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- March 3rd, 2021, 11:17 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Opinions on Derren Brown quote?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1300
Re: Opinions on Derren Brown quote?
We briefly thought about a special moment for our wedding : All butterfly wedding packages include individual Origami folded release envelopes with a short imprint and your choice of envelope color. The individual release envelopes can be handed out to your guest so they can each release a butterfly...
- October 30th, 2020, 10:27 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Cabot Theatre turns 100
- Replies: 0
- Views: 440
The Cabot Theatre turns 100
The Cabot Theatre in Beverly, MA was home to Le Grand David and His Spectacular Magic Company for 35 years. The theater has since gone through major renovations and upgrades and is now (CO-VID aside) a venue for music, comedy and movies. The Cabot turns 100 this December, and is celebrating with a f...
- September 26th, 2020, 11:15 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Search engine
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1269
Re: Search engine
Alfred's index (see his post earlier in this thread) is a fantastic resource that deserves to be better known. Many thanks to Alfred for making this available!
- September 7th, 2020, 9:33 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Simon Coronel / Magic Puzzle Kickstarter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 949
Re: Simon Coronel / Magic Puzzle Kickstarter
I'm happy to report that the silence has broken. Looks like the puzzles will be shipping over the next couple of months.
- August 31st, 2020, 5:28 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Simon Coronel / Magic Puzzle Kickstarter
- Replies: 2
- Views: 949
Simon Coronel / Magic Puzzle Kickstarter
Does anyone have any news about Simon Coronel or his Magic Puzzle Kickstarter project? I was one of over 62,000 backers who pledged a total of nearly $3.5M for his intriguing jigsaw puzzles. See: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magicpuzzlecompany/magic-puzzles/description The Kickstarter page i...
- August 31st, 2020, 5:20 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Folding Coin Repair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 620
- August 31st, 2020, 4:46 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Folding Coin Repair
- Replies: 2
- Views: 620
Folding Coin Repair
I have a Tango folding quarter; the kind with an internal band. As I was working to extract the old band, one piece of the coin split in half.
Can anyone suggest the best way to reattach the two halves without adding thickness to the piece that won't match the rest of the coin?
Thanks!
Can anyone suggest the best way to reattach the two halves without adding thickness to the piece that won't match the rest of the coin?
Thanks!
- July 25th, 2020, 4:26 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: India's Kathputli Colony magician families
- Replies: 0
- Views: 550
India's Kathputli Colony magician families
Author John Zubrzycki ( Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic ) and Sydney magician Adam Mada have created a GoFundMe project to help India's Kathputli Colony magician families survive the COVID crisis which has stopped the street performances that provide their livelihood. Please join me...
- May 18th, 2020, 4:12 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Harvard Theatre Collection
- Replies: 7
- Views: 483
Re: Harvard Theatre Collection
Back in 1998 the museum had a wonderful exhibit, "The Imagery of Illusion", curated by Ricky Jay. See this article from Harvard Magazine: https://harvardmagazine.com/1999/01/magic.html
- March 31st, 2020, 4:07 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magic Movies (not) at SXSW
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1238
Magic Movies (not) at SXSW
The Eye in the March 2020 issue of Genii reported on two magic-related movies that were to have premiered at the SXSW festival in Austin this month.
With the festival canceled, are there any updates on when we might now see Derek Delgaudio's In & Of Itself or Erika Larsen's M for Magic?
With the festival canceled, are there any updates on when we might now see Derek Delgaudio's In & Of Itself or Erika Larsen's M for Magic?
- November 11th, 2019, 8:16 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FSH: Collection of 7 magic-related comic books
- Replies: 1
- Views: 338
Re: FSH: Collection of 7 magic-related comic books
30% price drop! Now $70 including shipping in the USA.
- November 8th, 2019, 3:52 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FSH: Collection of 7 magic-related comic books
- Replies: 1
- Views: 338
FSH: Collection of 7 magic-related comic books
This collection of magic-related comic books comprises: 1. Steranko, Graphic Prince of Darkness - A comic book autobiography with double gatefold cover in full color (Mint) 2. Rudy Coby, Labman (Mint in protective sleeve) 3-5. Spellgame #1, #2, #3 (All mint) 6. Penn Jillette, The Adventures of Rheum...
- October 25th, 2019, 8:58 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Two schools of magic
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3075
Re: Two schools of magic
Nearly hidden in Paco Nagata's signature is a wonderful gift. He offers us a very well-written 554 page ebook that is thoughtful and passionate. His book deserves careful attention by all card magicians, both amateur and professional. "The Passion of an Amateur Card Magician" https://bit.l...
