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by PickaCard
January 8th, 2024, 11:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Jack Birnman?
Replies: 43
Views: 7686

Re: Jack Birnman?

Richard Kaufman wrote:I have the manuscript for the book and intend to publish it.


Is the above still accurate?
by PickaCard
December 24th, 2023, 4:03 pm
Forum: Columns
Topic: Has John Bannon been featured on the cover of Genii? Or even a feature on him?
Replies: 2
Views: 2633

Has John Bannon been featured on the cover of Genii? Or even a feature on him?

I have been spending some time organizing and bagging my 30+ year collection of Genii magazines and I cannot find, or remember, seeing John Bannon featured on the cover of the magazine. John's column Dealing With It is in my opinion, the best column in Genii. I think John is entering his 7th year. M...
by PickaCard
October 3rd, 2023, 8:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Max's Birds of Prey Series
Replies: 13
Views: 17281

Re: Max's Birds of Prey Series

I wonder if Max's unreleased gems were passed on. Maybe he left them to the cognescenti, such as with his friend Michael Weber never to be shared with the regular magi. Or maybe he asked someone to share a few with the magic community one day, somehow. Eugene Burger handed over that task to Lawrence...
by PickaCard
September 29th, 2023, 9:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Max's Birds of Prey Series
Replies: 13
Views: 17281

Re: Max's Birds of Prey Series

That's a real shame. I have been fascinated with his Birds of Prey impossible location series since I saw them on the Video Mind VHS 20 years ago. I had a chance to have a brief conversation with Max at the last Genii Convention. I told him how much I enjoyed the Birds of Prey and was looking forwar...
by PickaCard
April 20th, 2023, 9:26 am
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: WWPD - Bird - Outstanding effect
Replies: 2
Views: 3077

Re: WWPD - Bird - Outstanding effect

Thank you for correcting me and a big thank you to Jonathan on this one. I re-read the December 2022 inaugural column of WWPD, as I recalled that he said the effects were directly brainstormed with Paul. But I now see my mistake as he wrote that they will be his original effects with a few brainstor...
by PickaCard
April 17th, 2023, 8:57 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: WWPD - Bird - Outstanding effect
Replies: 2
Views: 3077

WWPD - Bird - Outstanding effect

I want to mention how much I am appreciating Jonathan Friedman's column WWPD. It is by far some of my favorite content in Genii, right up there with John Bannon's Dealing With It. This is some great material for the casual social performer, which I am ready to bet applies to the great majority of Ge...
by PickaCard
December 21st, 2022, 8:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The January 2023 Issue of Genii is Here!
Replies: 6
Views: 943

Re: The January 2023 Issue of Genii is Here!

I loved the footage of Max's show at the Genii convention. So much of his erudite dialogue went over my head at the convention. I am glad I was able to take it in another time and google some of the people he made reference to. Stephen Minch mentions that Max was working on 3-4 books but that Max di...
by PickaCard
November 13th, 2022, 8:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dani DaOrtiz
Replies: 132
Views: 82563

Re: Dani DaOrtiz

I have read a quote of Vernon which says something along the lines of “confusion is not magic.” I saw Dani DaOrtiz at the Genii convention and he was just as confusing as when I see him on many of his videos. Maybe even more so in person. There is something about his demeanour and his “take any card...
by PickaCard
November 2nd, 2022, 11:03 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Max Maven
Replies: 69
Views: 11233

Re: RIP Max Maven

Very sad news. He was this generations Vernon.

I am so grateful to Richard that I was able to see Max’s show at the Genii convention. For me, this was the highlight of the many Genii Conventions I attended.
by PickaCard
June 21st, 2022, 3:51 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Think of a card
Replies: 43
Views: 25696

Re: Think of a card

As the years go by, and the 100s of magic books I have, I keep going back to one creator: John Bannon. He touches on pretty much all the card plots and always makes it easier and they are often more amazing than other versions. I don’t know why I keep buying other card magic books… he is also my fav...
by PickaCard
April 20th, 2022, 2:47 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Blaine teaches magic
Replies: 34
Views: 2790

Re: Blaine teaches magic

I have given this some thought… I think I will sign up for these lessons. I have been into magic for more than 30 years and all the masters on my book shelves have always shared a respect for magic and that each trick needs to be given the respect it deserves by me giving each routine practice and r...
by PickaCard
April 20th, 2022, 11:15 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Blaine teaches magic
Replies: 34
Views: 2790

Re: Blaine teaches magic

I have no doubt that anyone interested in card tricks will want to lookup those taught by Blaine. I hope they don’t end up easily accessible on the “secondary market.”

