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Joe Lyons

I remember when I purchased the 20th Century Comedy Bra Trick some years back, and posted that I had done so. Richard K and others (rightly) chided me about it, and I've never performed it, despite my original feeling that it would be a hilarious item and in keeping with the comedy theme of my show...

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Eoin O'hare wrote:
Bob Farmer wrote:The cartoon has changed ...

Ahhh, very surreal until I read that.

Yes, that would make one feel a little sheepish...

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“Ever since the SPCA incident, Herb made sure to have plenty of witnesses when he hypnotized a rabbit”

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“Those rabbit ears aren’t going to improve our reception”

Ok, I’m done.

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“Now if he could only do something about our cellular reception”

“You know, even with her filming this three feet away I don’t know how he does it”

“Who ordered the hasenpfeffer?”

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Leo Garet wrote:See "Marathon Man" for an expert Dentist at work.

Written by Goldman, who knew everything.

What was this thread about?

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I remember enjoying The Prestige , though the d*ckiness of the characters (and lack of milkmaid’s costume) did turn me off. It was still a good study on obsession. I usually find something to enjoy about any magic movies whether it's the magic, drama or something else. I do remember enjoying The Ill...

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Bill Mullins wrote:@Max Maven
where years ago I dubbed it the "Bushi Strut."

Inspired, perhaps, by the "Jackie Fargo Strut"?
(obscure wrestling reference complete -- return to your regularly scheduled thread)

Personally I favor the Sheena Easton Strut, but hey, to each his own.

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I think David meant that if the book was really published in 1902, as an author Erdnase might have had that specific book in his possession as he was trying to sell them.

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There are quite a few references to Paul here.

Perhaps a membership would aid in your research.

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Richard Kaufman wrote:Salt Shaker through table. Never fails to kill.
And I do not reproduce the salt shaker.

One of the first tricks I learned and still one of the the strongest impromptu effects at table, home or diner.

Has a Malini feel to it.

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I'm looking for a Johnson Chop Cup if anyone has one they don't use anymore.

Thanks,
Joe

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Sorry if I linked the wrong site, Zig.

The new news is they attached a director, so maybe the movie will get out of "development hell".

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True or not - this will make for a fun film.

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What a wonderful, entertaining interview! The three most flabbergasting things to me were: 1) How RK's passion for writing daily hasn't abated after all these years 2) How amazingly sharp Harry Lorayne is at 95, and 3) How people would actually cancel a Genii subscription because of RK's efforts at...

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https://www.broadway.com/buzz/200483/il ... sible-man/

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Richard Kaufman wrote:The type of Buckle which Brad describes was created by Cliff Green and is in his book.

And in Mr. Jennings takes it easy.

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Here:

https://youtu.be/qAz35XTdKvY

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This might have the answers - if you can find a copy.

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But my vision for art is closer to mathematics or science. It is about discovering interesting new ideas. I like this approach since it feels like there is a semi-objective way of measuring how good your art is. As opposed to having it be purely subjective. If I think of art as uncovering interesti...

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I think the concept of infinity lies at the root of all art. True, infinite choices empower art but discernment creates it. One could wait forever for a monkey locked in a room with a typewriter to produce Shakespeare. Years ago, I had a friend who created a cool illusion. It was a Sefalaljia like ...

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I had the same problem. It works when I allow the issue to fully load before I begin reading it.

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Max Maven wrote:The Uncanny Valley Cultural Society

No doubt.
It certainly works.
One can't help but feel more of an affinity to these animated creatures.

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Funny stuff Dustin, thanks.

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Why do I feel like this has something to do with Richard Kaufman’s genesis story?

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It’s her last name Bill.

It’s her last name...

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The GN cards are available here: https://www.gsb-playingcards.com/ This deck ranks Gold and Silver (pure precious metals) over Bronze (an alloy/mixture of base metals). The clear implication of the superiority of racial purity over racial mixing, and the statement it makes about mixed-race people, ...

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Looks like magician's tokens/palming coins to me but that could be context...

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Mark Tams wrote:
Aldo had one with different colored pom poms.

Where was Aldo's printed? Thx!

It’s in his “Impact”.

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Marco Pusterla wrote:

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Hello Ondrej, Your journal is interesting and informative. I believe the English correlation would be Topit. Thank you so much for the feedback, Joe. I am happy you find it interesting. Topit is certainly a servanta, but I think that not all servantas are Topit. Servanta can be a pocket attached to...

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Magnets are great to attach loads to the costume in servantas. Could someone please educate me how to properly use this word? Is it used in English as well? What is the plural? My google skills failed me this time. 'Servanta' in Czech magic jargon means a special pocket (made of fabric/plastic/wood...

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Bill Mullins wrote:I don't have anything I can add to your project -- I only read his books, and saw him once at a magic convention. But I would certainly enjoy watching such a film.

Ditto.
Please inform us when you complete this endeavor.

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Joe Lyons wrote:
Peter Ross wrote:Is anyone aware of any work done using different colored balls with Cups & Balls?

Yes.

Kent's version is available at Lybrary.com

https://www.lybrary.com/the-fun-shop-cu ... 51796.html

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The quote from William Goldman refers to a successful Hollywood film. No one knows for sure what the ingredients are, and they screw up all the time even with the best intentions. But it has many ingredients, few if any of which are related to magic. If memory serves the full statement/quote includ...

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Peter Ross wrote:Is anyone aware of any work done using different colored balls with Cups & Balls?

Yes.

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If you search the Dover site for Magic under relevance you'll get a nice selection in the first few pages of results.

Just don't search by popularity - it will take a while to find something about prestidigitation.

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Bill Mullins wrote:I'd like two, please. And one of the flatbed cutters.

You should get them Bill. Those are cheap when you consider some folks spend $15,000 for a single effect.

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El Mystico wrote:When I'm rich and famous I'll ask Alexander!

Until then, you can use it to search your own library and those of local clubs.
Warning though - frequent use will cause you to find the money for a subscription!

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