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by Kevin Wiese
July 23rd, 2010, 9:13 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

Re: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale

Card Stories sold.
by Kevin Wiese
July 22nd, 2010, 4:37 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

Re: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale

Black Envelope sold.

Alpha to Omega still available.
by Kevin Wiese
July 22nd, 2010, 11:24 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

Re: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale

Control Freak sold. Black Envelope on hold.
by Kevin Wiese
July 22nd, 2010, 12:21 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

Re: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale

Switch sold. Control Freak on hold.
by Kevin Wiese
July 21st, 2010, 11:36 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

Re: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale

Switch on hold.
by Kevin Wiese
July 21st, 2010, 8:43 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: A Few Books and DVD's For Sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1036

A Few Books and DVD's For Sale

Books... Switch: Unfolding the $100 Bill Change - John Lovick. Hardback, excellent condition. $40. Card Stories - Ariel Frailich. Hardback, excellent condition. Signed by author. $15. Quarks & Quirks - Ben Harris. Softback, very good condition. $10. DVD's... Alpha to Omega - Stephen Tucker. Card...
by Kevin Wiese
February 23rd, 2010, 8:47 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Richmond, VA
Replies: 2
Views: 1112

Re: Richmond, VA

Divine Magic is usually a good place to go on Saturdays. Eric Jones shows up there occasionally.
by Kevin Wiese
October 21st, 2009, 9:48 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Several DVD's For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 600

Re: Several DVD's For Sale

On The Pass sold.
by Kevin Wiese
October 21st, 2009, 7:36 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Several DVD's For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 600

Several DVD's For Sale

$15.00 each, U.S. funds. Postage paid in U.S. only. Paypal preferred. All in excellent condition. Bob Sheets - It's the Rules. Pinnacle by Russ Niedzwiecki. Indecent - Wayne Houchin. The Magic of Mike Gallo, vol. 1. The Magic of Mike Gallo, vol. 2. Remembering the Magic of Lou Gallo. Richard Kaufman...
by Kevin Wiese
October 21st, 2009, 5:00 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Books, Manuscripts, Lecture Notes For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 864

Re: Books, Manuscripts, Lecture Notes For Sale

Burger book sold.
by Kevin Wiese
October 21st, 2009, 8:16 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Books, Manuscripts, Lecture Notes For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 864

Re: Books, Manuscripts, Lecture Notes For Sale

All David Stone notes and Kirk Charles book on hold.
by Kevin Wiese
October 20th, 2009, 8:27 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Books, Manuscripts, Lecture Notes For Sale
Replies: 2
Views: 864

Books, Manuscripts, Lecture Notes For Sale

All in excellent condition unless otherwise noted. Postage paid in U.S. only. All funds in U.S. dollars. Paypal preferred. David Stone Lecture Notes. $5.00 ea: Cocoon. Light My Fire. Made in France. X-Rated. ------------------------------------------------------------- Intermediate and Advanced Coin...
by Kevin Wiese
August 27th, 2008, 9:21 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: culling - the frustration mounts!
Replies: 43
Views: 9503

Re: culling - the frustration mounts!

I think Paul posted some tips here as well. Here's a link to an old thread... I'm fairly certain the long post toward the bottom of that thread is from Mr. Cummins. http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Board=6&Number=44816&Searchpage=7&Main=4166&Words=...
by Kevin Wiese
August 26th, 2008, 2:44 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: culling - the frustration mounts!
Replies: 43
Views: 9503

Re: culling - the frustration mounts!

Paul Cummins has culling tips posted on other boards. Maybe he can point you in the right direction if you send him a message.
by Kevin Wiese
August 26th, 2008, 1:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Andrus Biography DVD
Replies: 0
Views: 475

Andrus Biography DVD

There's a new Jerry Andrus biography DVD available. Project Andrus - The Man, The Mind and the Magic. Details here:
http://skepticalmedia.com/main.html
by Kevin Wiese
August 13th, 2008, 3:20 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?
Replies: 26
Views: 6831

Re: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?

Good for you, Kevin. I don't know the other sandwich routines mentioned here so I can't comment about them, but I do know that my One-Eyed Jack Sandwich is just about as direct as you can get. That's one of the reasons I started doing it. It is direct and could be considered a "Mystery Card&qu...
by Kevin Wiese
August 12th, 2008, 2:38 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?
Replies: 26
Views: 6831

Re: Card Magic: What is your favorite sandwich effect?

