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- December 24th, 2023, 6:04 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Hi all, Based on Philippe’s description of KBV Aces and what I can see Skinner doing on the taped pointed by Bill and not to mention Allen Okawa reference to Marlo shared by Curtis Kam, I think we can safely conclude that what Skinner is performing is KBV aces or a variation of it. Thanks Gentlemen’...
- December 23rd, 2023, 12:06 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Hi Bill, At another look at « instant aces » and look like there is a much more simple way to handle the second switch than the one you describe: after the first switch, there is three indifferent card on the table and one ace in the leader position. In your hands you have nine indifferent cards fol...
- December 21st, 2023, 9:25 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Answer is no.
The switching techniques are clearly different.
The switching techniques are clearly different.
- December 21st, 2023, 7:28 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
I was not familiar with Bannon's routine but just find it performed on youtube. It is indeed similar in effect but not entirely identical as the handling for the switch is different and it looks like the Bannon's routine does not include the subtilty that allows showing the face of the indifferent c...
- December 21st, 2023, 6:18 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Hi Philippe, You should buy those DVD's. They show Skinner in his prime and give him better justice than the ones published years later by L&L when Skinner was sick. The effect is fairly standard: The aces are shown and apparently put on the table in a T formation then three apparently indiffere...
- December 21st, 2023, 5:26 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Hi Bill, Thanks, this is the one I was refering to. I wonder if it has been published somewhere, maybe under another name because if I am not mistaken, "instant aces" also refers to a different effect by Larry Jennings described in "Cardwright". Anyway, it should not be too compl...
- December 20th, 2023, 8:36 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Hi Philippe, I never meet Skinner, I saw this sequence on a video (I think one of those edited by Geno Munari year's ago that show Skinner in his prime fimed by Roger Klause). It can be indeed a version of 1002 aces even if it does not follow the most seen sequence of putting the child aces in the d...
- December 19th, 2023, 3:14 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Re: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Hi Jackpot & Philippe, Thanks but the routine you are pointing me to is « Sentimental Aces », Skinner’s version of Dai Vernon’s « Slow-Motion Four Aces ». As mention above the routine I am looking for was used by Skinner as a follow up to « Sentimental Aces » and is not a one at the time assembl...
- December 19th, 2023, 8:01 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4680
Ace Assembly performed by Mike Skinner
Hi all, Can somebody point me to the references of an Ace Assembly that I saw performed by Mike Skinner as a follow up to his "Sentimental Aces" ? Basically he offer to repeat the trick saying that he will show the faces of each the cards until the very end. He actually put the three "...
- January 31st, 2023, 9:56 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Schwarzman Demo
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2705
Re: Schwarzman Demo
Hi, I already read about the Eddie Tullock story but did not remember the other guy involved was Howie. I read another one that goes a little bit the other way around: Bill Malone was doing bar magic and a gentlemen came to him after his performance and asked: "when are you going to learn how t...
- January 31st, 2023, 8:45 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1589
Re: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman
Hi, "Always" and "never" are dangerous words to use. Some laymen’s are more observant than others and some magicians are better at hiding or misdirecting from inconsistencies. Roberto Giobbi himself explains that when he once showed a trick based on Si Stebbins to his future wife...
- January 29th, 2023, 3:36 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1589
Re: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman
Hi Richard, I will certainly reread your comments and I agree that most spectators will not notice the discrepancies and even less if the performer is competent but some will certainly notice them. Interestingly, in the magic cards you apparently show three four of a kind (or something similar) wher...
- January 29th, 2023, 8:34 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1589
Thé Magic Cards by Brother John Hamman
Hi all, The Magic Cards is one of those routines I know for years but that I never presented nor even practiced or « played with » until now. I am certainly not the first to notice this and it may even been already discussed on this very forum but this routine has what I think a huge discrepancy tha...
- January 15th, 2023, 8:15 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Marnase bottom deal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1156
Re: Marnase bottom deal
Hi Nicholas, I guess the finger flash is impossible to avoid when using fingertips to push out the bottom card. Techniques like the one you mention make it much less noticeable. There have been lot of debates on push out vs. strike approaches to the bottom deal with most experts advocating the strik...
- January 14th, 2023, 11:28 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dai Vernon Setlists
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2928
Re: Dai Vernon Setlists
Hi Bob,
At least one is published in “Secret Agenda” by Roberto Giobbi.
Br,
Th.
At least one is published in “Secret Agenda” by Roberto Giobbi.
Br,
Th.