- February 20th, 2019, 11:10 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Wanted: A Davenport Demon Wonder Box
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4582
Re: Wanted: A Davenport Demon Wonder Box
Brad: Do you have any pointers on where to locate the Jonathan Neal manuscript? A Google search didn't turn up any results. Thanks -- David
- January 28th, 2019, 5:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Jerx Year Three
- Replies: 240
- Views: 49197
Re: The Jerx Year Three
Brad Jeffers wrote:I'm kind of surprised that no one has outed Andy's identity.
I think I've figured it out... magicfish is Andy. Just stirring up trouble, and sitting back laughing.

- May 9th, 2018, 4:03 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: I need 2 Cards
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2575
Re: I need 2 Cards
It's not April 1st is it?
4 bucks from Penguin: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S22530 . That's just $2 for each of the two required cards!

4 bucks from Penguin: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S22530 . That's just $2 for each of the two required cards!
- December 17th, 2017, 1:56 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Last 24 Hours: Reader's Marked Tarot Deck
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3028
Last 24 Hours: Reader's Marked Tarot Deck
Check out this beautiful set of marked tarot cards from Italy's Matteo Filippini on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/471236307/readers-tarot-deck/description . The set currently includes the marked major arcana, 6 special cards (described on the Kickstarter page), and a Wild Card se...
- November 18th, 2017, 4:47 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The December Issue of Genii is Now Live Online!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2421
Re: The December Issue of Genii is Now Live Online!
David Ben's Penguin Live lecture receives a well-deserved rave review for the second consecutive month!
- October 27th, 2017, 6:38 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Prague/Vienna/Budapest suggestions?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6198
Re: Prague/Vienna/Budapest suggestions?
In Budapest, birthplace of Houdini, check out the House of Houdini.
Two other attractions in Budapest that aren't magic, but which most magicians would enjoy:
>>> Hungarian State Circus
>>> Pinball Museum
Two other attractions in Budapest that aren't magic, but which most magicians would enjoy:
>>> Hungarian State Circus
>>> Pinball Museum
- October 20th, 2017, 12:23 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: "Magic and Beyond" series available on Amazon Prime
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1220
Re: "Magic and Beyond" series available on Amazon Prime
some of the vintage footage of Blackstone, etc. is interesting That's very true. My father used to tell stories of seeing Kalanag at the Alhambra Theatre in Cape Town, South Africa. So it was interesting to see Kalanag's extended (and very leisurely) levitation sequence in Episode #2. Maybe I'll wa...
- October 19th, 2017, 10:24 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: "Magic and Beyond" series available on Amazon Prime
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1220
Re: "Magic and Beyond" series available on Amazon Prime
Slow, boring, hackneyed tricks set to cheesy music and a laugh track. Watched the first two episodes, and I'm done.
- October 7th, 2017, 8:08 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Jerx Year Three
- Replies: 240
- Views: 49197
The Jerx Year Three
Great news for followers of The Jerx: Andy's latest post, Harvest Time, confirms that he'll be back for another year. Meanwhile, The Jerx Year Two still has several months to run.
- October 7th, 2017, 7:56 am
- Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
- Topic: Ride
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5774
Re: Ride
Lynx route 42 also does the run between the Florida Mall and the Orlando airport.
http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97651/urlt/link_42.pdf
http://www.golynx.com/core/fileparse.php/97651/urlt/link_42.pdf
- October 2nd, 2017, 7:29 pm
- Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
- Topic: Ride
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5774
Re: Ride
Also good to know that there's an express bus that goes from the airport to the mall that's attached to the hotel. I took it two years ago, and it was convenient, easy and cheap. Look for Bus 111 at the Orlando airport bus stand. Fare is just $2.00; cash only. Schedule: http://www.golynx.com/plan-tr...
- September 28th, 2017, 9:55 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: HOME in Boston
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3278
HOME in Boston
I highly recommend Geoff Sobelle's HOME playing at ArtsEmerson in Boston for just this week. "On an empty stage, a house is conjured from thin air. Residents move in, move out, clean up, burn down, sweep under, paint over, fence off and move on — and all the while, they live among the traces of...
- March 13th, 2017, 7:58 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Harbin: Eight inches of thread
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4952
Re: Harbin: Eight inches of thread
Thanks for the reference Joe. Harbin's finesse evidently improved on Dexter by 1 inch!
- March 13th, 2017, 3:49 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Harbin: Eight inches of thread
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4952
Harbin: Eight inches of thread
One of my very early magic books was Robert Harbin's, "How to be a Wizard". (Oldbourne Press, London, 1957) Harbin wrote something in a chapter on escapology that caught my attention and which puzzles me to this day: "I could teach you a way to tie up a person with eight inches of but...
