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This is actually a big improvement over past ads featuring the same conjurer. Previously, with his bare chest, he was most frequently seen levitating another guy. I didn't realize this was a problem. Is there a Biblical reference? Perhaps Leviticus: If a man also levitateth with mankind, as he levi...

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Perhaps not something that can be addressed here, but I wonder why the conditions of his release didn't include a restriction from opening a business that involves processing credit card transactions, if in fact that's what he's planning to do. There are many forms of employment. It's not exactly co...

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(Comment deleted as per RK's request - see below.)

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Your situation reminds me a lot of the advice given to students not to cram during the night before an exam and neglect sleep. It's difficult to find a reputable article that offers an exact parallel. This one comes close: Why Sleeping May Be More Important Than Studying http://blogs.kqed.org/mindsh...

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Here is a link to a YouTube video

It's also possible to embed the video to save a step.

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Can you please explain to me how to get the YouTube video to embed here? I have been unable to do that. Richard, I'm very sorry for not responding to your request for assistance about embedding YouTube videos. I sometimes post and then forget that I've made a comment and don't revisit that particul...

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Glad I asked.

Thanks for taking the time.

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Do you think it's worth the asking price of $4500? I see there was an offer but it was declined. I worked in Merlin's as a teen Very jealous. How long did you work there? Any favourite stories that come to mind? I like to live vicariously through someone else's experience. I know it's unlikely, but ...

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If I was in a position to sell something for $150 and learned there was a problem with the product, it seems obvious the first thing I would do is immediately make arrangements with customers about how to correct the situation. So Andrew's lack of contact is really unfortunate. On Sept 5 there is a ...

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Visit any other building in the city and the elevator will take you to the fifth floor by pressing the corresponding number on the keypad. Arrive at Dan and Dave Industries and there is no elevator keypad. To reach the fifth floor you have to stop at floors one through four first. But the elevator i...

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Coincidentally, I just saw an advertisement tonight on YouTube for the Phantom Saucer. No matter how impressive they try to make it seem, it still pales in comparison to the dancing cane. Interesting how they're trying to mass market this method to "magicians of all ages." http://www.youtu...

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You know who is just suave and debonair enough to do a good dancing cane? Tony Sagittarius.

I'm not sure if dancing is what he'd have in mind. Maybe seduce it and make love to it, and that would be an entirely different kind of performance.

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A reputable seller, but he neglects to mention that no English language instructions exist for this effect, so unless you can read Japanese, you're screwed! The Internet has made available a lot of services that would otherwise be inaccessible or unaffordable. I used the Web-based translation servi...

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Nobody has done more for magic than Richard Kaufman. Couldn't agree more. I'm the same age now as RK was when he first bought Genii and he already had an enviable magic career. He accomplishes more in one day than I do in a week. While I lament what might have been, I'm grateful he has provided the...

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Thank you for resurrecting the most hilarious thread I've seen here, or anywhere. It was before my time and I'm glad I got to experience it. Bill Malone was asked during his EMC appearance how do people become funny. I think it primarily develops from life experiences and mrgoat has it in spades. Th...

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Dustin, just delete the letter s in https and the video will embed.

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This illusion was discussed in detail in Jim Steinmeyer's Hiding the Elephant.

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It is such a shame this has happened after Fiedler made such remarkable progress in dealing with his mental health issues. I did not know this at all. Though there haven't been specific details mentioned here, it does cast a shadow on his passing which I assumed to be only age-related. As someone w...

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Your wish is my command.

Perfect. Cherry in the middle is just as good....Oh wait, I mean...

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I would have loved to see a more personal photograph of the collection in your home, either a general display or of you handling the items. This shows the item as we might see it rather than embedding a generic staged photo. I think that's the appeal of unboxing videos; how does an item look to the ...

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Oh, that's horrible! To still be actively creating magic at an age when many are content to lounge around is a testament to his passion. He had so much yet to offer. So glad I was introduced to him through Genii.

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Perhaps calling it her World of Illusion was a poor choice. Looks more like a small bedroom of illusion. She's setting people up for disappointment.

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Perhaps a better way to have phrased it is that I am interested in the book as an example of our magic output. This is not the first time that my comments here have lacked the eloquence that I had intended. I hope my best wishes for his success though are clear as that was the purpose of making a cl...

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Is there any reason why Reformation can't be done with other objects that can be folded in quarters. I'm assuming cards are used because they are Guy's performance preference. For example, couldn't a postcard make use of the same methodology?

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The comment above--I'm not interested in the book, but it's great that you're a Canadian--is a typical Canadian reaction. I didn't say I wasn't interested in the book, it's the subject that doesn't have a lot of appeal for me. Card magic in general I don't care for (the reasons aren't important her...

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Coming soon from the wilds of Canada

Are you planning a book launch for such a major project? In general, where are you in Canada? Although it's not a subject of great interest to me, I can't help but feel some national pride. Good luck.

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GlennWest, you don't get it. I am not interested in a fight, but Tom's point is very reasonable and clear. Trying to make your lack of response his fault is ridiculous. You don't speak for others on the forum and you're making a fool of yourself.

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I was watching the auction because it had been relisted. At that price I would have been tempted to try, except Rick is exactly right. The problems with the auction probably kept more people away. Too bad.

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For any professional, three of the worst words that can be said about you are "Whatever happened to". I think there was a reality show that used this theme. Our egos can become so sensitive that we refuse to abandon what we imagine ourselves to be capable of, even when it might be obvious ...

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You can do an estimate on canadapost.ca. I chose a random Montreal postal code with delivery to the 90210 zip code because it's familiar. I used a magic book as a reference and actually got a cost of $16 to mail to the US, so what he's charging is less expensive. My concern is shipping within Canada...

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These days you literally cannot give away anything on VHS. I bought 3 VHS tapes from John Carney last year, Gaetan Bloom's Tales From the Planet Bloom. The tapes were one third the price of buying the same collection on DVD. I'll admit I'm a rarity though. The advantage of buying a quality Sony VCR...

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Many thanks, Ted! I just started watching the 2012 DVDs. (Yes, I'm two years behind.) I expected it to be a performance segment and not included in a talk. But I am looking forward to seeing it now.

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In the trailer I noticed Cards Through the Jacket which he performed on EMC (2012, was it?) I reviewed his 2010 appearance and he performed the torn and restored card. He did not attend in 2011. In 2012 he did a prediction effect. Unfortunately, I can't find any online videos for Cards Through Jack...

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I left a message on their Facebook announcement for the collection with a link to this thread. Perhaps they'll respond. Don't know if they've participated here before. There's no reason to make potential customers speculate about what they're buying.

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We know he won't have total control. When would a performer be given that kind of leverage. Having written a draft of the script, he helped to set the tone. If he doesn't like the direction it takes he could leave citing creative differences. I'm not known for being overly optimistic, but his partic...

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I can't imagine Martin participating in anything that would disparage magic. His autobiography, Born Standing Up, begins with very fond remembrances of his youth performing and working in a magic shop. It was the kind of early exposure many of us wish we could have had and you definitely get the imp...

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Another video that demonstrates the need for magicians to be sensitive to the reactions of participants and to take into consideration suffering (either physical, emotional or both) that can result from an effect.

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Your links aren't working on my end.

Both links are active for me. Perhaps just a temporary glitch.

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