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New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Richard Kaufman » October 14th, 2009, 4:12 pm

This is the new SEVENTEEN pound book on magic history from Taschen of Germany, written by Jim Steinmeyer, Mike Caveney, and with a Foreword by Ricky Jay.

Just had a note from Magic Circular editor Matt Field today that he's already received his copy in London, so the book is on its way.

Save BIG BUCKS by buying the book at $126 instead of $200 from amazon.com (and pay only $4 for shipping!):

http://www.amazon.com/Magic-1400s-1950s ... 419&sr=8-5
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Kevin Connolly » October 14th, 2009, 5:21 pm

If you sign up fir the Amazon card, they give you another $30.00 off on the book. I see there is a minimum finance charge of $1.00. I wonder if it could be more. Is that charge every month?
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby mai-ling » October 14th, 2009, 7:25 pm

Kevin, its a Chase card.
They own a lot of cards since
taking over first USA.

The finance charge is only to
protect them incase you don't
pay the bill. You have be careful
with that because even if you pay
the bill they will charge the $1 again.

You can rant and they (will/might)
take the stupid finance charge off.
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Kevin Connolly » October 14th, 2009, 9:10 pm

Thanks! Do you mean that even if I pay it off right away, they bill me a $1.00 a month for as long as I keep the account?

I just tried the Amazon deal, buy 4 books, get one free, on this book. It didn't work for me. It might not apply to this book.

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Richard Kaufman » October 14th, 2009, 11:51 pm

The book is so large and heavy, that free Super Saver Shipping, normally available on any order over $25, doesn't apply. But I couldn't complain because the shipping is only $4, which means they are eating most of it.
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Magic Randy » October 15th, 2009, 12:29 am

My preorder from Amazon had free shipping. Maybe it is because I ordered early and they changed the rule.

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Kevin Connolly » October 15th, 2009, 12:29 am

I just gave it shot. I bought it for $99.99 with the CC promotion. I used the above link, so I hope Amazon remembers you. ;)
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Furneaux » October 15th, 2009, 2:22 am

My problem with the circus book?

It was the way it smelled! The glue or something made me unable to buy it. I am very serious. The stink was way too much!

We sell a lot of Taschen books through my three bookstores. Smell is usually not the main consideration.

I hope the magic one doesn't present a problem. I really want this one.. If the production doesn't stink!

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Kevin Connolly » October 15th, 2009, 8:57 am

When I want to remove a musty smell or smoke from a book or magazine, I use used fabric softner sheets to remove the smell.
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Dale Shrimpton » October 15th, 2009, 9:13 am

Make sure that the sheets are used sheets, because the oils in a new one will eat away the paper.

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Postby Kevin Connolly » October 15th, 2009, 9:20 am

And they must be seperated from the book. ;)
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby DrDanny » October 15th, 2009, 9:49 am

Kevin Connolly wrote:And they must be seperated from the book. ;)


Well, that can't work: I have a closet full of those sheets downstairs in the laundry room and my bookcases are in my study. Any more separated and they'd be in different zipcodes. Yet STILL my copy of Greater Magic smells like a dirty ashtray!

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Kevin Connolly » October 15th, 2009, 10:21 am

Yes, Danny it works.

1) Take crappy Greater Magic and place in plastic bag.

2) Take the used sheets and place in smaller plastic. Leave bag open. The more, the merrier. Put this bag inside the bag with book.

3) Wait for new edition of Greater Magic to be published. ...Kidding

4) Seal the bag with the book and wait. The longer the better. You can check it in two weeks.

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Dick Koornwinder » October 15th, 2009, 6:05 pm

This afternoon the postman has handed me the massive copy of Magic 1400s 1950s. Before ordering the book test your coffee-table first. According to the packing slip the book is weighing 6.77 kilos. The book is stunning! I dont know where to start. It is overwhelming! Leaf through the book already: http://www.taschen.com/lookinside/00378/index.htm

BTW The book isnt smelling!

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Richard Kaufman » October 15th, 2009, 6:39 pm

If you click on the link Dick put up in the last post, you will find the ENTIRE book up on Taschen's website.
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Dick Koornwinder » October 15th, 2009, 9:07 pm

Well it is not the ENTIRE book but it will give a good impression. The book has 650 pages and the size is 11,4 X 17,3 inches. It is the only book in my library I cannot pick up from the table with one hand.

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Postby Matthew Field » October 16th, 2009, 4:55 am

It smells bee-yoo-tee-ful. The text is in English, French and German. The book is so heavy that the carton in comes in has a plastic handle so it can be carried!

The illustrations are magnificent, reproduced with typical Taschen care.

Christmas is a-coming. If you've got a bookshelf that's big enough (and strong enough) to take it, this book is a magic lover's dream.

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Mike Carr » October 16th, 2009, 11:10 am

This is the new SEVENTEEN pound book...



