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by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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
by Q. Kumber
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.
by Q. Kumber
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.
by Q. Kumber
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
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
August 20th, 2021, 1:54 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The Other Hand
Replies: 11
Views: 2088

Re: The Other Hand

Thank you Michael. I enjoyed that very much.
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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.
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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 ...
by Q. Kumber
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-...
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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".
by Q. Kumber
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.
by Q. Kumber
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 ...
by Q. Kumber
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!!!"
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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.
by Q. Kumber
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.
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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
by Q. Kumber
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.
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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?
by Q. Kumber
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. :-)
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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.
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
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
by Q. Kumber
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...
by Q. Kumber
March 26th, 2021, 3:58 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Voice Lag Ventriloquism
Replies: 9
Views: 3134

Re: Voice Lag Ventriloquism

Thank you Bill and Andrew for the links.
by Q. Kumber
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.
by Q. Kumber
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...

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