Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Brad Henderson » February 13th, 2015, 6:50 pm

is 5 aces a good ending? isn't that really just a change of one element - the one non ace card.

perhaps of one ended with 5 aces of spades. that's visually clearer. But I'm not sure it is as impactful as a royal flush.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bob Farmer » February 14th, 2015, 8:56 am

First, going to print within a few days.

Yes, a Royal Flush works better because even people who know nothing about Poker have heard of it. One of the main presentational problems with the trick is that some audience members may know nothing about the game. There is a solution to this: it's in the book.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Robert Stacher » February 14th, 2015, 9:09 am

Bob, is there already a release date set for the book?

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bob Farmer » February 14th, 2015, 11:37 am

Will advise next week.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Richard Kaufman » February 14th, 2015, 12:01 pm

It's ... coming!

(A quote from "From Beyond"--a crazy and great movie by Stuart Gordon.)
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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bob Farmer » February 18th, 2015, 7:08 pm

Check this out:

http://www.magicana.com/publications/th ... l-dossier/

Release in March 2015.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Chris Aguilar » February 18th, 2015, 9:52 pm

Richard Kaufman wrote:It's ... coming!

(A quote from "From Beyond"--a crazy and great movie by Stuart Gordon.)

I love that movie but not as much as "Re-animator".

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Richard Kaufman » February 18th, 2015, 9:55 pm

I've watched Reanimator so many times that it has just burned itself out for me. The director's cut of From Beyond is only a few years old ... I love showing it to unsuspecting friends. You should see the looks on their faces when Combs spits out the eyeball! :lol:
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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby IanLand » February 20th, 2015, 7:57 am

Yowsah. It's my birthday in March too.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Richard Kaufman » February 20th, 2015, 8:44 am

Looked at the digital proof last night. It's definitely coming!
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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby P.T. Murphy » February 26th, 2015, 11:30 am

Ordered!
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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Ted M » February 26th, 2015, 1:04 pm

At last!

After a decade and a half! It's a real book!

$10 off and free shipping (US) before April 1.

I've ordered!
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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Still learning » February 26th, 2015, 1:30 pm

When do you anticipate this will ship?

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And, ordered!

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Roger M. » February 26th, 2015, 1:46 pm

So, is Canada considered a "foreign" country (international shipping) for the purposes of ordering this book?

Magicana is IN Canada, you send your money TO Canada?
...but if you are in Canada and order the book from Canada you pay $30.00 more than if you're in the U.S. and order the book, AND you get free postage if you'rein the U.S.?

Sorry, confused as to exactly what the process is for ordering this book from within Canada.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Dustin Stinett » February 26th, 2015, 2:56 pm

I will hazard a guess that the fulfillment (storage and shipment) of the orders is done in the US.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Doug Thornton » February 26th, 2015, 4:32 pm

Not that I need to see the table of contents to convince me that this is a great book - but - clicking the "Check out the Table of Contents" link brings up this message: "OOPS! THAT PAGE CAN’T BE FOUND."
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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby PickaCard » February 26th, 2015, 4:35 pm

Roger M. wrote:So, is Canada considered a "foreign" country (international shipping) for the purposes of ordering this book?

Magicana is IN Canada, you send your money TO Canada?
...but if you are in Canada and order the book from Canada you pay $30.00 more than if you're in the U.S. and order the book, AND you get free postage if you'rein the U.S.?

Sorry, confused as to exactly what the process is for ordering this book from within Canada.


I echo the above. I live in Canada and considering Bob lives in Canada, Magicana is in Canada and you send payment to Canada, I figure there should some accommodation for Canadians.

I'm holding off until I can get some clarity on the above.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby David Ben » February 26th, 2015, 5:07 pm

Both sides are partially correct.

Bob and Magicana are in Canada. The printer and the fulfillment centre are in the United States. There will be a small allotment of books delivered for distribution from Magicana.

For those who reside in Canada, and want to purchase it from us here, we have to calculate the exchange rate, the cost of shipping it to our office in Canada, and the Canada Post rate for the size and weight of the book. (Canada Post is much more expensive that US Post.) Then, we are required by law to charge HST on the book in Canada. The rate of HST will vary according to the province of residence of the recipient. 13% HST in Ontario, 5% if shipped out of Ontario to another province of territory.

So, in the end, in may actually be cheaper for Canadian customers to order the book so that it is shipped directly to them from the States.

Again, we are trying to finalize the "shipped in Canada" option. We will let you know as soon as we know.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bob Farmer » February 26th, 2015, 5:56 pm

We will post the Canadian postage tomorrow and figure out the credits, etc., for any Canadian customer.

I've sold so few things in Canada over the years, I'm just happy there ARE Canadian customers.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Roger M. » February 26th, 2015, 9:39 pm

Thanks for the insight David and Bob.

I'll be patiently looking for the "Canada" button on the website.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby erdnasephile » February 26th, 2015, 9:48 pm

Bob:

Is there an option to purchase an autographed copy please? (Just hoping)

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Chris Aguilar » February 26th, 2015, 10:07 pm

Ordered.

