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Christopher1979

Thank you for the update Jason. Really looking forward to ordering a copy.

Christopher1979

I was born in London and lived about 30 mins away from Davenports. It was a big part of my childhood and I used to spend all my pocket money in there. I moved away from London in the early 2000s so don't know what it was like of late. Either way, it is a shame, it had a very special feel to it seein...

Christopher1979

This week we have some interesting obscure books (mostly comb-bound) on Mentalism. To include many Al Mann books, Chuck Hickok, Richard Busch and much more! EBAY LINK - https://ebay.to/38tzoPs As always please let me know if you have any questions. You can send me a PM or email us at magic@regencyan...

Christopher1979

At auction this week we have some rare Oop books on Mentalism and all volumes of the monumental works of Stewart James The link to this auction is - https://ebay.to/2ZPMjZf If you have any questions please feel free to PM me or contact us at magic@regencyantiquebooks.com Thank you and HAPPY NEW YEAR...

Christopher1979

Quite amazing stuff!

Christopher1979

If you go to about 4 minutes in Michael Vincent puts over eloquently a great deal of the stuff we have been talking about in this thread. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_KNInBxgSM The part that interests me is only brief and I don't agree with many of his philosophies but never-the-less I respect ...

Christopher1979

I vaguely remember Roy Benson writing somewhere that it is a good thing to touch a prop even for a moment so things don't appear too impossible. I suspect you are on the right track. Incidentally kids are far quicker to catch a secret than adults are. Of course with twins you get double trouble! Th...

Christopher1979

You make some interesting points. In essence, I think a gesture has to be an "organic" action rather than a contrived one. I really think this makes the difference. If you look at some of the top performers you never question their actions, movements or gestures. I really feel that somethi...

Christopher1979

Ooh my... what a shock. I will echo everything already said regarding his work but even more importantly, thoughts and prayers to his family at this hard time. RIP Simon

Christopher1979

Sorry to you both. Here is the revised link - https://ebay.to/2QIkeAm

Christopher1979

Now at auction, we have a large grouping of mostly signed lecture notes and magic books. These lots include items signed and inscribed by Daryl, Harry Lorayne, Frank Garcia and many more! Here is the link - https://ebay.to/2YxchzI As always, if you have any questions please feel free to PM me or sen...

Christopher1979

Thank you, Brad, for your thoughtful response. I want to make it very clear that my initial posted question along with my replies are in no way insinuating that I have the same feeling about ALL MAGIC. This is far from the case, my magic tastes have changed as I have got older and I am sure that is ...

Christopher1979

And to the point of gestures. My new favorite card thing uses two magical gestures the second of which is an intentionally chosen snap. I just watched an adult human being, upon seeing the card change after the snap, grab it, turn it over, snapped herself, and then checked to see if it changed. Wel...

Christopher1979

Charm. Fred Kaps was dripping with it. Tommy Wonder, a widely acknowledged modern master, used all sorts of gestures and flourishes. He was charming as hell. If you had described Milo and Roger’s act to me before I saw it, I would tell you it wasn’t my cup of tea. But I saw it and I was charmed, as...

Christopher1979

I suppose I should say that all said and done magic is a form of entertaining and maybe this is being put under the lens a little too much. Of late I just noticed a trend of copycat style acts that made me want to vent my disdain. BUT as much as there are copycat acts out there there are also some w...

Christopher1979

Hmm.... each to their own. Everyone knows that when they go and see an act they are going to be fooled or tricked. They might even come away with the thought that what they just witnessed is totally unexplainable. There is a big difference in this than someone actually thinking the magic is real als...

Christopher1979

I think it is also a fair point to say that don't be so gullible to think an audience will buy into anything. I think that is where the problem also lies.

Christopher1979

I think you hit the nail on the head, Brad. It must be something that is done in context and I suppose that the right gesture at the right time done within keeping with one's persona/personality is fine as it is believable. It is this copycat mentality that makes every gesture unbelievable and cliché.

Christopher1979

I understand what you all are saying and I am by no means trying to undermine magic or the need for a sense of theater, artistic flair or flamboyancy. I think where the trouble lies is when a magician fools himself/herself in believing that the audience sees the sincerity in their act by such moves ...

Christopher1979

Maybe this is all down to preference and taste rather than what is right and what is wrong then. I suppose what I am getting at is normal and natural gestures are fine but over the top corny ones are detrimental to the effect. Maybe it is actually a mix of a person's mannerisms and gestures. Of late...

