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by Richard Kaufman
March 8th, 2004, 9:03 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Cardworks
Replies: 22
Views: 9837

Re: Cardworks

Oh, you mean "Stapled BlackJack"?
by Richard Kaufman
March 7th, 2004, 9:17 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Double-Sided Notepads?
Replies: 11
Views: 1341

Re: Double-Sided Notepads?

Max Maven asked me to post the following history of this item: "Thus far, the earliest example of the test I have uncovered is from 1902. However, that methodology does not involve a turnover pad. The earliest precursor to that would seem to be a version in David P. Abbott's Behind the Scenes W...
by Richard Kaufman
March 7th, 2004, 9:02 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FOR SALE: Pristine Blackstone, Sr. Bubble Gum Sets, 1962
Replies: 3
Views: 579

Re: FOR SALE: Pristine Blackstone, Sr. Bubble Gum Sets, 1962

Dustin, you're so right.
These wonderful sets of Blackstone bubble gum cards are still available on this glorious Sunday!!
by Richard Kaufman
March 7th, 2004, 8:53 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: * TRAITOR - how would you feel about it?
Replies: 12
Views: 1536

Re: * TRAITOR - how would you feel about it?

Why don't you be a little more vague ...
by Richard Kaufman
March 6th, 2004, 7:30 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FOR SALE: Pristine Blackstone, Sr. Bubble Gum Sets, 1962
Replies: 3
Views: 579

FOR SALE: Pristine Blackstone, Sr. Bubble Gum Sets, 1962

My mess is your gain: the hot water heater in my basement ruptured and has to be replaced. Good thing my collectibles are up on shelves! :) For sale are TWO complete sets of the 1962 "Blackstone's own Magic Trick Bubble Gum" made by the Philadelphia Chewing Gum corporation. Set No.1: Comes...
by Richard Kaufman
March 6th, 2004, 7:01 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Roy Horn Recovering
Replies: 3
Views: 444

Re: Roy Horn Recovering

You must understand that Siegfried and Roy, and manager Bernie Yuman, are operating from an entirely different position than the rest of us. They are operating from the position of concern for their animals--they don't want the animals taken away from them and destroyed, and if they perform again, t...
by Richard Kaufman
March 6th, 2004, 5:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Amazing Johnathan apparently no longer at Nugget
Replies: 33
Views: 2497

Re: Amazing Johnathan apparently no longer at Nugget

From David Neubauer: BREAKING NEWS: Amazing Johnathan's show at The Golden Nugget has been cancelled due to legal actions against The Nugget and the new owners (although future shows are still listed on the websites). Watch for a new venue for Amazing Johnathan to be announced very soon. Anthony Coo...
by Richard Kaufman
March 6th, 2004, 7:32 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Cheesy Rock?
Replies: 6
Views: 710

Re: Cheesy Rock?

Sid Lorraine's "Moon Rock" works just like the old square sponge that turns round: it is turned inside out.
I have not seen the new one, but you should be able to tell just by looking at the prop if it's sponge and can turn inside out.
by Richard Kaufman
March 4th, 2004, 5:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: "Trick Photography" by Jason Latimer
Replies: 2
Views: 385

Re: "Trick Photography" by Jason Latimer

We've already been through this in a now-closed thread. Independent reinvention, and there'll be a credit note in the April issue.
by Richard Kaufman
March 4th, 2004, 4:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Voice of America radio in Washington, D.C
Replies: 18
Views: 1195

Re: Voice of America radio in Washington, D.C

Why do you want to know?
by Richard Kaufman
March 4th, 2004, 1:57 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Bill to Lemon Method?
Replies: 49
Views: 32000

Re: Bill to Lemon Method?

The Jennings routine, "High-C," changes a deck of cards into an ORANGE when it's tossed in the air. Very difficult to do, particularly if you don't have a hand as large as Larry's.
We will have a very good "Card in Lemon" in the Derek Dingle memorial issue of Genii in May.
by Richard Kaufman
March 4th, 2004, 7:40 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Looking for The Complete Invocation
Replies: 2
Views: 258

Re: Looking for The Complete Invocation

The Compleat Invocation Vols. 1 and 2 is available directly from me for $125. Contact the Genii office.
by Richard Kaufman
March 2nd, 2004, 9:14 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Tenyo and Dr. Sawa present FANTASTIC
Replies: 2
Views: 490

Re: Tenyo and Dr. Sawa present FANTASTIC

Why, David, I did know that. :)
But, have you seen Sawa's "World of Disney?" I bet not.
by Richard Kaufman
March 2nd, 2004, 5:38 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic in Tokyo?
Replies: 3
Views: 949

Re: Magic in Tokyo?

