 82
- Views: 7330
Re: Do we see reality?
Edward, I’m sorry to hear about your ordeal. If you took what Sacks took, it was Artane, a toxic compound used to treat the stiffness, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease and tardive dyskinesia. He and you took a dose large enough to induce delirium. A hallmark symptom of deliriu...
- October 11th, 2021, 1:55 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: John Fisher: Heroes of Magic
- Replies: 0
- Views: 792
John Fisher: Heroes of Magic
John Fisher's new book Heroes of Magic is reviewed in the October GENNII by David Britland.
Here's an online review I came across.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKBFGtYt4Zo
Here's an online review I came across.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKBFGtYt4Zo
- October 9th, 2021, 3:22 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New Fred Kaps Book on Sale!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1710
Re: New Fred Kaps Book on Sale!
erdnasephile wrote: I didn't see Dick Koornwinder's name in the contributors section.
My thoughts exactly.
- September 22nd, 2021, 2:30 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: RIP Allan Slaight
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2204
Re: RIP Allan Slaight
I had no idea Mr. Slaight had been involved with Radio Caroline.
That station was so popular when I was growing up.
That station was so popular when I was growing up.
- September 5th, 2021, 4:12 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: DC Superhero Stamps
- Replies: 0
- Views: 566
DC Superhero Stamps
Not magic but for those of you into DC superheroes, Royal Mail are releasing special stamps.
https://shop.royalmail.com/special-stam ... _DCC_OS_01
https://shop.royalmail.com/special-stam ... _DCC_OS_01
- August 28th, 2021, 3:20 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Instructions for Paul Fox candy bowl
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5481
Re: Instructions for Paul Fox candy bowl
The instructions provided with the apparatus issued by Danny Dew are rather sparse. A full presentation and handling, with a photograph and illustrations is described on pages 66 to 69 of Magic With Faucett Ross, written by Lewis Ganson. It is a terrific book, with lots of great magic, and well wor...
- August 20th, 2021, 1:54 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Other Hand
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2088
- August 12th, 2021, 3:18 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Are You Being Served? Update
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4923
Re: Are You Being Served? Update
Switzer's Department Store, Dublin, December 1977. I'm running a stand selling balloon animals and kits. The stand, in the basement, is facing a magnificent sweeping staircase. At 2.30pm, it's a bit quiet and a mature, plumb woman in a fur coat comes down the staircase and straight over to me and in...
- August 5th, 2021, 1:39 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Have you ever experienced the "Yips" performing magic?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6229
Re: Have you ever experienced the "Yips" performing magic?
Yep! Vernon's Symphony of the Rings has been in my repertoire for over forty years. About ten years ago for a period of six months I couldn't get the unlinking of the last three right. I'd go over it at home and it would be fine but in the show, I'd get confused - always the last three. Sometimes it...
- July 19th, 2021, 3:52 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Jazz Aces
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2678
Re: Jazz Aces
Peter Kane was very good friends with the late Kevin Fox here in Manchester. Kevin told me that he once asked Peter about the variations of Jazz Aces that appeared after Peter had published his. Peter replied, "Do they not think or realise that they are coming up with the very same variations t...
- July 4th, 2021, 8:50 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Best for seller: Ebay or Amazon?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1395
Re: Best for seller: Ebay or Amazon?
I don't know anything about Amazon's charges but figure on a 20% cost on dealing with eBay. By the time you take in eBay's fees and taxes (they also take a percentage of the postal charges) and the PayPal fees it's close enough to 20%, at least in the UK. Your main consideration should be how fast y...
- July 4th, 2021, 4:37 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Matriz Imposible - Miguel Fernandez
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1982
Re: Matriz Imposible - Miguel Fernandez
In my opinion there is one fault in the routine and that is counting the cards as four - for the second time - as he has already counted four off the deck. It is over proving and looks wrong. Otherwise I loved it, especially the second presentation which is smoother.
- June 27th, 2021, 6:00 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Best for seller: Ebay or Amazon?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1395
Re: Best for seller: Ebay or Amazon?
Having sold quite a bit on eBay, I can tell you what I do. I list for 7 days and most of the time start on a Sunday evening. Hopefully most payments will have come in by Monday morning and I can get the majority of them packed and shipped in one go. I try and list at least ten items, which I have pr...
- June 25th, 2021, 3:55 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Does anyone have any sad stories about magic or magicians?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2227
Re: Does anyone have any sad stories about magic or magicians?