Harry Lorayne wrote: Well, I've been told that my One-Eyed Jack Sandwich, which I published in the early 1960s, started the sandwich craze. Don't know whether I want to accept the credit or the blame! HL


Coincidentally, One-Eyed-Jack Sandwich is the one I've been using lately.
by Kevin Wiese
August 2nd, 2008, 9:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Card Enthusiasts Everywhere The Groove Electric is here!
Replies: 15
Views: 3758

Re: Card Enthusiasts Everywhere The Groove Electric is here!

Kevin ... whats up with Dave? I always need muscle just in case the cards get crazy. :) Dave get another promotion? I think he did get another promotion since you last saw him. His wife had a baby this spring, too. He's a working dog these days - might not have the time or the disposable cash to go...
by Kevin Wiese
August 2nd, 2008, 8:27 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Card Enthusiasts Everywhere The Groove Electric is here!
Replies: 15
Views: 3758

Re: Card Enthusiasts Everywhere The Groove Electric is here!

I think I'll be there. I drove down with Eric Jones and Dave Rosado last year but I'm not sure if they're going, especially Dave. But, this year's convention happens at a good time for me so it will be hard to resist. Will you have copies of The Cards Remain the Same available there if I don't get t...
by Kevin Wiese
August 2nd, 2008, 11:06 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Card Enthusiasts Everywhere The Groove Electric is here!
Replies: 15
Views: 3758

Re: Card Enthusiasts Everywhere The Groove Electric is here!

I tentatively plan to be there. Haven't registered yet, though. I'll see how things pan out over the next few weeks.
by Kevin Wiese
August 1st, 2008, 10:06 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Card Enthusiasts Everywhere The Groove Electric is here!
Replies: 15
Views: 3758

Re: Card Enthusiasts Everywhere The Groove Electric is here!

Good stuff, Doc. Will you be at the CCC in September?
by Kevin Wiese
June 19th, 2008, 2:42 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Roger Smith's Maxi-Twist
Replies: 5
Views: 2239

Re: Roger Smith's Maxi-Twist

H&R Magic Books has the manuscript available for only $4.00.

http://www.magicbookshop.com/product_in ... ts_id=1848
by Kevin Wiese
January 25th, 2008, 3:11 pm
Forum: Columns
Topic: The Genii Session
Replies: 11
Views: 7306

The Genii Session

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 re...
by Kevin Wiese
December 14th, 2007, 9:26 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: T11 and Steve Dusheck Agreement
Replies: 15
Views: 1686

Re: T11 and Steve Dusheck Agreement

Now that a resolution has been reached, I'm curious about the Digital Dissolve gimmick, itself. I realize they're being made by Jamie Schoolcraft. Is this a high quality item that could be used for other effects? I don't already have a version of the gimmick in question and would like to know a litt...
by Kevin Wiese
December 13th, 2007, 2:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Cardially Yours
Replies: 0
Views: 419

Cardially Yours

Magic, Inc. has an intriguing ad on p. 35 of the January, '08 Genii. First, they reprinted Steranko on Cards. There's also, "Coming Soon - Cardially Yours. (The second book in the Marlo Trilogy)".

Anyone have any information on the upcoming Marlo book?
by Kevin Wiese
October 22nd, 2007, 9:22 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ungimmicked 4 coins across
Replies: 42
Views: 5465

Re: Ungimmicked 4 coins across

Bill Duncan has a good routine in his Tubthumping notes.
by Kevin Wiese
September 15th, 2006, 6:47 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Modern Coin Magic by JB Bobo Hard-bound
Replies: 6
Views: 824

Re: Modern Coin Magic by JB Bobo Hard-bound

Originally posted by The Student:
Really what kind of stuff?
TOC for New Modern Coin Magic:

http://magicref.tripod.com/books/bobocoin.htm
by Kevin Wiese
July 24th, 2006, 12:32 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: False Swing Cut
Replies: 15
Views: 2390

