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by Brian Douglas
July 24th, 2022, 11:12 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

I think it is their default message for when they do their daily updates.
by Brian Douglas
July 24th, 2022, 12:10 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

Looks like it is coming back up...

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Just think Jack! Soon we will be able to go back and argue over which is better; blue or red backed Bicycle cards ;)
by Brian Douglas
July 21st, 2022, 10:41 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

Jack Shalom wrote:Hmm just checked...home page then click and got a completely blank page. Something's not loading....


This page isn’t workingwww.themagiccafe.com is currently unable to handle this request.
HTTP ERROR 500
by Brian Douglas
July 21st, 2022, 11:59 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

Yes! That too! Glad to see we are finally on the same page. ;)
by Brian Douglas
July 21st, 2022, 7:09 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

I've noticed an uptick in new memberships on other magicians forums. Seems like everyone is edging their bets!
by Brian Douglas
July 17th, 2022, 12:03 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Least favorite mental effects
Replies: 39
Views: 65840

Re: Least favorite mental effects

That is from 15 years ago I believe. Danny A. saw my comment on another forum and engaged me. There is nothing wrong with asking questions if you do it right, but his advert stated no questions asked. Now compare it to Banachek's 3 digit prediction where a miss is actually stronger than a hit (IMO),...
by Brian Douglas
July 17th, 2022, 11:25 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Least favorite mental effects
Replies: 39
Views: 65840

Re: Least favorite mental effects

Animental. Apparently, a statement isn't a question even though it is put forth as one. Thus, no questions asked!
by Brian Douglas
July 16th, 2022, 1:41 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

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I'm sure everything will be fine.
by Brian Douglas
July 14th, 2022, 10:39 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

Jack Shalom wrote:
To a layperson like me, that sounds like a big job. Is it?


Very. I doubt they have a spare HD on hand seeing they just moved to a new location. Back-up restoral can take a long time as well and susceptible to failing; which normally means restarting from the beginning.
by Brian Douglas
July 14th, 2022, 12:27 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

"This page was created in 1657772783.83 seconds requiring database queries."
by Brian Douglas
July 13th, 2022, 11:51 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

Meanwhile, the loyal with Kool-Aid in hand are patiently waiting...

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by Brian Douglas
July 11th, 2022, 1:07 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

I don't believe that those are "drawings" as much as they're assemblies from a cartooning app that does all the artwork for you. https://www.animatron.com/studio/political-cartoon-maker https://apps.apple.com/us/app/comic-strip-comic-maker/id1227190400 \ Yeah, I thought the same when I sa...
by Brian Douglas
July 11th, 2022, 12:30 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

Wow... if you go to his instagram page it gets far worse.

Ironically, if someone else posted something like these on the Big Green they would be instantly banned.
by Brian Douglas
July 11th, 2022, 10:57 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

Roger M. wrote:Apparently Brooks hasn't been too sick to indulge his "other" occupation as an aspiring political cartoonist (yes, it's really Brooks):
https://www.thejerx.com/blog/2022/7/10/ ... old-friend


Wow, who knew Brooks could pull George Babbitt out of a hat!
by Brian Douglas
July 1st, 2022, 12:34 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

I hope they remembered to poke air holes in the server box before shipping...

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by Brian Douglas
June 29th, 2022, 8:01 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Disappearing Magic Cafe!
Replies: 157
Views: 20191

Re: Disappearing Magic Cafe!

One can hope...
by Brian Douglas
November 18th, 2020, 8:28 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: David Copperfield's show on break
Replies: 3
Views: 4556

Re: David Copperfield's show on break

14 days of self-quarantine and the show can go on....
by Brian Douglas
October 27th, 2020, 1:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Three-faced
Replies: 11
Views: 2571

Re: Three-faced

...5 if you allow for a vanish.
by Brian Douglas
October 26th, 2020, 9:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Three-faced
Replies: 11
Views: 2571

Re: Three-faced

... or H,T, and S 10 times each ;)
by Brian Douglas
October 26th, 2020, 3:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Three-faced
Replies: 11
Views: 2571

Re: Three-faced

Interesting... but why not just use a 30 sided die with 10 divisions? IE: 1-3 repeated on the 30 sided die, or segement 1-10 = 1; 11-20=2; 21-30=3.

