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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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There must be some young card star that would love to help you out with this.

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I have shelves of books that I have only skimmed through. I have a list of "must learn" effects that I have yet to turn my attention to. I have boxes filled with packet tricks, and quite a few great ones. I have enough DVDs to watch magic 24 hours a day for many weeks and not look at the s...

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Wasn't there supposed to be a feature in the new year on the new Genii owner regarding his vision for the future of the magazine?

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Is this in the January 2017 issue?

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Is this the big book you have been hinting at or is there another Genii publication that will be announced soon?

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As much as he may suck, he is rich, famous and has regular performance venues. Much better than 99% who are part of this brotherhood. I sort of envy him.

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Max mentioned in his audio column several months ago about a new DVD project as part of the Essential Magic Collection.

I was hoping for an update on the anticipated release date.

Thanks

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On the flip side, there is likely someone who did not know the fair market value of what he had... It's an ethical issue we have had at our club for estate sales when items such as the Garcia books have been offered at $5. Most of us know they should be closer to $100, but the widow does not. Is is ...

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Richard Kaufman wrote:lugging his spongeballs from convention to convention, which killed his hips. And he was in a lot of pain because of that.

It!s hard to imagine any amount of sponge balls being so heavy...

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