- March 5th, 2017, 2:24 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: San Francisco Airport
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3983
San Francisco Airport
Two exhibitions at SFO that may be of interest to magicians: In Terminal 3 until June, 2017: "Games of Chance - Gambling Devices of the Mechanical Age" http://www.flysfo.com/museum/exhibitions/games-chance-gambling-devices-mechanical-age In Terminal 2 until May, 2017: "The Mysterious ...
- December 10th, 2016, 7:28 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Jerx Year Two
- Replies: 70
- Views: 28556
The Jerx Year Two
Great news: The Jerx Year Two has met its subscriber goal! Publishing begins January 9th. If you haven't yet subscribed, maybe you should: http://www.thejerx.com/blog/2016/10/30/coming-soon
-- David (No connection to Andy, or idea who he is.)
-- David (No connection to Andy, or idea who he is.)
- September 27th, 2016, 11:53 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Jerx, Volume One
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5754
Re: The Jerx, Volume One
Jonathan Townsend wrote:The book remains in its mailer keeping its secrets...
Funnily enough, I also resisted opening the mailer for 10 days before giving in. Echoes of Schrödinger's cat, but with a happy outcome!
- September 26th, 2016, 5:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Jerx, Volume One
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5754
Re: The Jerx, Volume One
Ian is correct. After thinking it over, I gladly signed up to support Andy's writing. The inspiration and entertainment of his blog was easily worth the $5/week. I honestly feel I received my money's worth even before the book arrived. The book and app are fantastic and delightful bonuses. Some of y...
- January 10th, 2016, 4:32 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Day Vernon and the Kangaroo
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3422
Re: Day Vernon and the Kangaroo
It's a great story! I was told the tale by a friend who said he knew the person showing Vernon the Australian countryside. If only it were true!
http://www.snopes.com/critters/malice/kangaroo.asp
http://www.snopes.com/critters/malice/kangaroo.asp
- September 25th, 2015, 9:20 am
- Forum: Convention Reports
- Topic: Genii Convention - shuttle from airport to hotel
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8975
Re: Genii Convention - shuttle from airport to hotel
Uber estimate is $14-$20 one way.
My Delta flight is due into MCO at 10:40am on Wednesday. Anyone arriving around that time who'd like to share a ride to the hotel?
My Delta flight is due into MCO at 10:40am on Wednesday. Anyone arriving around that time who'd like to share a ride to the hotel?
- September 17th, 2015, 8:58 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Genii Convention in your pocket
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9202
- September 4th, 2015, 10:03 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Books on Riffle culling/stacking
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3381
Re: Books on Riffle culling/stacking
It's out of print, but try to get a copy of "New Card Control Systems" by Joseph K. Schmidt, and published by Kaufman and Greenberg. US Toy Magic seems to have a copy: http://ustoymagic.com/new-card-control-systems-by-joseph-schmidt So does Denny & Lee: http://dennymagic.com/store/new-...
- June 16th, 2015, 12:00 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Question for Richard re: Standard Notation for Card Magic
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9492
Re: Question for Richard re: Standard Notation for Card Mag
Tom Jorgenson described a shorthand system in his manuscript, "Shaman". It's available for $2.25 on Lulu: http://www.lulu.com/shop/tom-jorgenson/ ... 45378.html . (I have no vested interest.)
- April 23rd, 2015, 10:13 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Greatest magic books ever written
- Replies: 23
- Views: 7124
Re: Greatest magic books ever written
I tackled a "list" on my magicmatters blog... You can find it here: http://magicmatters.com/?p=174 . You mentioned the Rice Silk books as being one of two sets in a handwritten font. What's the other? There's also "Some Manuscriptricks", an interesting handwritten booklet by Hol...
- March 20th, 2015, 8:58 am
- Forum: iGenii
- Topic: offline access on the iPad app
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13938
Re: offline access on the iPad app
Here's what I find curious: I'm having the same problems as others have described here... But only with recent issues. No problems with the Alex Elmsley and Billy McComb issues from several years back.
- March 2nd, 2015, 11:41 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dealers at 2015 Genii Convention
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1189
Dealers at 2015 Genii Convention
Richard, Please would you give us a preview of who we might see in the Genii Convention dealers room. Thanks! -- David
- February 2nd, 2015, 8:26 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Magic Collection Pre-Listing Protocols
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2069
Re: Magic Collection Pre-Listing Protocols
It would be fascinating to know which 12 books you've decided to keep, and the reasons for your choices. -- David