Alfred (with King of Hearts on his forehead smiling at his 5-year old volunteer and winking at audience): "Gosh I wonder where your card could be?" 5 year-old kid (not smiling): "That's not my card." (robust laughter from audience) Alfred: "You're kidding?" 5 year-old ...
- June 23rd, 2021, 3:37 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Best Okito Box and Routine...Your opinion?
- Replies: 164
- Views: 93001
Re: Best Okito Box and Routine...Your opinion?
Since my previous post above (from 2014), I've seen Tom Whitestone perform the Ken Brooke routine at The Magic Circle and can only echo what Barry has said. It's also fully described in part one of the Ken Brooke series of manuscripts and available from Stevens https://www.stevensmagic.com/shop/ken-...
- June 11th, 2021, 7:19 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Magic Researcher – Joe Riding ‘The Commercial King of Magic’
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3045
Re: The Magic Researcher – Joe Riding ‘The Commercial King of Magic’
Thank you for all the posts about Joe Riding. To watch Joe in a room or bar was an amazing experience. He'd generate interest and laughter and within a couple of minutes have the place in uproar. One of my interests is magic auctions and car boot sales. I'd buy up anything of Joe's who really knew h...
- June 10th, 2021, 4:29 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: The place of Edward Victor in magic history
- Replies: 31
- Views: 9569
Re: The place of Edward Victor in magic history
Victor's original had the three lines drawn with chalk. Basically all Jimmy Rogers added was the running gag, I'll Start Again. Victor came up with it in 1917. Up until a few years ago, I too thought that Jimmy Rogers had come up with the trick until I read the Hammond book. By all accounts Jimmy Ro...
- June 10th, 2021, 1:57 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: The place of Edward Victor in magic history
- Replies: 31
- Views: 9569
Re: The place of Edward Victor in magic history
And let's not forget Edward Victor's Bat Trick, now commonly referred to as, "I'll Start Again".
It's the trick with the black paddle and a piece of chalk, recently modernised by Leo Smetsers using a white dry erase paddle and a whiteboard marker and known as the "Turbo Stick".
It's the trick with the black paddle and a piece of chalk, recently modernised by Leo Smetsers using a white dry erase paddle and a whiteboard marker and known as the "Turbo Stick".
- June 8th, 2021, 7:56 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The June Issue of Genii Features the Nazi Kalanag on the Cover
- Replies: 60
- Views: 14689
Re: The June Issue of Genii Features the Nazi Kalanag on the Cover
Arrived yesterday in Manchester.
- June 3rd, 2021, 6:37 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sending good thoughts to Max Maven
- Replies: 87
- Views: 18361
Re: Sending good thoughts to Max Maven
Please allow me to mention that perhaps the most important time for Max to have company and someone to lean on is right after he leaves the hospital. Many get depressed after leaving and going home. So, that is a great time to cuddle him so to speak. Therefore, when he is released, we should focus ...
- June 3rd, 2021, 5:00 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sending good thoughts to Max Maven
- Replies: 87
- Views: 18361
Re: Sending good thoughts to Max Maven
Erika Larsen posted on FB: "I just spoke with Max. He's recovering from surgery and he sounded great. So far so good! He is clearly touched by the outpouring of love from his friends. Please keep sending positive thoughts! And hats off to the amazing doctors and staff at Cedars!!!"
- May 31st, 2021, 2:27 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1846
Re: Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
I often use the parcel2go.com site for packages over 2Kg. They represent multiple carriers. This is on the site: When your parcel reaches customs it will be scanned and rejected if it contains any form of batteries. The cost of rejected parcels will be charged to the sender. Some carriers may permit...
- May 30th, 2021, 12:28 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1846
Re: Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
Dick, You might mention to Frank not to post the beeper with a battery.
Batteries are now prohibited to be posted in many countries.
If the package is scanned and found to contain a battery, they may blow it up.
Batteries are now prohibited to be posted in many countries.
If the package is scanned and found to contain a battery, they may blow it up.
- May 27th, 2021, 9:22 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Thank you and Tony Slydini Bill Wisch Lesson Audio Clip "Slydini Aces"
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4043
Re: Thank you and Tony Slydini Bill Wisch Lesson Audio Clip "Slydini Aces"
Very much enjoyed the Bill Wisch on Slydini video from Meir. Required viewing for anyone studying Slydini's work.
- May 24th, 2021, 6:42 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Mascot Moth
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5773
Re: The Mascot Moth
Daniel's did it on his TV show and occasionally in his tours - for various practicality reasons they did away with the black art method but i feel it's slightly more logical and magical that the performers own body becomes the masking at the critical moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCq1cw_j7...