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by Brian Douglas
June 11th, 2020, 10:56 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Sites Showing as Not Secure
Replies: 12
Views: 1738

Re: Magic Sites Showing as Not Secure

http: uses protocol port 80 for access. The information sent/received could be read as plaintext unless some form of encapsulation is taking place. https: uses protocol port 443 and nothing is in plaintext. Thus not readable. To have https: requires more than just turning on port 443. The host must ...
by Brian Douglas
January 20th, 2020, 8:53 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Prompted to Do an Impromptu (Card Trick)
Replies: 52
Views: 8456

Re: Prompted to Do an Impromptu (Card Trick)

I say "I'll do you one better and show you how to do 3 tricks" and then perform/teach 3 self working tricks. If I have time to adjust the deck I'll do Pokers Players Picnic; but not teach them how that one works.
by Brian Douglas
January 13th, 2020, 11:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Magician with animals
Replies: 23
Views: 13362

Re: Magician with animals

performer wrote:...Incidentally, I am quite convinced that cats are psychic. I don't know about squirrels though.



What about monkeycats?
by Brian Douglas
December 24th, 2019, 10:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Royal road to card magic
Replies: 212
Views: 95618

Re: Royal road to card magic

three...
by Brian Douglas
December 24th, 2019, 10:28 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Mark Lewis eBook - A Review
Replies: 64
Views: 29285

Re: Mark Lewis eBook - A Review

Just bought it.
by Brian Douglas
December 18th, 2019, 5:57 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: The Vernon Dossier - The One Time Vernon got into trouble
Replies: 9
Views: 3183

Re: The Vernon Dossier - The One Time Vernon got into trouble

Thanks for sharing.

We all have things in the past that we may not be too proud of...
by Brian Douglas
November 6th, 2019, 3:23 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Cute blonde does cig. manipulations on YouTube
Replies: 51
Views: 20009

Re: Cute blonde does cig. manipulations on YouTube

This site has a large list of who was in the film. (with pictures)

https://www.aveleyman.com/FilmCredit.aspx?FilmID=29332

Marion is listed but no photo.
by Brian Douglas
October 21st, 2019, 8:17 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Is The Magic Warehouse out of business?
Replies: 8
Views: 5447

Re: Is The Magic Warehouse out of business?

I received an email flier from them yesterday ... and the site works for me.
by Brian Douglas
October 10th, 2019, 3:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I Dream of Genii...(Genii Convention Report)
Replies: 10
Views: 5105

Re: I Dream of Genii...(Genii Convention Report)

I can't get day 3 or 4 to play.
by Brian Douglas
September 15th, 2019, 1:12 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Lot of Vintage Instructions
Replies: 6
Views: 1732

Re: Lot of Vintage Instructions

Payment sent with mailing address.
by Brian Douglas
September 14th, 2019, 7:56 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Lot of Vintage Instructions
Replies: 6
Views: 1732

Re: Lot of Vintage Instructions

Did not receive.
by Brian Douglas
September 14th, 2019, 2:55 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Lot of Vintage Instructions
Replies: 6
Views: 1732

Re: Lot of Vintage Instructions

I'll take them. PayPal?
by Brian Douglas
August 18th, 2019, 9:22 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Haptic illusion?
Replies: 28
Views: 15196

Re: Haptic illusion?

I'm currently in Bahrain and I'm trying to justify a quick flight to Germany...
by Brian Douglas
August 17th, 2019, 10:24 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Haptic illusion?
Replies: 28
Views: 15196

Re: Haptic illusion?

I suppose Boretti's Deluxe version isn't available in the US?
by Brian Douglas
March 8th, 2019, 8:54 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Marketing Riddle Magic Book
Replies: 9
Views: 8074

Re: Marketing Riddle Magic Book

I'll give it a go. Puppets doing riddles seems like a good fit. $7 for fair use is 'fair'. ;)
by Brian Douglas
March 2nd, 2019, 12:30 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sign of the Times
Replies: 1
Views: 1024

Re: Sign of the Times

Reminds me of "A Christmas Story" where Ralphie decodes the secret message from Little Orphan Annie.

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by Brian Douglas
February 16th, 2019, 5:53 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Gravity Holdout
Replies: 27
Views: 9058

Re: Gravity Holdout

This is starting to sound like a Cheech and Chong sketch...
by Brian Douglas
February 12th, 2019, 12:25 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Magic Rainbow
Replies: 88
Views: 18802

Re: The Magic Rainbow

Limited prints always cost more. Remember the cost of those college books?
by Brian Douglas
February 10th, 2019, 7:31 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Help with Vapr replacement tips
Replies: 9
Views: 3162

Re: Help with Vapr replacement tips

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M77DSRM/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41Y2JT6rNuL.jpg I ordered 2 so that I would have a backup. I needed the original Vapr to have my puppet Behemoth smoke a cigar. This works beautifully and a fr...
by Brian Douglas
January 24th, 2019, 10:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Jerx Year Three
Replies: 240
Views: 78590

Re: The Jerx Year Three

magicfish wrote:I also own every Richard Kaufman book except two, perhaps three, and have studied his texts for over 3 decades. .



Reminds me of the guy who orders a pizza with everything on it... but with no mushrooms, jalepeno's, onions....

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