I really look forward to it, but wonder when I'm going to find the time to read this 400 page opus.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby NYCJoePItt » February 26th, 2015, 11:12 pm

Hooray! Ordered! Congrats on finishing it up. Maybe you will just go ahead and sign the first 100 copies or so. Was my order in the first 100??? :)

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bob Farmer » February 27th, 2015, 7:14 am

If anyone wants my pathetic signature, add that as a note to the order or let Magicana know and I'll add a signature.

Usually, I sign all my books this way:

"To (insert name of magician).

"I've seen you work. This book is not for you.

"Sincerely, Bob Farmer, Life Coach."

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bob Farmer » February 27th, 2015, 9:27 am

The Canadian postage and handling will be up today.

Canada Post has a unique business philosophy which, as far as I can tell, ensures they will fail. It is: reduce service and raise prices. Unlike the U.S., Canada does not have a so-called, "book rate."

For example, to send the book to the U.S. from Canada (rather than to the U.S. from the U.S.), Canada Post quoted me around $50. Yes, they're insane.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby NYCJoePItt » February 27th, 2015, 10:31 am

Bob Farmer wrote:If anyone wants my pathetic signature, add that as a note to the order or let Magicana know and I'll add a signature.

Usually, I sign all my books this way:

"To (insert name of magician).

"I've seen you work. This book is not for you.

"Sincerely, Bob Farmer, Life Coach."


I love this.

Your perfect.

Don't Change.

I submitted my request to Julie at Magicana. :mrgreen:

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Julie Eng » February 27th, 2015, 11:41 am

Bob Farmer wrote:The Canadian postage and handling will be up today.

Canada Post has a unique business philosophy which, as far as I can tell, ensures they will fail. It is: reduce service and raise prices. Unlike the U.S., Canada does not have a so-called, "book rate."

For example, to send the book to the U.S. from Canada (rather than to the U.S. from the U.S.), Canada Post quoted me around $50. Yes, they're insane.


Canadians: We have just worked out a Canadian Dollar equivalent for the pre-publication offer for The Bammo Ten Card Deal Dossier, including shipping & handling and HST, which comes to a grand total of $92.79 CDN. Here is the breakdown in Canadian funds:

Book $69 plus 5%HST = $72.45
Shipping & Handling $18 plus 13% HST = $20.34

TOTAL $92.79 CDN

There is now a "Buy Now" for Canadian residents on our order page: http://www.magicana.com/publications/bammo/

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Dustin Stinett » February 27th, 2015, 12:56 pm

Hmm. "Customer Service."
How quaint.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bob Farmer » February 27th, 2015, 2:55 pm

From Mike who is reading a review copy:

"Bob tips more sound information in a throw-away sentence than most guys do in a two-hour DVD."
—Mike Close

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby PickaCard » February 27th, 2015, 3:36 pm

Purchased. Thank you!

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Patrick Schlagel » February 27th, 2015, 4:52 pm

Bob Farmer wrote:From Mike who is reading a review copy:

"Bob tips more sound information in a throw-away sentence than most guys do in a two-hour DVD."
—Mike Close



Yes, but which sentence is it?

Ordered.
I was pleased to see that the book is less than the original estimate ("around $75") and if you pre-order it's even less than that!
Thanks Bob

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bill Mullins » February 27th, 2015, 4:55 pm

Patrick Schlagel wrote:
Bob Farmer wrote:From Mike who is reading a review copy:

"Bob tips more sound information in a throw-away sentence than most guys do in a two-hour DVD."
—Mike Close



Yes, but which sentence is it?


One that got edited out of the final draft -- he threw it away.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby AJM » February 27th, 2015, 5:45 pm

Order placed.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Patrick Schlagel » February 27th, 2015, 6:22 pm

Bill Mullins wrote:
Patrick Schlagel wrote:
Bob Farmer wrote:From Mike who is reading a review copy:

"Bob tips more sound information in a throw-away sentence than most guys do in a two-hour DVD."
—Mike Close



Yes, but which sentence is it?


One that got edited out of the final draft -- he threw it away.



Dang it. I was looking forward to that sentence.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bob Farmer » February 27th, 2015, 7:10 pm

That sentence will be available for an additional $10.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Chris Aguilar » February 27th, 2015, 7:19 pm

C'mon Bob, just tip the "Top 5" sentences.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Bill Mullins » February 27th, 2015, 7:38 pm

Bob Farmer wrote:That sentence will be available for an additional $10.



or $22.50, if you live in Canada.

But it is one awesome sentence.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Patrick Schlagel » February 27th, 2015, 10:34 pm

Bob Farmer wrote:That sentence will be available for an additional $10.



But if you pre-order now, it will only be 7.59.
And it will be available as a PDF in the continental U.S.

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Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Postby Matthew Field » February 28th, 2015, 3:24 am

$7.50 from me (I edited the monster).

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