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by Raj Madhok
April 17th, 2003, 7:07 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ring on Ribbon...
Replies: 6
Views: 1101

Re: Ring on Ribbon...

Jamie,

You may want to check out my "No StRing Attached" in Apocalypse. It's also on Bob Miller's "Relentless Ring and String Routine" video. Bob also published a clever move in MAGIC and on his video called the "Fisherman's Knot".
by Raj Madhok
April 16th, 2003, 7:56 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Spectator Cuts To The Aces
Replies: 23
Views: 2359

Re: Spectator Cuts To The Aces

I'm partial to Bannon's Directed Verdict . But if you don't mind turning over the aces (rather than the spectator) don't pass up Magic Christian's Prime Cut in Steve Beam's SemiAutomatic Card Tricks Vol. 4. This method was also published by Larry Jennings in the December '64 Genii as Reaping The Ace...
by Raj Madhok
April 16th, 2003, 7:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: May Genii in the mail on Friday April 11th!
Replies: 67
Views: 7599

Re: May Genii in the mail on Friday April 11th!

Richard, Got mine April 16th...But no sign of Duc's 3 coin routine you promised! Duc freaked everyone at FFFF with his card and knife routine a few years back. Almost sorry to hear it'll be published.
by Raj Madhok
April 14th, 2003, 7:29 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Dry Hands
Replies: 54
Views: 12655

Re: Dry Hands

Another vote for Cetaphil Cream . As a dermatologist here's a few other tips for dry hands: 1)Avoid deodorant or antibacterial soap. 2)Avoid prolonged use of hot water for washing. 3)Lubricate with cream (not lotion) after hand washing. Creams are water-in-oil immersions, lotions are oil-in-water an...
by Raj Madhok
March 22nd, 2003, 12:26 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Bottle or Glass Productions
Replies: 15
Views: 3040

Re: Bottle or Glass Productions

Another reference:

Thomas Fraps' "Optical Orange Juice" from his 2002 notes, "The Boston Trick Party".
by Raj Madhok
March 19th, 2003, 3:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Has Dai Vernon arrived in your mailbox yet?
Replies: 65
Views: 6780

Re: Has Dai Vernon arrived in your mailbox yet?

Richard,

Genii reached Minneapolis on Weds, Marach 19th.
As always, looks like an incredible issue.

Raj
by Raj Madhok
March 15th, 2003, 9:02 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Rubber Glove Tricks
Replies: 17
Views: 2918

Re: Rubber Glove Tricks

I did a physician/magician act briefly where rubber gloves were worn during a spongeball routine. The balls represented bacteria and the final multiple small balls production represented overgrowth of the germs. Made sense at the time...

Raj
by Raj Madhok
February 19th, 2003, 2:19 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: raise rise
Replies: 47
Views: 10235

Re: raise rise

Futagawa's "Elevator Card" can be found in The Lecture Notes of Shigeo Futagawa, dated 1997.
by Raj Madhok
February 18th, 2003, 9:45 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Routines Using Blank Cards
Replies: 31
Views: 3155

Re: Routines Using Blank Cards

Greg's wonderful routine is also in his one-man issue of Labyrinth. I believe Seth Kramer is usually credited for the original blank deck Ambitious Card concept.

Anyone know if Hobbs is still publishing Labyrinth? I found it to be one of the best closeup journals I've seen.

Raj
by Raj Madhok
January 20th, 2003, 7:33 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Chewing Gum Switch
Replies: 7
Views: 832

Re: Chewing Gum Switch

I saw Michael perform this at one of the last Invocationals. My recollection is that the chewing gum's "flavor" switched...not the actual piece of gum.
by Raj Madhok
January 18th, 2003, 7:34 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: REDIVIDER by Phil Goldstein
Replies: 11
Views: 1557

Re: REDIVIDER by Phil Goldstein

I believe the title would be a substantial clue.
by Raj Madhok
January 15th, 2003, 5:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: February Genii with Al Baker
Replies: 18
Views: 1895

Re: February Genii with Al Baker

Feb. Genii arrived in Minneapolis on 1/15/03.
I like the cleaner look.
Bob, nice to see you back after your time in the pen.