- January 14th, 2023, 11:22 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Novara Control by Ollie Mealing
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2124
Re: The Novara Control by Ollie Mealing
Hi, Found it also pretty obvious but the real test is to perform it repeatedly for layman’s. I was also doubtful about Lorayne spread control when I first read it but he apparently fooled Vernon, Daley and Horowitz with it. The fact that Ricky Jay used it too is also a good testimonial of its effect...
- January 14th, 2023, 10:59 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Marnase bottom deal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1156
Re: Marnase bottom deal
Hi Alfred, Thanks for your reply. Push out or push off refer to a whole family of bottom deals were the bottom card is pushed off or out by the left fingers before being taken by the right hand. The Marnase deal being one of the numerous members of this family. The deal performed on the video actual...
- January 13th, 2023, 6:34 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Marnase bottom deal
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1156
Marnase bottom deal
Hello, Anybody here that is conversant with the Marnase bottom deal from "Marlo Without Tears" ? It differs from the Erdnase bottom deal by two points: 1. Both third and fourth fingers are moved and used to push off the bottom card (Marlo unit push, I think) 2. The third and fourth fingers...
- December 17th, 2022, 2:03 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1731
Re: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
Philippe,
Is Piccadilly chip’s described in Ivan Laplaud’s book?
Thanks and regards
Th.
Is Piccadilly chip’s described in Ivan Laplaud’s book?
Thanks and regards
Th.
- December 17th, 2022, 6:27 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1731
Re: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
Hi all, Thanks for your replies. There is obviously a connection between the Jean Fare routine and the one using Porper chips as performed by Paul Wilson even if the Fare routine is mostly performed on the table and only include one colour change instead of three. The move I am struggling with may b...
- December 16th, 2022, 2:50 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1731
Re: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
Hi Philippe, Thanks for your proposal but being native French speaker, this is not the language that is an issue but there is a specifc movement in the routine that I cannot get from the description. I was hopping to find somebody else who practiced the routine or knew about the Earl Nelson version ...
- December 15th, 2022, 8:44 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1731
Jean Faré / Earl Nelson Chip routine
Hi, Long time ago, I saw Jean Faré demonstrate and sell an chip routine where 4 green chips were laid down in a Vernon T formation then were made to change colour to orange one by one. the routine combines double face chips and shells and I remember one of the changes used Roger Klause "Sun and...
- August 6th, 2019, 7:37 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Floating Aces - Cervon
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7263
Re: Floating Aces - Cervon
Hi,
Regarding "Jazz Aces": Mike Skinner used two sets of identical cards (jokers and blank cards) allowing to show the first two jokers before and after travelling, increasing conviction IMO.
Br,
Th.
Regarding "Jazz Aces": Mike Skinner used two sets of identical cards (jokers and blank cards) allowing to show the first two jokers before and after travelling, increasing conviction IMO.
Br,
Th.
- February 12th, 2019, 3:08 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Pick off Pip (Dai Vernon’s Version)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 24306
Re: Pick off Pip (Dai Vernon’s Version)
Hi, l think the original question was about the exact technique used to extract the bottom card in "Picking of the Pip" as described in "Dai Vernon's book of Magic" As pointed out in the thread, Ganson describes another version of this effect (with a different technique) in one o...
- February 8th, 2019, 1:05 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3668
Re: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan
Hi all, Thanks Denis for clarifying my words. As the Revelation video series predates the Fuentes reference of almost 20 years, one can assume that the idea circulated for some times and/or that multiple individuals came up with it, which is likely. Thanks Joe for the Weiners reference even if it is...
- February 7th, 2019, 11:05 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3668
Re: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan
Brad,
What is described in the first volume of the Vernon Chronicle is the original handling of losing the aces in 4 packets using single cuts instead of double cuts as explained in Stars of Magic, it is not what I am referring to in my initial post.
Br,
Th.
What is described in the first volume of the Vernon Chronicle is the original handling of losing the aces in 4 packets using single cuts instead of double cuts as explained in Stars of Magic, it is not what I am referring to in my initial post.
Br,
Th.
- February 7th, 2019, 10:51 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3668
Vernon's Cutting the Aces: Set up from a face up fan
Hi all, In the first volume of the Vernon's "Revelations" video serie, Mike Ammar mentions an alternative way to set up the aces in "Cutting the Aces" by inserting them in a face up fan (probably using the well known LePaul's subtlety). Any idea where it has been described ? Than...
- October 23rd, 2016, 5:39 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Calling all cards; references ?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2067
Calling all cards; references ?
Hi all, I am searching references about a routine I saw performed by Fred Kaps where the pack of cards is divided in three packets and handed to as many spectators who fan their packets in front of them then Mr. Kaps calls the cards one after each other but always point out to correct spectator when...