- May 22nd, 2021, 6:19 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Lord of Misrule or Punch & Judy in the Nude
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5971
Re: The Lord of Misrule or Punch & Judy in the Nude
PressureFan wrote:Is The Lord of Misrule or Punch & Judy in the Nude still avilable for viewing?
It's moved to here:
https://vimeo.com/354190163
- May 15th, 2021, 5:17 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Magic magazines/books/newsletters
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3607
Re: Magic magazines/books/newsletters
Richard Kaufman wrote:You might include your email address so people can contact you.
. . . and which country you are in.
- May 2nd, 2021, 5:01 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: searching this issue of abracadabra
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4091
Re: searching this issue of abracadabra
It is a great pity that Abra was never made available in pdf. The rights are owned by the Davenport family. I first subscribed to it in early 1970. A couple of years later after Albert Le Bas passed away, I bought a large box of earlier issues. What a treasure trove that was. Oddly enough, rarely di...
- April 29th, 2021, 6:39 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Your Suggestions for the New Edition of Greater Magic
- Replies: 65
- Views: 11207
Re: Your Suggestions for the New Edition of Greater Magic
It is not particularly difficult to get a copy of any of the original editions/printings of Greater Magic. Most of it has stood the test of time.
My opinion is that whatever new material is being added should be able to also stand the test of time. Will it be relevant in fifty/eighty years time?
My opinion is that whatever new material is being added should be able to also stand the test of time. Will it be relevant in fifty/eighty years time?
- April 23rd, 2021, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Big Trick Energy
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7153
Re: Big Trick Energy
I can see why it would appeal to teenagers.
Here's a link to it on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEdtQMQ04Ws
From my point of view, I wish they'd left the band in.
Here's a link to it on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEdtQMQ04Ws
From my point of view, I wish they'd left the band in.
- April 11th, 2021, 2:21 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic in Theater Plays
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4232
Re: Magic in Theater Plays
The play I referred to in the second post above would be ideal as the production I was involved in was done by university students. From memory they didn't have much scenery either. I've trawled back through my emails and found this: Hello, I am writing to you on behalf of the MMU Capitol Theatre in...
- April 11th, 2021, 5:10 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Slydini Protege Bill Wisch performs Tony Slydini Paper Balls Over The Head 1987
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6411
Re: Slydini Protege Bill Wisch performs Tony Slydini Paper Balls Over The Head 1987
Thank you for posting. I especially liked the 'bit' with the participant handing over the napkin.
- April 11th, 2021, 5:09 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic in Theater Plays
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4232
Re: Magic in Theater Plays
I was at the world premiere of Ghost in Manchester back in April 2011. Here's the review I wrote for Duncan Trillo's magicweek.co.uk (updated every Saturday). Unfortunately later productions left out many of Paul's effects and from what others have told me the show suffered for it. When director Mat...
- April 10th, 2021, 2:52 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic in Theater Plays
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4232
Re: Magic in Theater Plays
I was called in to help with two plays, neither of which can I recall the name. The first was a play about a salesman in a remote island where the islanders had a dark secret. The magic had something to do with a lid and a jar. Ali Bongo had helped with a previous production and as this one was in a...
- April 7th, 2021, 10:39 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Question about ethics
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2566
Re: Question about ethics
British comedian Stewart Lee has his own take on the ethics issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YE9Kthyaco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YE9Kthyaco
- April 6th, 2021, 6:08 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Max Maven's PRISM (reprints of the Phil Goldstein's Color Series)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2313
Re: Max Maven's PRISM (reprints of the Phil Goldstein's Color Series)
Joe, you are not alone in the idiot category. When those booklets were first released I shunned them. Donald Wallace of Magic Books by Post was selling them and I thought to myself, "With such a silly name, how could these contain anything useful?" Now, looking back, I notice they were the...
- March 26th, 2021, 3:58 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Voice Lag Ventriloquism
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3134
- March 25th, 2021, 12:25 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Voice Lag Ventriloquism
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3134
Re: Voice Lag Ventriloquism
Ronn Lucas did a routine with a microphone where the mic was playing with him. Ronn would mouth the words and a couple of seconds later the sound would come. His vocabulary was considerably greater too.
- March 20th, 2021, 4:45 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: A new book about Kalanag
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7842
Re: A new book about Kalanag
A possible explanation is given by Andrews in that very book: The British had passed through their natural wartime distrust of everything Germanic and resumed their natural tolerance. The "filthy hun" of the dark wartime days was now the poor chap whose nose had been bloodied. If you were...