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PapaG

I see from my new arrivals that Steve must have finally baulked at the idea of signing two thousand books.

PapaG

Changing the subject back to the real topic at hand: Hopefully we'll see more of the marvellous video clips of Steve demonstrating some of the moves in the book appearing on the website in the future. Perhaps, if it feels too much like a giveaway, they can be behind a password for those who own the ...

PapaG

I for one can’t wait for Performer’s new book ‘Charisma For Magicians’

PapaG

It’s actually easier to get the knack of making half dollars split than full dollars.

PapaG

Yes. And I let go before finishing the forward motion of the throw.

PapaG

(the Three Routines video is excellent...)

PapaG

I find it's more likely to split in the right way if I follow forward - parallel to the surface of the table - with the knuckle of the right hand, after the 'coin' has been thrown; sort of dropping the coin off as the hand moves forward.

PapaG

PapaG

But there was no winking smiley.

PapaG

It's a perfectly fair question for any Jennings fan.

PapaG

Probably most likely that they thought that it would be a good joke for Ron Burgundy to be a fan of the support act for the Beatles debut on the Sullivan show rather than the Beatles themselves, and engineered the gag from there.

PapaG

What kind of things have you dug up?

PapaG

The question I'm asking is that very one: are people deciphering great material?

I'm not asking for the secrets to be revealed.

PapaG

The Castle Notebooks were an information dump. They were literally dumped on the market, without the care and work necessary for readers to appreciate what's in them. They were grotesquely overpriced to begin with, so that colors people's perception of their value. Are they worth it? Absolutely. Bu...

PapaG

Over a decade on, did these books prove to be the priceless gems they were marketed as? eBay and the lack of any mention of them would suggest not. eBay?...... I don't think that means a thing!. I have the set and if you take the time to decipher the notes, which can be hard, there is some truly wo...

PapaG

Over a decade on, did these books prove to be the priceless gems they were marketed as?

eBay and the lack of any mention of them would suggest not.

PapaG

Wonderful interview with Teller about many things; including the utility of card tricks, the philosophy of love, and a moving tribute to Johnny Thompson.

Well worth your time:

https://magicianspodcast.podbean.com/e/ep-97-teller/

PapaG

Great news.

PapaG

If I was younger I would be looking for a facepalm emoji.

PapaG

Your cleaning lady needs a raise.

PapaG

Makes me wonder at what price some people would balk.

PapaG

As much as I'm looking forward to this I'm saddened that the Larry Jennings books may again be kicked into the long grass.

PapaG

My comment was light-hearted.

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

PapaG

My fear is this is all backfiring and these comments might be giving Richard ideas.

PapaG

Returning to the Magic Rainbow pricing, I can only compare it with the pricing of Mnemonica, a similarly important Tamariz work, when it was released by Stephen Minch. I refer you back to my post above. Let me add: Mnemonica is a book of tricks. The Magic Rainbow is a book on creating magic. Yes, I...

PapaG

In the case of The Magic Rainbow, it is a book that truly broadens all pathways into the construction and performance of magic. It's like an inexhaustible fountain that keeps giving. Few books reach that goal. No one is doubting the quality of the contents of the book. If there ought to be a direct...

PapaG

Clearly ‘a mistake’ for you is simply one where profit wasn’t absolutely maximised.

PapaG

PapaG,How many magic books do you own? I can look at one shelf in my library - filled with unbound (or spiral bound) pamphlets - some of only a handful of pages - each of which cost as much as this nicely and professionally produced book by penguin. So to suggest this book might ‘set a precedent’ i...

PapaG

To reiterate, I am not disputing Tamariz, nor this book's, importance.

PapaG

I can only look to other niche hobbies of mine and the pricing of similar books with similar overheads. There is no comparison. Also one would have thought that the economies of scale - Penguin Magic's relative size compared to Hermetic Press - would have been brought to bear. I understand fully the...

PapaG

Joe Mckay wrote:Here is the video of Richard Kaufman demonstrating The Perfection Changing Card by Theodore Deland.

It is something he uploaded to Facebook a couple of months ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6pQeRXZsCA

'This video is unavailable'

PapaG

£137...

I appreciate the significance of Tamariz but crazy prices for a non-deluxe/slipcased black and white book.

PapaG

Unfortunately, unless I’m reading things incorrectly, it looks like it is already sold out.

PapaG

Thanks Jackpot. It's always nice to have one's sanity reaffirmed.

PapaG

I remember reading somewhere that, as I said earlier, he'd come to the same conclusion about what constitutes a 'natural' double lift. Can't remember where though.

PapaG

At around the 1.52 mark:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkeJggTnN1Y

PapaG

PapaG wrote:Didn't Charlie Miller come to exactly the same conclusion after observing laypeople turning over the top card?

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

PapaG

Didn't Charlie Miller come to exactly the same conclusion after observing laypeople turning over the top card?

PapaG

For those interested:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p033dp ... des/player

PapaG

If the gaffs can be easily DIYed with a regular deck and simple materials, I would rather the decks that come with the book to have the appropriate period vibe.

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