The Genii Forum

Joe Gallant

My friend has a FISM registration for sale and has asked me to post here to see if anyone is interested in purchasing the registration. FISM allows for transferring registrations, and the deadline for transfers is June 30 . He is only asking for US$500 for the registration! If you are interested, pl...

Joe Gallant

Arrived today in Boston.

Loved the dedication page!

Joe Gallant

And don’t forget “C Jam Blues” and “Ja-Da”.

Joe Gallant

All of Simon's books are available at:
http://simonaronson.com/books.html

Also, Mnemonica by Juan Tamariz has many stack-independent effects.

Michael Close's books and DVDs include many memorized deck effects:
http://www.michaelclose.com

Joe Gallant

Logging on to the website, my "ask alexander" login info is accepted, but none of my information (subscription, address, etc.) comes through and I get this. My Subscriptions You have no active subscriptions. Order a subscription in the store . Same here. I have the same problem. Successfu...

Joe Gallant

Arrived in Boston today.

Joe Gallant

Michael Close wrote:As Richard knows from his years performing as Gasso the Clown.

But Gasso was put out of business by Beano :)

Joe Gallant

Arrived today in Boston.

Joe Gallant

Dustin, Looks like we are both correct. In addition to the "Andy Griffith Show" episode you mentioned, it was also used later in this episode of "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.". <a class="postlink" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3FYuErNleQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player...

Joe Gallant

Dustin Stinett wrote:Hooty-Hoot!*

[size:8pt]*Obscure TV show reference. Do you know from where?[/size]

Gomer Pyle?

Joe Gallant

I also remember Kenneth Mars from the original film "The Producers." He was the playwrite: "Vhat is dis 'baby'? The Fuehrer never said 'baby'!" Then he says to the woman sitting next to him: "You are the audience. I am the author. I outrank you." (one of my favorite li...

Joe Gallant

Arrived today in Boston.

Joe Gallant

Arrived today in Boston.

Joe Gallant

Harry,

Please add me to list of those who would definitely purchase THE CLASSIC COLLECTION, VOLUME 2.

Joe Gallant

I recently downloaded the 2 newest e-books from Michael Close. If you have not yet had a chance to look at them, you can get detailed descriptions from http://www.forworkersonly.com/ The first e-book is volume 3 of the series The Work . Like the first 2 volumes, volume 3 focuses on palming. This tim...

Joe Gallant

While Hank Lee's Boston shop is closing, the Medford warehouse will now be open for retail. They are building a showroom at the warehouse. For most of us in the Boston area, driving to and parking at the Boston store was a pain. In recent years, I have done most of my business with Hank online via h...

Joe Gallant

The May issue arrived today in Boston.

I regularly receive my issues before the 1st of each month.

Joe Gallant

Originally posted by bj nick: I practice a memorized deck to keep it fresh...I can keep one hand on the wheel easily, while having the other hand free for the deck. I do Charlier cuts, always bringing a new bottom card, and practice instantly identifying the card before, after, etc. Repeat ad infin...

Joe Gallant

Arrived today in Boston - with the Bullet Holes.

Joe Gallant

"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old."
- George Burns

Joe Gallant

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the New York Coin Seminar III in Las Vegas. The New York coin guys (Mike Gallo, Geoff Latta, David Roth, and Mike Rubinstein) packed the day with performances, lectures, and workshops covering all aspects of coin magic. We were also treated to several rar...

Joe Gallant

The September issue arrived today in Boston.

Joe Gallant

Any "must have" list should include:

Close-Up Card Magic by Harry Lorayne

Joe Gallant

Having attended last year's Card Clinic in Cincinnati, I encourage anyone interested in card magic to attend the upcoming Card Clinic in DC. A full weekend of card magic with Jamy Ian Swiss and Roberto Giobbi is a rare opportunity to learn from two of todays masters. The combination of lectures, per...

Joe Gallant

I completely agree with Dennis. Stack Clinic was an incredible experience. Having previously attended Card Clinic, I had very high expectations for Stack Clinic. I am happy to say that Stack Clinic surpassed my high expectations. Jamy Ian Swiss and Michael Close were the perfect instructors for Stac...

Joe Gallant

Originally posted by Dick Koornwinder: Talking about correct dates. I think it is the weekend of October 22 24, 2004 (eight of spades - ten of clubs 2004 :D ) For those of us who speak Aronson, eight of spades - ten of clubs is 23-35! A 13 day workshop that extends October by 4 days. Now that's qui...

Joe Gallant

Mac King's web site has a version of this puzzle.

You can find it at http://www.mackingshow.com/macpuzzletest.html

Joe Gallant

Last August, I was in Vegas with my cousin (non-magician) who had never been to Vegas before. We saw Lance Burton, Mike Close at the Houdini lounge, Penn and Teller, Cirque du Soleil's Mystere, David Copperfield, and Mac King. While he liked all the shows, his favorite was Mac King. February of last...

Joe Gallant

Let me add my voice to the chorus singing the praises of Card Clinic. As Bill and Jeff have eloquently stated, Card Clinic is an experience unlike any other. The Card Clinic slogan, Three days that will change your magic forever, is not advertising hype. Card Clinic is a true educational experience ...

Joe Gallant

Although the red asterisk on the MAGIC Live! registration form indicates that the Orleans Confirmation Number is required, I left that field blank, and the registration was processed successfully.

Joe Gallant

I got an email from Denny of Denny & Lees saying he offers a "Wish List" function on his website; I've used Denny many times in the past, but I haven't verified this function -- but it's a great idea which I plan to utilize with some of my other favorite vendors as well. Hank Lee's we...

Joe Gallant

Michael Close at the Houdini Lounge at the Monte Carlo is a must-see. He's there Tuesday and Wednesday nights (8PM-1AM). World-class close-up and great piano music - a perfect combination.

It's free, but don't forget to tip :)

Joe Gallant

The Faro CD-ROM is available on Michael's site at http://www.michaelclose.com/cdroms/index.html

It's a great value at $30.

Joe Gallant

Originally posted by Jon Elion:
His lecture and closeup show were AWESOME.

Hey Jon, don't forget Whit's AWESOME stage performance during one of the evening shows at Hank Lee's Cape Code Conclave.

(By the way Jon, I'm the guy who sat in front of you at the close-up show.)

Joe Gallant

The May issue arrived on April 21 in Boston.

Joe Gallant

Originally posted by Steven Zuckerman:
-Left handed people are only 1/20 (ie 5%). However, of left handed people about half are still right hemisphere dominant.

Steve

So left handed people are the only people in their right mind. :)

Joe Gallant

Michael Close at the Houdini Lounge is a "must see" for any trip to Vegas. I was in Vegas last month for a computer convention and stopped by one evening with two co-workers (non magicians). Michael dazzled us with his magic and music. I particularly enjoyed his handling of Simon Aronson's...

Joe Gallant

The March issue arrived in Boston today.

Joe Gallant

Since we are mentioning Simon Aronson's books, don't forget Simon Aronson's most recent book Try the Impossible (published in 2001). In addition to "memorized deck" effects which require you to memorize the stack, the book also contains the chapter "Unpacking the Aronson Stack" w...

Joe Gallant

An interesting twist on "any card at any number" is "Twice as Hard" from the "UnDo Influence" section of Simon Aronson's book Try the Impossible . Two spectators each choose a number and a card. Then each spectator's card is revealed at the number he selected. It is not...

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