There are about 11 magic bars in Tokyo alone. Some fantastic stuff, and the guy called "The Master" at the Joker in the Ginza does absolutely amazing stuff. However, you should be aware that these types of magic bars cater to business people bringing clients, and there is usually a cover c...
by Richard Kaufman
March 2nd, 2004, 11:56 am
Forum: Magicana
Topic: Need help doing Gemini move for twins, etc.
Replies: 18
Views: 3635

Re: Need help doing Gemini move for twins, etc.

James, I urge you to read the portions of Brother Hamman's book regarding his approach to performing. It makes it quite clear that he IGNORES exactly the kind of thing that's troubling you.
by Richard Kaufman
March 2nd, 2004, 11:53 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Disney is dumping lots of magic tricks cheap on eBay!
Replies: 1
Views: 230

Disney is dumping lots of magic tricks cheap on eBay!

The Walt Disney Company is dumping lots of excess stock of magic tricks on eBay in their Disney Deals section: the prices on these items (including NFW and items by Mark Jenest) are pretty low. Here's the link: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.stores.ebay.com/disneydealsdirectfromdisne...
by Richard Kaufman
March 2nd, 2004, 8:16 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2006 - We need your input
Replies: 23
Views: 3214

Re: FISM 2006 - We need your input

Max, Mago Anton had performed his water torture cell many times while touring around Spain prior to its explosion at FISM, so your point may be well taken, but your example is poor.
by Richard Kaufman
March 2nd, 2004, 8:16 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2006 - We need your input
Replies: 51
Views: 4502

Re: FISM 2006 - We need your input

Max, Mago Anton had performed his water torture cell many times while touring around Spain prior to its explosion at FISM, so your point may be well taken, but your example is poor.
by Richard Kaufman
March 1st, 2004, 1:43 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2006 - We need your input
Replies: 23
Views: 3214

Re: FISM 2006 - We need your input

John, I think it's a great idea to solicit suggestions from the magic community!
My first vote is for Rene Lavand. Who does not want to see Rene do his great magic! (And I happen to know what he has dozens of routines which he could perform that have not been seen by most magicians.)
by Richard Kaufman
March 1st, 2004, 1:43 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2006 - We need your input
Replies: 51
Views: 4502

Re: FISM 2006 - We need your input

John, I think it's a great idea to solicit suggestions from the magic community!
My first vote is for Rene Lavand. Who does not want to see Rene do his great magic! (And I happen to know what he has dozens of routines which he could perform that have not been seen by most magicians.)
by Richard Kaufman
February 29th, 2004, 7:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Attention Magic Castle Members
Replies: 359
Views: 136706

Re: Attention Magic Castle Members

As the longest thread (by far) in the history of The Genii Forum, I think things have at last run their course ... for the time being. This thread is now locked, and until there is actually something new to report, I would appreciate if no new threads on this subject are started. When there is genui...
by Richard Kaufman
February 28th, 2004, 12:14 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: Need help doing Gemini move for twins, etc.
Replies: 18
Views: 3635

Re: Need help doing Gemini move for twins, etc.

Hi John, what is the specific nature of your problem? Your left thumb GENTLY slide the top card TO THE LEFT. It rides over the tip of your first finger, which keeps all the cards below it in line. THEN, your left second fingertip buckles the lowermost card so the center bellys downward. This exposes...
by Richard Kaufman
February 28th, 2004, 12:06 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Ethics and March Genii/Jason Latimer's Card Magic
Replies: 1
Views: 730

Re: Ethics and March Genii/Jason Latimer's Card Magic

I can assure you that Jason Latimer has not read "The Book, or Don't Forget to Point." I was the publisher of the book and the trick did not ring a bell with me. So before you scream about it being "stolen," you might consider the possibility that it was just a cast of a young ma...
by Richard Kaufman
February 27th, 2004, 2:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Attention Magic Castle Members
Replies: 359
Views: 136706

Re: Attention Magic Castle Members

There is no news, and it is unlikely that there will be any for some time.
The Magic Castle is operating, and it's business as usual for the time being.
by Richard Kaufman
February 26th, 2004, 8:47 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Orson Welles magic in Los Angeles
Replies: 7
Views: 1547

