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- September 2nd, 2023, 9:59 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Simon Coronel / Magic Puzzle Kickstarter
- Replies: 3
- Views: 18504
Re: Simon Coronel / Magic Puzzle Kickstarter
The Kickstarter worked out fine in the end. The puzzles eventually arrived and were high quality and good fun. No regrets!
- March 23rd, 2023, 9:17 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Buddha Papers resources
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5175
Re: Buddha Papers resources
Also see:
Conjuring Archive references
Tom Ogden: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Magic Tricks
Brother Shadow (Carl Herron): The Papers of Gautama Siddhartha
Conjuring Archive references
Tom Ogden: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Magic Tricks
Brother Shadow (Carl Herron): The Papers of Gautama Siddhartha
- July 18th, 2021, 9:16 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Uno cards
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4961
Re: Uno cards
Check out Hugard's Encyclopedia of Card Tricks. Lots of good ideas there.
- July 6th, 2021, 6:48 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FREE: Sawing a Lady - Folk art (Sarasota, FL)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 438
Re: FREE: Sawing a Lady - Folk art (Sarasota, FL)
135 views and no takers? I'll sweeten the deal: I'll give you a dollar to take the darn thing!
- July 2nd, 2021, 11:28 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FREE: Sawing a Lady - Folk art (Sarasota, FL)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 438
FREE: Sawing a Lady - Folk art (Sarasota, FL)
Free, for pickup in Sarasota, Florida: 12" tall folk art Sawing a Lady sculpture. Great for your magic den!
Photo: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mk3f3nn7qp8ayrz/Sawing.jpg
David Kaplan
1301 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
sixonesevenfourfivefivefivefoursixthree
gdaydavidatgmaildotcom
Photo: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mk3f3nn7qp8ayrz/Sawing.jpg
David Kaplan
1301 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
sixonesevenfourfivefivefivefoursixthree
gdaydavidatgmaildotcom
- May 17th, 2021, 12:08 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Charlie Miller Book
- Replies: 68
- Views: 37741
Re: Charlie Miller Book
Think of the last word on page 122. That's the Charlie Miller Book test!
- May 10th, 2021, 8:04 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: SEARCHING for Photos of Slydini
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2106
- March 3rd, 2021, 11:17 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Opinions on Derren Brown quote?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 11051
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: 674
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: 2153
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: 3
- Views: 18504
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: 3
- Views: 18504
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: 6
- Views: 1884
- August 31st, 2020, 4:46 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Folding Coin Repair
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1884
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: 2964
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: 932
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: 2085
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: 668
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: 668
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: 4262
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: 26
- Views: 7243
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: 78688
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: 4066
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: 4743
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: 3828
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: 11493
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: 1747
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: 1747
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: 78688
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: 11997
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: 11997
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: 4922
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: 7264
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: 7264
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: 5767
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: 40287
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: 7860
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: 7860
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: 4166
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: 11691
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?