What is the best source(s) for learning about hold outs?
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Re: Hold outs
I would start with historical information. For example "Sharps and Flats" has some nice info on hold-outs. Available as ebook, reprint or second hand.
Chris Wasshuber
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Chris Wasshuber
preserving magic one book at a time.
Re: Hold outs
Chris,
Thank you for the info. I have seen you promote e-books many times. I would like to contact you outside of this forum for more info on the e-books. Would you accept an e-mail from me?
Thanks,
Thank you for the info. I have seen you promote e-books many times. I would like to contact you outside of this forum for more info on the e-books. Would you accept an e-mail from me?
Thanks,
Re: Hold outs
Sure I accept your email anytime :-)
Chris Wasshuber
preserving magic one book at a time.
Chris Wasshuber
preserving magic one book at a time.
Re: Hold outs
What kind of hold outs? Gambling? Kepplinger style, squeezer, bean shooter?
Or magicians, ala Jack Miller et al?
Ed Mishell published a book "Holdout Miracles."
Or magicians, ala Jack Miller et al?
Ed Mishell published a book "Holdout Miracles."
Stay tooned.
Re: Hold outs
Pete,
First, thank you for the suggestion. I will try and locate it.
Second, wow! What great terms! Since I know so little about hold outs, it makes me that much more interested to learn.
I have two reasons for wanting to learn;
1.) An organization I belong to runs a 'casino' nite fund raiser. I thought it would be neat to do a Riverboat Gambler demonstration for the patrons as they sit around.
2.) I am auditioning for the part of Applegate in Damn Yankees later this year. I was curious to see if I could use a hold out to produce a lit cigarette (as the character must do a few times during the production).
I thank you for taking the time to answer my query. And for the little bump to do more research.
Thanks!
First, thank you for the suggestion. I will try and locate it.
Second, wow! What great terms! Since I know so little about hold outs, it makes me that much more interested to learn.
I have two reasons for wanting to learn;
1.) An organization I belong to runs a 'casino' nite fund raiser. I thought it would be neat to do a Riverboat Gambler demonstration for the patrons as they sit around.
2.) I am auditioning for the part of Applegate in Damn Yankees later this year. I was curious to see if I could use a hold out to produce a lit cigarette (as the character must do a few times during the production).
I thank you for taking the time to answer my query. And for the little bump to do more research.
Thanks!
Re: Hold outs
TiJean;
There is some holdout info on my web page at:
http://jamesriser.com/Magic/JamesRiserMagic.html
Be sure to go down to the bottom of the page to the gambling link.
Jim
There is some holdout info on my web page at:
http://jamesriser.com/Magic/JamesRiserMagic.html
Be sure to go down to the bottom of the page to the gambling link.
Jim
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Re: Hold outs
This is interesting. The latest Stevens Magic catalog is selling an item for $55 called "Invisible Hand with book". It looks like a Miller-style weight holdout with attachments.
Re: Hold outs
It is Robert. It is Michel and Greco Vernet's version of the Miller holdout. It is simply a streamlined version of the original Miller. With a couple ends to grasp different objects.
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Re: Hold outs
I'll toss into the mix the excellent John Carney book on his work with adapting the Miller holdout. Typical of John's genius.
Matt Field
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