The Genii Forum

Pete,

If it's not betraying a confidence, what "magic friend" was wonderful enough to do such a thing and how do we get him elected to the presidency of the IBM, SAM or USA for that matter?

DD

I think it would absolutely rock if they dug up the coffin and the corpse was gone!! Now THAT'S an escape.

Better yet, David Blaine comes out of the coffin. Coffin has to be more comfortable than a glass box, right?

Hello, is this thing on ...

Originally posted by Richard Kaufman: Sad about Dan Harlan. The behavior is typical of a certain type of problem. Graciously phrased, Mr. Kaufman. I hope things get better for him and all others involved in this incident. Nearly 20 years ago when I used to regularly see Dan at magic conventions he ...

David,

Thanks. Should have checked there to begin with. Never occurred to me.

Doc

I just got a call from a buddy who needed a copy of the May 2000 Genii. I'm certain I have it, but I don't catalog these as I probably should. It will be much easier to find if I know who or what is on the cover. If someone who keeps their old Genii neatly organized (unlike me) would post that here ...

This is what you get when you mix Genii with bong references.

Here Freak Brothers

Have not thought of this book in 10+ years

DD

Originally posted by Bill Palmer:
The German translation of this book is still available for a much more reasonable price.

This would explain Germany's sponge ball domination at the last ten FISMs ... that and STEROIDS!!!

... must ...get.. sleep ...

DD

Richard,

Thanks for the reply. I had thought that was probably the case but was holding out hope the hype was justified.

Another bubble burst ... (insert sound of losing from the Price Is Right)

DD

I've never seen this book. Other than what its cover reveals, I have no idea what's in it. Here's what puzzle me: why does this book consistently sell for over $100 on ebay? We're talking about sponge balls, not esoteric card work. I've never heard someone referred to as "very underground in th...

For whatever my 2 cents are worth, I saw Eric lecture one or two years ago at Denny Haney's in Vegas. Great lecture full of practical platform magic that can be done virtually anywhere. A must see.

Best,

DD

Originally posted by Bob Farmer: Brad, there is Jonathan translator here: www.JonathanTownsendDecoded.com Jonathan maintains it himself. You simply enter the sentence or paragraph you find puzzling and a plain-English, suitable-for-Magic-Cafe readers explanation emerges. I actually clicked on the l...

Originally posted by Brad Henderson:
The virgins are running the whorehouse.

Or is it the whores are running the convent?

I'm looking for a source for custom printed Svengali decks -- that is Svengalis with custom-printed backs.

If anyone knows of sources, please email me off-list.

Thanks.

Doc Dixon
info@docdixon.com

I like that he referred to non-magicians as "civilians". Too funny.

Mr. Alexander, I trust you not mentioning Shemp was an unfortunate accident. Sincerely, DD PS: Odd story that has nothing to do with this thread. About 20 or so years ago I was in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. About a dozen protesters were standing outside the Syria Mosque holding up signs read...

Originally posted by John LeBlanc: I seem to recall a time when "no camera tricks" meant "no camera tricks." (Well, with that one Copperfield exception. Biggest camera trick I ever saw.) Gary Ouellet really pushed the line "the camera will not cut away" and "you w...

On a related note, a five year old boy is suing his birthday party magician for driving an icepick into the boy's elbow and draining it with a suspiciously thick funnel.

Doc

On page 125 of the Notebooks, Cervon wrote of Vernon's theory on Del Ray's blackjack deal. Unless I'm totally wrong on Del Ray's work, Del Ray completely fooled Vernon with this.

Would love to hear comments on this topic.

Best,

Doc

Originally posted by Harry Lorayne: You know what I can't remember? How many times I've heard those same kinds of jokes. My first book - 1956 (I was only four years old!) - Leonard Lyons, popular columnist for many newspapers (NY Post in NY) wrote - I'm paraphrasing - "Forgot my copy of HOW TO...

Here's a wild guess:

Was it a producer's idea that you run over the fence?

Just wondering.

DD

Andrew, Saw the show. Was one of the more interesting episodes. Was wondering about two things .. Given the fact that going into this experience you knew the producers could play as fast and loose as they wanted to with the final broadcast, why did you take the risk of doing this? What was the antic...

If it slides easily on a cigar and disguised with a label, it could be used make it look like a cigar is being pushed into something, like the cigarette up the nose gag.

I doubt that's what it was made for, but if you're looking for a reason to make cigars a business expense, there you go ...

DD