The Genii Forum

Jim Martin

Thank you for those references, Andy.
I also use your DVDs as a reference, which are a direct connection to the source material.
Cheers!

Jim Martin

Derek's new book "AMORALMAN A True Story and Other Lies" will be released on March 2. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/624082/amoralman-by-derek-delgaudio/9780525658559?ref=PRH384326594D&aid=47171&linkid=PRH384326594D There is an audio excerpt on the link. It is available f...

Jim Martin

Thanks for both links, Brad. Robert Klein is the perfect host. Not sure how you decided that! He seemed to be stepping on David’s presentation at first and David seemed to be annoyed with him. Then, Klein calmed down and allowed David to do his presentation. At least, that is how I viewed that segm...

Jim Martin

Thanks for both links, Brad. Robert Klein is the perfect host.

Jim Martin

Thanks very much - fabulous!

Jim Martin

I like the directness of his opening card effect.

Jim Martin

Arrived in St. Louis, and it is fabulous.
Thanks to Richard and Randy and the entire team for making this happen.
Wowza!

Jim Martin

I like it (and so does William of Ockham/Occam/Ocham.)

Jim Martin

Thanks you for sharing this handling, Andy. I love the direct connection to Mr. Ramsay, as seen in all of the books and DVDs you've generously released: The Ramsay Legend (1969) The Ramsay Classics (1977) The Ramsay Finale (1982) Diverting Card Magic (1980) Ramsay Legend Revised (1985) The Magic of ...

Jim Martin

Teller's production of Macbeth can be viewed for free until July 1, 2020 here: Aaron Posner – Teller ‘Macbeth’ Folger Shakespeare Library, Washington, D.C. http://www.folger.edu/video-macbeth-folger-theatre From the WSJ Terry Teachout review: The Folger has made available several supplementary video...

Jim Martin

Hello, Andy,

Thank you for your posts - I so appreciate your first hand knowledge and comments about one of the major influences on our art.

Best,
Jim

Jim Martin

Thanks for the post, Tom, and thanks for the fabulous performance, Carisa/Lucy!
In addition to the spectacular show, I really like the video capturing the experience of the Chicago Magic Lounge and the vibe in the room.
Congrats to all!

Jim Martin

Posnaski's book is full of nonsense regarding my friend (and real Houdini expert) Pat Culliton. I would avoid it. Agreed. Of the two, Begley was given a better review. The reviewer was less than enthusiastic about Posnanski's effort. "Mr. Posnanski’s solution to the problem of having 500 prede...

Jim Martin

Robert Wilson, author of “Barnum: An American Life” reviews two new Houdini bios. Elusive American By Adam Begley Yale, 216 pages, $26 The Life and Afterlife of Harry Houdini By Joe Posnanski Avid Reader, 316 pages, $28 https://www.wsj.com/articles/two-new-lives-of-harry-houdini-11584113644?shareTok...

Jim Martin

Thanks, Tom - that's reassuring.

Jim Martin

Has anyone received books that they purchased?
I've received no follow up responses.
Thanks-

Jim Martin

Here's something I wrote in 2003 concerning Vernon's lecture tours ... The first lecture he ever gave was arranged by George Karger around 1947 and was attended by around 300 magicians who paid $5 each. Not a bad days pay for 1947! ...". According to this site: "Adjusted for inflation, $1...

Jim Martin

Until the online edition posts, check these out from Tom's site (as well as his fabulous books and other items for sale):
http://tomgagnonmagic.com/videos/

Here is his YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/user/TomGagnon1116/videos

Jim Martin

....I am building a rising card system I hope to sell. I am looking for encouragement ....to produce an industrial grade hardware device that guys that work would love to use. I would also like to know it this has already been done. I have searched and not found a product as extensive as this. Hi A...

Jim Martin

In case you haven't seen Hector Chadwick's website, he has information about the status of the book (as well as two outstanding publications currently available):
https://hectorchadwick.co.uk/2017/01/18 ... mysteries/

Jim Martin

Thank you, Matt - it looks fantastic. Ordered, and looking forward to it.

Jim Martin

Great finds, indeed. Thanks, Dick!

Jim Martin

I've just posted an interview with David Roth about Ricky at "Magic in New York," my web site which covers the New York magic scene. David and Ricky were longtime friends and David was Ricky's backstage assistant on many renditions of Ricky Jay and His 52 Assistants as well as the later s...

Jim Martin

Richard Kaufman wrote:"DR. W. VERNON"!!??

The article lists D.W. Vernon., then Dr. W Vernon.
Maybe David Wingfield Vernon? A new version of the Telephone Game .... with "magic scissors".

Jim Martin

Maybe some form of "Dap Greeting" would also work? A "side hug" might fly, but I can't think of any other haptic communication that would 1) naturally expose the sting and 2) wouldn't get a teacher potentially in trouble. For many audiences, Tom's original is perfect. Another op...

Jim Martin

I believe it was Jack McMillen.

Jim Martin

Thanks for this review, Dustin. The details and thoroughness are appreciated, as well as the perspective on Max's contributions. Outstanding!

Jim Martin

Steve Cohen wrote: Art Decko, by Simon Aronson $25.00
Triple Intuition (w/ special cards), by Dani DaOrtiz $15.00

Hi Steve,
I'll purchase these, if available. Postage to 63376.

Thanks,
Jim

Jim Martin

... is Julie Eng the best photographer of close-up magic that has ever lived? The photographs are stunning--just like the ones she did for that other amazing book, The Experts At The Card Table. She is, in my opinion. Her photos capture the essence of the moment and have a elegant, artistic sensibi...

Jim Martin

Thanks, Dustin and Richard!

Jim Martin

Ted M wrote:...but was puzzled by missing text at the 28-30, 30-31, 32-33 page breaks.

As was I. Is it present in a different place in the feature?
(I also enjoyed the article.)

Jim Martin

Thanks for this post, Dustin - very cool.

Jim Martin

This aired on Sunday October 29, 2017. Nancy Giles reports an 8:07 piece (Jonathan Bayme, Dan White, Ron Carnell at the American Museum of Magic in Marshall MI, and Richard Turner.) (Transcript and video link below.) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hocus-pocus-making-age-old-magic-new-again/

Jim Martin

Fingers across Thanks, Bill. I never knew the name of Art's song - it is from the 1930 musical "Fine and Dandy , music by Kay Swift. It ran for 255 performances. Here is your Tune Worm for the day, to pep up your impromptu act :) ¡Viva Art Metrano! 1. Fine And Dandy - Arden-Ohman Orchestra (Fr...

Jim Martin

Thanks, Dustin - DVR is set.

Jim Martin

Sending good mojo from STL, Tom.

Jim Martin

I also noticed that.
Great effect from Dani!

Jim Martin

There is also Orson Welles in Italy by Alberto Anile (IU Press, 2013).

Here are some preview pages:
https://books.google.com/books?id=3cyrAAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false

Jim Martin

Thanks for those insights, Steve. It is a lovely move to have in one's repertoire.

Jim Martin

Yes and yes - have fun in beautiful Stockholm!

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