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- February 15th, 2019, 12:25 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Wanted: A Davenport Demon Wonder Box
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7271
Re: Wanted: A Davenport Demon Wonder Box
Richard, here is one: https://haversatewing.hibid.com/catalog ... 2/?cpage=2
- August 6th, 2018, 9:12 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Worthwhile Kickstarter Campaign for Great Chop Cup Set Done with Dice Cups and Dice
- Replies: 96
- Views: 34473
Re: Worthwhile Kickstarter Campaign for Great Chop Cup Set Done with Dice Cups and Dice
Bob, There are several advantages to using a dice cup and dice. In some circles working with dice is considered much more MANLY than playing with little sweater covered spheres. One would not want to appear to be a wimp when performing. Virtually everyone from kids to adults are familiar with dice w...
- August 1st, 2018, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Worthwhile Kickstarter Campaign for Great Chop Cup Set Done with Dice Cups and Dice
- Replies: 96
- Views: 34473
Re: Worthwhile Kickstarter Campaign for Great Chop Cup Set Done with Dice Cups and Dice
I just ran across this thread last night and found it interesting for a number of reasons. The idea of a dice chop cup is certainly not new. The method of manufacture is not new. The various dice offered are not new. What can be done with the various dice is not new. So what is new ... apparently on...
- July 16th, 2018, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: New DIY PDF - adding a thumb brake to an ID badge reel
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1460
New DIY PDF - adding a thumb brake to an ID badge reel
Folks have been asking for an affordable thumb brake style reel. How does less than 50 cents per reel sound? Using a reel bought at the Dollar Store @ 3 reels per $1, it is now possible to add a thumb brake using very minimal tools/skill. On Wednesday this week (7/18/18) I will be releasing my lates...
- April 3rd, 2018, 10:58 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: A totally new style of card punch - The Bullet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3219
- March 30th, 2018, 3:45 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: A totally new style of card punch - The Bullet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3219
Re: A totally new style of card punch - The Bullet
Update. Preorders have been shipped. There are now only two available.
- March 27th, 2018, 3:00 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: A totally new style of card punch - The Bullet
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3219
A totally new style of card punch - The Bullet
After decades of designing and making card punches, my latest version of a card punch is "The Bullet". This new departure card punch is designed to be worn not carried. The fine point can be quickly replaced, infinitely, and easily adjusted to match the user's skill level. I just completed...
- February 6th, 2018, 5:14 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: The Future of Magic Collectibles?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6605
Re: The Future of Magic Collectibles?
To me one of the critical considerations when building a collection of anything is storage. Do you have adequate climate controlled storage? It is important that the collected items are safely stored so that they do not deteriorate due to moisture, cold, heat, or excessive dryness. Display would be ...
- November 10th, 2017, 3:23 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: McIlhany Magical Mysteries Auction #2
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1986
Re: McIlhany Magical Mysteries Auction #2
Link does not work.
Try:
https//www.magicauctioneer.com/uploads/1/0/7/7/107784289/mcilhany auction_2_ catalog.pdf
Love the talking skull. It is the sort of item I like to examine to see how the builder solved the programming problems.
Jim
Try:
https//www.magicauctioneer.com/uploads/1/0/7/7/107784289/mcilhany auction_2_ catalog.pdf
Love the talking skull. It is the sort of item I like to examine to see how the builder solved the programming problems.
Jim
- September 11th, 2017, 3:05 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: 'I never saw a U-Haul following a hearse."
- Replies: 61
- Views: 23007
Re: 'I never saw a U-Haul following a hearse."
I do not collect as a goal. It just seems to happen. My magic items merely accumulate. At first I acquired magic as tools in my performances. Books were bought for information as they still are. The only book regrets I have are the Albo books. When they were available, I was putting a couple guys th...
- August 8th, 2017, 1:09 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Reminder: "Fool Us!" starts new season tonight! 7_13
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4953
Re: Reminder: "Fool Us!" starts new season tonight! 7_13
snip... I hate to say it, but Hannigan continues to prove herself the weak link. Awkward, unfunny--everything just seems forced. She just looks like she doesn't want to be there. I have to disagree here. I feel that Alyson Hannigan is a perfect hostess. I enjoy her contribution to the show and woul...