Raj (a real Hindu shuffler)
by Raj Madhok
December 19th, 2002, 7:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: January Genii, Celebrating The Magic Castle, went in the Mail December 12
Replies: 42
Views: 5894

Re: January Genii, Celebrating The Magic Castle, went in the Mail December 12

Richard,

Got mine on Dec. 18th in Minneapolis.
Delighted to see Jon taking the helm of the Forum.
Don't give up the ship!
by Raj Madhok
December 4th, 2002, 7:51 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ace Assembly
Replies: 6
Views: 1145

Re: Ace Assembly

Nicholas, Magic Christian contributed a wonderful effect to Steve Beam's latest Semi-Automatic Card Tricks IV called "Prime Cut". It can be used to have a spectator select a face down card, then the spectator cuts the deck into 3 piles and locates the other 3 mates (or cards of your choosi...
by Raj Madhok
November 29th, 2002, 12:24 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Michael Weber Effect
Replies: 13
Views: 3692

Re: Michael Weber Effect

I also vividly remember being "nailed" by Michael's matrix effect at the Desert Seminar Closeup Competition. (This was also the year he vanished as the finale to his CLOSE UP act.) I also recall seeing a spectator carry the wooden board out of the room as a souvenir...or was it just a hall...
by Raj Madhok
November 17th, 2002, 10:46 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Arturo Brachetti tour
Replies: 12
Views: 1373

Re: Arturo Brachetti tour

His newspaper ad promotes this as a Pre-Broadway tour.
by Raj Madhok
November 14th, 2002, 8:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Arturo Brachetti tour
Replies: 12
Views: 1373

Arturo Brachetti tour

Arturo Brachetti will be performing here in Dec. as part of his US tour. Any reviews or recommendations? From what I can gather this is a not to be missed performance.
by Raj Madhok
November 14th, 2002, 8:37 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: The Stone Age
Replies: 2
Views: 844

Re: The Stone Age

Richard,

Re: The Looking Glass. Summer 1996 issue arrived in Minneapolis today. Looking forward to another excellent issue!

;)
by Raj Madhok
November 13th, 2002, 7:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: December Genii is in the mail! Look out for Aaron Fisher.
Replies: 51
Views: 6537

Re: December Genii is in the mail! Look out for Aaron Fisher.

Aaron's issue plunked down in Minneapolis on 11/13. I really appreciated the thorough credits and references in Aaron's trick section. The Paper Engine is next on my reading list!
by Raj Madhok
November 6th, 2002, 2:55 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: any card at any number
Replies: 10
Views: 1725

Re: any card at any number

Concerning DavidL's post about Alain Nu's version in his book Mind Over Matter: Alain asked me to let everyone know his books and notes are also available from him directly. Contact him at <!-- e --><a href="mailto:Alain@nu-magic.com">Alain@nu-magic.com</a><!-- e --> for information. Or: Alain Nu PO...
by Raj Madhok
October 28th, 2002, 6:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HANDS UP IF YOU'VE SEEN ROBERT-HOUDIN THIS MONTH!
Replies: 24
Views: 3229

Re: HANDS UP IF YOU'VE SEEN ROBERT-HOUDIN THIS MONTH!

Got mine on Oct. 28th in Minneapolis.
Looking forward to reading the Sawa material.

Raj
by Raj Madhok
September 16th, 2002, 6:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Has Juan Tamariz visited anyone's home yet?
Replies: 81
Views: 7898

Re: Has Juan Tamariz visited anyone's home yet?

Richard,
Tamariz in Minneapolis on 9/16.

David Acer,
Concerning the canine in question... If you prefer Spanish felines I have a Catalunya.

Raj
by Raj Madhok
September 16th, 2002, 6:40 pm
Forum: Light From the Lamp
Topic: Tracking Mr. Fogg
Replies: 15
Views: 6793

Re: Tracking Mr. Fogg

Tom,
Thanks for the explanation. Now I'm even more curious about the reference.
Best,
Raj
by Raj Madhok
September 15th, 2002, 7:46 pm
Forum: Light From the Lamp
Topic: Tracking Mr. Fogg
Replies: 15
Views: 6793

Re: Tracking Mr. Fogg

Am I the only one here wondering who or what is a Warpsmith?
by Raj Madhok
August 23rd, 2002, 5:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Is Martin Lewis in your mailbox yet?
Replies: 90
Views: 18661

Re: Is Martin Lewis in your mailbox yet?

Richard,

8/23 Minneapolis.
Breather crimp in cover.
by Raj Madhok
July 20th, 2002, 1:18 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Steinmeyer's Nine Card Problem
Replies: 11
Views: 3537

Re: Steinmeyer's Nine Card Problem

Paul.

You may want to check Steinmeyer's original version, "Remote Control", in the New Invocation, Feb. 88.

And David Solomon's 7 card version in "Solomon's Mind" is quite elegant.

Raj
by Raj Madhok
July 17th, 2002, 8:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: August issue in the mail! Time for the monthly heads up.
Replies: 64
Views: 7105

Re: August issue in the mail! Time for the monthly heads up.

