Dustin,
Thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful and insightful follow up on the brilliant Milo & Roger!
Your book is a must have for those who want "The rest of the story"!
Ted L
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- December 27th, 2008, 5:31 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Milo & Roger Books Combo Special
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2860
- March 7th, 2008, 8:43 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: The Magic Of Francis Carlyle
- Replies: 0
- Views: 464
The Magic Of Francis Carlyle
Signed copy in excellent condition on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Magic-Of-Franci ... dZViewItem
Enjoy,
Ted L
http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Magic-Of-Franci ... dZViewItem
Enjoy,
Ted L
- January 17th, 2006, 6:29 pm
- Forum: Book of The Month Club
- Topic: BoM: Milo & Roger by Arthur Brandon
- Replies: 51
- Views: 70145
Re: BoM: Milo & Roger by Arthur Brandon
Milo and Roger....
Easily among the very best biographies (not just magical biographies!) I've ever had the pleasure of reading. What a book!
Ted (Leondo)
Easily among the very best biographies (not just magical biographies!) I've ever had the pleasure of reading. What a book!
Ted (Leondo)
- January 15th, 2006, 7:30 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Card Magic of Nick Trost
- Replies: 3
- Views: 731
Re: The Card Magic of Nick Trost
I saw one copy at Denny and Lee's Las Vegas.
Hope that helps.
Ted (Leondo)
Hope that helps.
Ted (Leondo)
- December 24th, 2005, 9:33 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Gerry McCambridge show in Las Vegas
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1170
Re: Gerry McCambridge show in Las Vegas
I've seen it with my many of my friends...
Gerry in Las Vegas, a MUST see!
Ted (Leondo)
Gerry in Las Vegas, a MUST see!
Ted (Leondo)
- December 24th, 2005, 9:26 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Worlds Beyond question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1688
- December 24th, 2005, 9:24 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Worlds Beyond question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1688
- December 8th, 2005, 11:51 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Andrus Card Control for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 519
Andrus Card Control for sale
Both volumes in excellent condition.
Read more here:
http://www.magictalk.com/cgi-bin/reviews.cgi?read=429
Usually sells for 40-45 dollars.
30 dollars plus shipping. PayPal.
Read more here:
http://www.magictalk.com/cgi-bin/reviews.cgi?read=429
Usually sells for 40-45 dollars.
30 dollars plus shipping. PayPal.
- December 8th, 2005, 5:38 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: The Evasons in New York City
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1468
Re: The Evasons in New York City
The people who go see the Evasons will be in for quite a thrill.
Ted (Leondo)
Ted (Leondo)
- December 2nd, 2005, 10:49 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Nigerian Scam Targets Magicians
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1620
Re: Nigerian Scam Targets Magicians
It took me an hour and a half to get through it, but that "Red Breast" thing was FUNNY :)
Ted (Leondo)
Ted (Leondo)
- December 2nd, 2005, 12:00 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FS: Alain Bellon's Obsidian Oblique- Billet Mentalism
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1645
Re: FS: Alain Bellon's Obsidian Oblique- Billet Mentalism
It truely is a beautifully crafted book. I'm sorry to see you selling it. Looks like you'll get a nice price, however.
Best,
Ted (Leondo)
Best,
Ted (Leondo)
- November 7th, 2005, 10:59 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Ormond McGill Gone
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6424
Re: Ormond McGill Gone
Thanks to Chuck Mignosa, I spent spent a wonderful evening and dinner with Ormond.
I would have enjoyed knowing him better and learning more from him.
Thanks Chuck....Thanks Ormond!
Ted (Leondo)
I would have enjoyed knowing him better and learning more from him.
Thanks Chuck....Thanks Ormond!
Ted (Leondo)
- June 7th, 2005, 6:18 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Amazin Kreskin, a review.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2850
Re: The Amazin Kreskin, a review.
Brian,
You are in for quite a thrill to witness a Jon Stetson performance. Magical, mystical, and extreamly entertaining.
I'd love to be there!
Ted (Leondo)
You are in for quite a thrill to witness a Jon Stetson performance. Magical, mystical, and extreamly entertaining.
I'd love to be there!
Ted (Leondo)
- May 14th, 2005, 8:30 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New Harbin book
- Replies: 4
- Views: 878
Re: New Harbin book
Is this a reprint of the classic, "The Magic Of Rober Harbin"?