- October 23rd, 2016, 5:29 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Cervon and Daley's Last Trick
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2032
Re: Cervon and Daley's Last Trick
Hello, Thanks for sharing this and sorry I cannot help you with your question... The opening aces cutting sequence using variations of the Vernon's cold deck cut from ultimate cards secret remind me the one performed by Steve Freeman on the Revelation Videos. I suppose peoples meeting at the Castle ...
- February 3rd, 2016, 6:59 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What is the Ping Pong Pass?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6583
Re: What is the Ping Pong Pass?
Hi,
Speaking of "The Interview"; is it still available ?
Thanks and regards
Th.
Speaking of "The Interview"; is it still available ?
Thanks and regards
Th.
- September 25th, 2015, 5:41 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Two in the hand and one in the pocket
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6589
Re: Two in the hand and one in the pocket
To Ian, The "other author" I mention is Mr Leirpol and the technique explained come from his book. Having hosted Mr. Leirpol for a few lectures in Belgium many years ago, I can testify of the effectiveness of his techniques. I agree that there are no black and white rules in this domain, t...
- September 25th, 2015, 4:18 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Two in the hand and one in the pocket
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6589
Re: Two in the hand and one in the pocket
Hi mr_goat, If you strive for naturalness then I agree 100%; however it is very difficult to remove the dirty hand naturally from your pocket but this depend also of the type and size of the object you are hiding. On the other hand, keeping the hand in your pocket until revelation of the effect prob...
- September 25th, 2015, 3:21 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Two in the hand and one in the pocket
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6589
Two in the hand and one in the pocket
Hello, A question for those performing any version of two in the hand and one in the pocket such as three balls routine or gadabout coins. What is in your opinion the best timing to exit the pocket with your "dirty hand" ? Exiting the pocket at the moment you reveal the magical effect in y...
- August 6th, 2015, 7:28 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Expert Card Technique
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5098
Re: Expert Card Technique
Hello, There are a lot of peoples on this forum that more qualified than I to contribute to this topic but here is what I understand from my readings: 1. There is more items in ETC credited to Charlie Miller than to anybody else but it is possible that items not credited to anybody also belong to Mi...
- August 3rd, 2015, 8:00 am
- Forum: iGenii
- Topic: Genii Archive Question
- Replies: 51
- Views: 45322
Re: Genii Archive Question
Hello,
I have apparently the same problem; I can display search results from 2007 without problem but not from the '70. I use an HP laptop and use google chrome (pop up blocker is disabled).
Regards
Th.
I have apparently the same problem; I can display search results from 2007 without problem but not from the '70. I use an HP laptop and use google chrome (pop up blocker is disabled).
Regards
Th.
- July 26th, 2015, 7:32 am
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: The Eight in the Side Pocket by Dai Vernon
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11200
Re: The Eight in the Side Pocket by Dai Vernon
Hello,
Not familiar with the effect in discussion but a transposition that involves a sandwiched card and a pocket, it reminds me "The itinerant pasteboard" in Stars of Magic.
Regards
Th.
Not familiar with the effect in discussion but a transposition that involves a sandwiched card and a pocket, it reminds me "The itinerant pasteboard" in Stars of Magic.
Regards
Th.
- May 19th, 2015, 8:27 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Video of Dingle and Jennings in their prime?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 15354
Re: Video of Dingle and Jennings in their prime?
Hello, The link indeed refers to the video's shoot by Dominique Duvivier in 1995. Even if Larry was aging at the time, the trailer gives the impression that his technique was still precise. I came to the same conclusion by watching a Magic Castle performance of Larry that surfaced on YouTube a coupl...
- February 2nd, 2015, 2:54 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ascanio
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1365
Ascanio
Hello, Sorry if it is a re-post but I think it deserve it. For those like me who only saw Ascanio perform past his primes and/or on videos where he does not appear comfortable ; have a look to this video where he is performing about 10 of his most famous routines: http://youtu.be/zMTBNzFO-3E I just ...
- August 20th, 2014, 2:05 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: F/S: Tommy Wonder 'Ring, Watch & Wallet...MINT, UNOPENED!
- Replies: 50
- Views: 19292
Re: F/S: Tommy Wonder 'Ring, Watch & Wallet...MINT, UNOPENED
Tom, Richard -- are you saying that owning The Books of Wonder gives you the right to make one of TW effects for yourself, but not to hire someone else to do so for you? I'm not arguing against (or for) that proposition, I've just never seen it explicitly stated like that. Rudy -- If this is the lo...
- March 9th, 2014, 4:39 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Stuff for Sale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2090
Re: Stuff for Sale
Principe Nouveau de decouverte d’une carte (my Epitome Location in French, but NOT sure) - $7.00
It is.
French translation by Richard Vollmer.
Regards
Th.