Whatever the results may be, if it sells it will accomplish the primary motive of the author, as he needs the money.
by PickaCard
January 13th, 2022, 9:28 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Why glossy pages?
Replies: 33
Views: 13752

Re: Why glossy pages?

When you have photographs you need to print on glossy paper to reduce dot gain. Simple rule of publishing. I differed to to your expertise… but I ran into a few books in my magic library that printed beautiful color pictures on non-glossy paper. The pinacle of which is very new with outstanding pic...
by PickaCard
October 23rd, 2021, 5:30 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Why glossy pages?
Replies: 33
Views: 13752

Why glossy pages?

As I sit here reading Mr. Jennings Takes it easy with my desk lamp reflecting off the pages into my eyes, I can't help but think about what Roberto Giobbi recently pointed out in a recent podcast with regards to his choice of non-glossy paper for his new book Sharing Secrets. Essentially, Giobbi obs...
by PickaCard
January 27th, 2021, 5:42 pm
Forum: Columns
Topic: Exhumations
Replies: 5
Views: 10397

Re: Exhumations

Exhumations and John Bannon’s column are my favourites.
by PickaCard
September 24th, 2020, 9:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Kind of negative, but here it is.
Replies: 19
Views: 6300

Re: Kind of negative, but here it is.

I have been a long time Genii reader and amateur. As time has passed I have shown less and less interest in the Genii features on the latest big names, in a different but not so different reason than you explained. It would be nice to see more columns in Genii which talks to and explores the concern...
by PickaCard
June 8th, 2020, 4:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Derren Brown: Desert Island Discs
Replies: 17
Views: 3451

Re: Derren Brown: Desert Island Discs

This is quite the endorsement for the hobby... 7. He never does tricks for people in real life Derren says that as a young man his nervousness and shyness meant: “I would always have tricks in my pocket.” But he goes on to say: “It’s such a red herring in life, the desire to impress. It feels like t...
by PickaCard
May 17th, 2020, 11:16 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Protocols of the Elders of Magic - 2020 entry
Replies: 1
Views: 720

The Protocols of the Elders of Magic - 2020 entry

My suggested entry for 2020 would be: "COVID-19 has killed close-up magic as we know it."
by PickaCard
April 22nd, 2020, 12:34 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Charlie Miller's "Magicana" Book is Coming
Replies: 19
Views: 6478

Re: Charlie Miller's "Magicana" Book is Coming

Do you have an update on the release of the Magicana book?
by PickaCard
April 2nd, 2020, 10:09 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New David Blaine Special?
Replies: 22
Views: 4584

Re: New David Blaine Special?

I very much enjoyed the magic and many aspects of the show. However the focus on celebrities makes it difficult for me to feel as engaged with him as a performer as when he performed for mostly the common folk. Too elitist for my taste. Clips with his daughter was endearing but the crow stole the sh...
by PickaCard
March 2nd, 2020, 4:25 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Cardistry: Please Go Away
Replies: 93
Views: 13641

Re: Cardistry: Please Go Away

Isn’t Cardistry just the modern evolution of card manipulation? For example Jeff McBride’s videos on the art of card manipulation contains many acrobatic card moves, no?
by PickaCard
September 21st, 2019, 1:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The October Issue of Genii is Now Live
Replies: 4
Views: 2101

Re: The October Issue of Genii is Now Live

Richard,

You mentioned in the More Genii Speaks video that this was the last month for the audio columns. Why are they coming to an end. Will these be replaced with new audio columns? I loved Max’s audio column, maybe you could bring him back.
by PickaCard
July 7th, 2019, 9:52 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Record setting Jerry's Nugget cards kickstarter?
Replies: 12
Views: 4393

Re: Record setting Jerry's Nugget cards kickstarter?

What are your thoughts on the collectible value of original Jerry’s Nuggets decks once the reprints hit the market? The Kickstarter offered a limited edition product with one original Jerry’s Nuggets deck (one deck for about $400 if you factor in the other products included) from a reliable source a...
by PickaCard
May 24th, 2019, 9:28 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: A New Webinar from Michael Close
Replies: 9
Views: 4895

Re: A New Webinar from Michael Close

It's too bad one cannot purchase these after the fact. I don't really understand why not as the positive reviews make me want to purchase a few of the ones I missed. Oh well, I guess it is both our loss.
by PickaCard
April 13th, 2019, 9:14 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: DeLand
Replies: 187
Views: 820046

Re: DeLand

Yes. On April 5. Resent now.
by PickaCard
April 13th, 2019, 11:50 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: DeLand
Replies: 187
Views: 820046

Re: DeLand

3 of my uncut sheets arrived banged up in the upper right corner. 2 of the uncut sheet had a 1/4 inch tear.