Re: False Swing Cut

Originally posted by woodman: Originally posted by Kevin Wiese: [b] Card College, vol. 1, p. 58 has The False Swing Cut. This is not in the hands, though. The Pirandello False Cut is in Frank Simon Versatile Card Magic Revisited . It is a false swing cut in the hands. From the book: "It looks ...
by Kevin Wiese
July 24th, 2006, 11:39 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: False Swing Cut
Replies: 15
Views: 2390

Re: False Swing Cut

Card College, vol. 1, p. 58 has The False Swing Cut. This is not in the hands, though. The Pirandello False Cut is in Frank Simon Versatile Card Magic Revisited . It is a false swing cut in the hands. From the book: "It looks like a triple cut but is actually a double cut that is a false cut.&q...
by Kevin Wiese
October 7th, 2005, 8:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: Nash Reloaded Done and Available!
Replies: 22
Views: 3653

Re: Nash Reloaded Done and Available!

Originally posted by millusions:
For those of you who pre-ordered, you'll be getting your insrtuctions on downloading in your inboxes tonight and tomorow morning.
I have yet to receive it. Have they all been sent?
by Kevin Wiese
August 26th, 2005, 12:22 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Cogitations finished?
Replies: 80
Views: 14880

Re: Cogitations finished?

Originally posted by Joe M. Turner: I remember getting SEVERAL emails over the past weeks that if we wanted material from Cogitations, we should download and save it now. JMT I was a subscriber and never got one e-mail regarding Cogitations. It would have been nice if he had given warning on the si...
by Kevin Wiese
August 15th, 2005, 7:03 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: All Backs Routine
Replies: 52
Views: 18901

Re: All Backs Routine

How about "The New Back Off" from Scams and Fantasies by Darwin Ortiz?
by Kevin Wiese
July 14th, 2005, 3:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Out of This World - which version?
Replies: 18
Views: 3816

Re: Out of This World - which version?

Originally posted by dwmagic:
... According to a collection of methods called "Out of this World - and beyond" published by Paul Curry in 1975...
Anyone know if this is still available anywhere?
by Kevin Wiese
June 7th, 2005, 3:31 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: How was latest Card Clinic in DC?
Replies: 16
Views: 2858

Re: How was latest Card Clinic in DC?

A couple things I'd like to add: Go. Perform. When Card Clinic pops up again, definitely go . It's worth much more than all the tricks and DVD's you're thinking of buying now. I was one of the few who actually got to perform at the student evaluation session. It was a work in progress and I received...
by Kevin Wiese
June 6th, 2005, 5:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: How was latest Card Clinic in DC?
Replies: 16
Views: 2858

Re: How was latest Card Clinic in DC?

Brain still recovering. Here's a rough outline of a few highlights: Cards - lots of cards. Fried to a crisp by Giobbi deck switches. Further cooked by Swiss intensity. Taken to school by Howie Schwarzman. A certain author/publisher lurking in the background. Camaraderie with a great bunch of guys. F...
by Kevin Wiese
June 1st, 2005, 5:12 am
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Rudd/Swiss on NPR
Replies: 0
Views: 435

Rudd/Swiss on NPR

Morning Edition is airing a story on firefighter/cardman David Rudd this morning. Jamy Ian Swiss makes a cameo appearance.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/stor ... Id=4674577
by Kevin Wiese
May 31st, 2005, 10:56 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: versions of homing card
Replies: 20
Views: 3763

Re: versions of homing card

Homing Card Plus from Card College 2 is Roberto Giobbi's variation of the Carlyle version. Highly recommended.
by Kevin Wiese
December 8th, 2004, 3:20 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: General Card
Replies: 6
Views: 752

Re: General Card

I've had good results with "Masque" from "Focus" by Phil Goldstein.

Guess I'll have to take a look at the Diaconis version now.
by Kevin Wiese
November 23rd, 2004, 2:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Card College
Replies: 13
Views: 2430

Re: Card College

Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:
The oracle sees only that volume 6 is coming ... the rest is cloudy.
Thank you, O Seer, Sage and Soothsayer.
Let me guess.... the answer is inside a hermetically sealed mayonnaise jar on Funk & Wagnall's porch?
by Kevin Wiese
November 23rd, 2004, 6:21 am
Forum: General
Topic: Card College
Replies: 13
Views: 2430

Re: Card College

Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:
Volume 6 is a coming!
Is there an expected release date?

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