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Richard Kaufman wrote:It would cost about $16 per book just for the four decks, which is a lot.

Uhmm. It costs me about $16 for 4 regular decks...

So $16 for 4 special Deland decks is a deal. Actually, at that price I would want 8

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[quote="Richard Kaufman As far as including four decks with the book rather than two, I don't think you have any idea what the time and money involved in that are.[/quote] You are correct. However, as a customer or your fine products, I know I would like to get a most "complete" book ...

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I agree with the Maiden back design suggestion. Much closer to the Rider back design than Mandolin.

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I believe that Mandolin backs are the cards I was referring to in my previous post. So let me ask a serious question, then. I am faced with the following options for a particular trick of DeLand's. I can print the trick in the following manner: 1. Use DeLand's original cards so what you will get is...

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Unfortunately neither of those decks are viable options because you need to remove the cards from the deck when you start the trick. I want the cards to match the deck most commonly used: Bicycle Rider back. Michael Weber has some great work where he mixes Bicycle Rider backed cards with Mandolin b...

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I believe each book will come with two identical decks. There are certain gimmicks I cannot print because USPC won't let me print an altered Rider Back. You do have other options if you want to include a complete set of gimmicks, which would be nice since this publication is a once in a lifetime th...

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You would pass out if you saw the books I have written in.

The funny thing is that to another magician, or my son should I be so lucky that he takes up this hobby, my annotations add value to the reader but I guess not to eBay.

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I have these books, and quite an extensive library of most of the major books published in the last 35 years. I write in all of them. I write in the margins, I cross-reference variations, I rate each effect I read with a star system to avoid having to re-read the book to find what I considered the b...

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Before I register, I wanted to know if there is the possibility of a refund or partial refund up to a certain date?

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I bought, and I am happy with the 3 Way Mirror by Sean Yang from Vanishing Inc. Note: it is a flexible mirror so it will not provide a perfectly sharp reflection, but it is very light and practical.

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So there is no official release date?

Some people get it early, others wait for an unknown release date...

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When will they be available? I see them still listed as pre-order on Vanishing Inc.

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Will you have some for sale at the Genii Convention?

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I wish all Floridians well in this difficult time.

Is the hotel located in the path of the storm?

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Will there be a book or DVD set being released at the Genii convention? Maybe a new Kaufman book or Max's DVDs?

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Paul Harris was a great choice. I am not sure but I believe he rarely makes convention appearances.

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Did we lose Bill Malone? I hope not...

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Nothing is quite a low as being asked to take your card that appeared from the magician's butt... Derek Hughes did it a Genii... Disgusting.

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Why hint at David Blaine and not make a formal announcement?

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What kills me is the fact that we have not received the instructions to the bonus item for those who pre-ordered before a certain date. The effect sounds incredible and the prop is in my hands. Which prop? Not sure. What is the real performance supposed to look like? Not sure. When will we find out ...

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Ouch... I think I just ordered what you are talking about.... the new special deck...

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I'm unceasingly amazed at magicians' absolute willingness to take it in the shorts and then make apologies for the seller / producer. I'm a fair guy and understand problems happen - some worse than others. It takes MINUTES to write a quick email to a list and update customers. Silence is inexcusabl...

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Under normal circumstances, you are absolutely correct. Under Michael's circumstances, give the guy a break. Keep in mind that these subscriptions are like subscribing to Michael Weber's creative output. I am a big fan on Michael's work. I have seen him lecture and he exceeded my expectations. I wou...

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I have no doubt Michael and Tim will deliver. I prefer they take the time they need and get it right. Same goes for the Journal of Psience, I prefer Michael to release something worthwhile as opposed to some lesser effect because he feels pressured to release a new issue. Losing someone can slow you...

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Wow! I also had no idea he was still alive. I remember seing him as an early teen almost 30 years ago at a magic convention and he could hardly get up a few steps. To have made it this long is quite amazing, just as amazing as he was to watch at the dealers table. There were two dealers that I loved...

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jamessmith wrote:And the point of a post that tells us nothing is?....

To make you dream...

Although it will end in disappointment. It is very unlikely that any of these two projects will live up to my imagination.

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Max Maven will release his book on Gilbreath?

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Well, I hope both projects are posted here one day so that I can judge for myself if it is of actual interest to me or just the hype marketing machine. This reminds me of a thread on the Magic Café linking readers to a demo video of some Aldo Columbini trick where all that was shown was some cheering.

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Where are you guys hearing this news?

Why tease with 10 posts?

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What a [censored] There is NO need for anyone to know that 'details'. If Daryl suicided, then it is so. No f*** need for any curious magician to know that details. What is that good for ??? Sad enough for us all that nobody noticed in our 'community'. He did an unspeakable act in a public place rev...

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WTF! What does that mean? How could that happen with a bag on one's head? Although I am a fan from a far, this event has permeated my thoughts. I read a post by Eric Mead (I believe) about creative people and their hidden struggles. Can someone she'd some light on that? I have a fairly boring desk j...

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Members Forum... Did it ever workout for Real Secrets?

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I spoke with Daryl last time I saw him at a lecture about 5 years ago. As his lecture was mostly very accessible stuff from his Fooler Dooler material, I asked him if he still performed his card routines from his two classic books. He answered something along the lines of: "No. I have enough st...

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Vernon's personality trait discussed above gives me the impression that he was a very manipulative (no pun intended) person. For those of us who only know him from books, he looks like a wise kind grandfather. However, Based on the above, I don't get the impression he would have made a great friend.

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Great news Max! I hope we will not have to wait much longer.

Any projects planned for the magic community in the near future apart from the EMC DVDs? A book or packet trick maybe?

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Not this thread, the Unicorn Magic Book thread.

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I don't see the point in wishing for something that's never going to happen instead of appreciating what you actually have. ! Words of wisdom that one can hardly disagree with. However, it is natural to mourn ones dream book that will never be. It's what happens when something is hyped and is eager...

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I believe Max has abandoned his Gilbreath project. Wow! What a huge disappointment. Now that I know, I can stop checking the forums every day for an announcement. 20 years of anticipation for nothing. Was this supposed to be an original work or only a collection of Max's previous output on the Gilb...

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Every year we are lucky to see the publication of some unexpected magic books which may turn out to be a pleasant discovery. However most of us are waiting for some long announced book that never gets around to being published and may never be. What magic book are you patiently waiting for years whi...

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You might want to publish the Jennings book before its fan base dies or grows to old to care after all these years. I see a lot of magicians in their 60s selling off most of their magic book libraries. I wonder how much demand exists for Jeninings in the younger demographic. You are potentially leav...

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