Re: Orson Welles magic in Los Angeles

Yes, there is supposed to have been camera trickery used in "Follow the Boys," even though Orson was performing The Mercury Wonder Show in Hollywood, and actually performing the tricks live every night, near the same time.
by Richard Kaufman
February 26th, 2004, 8:44 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Tenyo's Nightmare in color on Ebay
Replies: 4
Views: 665

Re: Tenyo's Nightmare in color on Ebay

That is a rare one! It'll be interesting to see how high the bidding goes. Incidentally, while the Tenyo catalogue shows that "Nightmare in Color" comes in a generic box with a label pasted on the top (like "Spinning Plate on Rope" and "Spacewalking Coins"), the two exa...
by Richard Kaufman
February 26th, 2004, 12:52 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Small Brief Seconds
Replies: 37
Views: 3821

Re: Small Brief Seconds

Buster Brown ... very interesting!
by Richard Kaufman
February 26th, 2004, 10:26 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Attention Magic Castle Members
Replies: 359
Views: 136706

Re: Attention Magic Castle Members

Okey-dokey!
by Richard Kaufman
February 26th, 2004, 8:51 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic magazine convention
Replies: 23
Views: 2871

Re: Magic magazine convention

by Richard Kaufman
February 26th, 2004, 8:37 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Small Brief Seconds
Replies: 37
Views: 3821

Re: Small Brief Seconds

To the best of my knowledge, card cheats do NOT use the Second Deal in conjunction with the peg or punch. That is a concoction by people in our field. They DO use the punch, but for purposes of locating cards, not for use with a Second Deal. Also, Charlie Miller gave me some hands-on lessons with hi...
by Richard Kaufman
February 26th, 2004, 8:21 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic magazine convention
Replies: 23
Views: 2871

Re: Magic magazine convention

I have been thinking about doing a Genii convention, but then good sense and reason come to my rescue. :)
If we do have a Genii convention one of these days, it will be probably be small and limited to close-up magic.
If.
by Richard Kaufman
February 25th, 2004, 9:01 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Attention Magic Castle Members
Replies: 359
Views: 136706

Re: Attention Magic Castle Members

Dustin is now officially the No.1 banana here at the Forum. The rest of us take a backseat. And would someone please tell me who the hell is Kym Diamond--a man or a woman, and where did he/she come from? Never heard the name mentioned in any of my visits to L.A. and the Magic Castle. Has anyone actu...
by Richard Kaufman
February 25th, 2004, 8:57 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Hustle - BBC
Replies: 2
Views: 597

Re: Hustle - BBC

I happened to be in London and was able to watch the first episode of the show. It was good: better than most American television, but not great.
Watching Robert Vaughan is always fun: he's an old ham and well aged.
by Richard Kaufman
February 25th, 2004, 8:51 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Rare Tenyo For Sale
Replies: 4
Views: 577

Re: Rare Tenyo For Sale

The Space Walking Coins is gone: did it sell for the Buy It Now price? How much was that?
by Richard Kaufman
February 25th, 2004, 8:49 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic magazine convention
Replies: 23
Views: 2871

Re: Magic magazine convention

It was a superb convention, and I'll certainly be going to this one in August. It will be interesting to see if they can repeat their success by using the same formula ... or will they try something new?
by Richard Kaufman
February 24th, 2004, 3:35 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Joe Porper's CORRECT website address
Replies: 6
Views: 1550

Joe Porper's CORRECT website address

It seems that the website address we gave for Joe Porper in the March Genii is incorrect. This is the correct address:
www.porperoriginals.com
And you should have seen Joe's fine merchandise fly off my table, demonstrated by Paul Wilson, at the convention in Blackpool.
by Richard Kaufman
February 24th, 2004, 3:27 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: SHADE Trailer
Replies: 7
Views: 645

Re: SHADE Trailer

Shade will be released to movie theaters on March 26. Look for some of the actors to appear on TV in the United States to promote it.
by Richard Kaufman
February 20th, 2004, 12:17 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Attention Magic Castle Members
Replies: 359
Views: 136706

Re: Attention Magic Castle Members

Kym Diamond is not the one who makes decisions about what is and is not appropriate to post here on the Genii Forum. I hope all interested parties and members will continue to post their thoughts here. Restricting this discussion to the Magic Castle Forum is problematic because only members can acce...
by Richard Kaufman
February 20th, 2004, 12:08 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Reprint of Card Craft
Replies: 7
Views: 1192

Re: Reprint of Card Craft

Yes, I know that it will be done, but what I do not know is exactly when.

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