Anyone else have this issue?
by PickaCard
March 6th, 2019, 6:45 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 538906

Re: The Works

One must remember that The Works is different from the other examples given because we have received all of the releases (gimmicks) upfront. All that is missing are written instructions, sent by email, for each routine associated with the gimmicks provided. So it’s not like they are looking for crea...
by PickaCard
February 13th, 2019, 5:27 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Magic Rainbow
Replies: 88
Views: 18805

Re: The Magic Rainbow

My fear is this is all backfiring and these comments might be giving Richard ideas. I bought Deland. It was well worth the price for the quality of publication. However, I would have hesitated if it were more. I will hesitate for Greater Magic if it is more than $150 as I already have the previous ...
by PickaCard
February 12th, 2019, 8:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Magic Rainbow
Replies: 88
Views: 18805

Re: The Magic Rainbow

I remember historical posts of Richard mentionning that the book market was very difficult and that it took year to sell stock. So who are buying these $150+ books? Why does it appear the market now welcomes expensive books when reasonably priced ones would apparently sit there in print for years? A...
by PickaCard
February 11th, 2019, 2:41 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Magic Rainbow
Replies: 88
Views: 18805

Re: The Magic Rainbow

$150 is a lot of money for a magic book. Of course I did buy it but I am from a generation that reads books. I wonder how many copies of your average magic book is sold to the younger demographic, as I assume from what I observe that they don’t really read magic books. It seems expensive books are m...
by PickaCard
October 29th, 2018, 11:16 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Genii Convention is Sold Out, But You Can Join the Wait List!
Replies: 4
Views: 1853

Re: The Genii Convention is Sold Out, But You Can Join the Wait List!

Can we expect additional surprise guests to the lineup or have all the artists been announced?
by PickaCard
September 28th, 2018, 1:00 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 538906

Re: The Works

Another brilliant release. I am always happy when they show up in my email.
by PickaCard
July 30th, 2018, 9:17 am
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: A.Bandit
Replies: 23
Views: 13645

Re: A.Bandit

Is the new version indicated as a second printing? The one I got from Amazon 2 months ago says first printing. What was wrong with the editing? Anything significant? I checked my book again and I was mistaken about seeing first printing. I cannot find any indication of first or second printing. How...
by PickaCard
July 29th, 2018, 1:29 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: A.Bandit
Replies: 23
Views: 13645

Re: A.Bandit

Is the new version indicated as a second printing? The one I got from Amazon 2 months ago says first printing.

What was wrong with the editing? Anything significant?
by PickaCard
July 12th, 2018, 11:25 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2021 goes to Canada!
Replies: 15
Views: 3959

Re: FISM 2021 goes to Canada!

How is seating assigned? Will I get a better seat if I register early? Does FISM sell out? How big is this convention? Is it anything like the Genii Convention?

Lot of questions :) Thanks
by PickaCard
July 10th, 2018, 4:37 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 538906

Re: The Works

I am now begin to believe the issues are released upon a critical mass of member emails sent to enquire about the "monthly" releases... and one by the Genii to tip the balance.
by PickaCard
July 3rd, 2018, 9:30 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 538906

Re: The Works

I've inquired but have had no reply...
by PickaCard
June 19th, 2018, 3:43 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Parlour Tricks by Jenzo Harmonics
Replies: 9
Views: 4224

Re: Parlour Tricks by Jenzo Harmonics

I have taken three of Tenyo’s plus one effects and given them a magical makeover, taking them all back in time to the Victorian era. All three have had the graphics completely redesigned from scratch and have also been made in wood. If I am not mistaken, Jenzo's products tend to be re-skinned Tenyo...
by PickaCard
May 18th, 2018, 9:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Theodore Deland
Replies: 102
Views: 48530

Re: Theodore Deland

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 ;)
by PickaCard
May 17th, 2018, 12:05 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Theodore Deland
Replies: 102
Views: 48530

Re: Theodore Deland

[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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