Richard, I am getting ready to go for the bench press world record. Would you please add four more Steinmeyer's to the bar and spot for me? :D
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby mai-ling » October 16th, 2009, 2:12 pm

Kevin Connolly wrote:Thanks! Do you mean that even if I pay it off right away, they bill me a $1.00 a month for as long as I keep the account?

Kevin



As far as I know at least the two cycles.
So if you only used it for the book and not plan to use
it for nothing else. you'll end up with a statement
with a $1.00 on it.

Chase did that with my Borders card before they parted
ways with Borders for a screw up I had at Chase.

It got corrected and I got all the fees reversed between
Chase bank and Chase CC services.

I ranted and raved on the phone with the CC and demanded
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It got resolved.
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Kevin Connolly » October 16th, 2009, 4:12 pm

Thanks. I took the shot. I'll cancel it when I get the bill.
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Brad Henderson » October 16th, 2009, 4:26 pm

According to Amazon, Magic has yet to ship to their customers (or at least, to me). Did those that received it buy from Amazon or Taschen directly?

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby garciadini » October 16th, 2009, 5:40 pm

It looks like it hasn't shipped to anyone in the states yet.
I ordered my copy july 1st and it says not shipping till Nov. 5th
Anyone else?

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Brad Henderson » October 16th, 2009, 5:58 pm

same

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Postby P.T. Murphy » October 16th, 2009, 7:20 pm

Paid a visit to the Taschen booth while at the Frankfurt Book Fair this week. Book looks great! HUGE, HEAVY and chock full o' wonderful images and great essays. The Amazon price is a steal!
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Lee Almond » October 16th, 2009, 10:25 pm

Ordered mine today.Shipping Nov. 5th. Can't wait, should be an excellent read during the winter.

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Postby Matthew Field » October 17th, 2009, 11:53 am

I'm in England and received it directly from Taschen.

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Dick Koornwinder » October 17th, 2009, 1:32 pm

The sites of Amazon (USA & UK) are quite clear about the delivery date of the item. I have received my copy via the Taschen importer in the Netherlands.

After two days of amazement I realize I like the book so much because there are so many pictures I have never seen before anywhere.

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby Kevin Connolly » October 17th, 2009, 4:07 pm

I'm also waiting for the Culliton Houdini book, so November will be a good month for big magic books. :)
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Postby Marco Pusterla » October 21st, 2009, 3:50 pm

Received the book today from Amazon UK... it's AMAZING! The quality of the pictures is unbelievable... very clear! And many of them are really unusual, never seen before.

The only drawback? I will have to buy a tea-table for the book! :D lol
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Postby Kevin Connolly » October 27th, 2009, 9:36 am

I just receuved an enmail from Amazon. The book is in early and will ship in a week.
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Postby Richard Hatch » October 27th, 2009, 10:22 am

Ingram, the exclusive distributor of Taschen books in the USA, received the books yesterday, so the amazon email sounds about right. Mike Caveney told me yesterday that the official release of the book will be at the LA Conference on Magic History and he'll have copies on hand to be signed by the authors, including the editor, Noel Daniel. A book signing at the Magic Castle is also planned.

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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby JLong » October 29th, 2009, 12:40 pm

UPS just delivered my copy, pre-ordered at Amazon, this AM.

Looks terrific.

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Postby Richard Kaufman » October 29th, 2009, 1:35 pm

I just got an e-mail from Amazon about five minutes ago saying my copy had shipped with an expected delivery date of Monday.
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby mai-ling » October 29th, 2009, 2:18 pm

i just read the article in MAGIC magazine,
the examples look fantastic.

i think i will have to have this book
for myself.

although, it will probably take me until i'm
50 to read through from beginning to end.
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Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Postby David Linsell » October 29th, 2009, 2:47 pm

Amazon says mine is estimated for Sat delivery! Now that's a Happy Halloween!

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Postby Kevin Connolly » October 29th, 2009, 2:56 pm

Same here. Monday delivery.
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Postby Kevin Connolly » October 29th, 2009, 2:57 pm

Joe,

How was it packed? All is OK? Any dings, bumps, etc.?

I didn't know UPS works on Saturday.

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Postby Baph » October 29th, 2009, 3:47 pm

Had mine in the UK for two weeks now - well packaged and has it's own card outer carrycase - it's heavy you'll need it.

My postman now officially hates me, and was amused when he found out it was a book!

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Postby Richard Kaufman » October 29th, 2009, 3:53 pm

UPS only delivers on Saturday if you pay extra.

Ditto for Fedex.

I think we've only got another five years or so of Saturday USPS normal mail delivery left before they cut that out.
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Postby Marco Pusterla » October 29th, 2009, 4:15 pm

mai-ling wrote:although, it will probably take me until i'm
50 to read through from beginning to end.


No, it won't :) : the book is written in three languages (English, French and German) and you could simply read the English pages :grin:

But you may still be looking at the pictures by the time you're 70... they're great! ;)
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