Ted (Leondo)
Ted (Leondo)
- May 12th, 2005, 7:40 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Wanted Old Ventriloquist Figures
- Replies: 1
- Views: 629
Re: Wanted Old Ventriloquist Figures
Dan,
Contact Earl Chaney at Planet Mirth in Las Vegas. He has a couple of olc, classic dummies in great shape.
Ted
Contact Earl Chaney at Planet Mirth in Las Vegas. He has a couple of olc, classic dummies in great shape.
Ted
- May 8th, 2005, 9:39 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Riser Improved Suspension for sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 407
Riser Improved Suspension for sale
To quote from Bruce Armstrong's,"Encyclopedia of Suspensions and Levitations"... "This is really the same as the Super X verson. There is a big improvement, however. In this version, the apparatus can be set up and removed right in front of the audience." (pg 34) This unit is bui...
- March 23rd, 2005, 5:37 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: I Find This Amazing...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2367
Re: I Find This Amazing...
Mike,
Now that's a GREAT idea.....
Put me down for a copy:-)
Ted (Leondo)
Now that's a GREAT idea.....
Put me down for a copy:-)
Ted (Leondo)
- January 15th, 2005, 5:56 am
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Hale Koa-Honolulu
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1110
Re: Hale Koa-Honolulu
The wonderful Curtis Kam used to have the main show at the hotel but is no longer there. He does perform at "Dave and Busters" (or something like that) doing walk around. I'm sure you'll find him somewhere amazing people. He's worth tracking down. There is (was?) a large production show at...
- October 7th, 2004, 9:29 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Short Radio Magic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1228
- June 21st, 2004, 8:55 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magic Venues in Chicago
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1333
Re: Magic Venues in Chicago
Check out "Chris Carter Keeps Messing With Your Mind".
You can find out the specifics in the entertainment magazines located at all hotels.
Ted (Leondo)
You can find out the specifics in the entertainment magazines located at all hotels.
Ted (Leondo)
- June 10th, 2004, 10:06 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Best Singer Impressionists
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1077
Re: Best Singer Impressionists
Bernie Yuman just signed a terific impressionist/comedian that has locked in a contract at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.
Check out Gordie Brown next time your in town.
Ted (Leondo)
Check out Gordie Brown next time your in town.
Ted (Leondo)
- June 9th, 2004, 11:35 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Paramiracles?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1761
Re: Paramiracles?
In every one of our "high dollar" gigs, we use something from Paramiracle every time.
I won't tell you which effect....
Get the book, there's alot in there and alot between the lines.
Ted (Leondo)
I won't tell you which effect....
Get the book, there's alot in there and alot between the lines.
Ted (Leondo)
- May 17th, 2004, 11:30 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Mentalist
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3899
Re: The Mentalist
For the sake of discussion, and my education.... Rennie, Spinatto, Mark, What would you consider "not boring" television mentalism? I offer this question in a non-confrontational way. I am the lesser half of the mentalism team, "Liz and Leondo" and greatly look forward to your in...
- May 13th, 2004, 7:14 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Deceptive Stairs
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2017
Re: Deceptive Stairs
The most deceptive stairs I've seen seen were make by Paul and Ken (RIP) at "Creative Illusions" in Las Vegas....if their still in buisness?
For what it's worth,
Ted (Leondo)
For what it's worth,
Ted (Leondo)
- April 3rd, 2004, 4:20 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Stage mentalism...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2601
Re: Stage mentalism...
Scott, You would do well to read the David Berglas book. It's full of big stage mentalism. You might also consider Bigbee's "Stage Mentalism". Liz and I filled the stage many times with a version Mark Strivings "Warm and Fuzzies" using different colored balloons and a "compa...
- April 3rd, 2004, 9:54 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: ladies name?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 877
Re: ladies name?
Dale,
Channing was at last wednesday's Darwin Magic Club meeting. I wish I had known of your question prior to the meeting.
Next time I run into him, I'll ask him.
Ted (Leondo)
Channing was at last wednesday's Darwin Magic Club meeting. I wish I had known of your question prior to the meeting.
Next time I run into him, I'll ask him.
Ted (Leondo)
- March 29th, 2004, 8:48 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Query for the Forum
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1312
Re: Query for the Forum
John, Your comments on the wonderful John Calvert reminded me of the opportunity I had to visit with him. I was enthralled by his encounters and recollections of his times spent with reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes. Apparently they shared some unbelievable times. Mostly involving airplanes and w...
- March 18th, 2004, 8:31 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Slow, Slow, Slow
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1027
Slow, Slow, Slow
Is it just me or is the Genii board becoming slower and slower to respond. I'm on a cable connection and I'm still doing alot of toe tapping!