- July 19th, 2017, 11:53 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Busby Auction Catalog link
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8300
Re: Busby Auction Catalog link
[quote="erdnasephile"]Thanks for those links, Bill--the pictures are very helpful (Darn! I would have gone for that Tabman table if not for the bumped corner!) If I wanted the Tabby table, I would bevel all four corners and apply purfling strips to cover and protect the bevels. It would, o...
- July 18th, 2017, 2:42 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Busby Auction Catalog link
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8300
Re: Busby Auction Catalog link
Bill Mullins wrote: Paging Jim Riser. If you look at lots 41 and 42, you can see the original tooling and dies for spinning the Paul Fox style cups. The dies include the beads. After you roll the metal of the cup down onto the beads, how the heck do you get the cup off the die? It looks as if the be...
- July 14th, 2017, 4:09 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Busby Auction Catalog link
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8300
Re: Busby Auction Catalog link
Paging Jim Riser. If you look at lots 41 and 42, you can see the original tooling and dies for spinning the Paul Fox style cups. The dies include the beads. After you roll the metal of the cup down onto the beads, how the heck do you get the cup off the die? It looks as if the bead on the die would...
- July 8th, 2017, 10:27 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Color Changing Knives
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4310
Re: Color Changing Knives
Hi Doug, I think that most of us seek out knives with certain characteristics which make for good handling. I ran across these knives at a trade show around 10-12 years ago and bought a supply as the Merrill knives had been discontinued and I wanted to produce a nice replacement. After marketing the...
- July 7th, 2017, 7:08 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Color Changing Knives
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4310
Re: Color Changing Knives
For those who have emailed me about color combinations....what is available may be seen here:
http://jamesriser.com/Magic/JamesRiserMagic.html
Jim
http://jamesriser.com/Magic/JamesRiserMagic.html
Jim
- July 3rd, 2017, 6:17 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Color Changing Knives
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4310
Re: Color Changing Knives
It's always a problem when there's blood ... 40+ years ago I was in the audience in the close-up room at The Magic Castle. The performer had just finished a nice color changing knife routine and placed the two knives down on the table. No sooner than they were on the table, the lady on the right qu...
- July 3rd, 2017, 2:01 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Color Changing Knives
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4310
Re: Color Changing Knives
To answer a question, yes, these are the unsharpened knives as they come from the maker. With these dull blades, spectators do not get blood on your apparatus or close-up pad.
Jim
Jim
- July 3rd, 2017, 12:33 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Color Changing Knives
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4310
Color Changing Knives
For sale - 3 sets of color changing knives (3 knives per set). $60 per set + $7 USA shipping. See both sides of the knives at: http://jamesriser.com/RedGreen.jpg http://jamesriser.com/PurpleYellow.jpg http://jamesriser.com/BlueYellow.jpg Payable by PayPal to jriser@jamesriser.com Jim Riser 5635 East...
- June 13th, 2017, 1:15 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
That reminds me, I never received mine - maybe those are the ones on eBay! Andrew Andrew; Yours shipped out April 29 to West Lothian. They were mailed in a standard small letter envelope. Everyone else in Europe has received theirs. If you do not get it in the next couple weeks, email me. It might ...
- May 22nd, 2017, 12:20 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13990
Re: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
OK, here is the third vanish I used to do with my hooked half. The coin is placed on the second joint of the left hand middle two fingers - pin up and at 6 o'clock. The breast pocket handkerchief is removed and given a quick shake to open it out. The left hand is covered with the pocket square. As s...
- May 21st, 2017, 1:26 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13990
Re: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
Third word in above post should be received - tablet auto correct strikes again!
I have one more variation on the hooked coin vanish that I will post later when I have time.
Jim
I have one more variation on the hooked coin vanish that I will post later when I have time.
Jim
- May 21st, 2017, 12:31 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13990
Re: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
I have receive several emails from old magic friends who remember when I was actively doing magic rather than making it. Yes, I did a variation with the hooked coin where I hooked it on the back side of my necktie. No loop on the coin with this version. The Hooked Half Dollar was shown on the palm o...
