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- March 8th, 2004, 9:03 am
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Cardworks
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9837
- 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...
- 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!!
These wonderful sets of Blackstone bubble gum cards are still available on this glorious Sunday!!
- March 7th, 2004, 8:53 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: * TRAITOR - how would you feel about it?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1536
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- March 4th, 2004, 4:29 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Voice of America radio in Washington, D.C
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1195
- 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.
We will have a very good "Card in Lemon" in the Derek Dingle memorial issue of Genii in May.
- 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.
- 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.
But, have you seen Sawa's "World of Disney?" I bet not.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.)
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.)
- 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.)
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.)
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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.
The Magic Castle is operating, and it's business as usual for the time being.
- 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.
- 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...
- February 26th, 2004, 12:52 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Small Brief Seconds
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3821
- February 26th, 2004, 10:26 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Attention Magic Castle Members
- Replies: 359
- Views: 136706
- February 26th, 2004, 8:51 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic magazine convention
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2871
- 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...
- 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.
If we do have a Genii convention one of these days, it will be probably be small and limited to close-up magic.
If.
- 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...
- 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.
Watching Robert Vaughan is always fun: he's an old ham and well aged.
- 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?
- 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?
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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.
- February 16th, 2004, 5:39 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Will Goldston Locked Books for Sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1144