Ted (Leondo)
Ted (Leondo)
- March 9th, 2004, 9:26 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Tarbell Egg Bag
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1123
Re: Tarbell Egg Bag
As indicated, they are different.
The best ones are made by http://www.fabricmanipulation.com/Merch ... re_Code=FM
Give her a call.
Ted (leondo)
The best ones are made by http://www.fabricmanipulation.com/Merch ... re_Code=FM
Give her a call.
Ted (leondo)
- February 21st, 2004, 8:19 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Roy's Walking !
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1435
Re: Roy's Walking !
Siegfried is standing VERY tall through this situation.
The rude insinuations above are NOT true.
Ted (Leondo)
The rude insinuations above are NOT true.
Ted (Leondo)
- February 21st, 2004, 8:12 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: THE GREAT RAYMOND -- Collector's Edition
- Replies: 1
- Views: 672
Re: THE GREAT RAYMOND -- Collector's Edition
It's a wonderful biography and well worth the read. Great photos.
Highly recommended.
Ted (Leondo)
Highly recommended.
Ted (Leondo)
- January 28th, 2004, 12:54 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: UPSILON book by Paolo Cavalli
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5845
Re: UPSILON book by Paolo Cavalli
Greg,
As I said, it's a small point.
You are more than welcome to use any of my quotes regarding UPSILON in any way you see fit.
Fraternally,
Ted (Leondo)
As I said, it's a small point.
You are more than welcome to use any of my quotes regarding UPSILON in any way you see fit.
Fraternally,
Ted (Leondo)
- January 28th, 2004, 10:20 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: UPSILON book by Paolo Cavalli
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5845
Re: UPSILON book by Paolo Cavalli
I was not asked to have a copy of my review of UPSILON reproduced here on the Genii board, however, if Greg would have asked I would have cheerfully given it to him to post. To be complete I must say that the opening remark was omitted and it read: "Paolo was kind enough to send me his E-book, ...
- January 20th, 2004, 7:31 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Stage Prediction Effect
- Replies: 1
- Views: 699
Re: Stage Prediction Effect
Oz,
Check out Ron Wilson's, "The Uncanny Scot" which has a very nice version of Alan Shaxon's trick,
"Confabulation".
Ted (Leondo)
Check out Ron Wilson's, "The Uncanny Scot" which has a very nice version of Alan Shaxon's trick,
"Confabulation".
Ted (Leondo)
- November 29th, 2003, 7:28 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: The Mobile opener
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1790
Re: The Mobile opener
Originally posted by Psychic: Oh well, if Jeff Evason thinks it is good it must be bloody marvellous. After all, he IS a member of the PEA. ....And half of the greatest second sight act of all time. Wonderful performers and GREAT people. If Jeff said it...you can take it to the bank! Ted (Liz and L...
- November 22nd, 2003, 2:16 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Platform Cards Across
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7557
Re: Platform Cards Across
Although the Devant method is spectacular (I've been doing it since high school) it cannot be done with jumbo cards as per the original query by Rich 152.
BTW, Why is it such a secret that it also appears in other books?
Ted (Leondo)
BTW, Why is it such a secret that it also appears in other books?
Ted (Leondo)
- November 15th, 2003, 8:03 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Bernie Yuman on Larry King Live - Fri 14
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1180
Re: Bernie Yuman on Larry King Live - Fri 14
Wow, you guys are tough. Do any of you REALLY know him?
I do.
You'd all be fortunate to have him handle ANY of your affairs, public or private.
Ted (Leondo)
I do.
You'd all be fortunate to have him handle ANY of your affairs, public or private.
Ted (Leondo)
- November 15th, 2003, 1:36 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: I'm giving away magic
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2062
- November 10th, 2003, 10:28 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Platform Cards Across
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7557
Re: Platform Cards Across
In realizing I overlooked Al Baker's work on this subject, I was forced to look up the above mentioned work at the beginning of Magical Ways and Means. In the process of searching for other ideas, I came across a very clever, no moves or palming method also found in "The Secrets Of Al Baker&quo...
- November 7th, 2003, 3:11 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Platform Cards Across
- Replies: 63
- Views: 7557
Re: Platform Cards Across
You might consider "The Triangle" from Maskelyne and Devant's "Our Magic". An updated variation is Steinmeyer's "Two-Sided Triangle" from his "Device and Illusion".
Adapting them to jumbo cards could probably be done.
Good luck!
Ted (Leondo)
Adapting them to jumbo cards could probably be done.
Good luck!
Ted (Leondo)