Christopher1979

Some really interesting answers to my original question and thoughts!. I feel that the word 'showman' is somewhat antiquated these days. Audiences are far more intellectual and to think that all of these gestures can be used under the prefix of showmanship undermines the audience and their intellect...

Christopher1979

I have never understood this whole thing of being one person and then stepping on stage and becoming someone else. Maybe that is why I loved spending hours in my bedroom as a kid trying to perfect moves but hated the thought of "entertaining" people especially when it's your own family and...

Christopher1979

We sold this book a few months ago so it was copied and pasted from the listing. It came to mind when I saw the original question. I did not know that Richard so thank you.

Christopher1979

Doesn't look like The Encyclopedia of Self Working Card Tricks by Doctor Wilhelm Von Deusen and Glenn Gravatt has been mentioned? Hard to find these days but an important volume!

Christopher1979

I agree with mostly all that you say, Mark. When I was a kid I struggled to find that unique personality as I was (and still am) somewhat of an introvert. The hard part is that you cannot false a made-up personality just so you can put together an act and call yourself a magician. I have seen many p...

Christopher1979

I actually meant to extend my opening question to include the second part of my heading about flourishes. Mark, I do understand that flourishes are different. It still kind of poses the same question though as too many flourishes in an effect or routine can actually weaken the effect and even misdir...

Christopher1979

Erdnasephile, I agree wholeheartedly in what you say. I am only saying this right now as I have noticed a barrage of people using almost the same identical gestures and movements. All I can think this is due to is people not finding their own individuality and just copying others. None of these gest...

Christopher1979

Diego wrote:But for most to try to emulate/imitate him is laughable. What could be dramatic/effective for one, is unneeded/wrong for others. To some, overt gestures suggests parody...

I agree with this statement, the parody aspect is very true and I think that is what ruins the effect.

Christopher1979

My pet hate is over-accentuated magical gestures, snaps of the fingers, waving over things, etc... I personally don't think you need it in order to build tension or create a magical moment and if anything I think it cheapens the effect. What are your thoughts on this?

Christopher1979

At auction this week we have many sought after Oop books including The Berglas Effect complete with 3D Glasses and DVD'S, Harry Lorayne Personal Collection Deluxe Edition Signed, also from Frank Garcia, Dai Vernon, Cliff Green, Jerry Sadowitz and others View Here - https://ebay.to/2QIkeAm As always,...

Christopher1979

From one of our consignors, we have a collection of very rare Karl Fulves publications which include the impossible-to-find Riffle Shuffle Technique Part 3!

https://ebay.to/32eory1

If you have any questions please feel free to ask here or by email at - magic@regencyantiquebooks.com

Christopher1979

This week from one of our consignors we have this amazing signed Houdini book from 1923. The book has been signed and dated by Houdini " Best Wishes, Houdini, Jan 20/26" See item here - https://ebay.to/2ov3v7U If you have any questions please contact us here or at magic@regencyantiquebooks...

Christopher1979

Thank you for your participation!

Roger, I suspect it could have been something wrong your end, I do usually double-check the links. It might have been that the auction had ended.

Christopher1979

Richard Kaufman wrote:Vaginal is the word you are looking for.

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Christopher1979

erdnasephile wrote:Very interesting auction--good luck Christopher!

(PS: Mr. England sent along some artwork when he made some cards for me once---his artwork was rather unusual).

Thank you!, Yes the artwork is rather Avant-garde.

Christopher1979

We are currently selling a large collection of magic books from a few collectors that we have taken via consignment. This week we have many rare out of print books. NOW AT AUCTION - Two very rare copies with gaffs Don Englands Paradox + Binder with Gaffs Artwork & Gaffed to the Hilt! with Gaffs ...

Christopher1979

We are currently selling a large collection of magic books from a few collectors that we have taken via consignment. This week we have many rare out of print books. Many have been signed by the authors. Of note this week we have the complete set, volumes 1- 8 of Braue Notebooks. A very rare signed c...

Christopher1979

I think many people will find these aesthetically pleasing and will be able to afford a copy or two, unlike the authentic Drake printings. I treat this like the Easton Press publishing company. They publish classic works of just about every genre, brand new, in fine bindings. It's not like owning a ...

Christopher1979

We are currently selling a large collection of magic books from a collector that we have taken via consignment. later this week we will have many rare out of print books. All have been signed by their author, the highlight of this weeks auction is the very rare Boxed collection of Robert Albo's Clas...

Christopher1979

We are currently selling a large collection of magic books from a collector that we have taken via consignment. This week we have many rare out of print books. All have been signed by their author, the highlight of this weeks auction is the very rare 1985 1st edition of GAFFED TO THE HILT! by Don En...

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