Seigrfried and Roy: Minneapolis On Time Issue

SARMOTI!
by Raj Madhok
July 13th, 2002, 8:53 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Bizarre Magic
Replies: 5
Views: 767

Re: Bizarre Magic

I must put in a plug for my good friend Mary Tomich and her Thaumysta company. Mary has been quietly publishing the Altar Flame on a quarterly basis with legendary contributors such as Shiels, Burger, McBride, Goldstein, Chelman, Poinc, and Brother Shadow. The AF took the place of Invocation for tho...
by Raj Madhok
June 15th, 2002, 8:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: July Issue with Oscar Munoz: Have you Received Your Copy?
Replies: 45
Views: 6298

Re: July Issue with Oscar Munoz: Have you Received Your Copy?

Minneapolis checking in 6/15/02.
Looking forward to reading the Galli Galli article. As always, only in Genii....

Raj
by Raj Madhok
April 18th, 2002, 8:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: HAS ANYONE RECEIVED THE APRIL ISSUE YET?
Replies: 61
Views: 7821

Re: HAS ANYONE RECEIVED THE APRIL ISSUE YET?

Richard,

The sled dogs finally dropped off my April issue today (4/18). And yes, they were Germain shepherds.

Whoops! I guess that's the May issue! I never received the Ben Harris issue...help!

Raj :D
by Raj Madhok
March 30th, 2002, 3:50 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Translocation - Clip Steal
Replies: 0
Views: 454

Translocation - Clip Steal

Gang, I've always aspired to perform John Kennedy's wonderful Translocation effect. I have yet to perfect the clip steal of a silver dollar sized coin or it's shell. The weight of the coin and the noise of the shell are problematic. Any tips, references, or suggestions from those who perform this? T...
by Raj Madhok
March 30th, 2002, 8:20 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Making cards stick to your fingers
Replies: 26
Views: 3076

Re: Making cards stick to your fingers

RE: Dry hands.

Solution: Cetaphil Cream at the earliest sign of dryness and after washing; also avoid antibacterial soap.

Rajneesh Madhok,MD
Skin Specialists, Ltd.
(Awaiting the arrival of Krispy Kremes to Minnesota)
by Raj Madhok
March 2nd, 2002, 7:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Have you received your March issue yet?
Replies: 61
Views: 6606

Re: Have you received your March issue yet?

AC issue landed in Minneapolis on March 2.
Looks great as usual!

Raj
by Raj Madhok
February 28th, 2002, 8:41 pm
Forum: Light From the Lamp
Topic: Head's Up
Replies: 4
Views: 1254

Re: Head's Up

I've not seen Mac's book yet. In regards to thumb thru the ear: It's credited to Taro Fujimoto in Shigeo Futagawa's 1997 lecture notes. It's called "Thumb-Piercing" and is illustrated on the back page of the notes.

Raj Madhok

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by Raj Madhok
January 26th, 2002, 8:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: February 2002 issue of Genii
Replies: 19
Views: 3416

Re: February 2002 issue of Genii

Richard,

Gio's issue arrived in Mineapolis Jan. 26th. I've been waiting a few years for "Shaker and Silver" to see the printed page.

Last month's issue reached here Dec. 17th.

Congrats on the new addition to your family. So is the next one going to be named Jeannie?

Best,
Raj
by Raj Madhok
December 2nd, 2001, 7:51 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Asher's Latest Notes
Replies: 5
Views: 972

Re: Asher's Latest Notes

OK, gang...Just got the latest Lee Asher pamphlet ("Hand Jobs") and recommend it highly. His "Losing Control" control is worth the admission price. I'm sure it's going to get more buzz once word gets out. Get 'em or be fooled by it. On second thought, forget I mentioned it.
by Raj Madhok
November 27th, 2001, 7:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: December Genii Mailed on Nov.8: Have you received yours?
Replies: 60
Views: 8720

Re: December Genii Mailed on Nov.8: Have you received yours?

Richard,

Got mine in Minneapolis on Nov. 27th. Keep up the fine job!

Raj
by Raj Madhok
November 23rd, 2001, 5:52 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Asher's Latest Notes
Replies: 5
Views: 972

Asher's Latest Notes

I'm awaiting my copy of Lee Asher's latest notes ("Hand Jobs"). Any comments from those who've seen the lecture or read the notes?

Thanks,
Raj Madhok
by Raj Madhok
September 5th, 2001, 11:25 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Favorite Effect with Lousy Borrowed Cards?
Replies: 5
Views: 1298

Re: Favorite Effect with Lousy Borrowed Cards?

Two words: Impromptu OOTW

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