- May 19th, 2017, 8:42 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13990
Re: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
John;
The pm has vanished. Perhaps I never hit submit??? I'll chalk it up to old age. Now try your email
Jim
The pm has vanished. Perhaps I never hit submit??? I'll chalk it up to old age. Now try your email
Jim
- May 18th, 2017, 7:57 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13990
- May 18th, 2017, 1:07 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13990
Re: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
Bill, I do not think this method is cost effective :D Jim You hooked it into your hand? Wow. This reminds me of the trick by Al Jaffee in The Mad Book of Magic . You hollow out the inside of a coin, put a drop of nitroglycerin in it, and seal it back up. When it's laying on a table, you slap it. The...
- May 18th, 2017, 1:01 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13990
Re: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
John, I file a small "V" notch and precision weld the pin into position. No solder is used. The steel needle and coin metal form a new alloy under an argon gas shield. The downside to this great technique is the $8,000 price of the welder! Jim Thanks for this information, Jim. Johnson Prod...
- May 18th, 2017, 12:55 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13990
Re: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
Bill, I had a hooked key too way back when I was a kid. I attached a loop of thread from a nylon hose to it. The thread loop went over my right thumb. Pin on key was down as I openly placed the key onto left hand. The fingers were closed over the key. The key was withdrawn. Right hand placed on spec...
- May 17th, 2017, 1:40 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Some thoughts on the Hooked Coin
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13990
- May 4th, 2017, 8:58 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
Brett;
Great use for a Penny Punch! I like the original thinking, well done. BTW - the blister works on well on other things besides cards - like paper money. Experiment...
Jim
Great use for a Penny Punch! I like the original thinking, well done. BTW - the blister works on well on other things besides cards - like paper money. Experiment...
Jim
- May 2nd, 2017, 6:46 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
Update: All of the penny punches have now been mailed. Those who beat the deadline, enjoy your new tool against the unsuspecting spectators. Thanks for your participation and feedback during this experiment.
Jim
Jim
- April 30th, 2017, 4:56 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
Brad Jeffers wrote:So what did you learn?
What did your experiment in "typical magician's behavior" prove?
Did you win your wager?
Results are for internal use only. Yes, I easily won my wager.
- April 30th, 2017, 3:02 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
This Penny Punch marketing experiment has now concluded. No more requests will be accepted. Thank you for your participation.
- April 29th, 2017, 1:15 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
Thanks! Just so I understand, the nylon washer goes on one side of the leather, and the punch goes on the other side, correct? (Sounds like I might need to find a thick washer) Yes. Hardware stores like ACE have a variety of nylon washers that would work. You could easily do a "reverse blister...
- April 28th, 2017, 8:50 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
Thanks! Just so I understand, the nylon washer goes on one side of the leather, and the punch goes on the other side, correct? (Sounds like I might need to find a thick washer) Yes. Hardware stores like ACE have a variety of nylon washers that would work. You could easily do a "reverse blister...
- April 28th, 2017, 8:47 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
For leather you will achieve much better results with a tool called "dimple pliers". These are typically used for jewelry work, but also used with leather work. Dimple pliers will not reach down into the tight corner of a wallet pocket of a good Himber wallet. If you want to rip the seams...
- April 28th, 2017, 2:39 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
Two ordered---the envelope marking applications and the portability sold me--plus, I want to support this worthy experiment. Mr. Riser: I've been looking for a way to mark the sides of a leather Himber wallet so they can be told apart by feel. Can these punches do that? If you slip the Penny Punch ...
- April 28th, 2017, 12:55 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
Mr. Riser, after reading your last post here I am thinking that I have misperceived the purpose of the penny punch. I was under the impression that the device was to be used "on the fly" so to speak, or in other words used in performance to surreptitiously mark a card, possibly from a bor...
- April 28th, 2017, 1:34 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
Got the two I'd ordered today and am glad I did order two. Not just for the great price and the expectation that I'll lose one, but they nest nicely, so by putting one on top of the card and the other beneath, you can get a nice card bump by squeezing the two pennies together with the card sandwich...
- April 25th, 2017, 9:34 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Penny punch
- Replies: 46
- Views: 18273
Re: Penny punch
The first two rounds of the Penny Punches are currently arriving at their destinations. Feedback on them has all been positive to date. Please feel free to let me know how this card punch works for you and if you have come up with any novel uses. Remember - This should be quite handy for mentalist e...