The Genii Session

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Kevin Wiese
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The Genii Session

Postby Kevin Wiese » January 25th, 2008, 3:11 pm

In February's Genii Session with Roberto Giobbi, he writes that readers should let him know if they'd like more articles dealing with details of handling. I say definitely, yes.

Any details that I may have overlooked or forgotten are always welcome. I'll be referring to this article and the texts referenced frequently in my current practice sessions.

It's good to have a refresher course in techniques that have faded from my practice regimen.

Van McGee
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Re: The Genii Session

Postby Van McGee » January 25th, 2008, 4:44 pm

I agree with Kevin. A refresher every now and then is welcome.

Van

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Re: The Genii Session

Postby rage » January 25th, 2008, 4:45 pm

I liked his column. I would like to see more.
with an N

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Re: The Genii Session

Postby Pete McCabe » January 26th, 2008, 11:04 am

Yes, please, more of Roberto Giobbi's tips on handling. More of Roberto's tips on anything, really, but these collections of finesse are priceless. Where else are you going to get this kind of information?

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Re: The Genii Session

Postby erdnasephile » January 26th, 2008, 5:37 pm

1+ Mr. Giobbi's pearls of wisdom and technique are priceless. Absolutely, more please! :)

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Re: The Genii Session

Postby Dan Smith » January 27th, 2008, 5:27 am

Yes to more handling details. There were gems in this month's column.

Unsolicited plug: video clips of Roberto Giobbi demonstrating the sleights from Card College 1 and 2 can be found on the CD editions at Lybrary.com. Highly recommended.

Dan

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Joe Pecore
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Re: The Genii Session

Postby Joe Pecore » January 27th, 2008, 11:28 am

I love this column too!
Share your knowledge on the MagicPedia wiki.

Jeff Eline
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Re: The Genii Session

Postby Jeff Eline » January 27th, 2008, 1:42 pm

Agreed! Anything Roberto writes is worth reading/studying. Really enjoyed this months installment.

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Matthew Field
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Re: The Genii Session

Postby Matthew Field » January 28th, 2008, 3:14 am

I just finished reading the February column by Roberto Giobbi. It is spectacular.

The material is in the tradition of 'Card Finesse' -- tips, finesses, recommendations. These are all for experienced card magicians. While we can find many examples of easy-to-do magic, and some examples of hard-to-do magic, we rarely find a card expert taking the time to point out things he has discovered about things already in print, and this is what Mr. Giobbi has done.

For the serious student of card magic, this makes all the difference in the world It is perhaps the closest thing to personal instruction from an expert, and it is of inestimable value to me.

Thank you, Roberto Giobbi, for your gift. I hope you will continue to make the fruits of your knowledge and experience available to Genii readers.

Matt Field

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Re: The Genii Session

Postby Leonard Hevia » January 28th, 2008, 2:35 pm

Giobbi's articles in Genii are always educational and entertaining. I would currently love to read about Giobbi's presentation on Kollosal Killer. I understand he recently lectured about this in Canada, but we have yet to see it in print. Perhaps there are lecture notes?

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Re: The Genii Session

Postby Jim Maloney_dup1 » January 30th, 2008, 7:54 am

I enjoyed this month's Genii Session as well and would definitely welcome more columns with this type of material.

Then again, as others have said, this is one of my favorite columns and it's always one of the first things I read when I get the magazine.

-Jim

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Re: The Genii Session

Postby Richard Kaufman » May 24th, 2008, 2:45 pm

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