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by Chas Nigh
August 27th, 2023, 3:57 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Egg Bag
Replies: 55
Views: 21681

Re: Egg Bag

Thank you, Mark. You made my day. A perfect answer.
by Chas Nigh
September 2nd, 2021, 1:32 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Think of a card
Replies: 43
Views: 25708

Re: Think of a card

Jerry Sadowitz has a great version of OOSOOM called No Questions Asked which speaks for itself, using six cards, but with a little spec control, I use nine. Killer version.
by Chas Nigh
August 31st, 2021, 6:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Brad Burt
Replies: 6
Views: 3333

Re: RIP Brad Burt

by Chas Nigh
August 20th, 2021, 7:08 pm
Forum: Convention Reports
Topic: Abbott's
Replies: 15
Views: 5605

Re: Abbott's

Where were all the anti-vaxers after the polio vaccine was created?
by Chas Nigh
July 8th, 2021, 3:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Pam Thompson in Hospice care
Replies: 6
Views: 1747

Re: Pam Thompson in Hospice care

Jon, your post almost brought me to tears. Very moving indeed. Chas
by Chas Nigh
March 29th, 2021, 7:31 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Voice Lag Ventriloquism
Replies: 9
Views: 3131

Re: Voice Lag Ventriloquism

Red Skelton did a microphone routine playing a politician. Hilarious. Would love to find it on the web.
by Chas Nigh
March 10th, 2021, 5:23 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Tamariz's Cannibal Cards
Replies: 34
Views: 8375

Re: Tamariz's Cannibal Cards

And for your further entertainment...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48wHhW_dTMo
by Chas Nigh
March 8th, 2021, 1:05 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Tamariz's Cannibal Cards
Replies: 34
Views: 8375

Re: Tamariz's Cannibal Cards

Watching inappropriate touching will always turn me off. Enough said.
by Chas Nigh
February 28th, 2021, 7:51 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: A new book about Kalanag
Replies: 22
Views: 7841

Re: A new book about Kalanag

Here's an ironic little side note. http://www.jonathanallen.info/kalanagtwoinfo.html
by Chas Nigh
February 10th, 2021, 4:59 am
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Old movies featuring magic..
Replies: 15
Views: 10918

Re: Old movies featuring magic..

Jack, thanks for the tip. I can't believe that this is the first time I've seen LePaul on film after all the years that I've been in magic. He had a great personality on film and I'm sure on stage. He was my idol when I started and I will always cherish his book.
by Chas Nigh
January 28th, 2021, 1:17 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Daley
Replies: 9
Views: 2945

Re: Daley

That was informational!
by Chas Nigh
December 31st, 2020, 3:06 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: One of the best handling decks out there
Replies: 5
Views: 2853

Re: One of the best handling decks out there

Right On! Aristocrats rule! Never opened up a fat one!
by Chas Nigh
December 15th, 2020, 9:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy is Here!
Replies: 40
Views: 8225

Re: Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy is Here!

Since on average a container ship can hold up to 16,000 cargo containers, I think the odds are in our favor.
by Chas Nigh
November 12th, 2020, 2:14 am
Forum: Columns
Topic: On The Slant
Replies: 39
Views: 49443

Re: On The Slant

Actually, Marlo's 3 phase routine in The Cardician is the best one I have found. Used it behind the bar. It killed.
by Chas Nigh
September 16th, 2020, 12:39 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Looking for al Stranger miracle poker machine
Replies: 95
Views: 14181

Re: Looking for al Stranger miracle poker machine

If anyone is interested in the Fitch Cheney 5 Card Trick find it here- https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/ ... ey-mulcahy
by Chas Nigh
August 12th, 2020, 11:36 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB - Complete Walton by Roy Walton
Replies: 3
Views: 776

Re: WTB - Complete Walton by Roy Walton

I just sent you a quote. Have a look.
by Chas Nigh
August 10th, 2020, 2:42 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB - Complete Walton by Roy Walton
Replies: 3
Views: 776

Re: WTB - Complete Walton by Roy Walton

I have volumes 1 and 2. Please pm me at charlni9@aol.com.
by Chas Nigh
June 13th, 2020, 11:49 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Really?
Replies: 3
Views: 1773

Re: Really?

In the words or Mr. Burns - EXCELLENT!
by Chas Nigh
May 24th, 2020, 7:03 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Opinions on initial Wild Card display
Replies: 89
Views: 13128

Re: Opinions on initial Wild Card display

Does anyone still do Derek Dingle's version of Gypsy Curse? I think it has WC beat by a mile and they see all backs at the finish. Plus no Biddle Count.
by Chas Nigh
May 17th, 2020, 6:15 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Revealed: Magic Tricks Displayed on USPC Playing Cards
Replies: 15
Views: 2426

Re: Revealed: Magic Tricks Displayed on USPC Playing Cards

Thanks for causing me to laugh my ass off.
by Chas Nigh
May 8th, 2020, 11:57 am
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Untouched
Replies: 48
Views: 25261

Re: Untouched

AT THE TABLE LIVE LECTURE STARRING RYAN SCHULTZ The Future Card 2018 is a good start.
by Chas Nigh
May 5th, 2020, 4:14 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Prof. Vertelli, a forgotten magician
Replies: 16
Views: 4121

Re: Prof. Vertelli, a forgotten magician

(C) Morcom's House of Novelties, Albert Melville Morcom, sole owner, Oakland, Calif
by Chas Nigh
May 2nd, 2020, 3:31 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: dry hands
Replies: 36
Views: 9025

Re: dry hands

WORKING HANDS is an excellent solution. It lasts longer and doesn't mess up your cards.
by Chas Nigh
March 26th, 2020, 12:15 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: CARDWORKS By Richard Kaufman
Replies: 52
Views: 12462

Re: CARDWORKS By Richard Kaufman

This is kind of strange. The bill Tarr Note book is selling for more than a 100.00 on eBay. In fact, there are quite a few listings starting at 86.00. Who would have thunk.
by Chas Nigh
February 2nd, 2020, 6:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Whose Hands are These?
Replies: 35
Views: 6719

Re: Whose Hands are These?

Nobody mentioned Marlo.
by Chas Nigh
August 14th, 2019, 9:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: Premium Quality Playing Cards
Replies: 43
Views: 14200

Re: Premium Quality Playing Cards

I bought a pair of Ace decks and tossed them an hour later. Complete trash.
by Chas Nigh
August 9th, 2019, 1:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Premium Quality Playing Cards
Replies: 43
Views: 14200

Re: Premium Quality Playing Cards

If you like THICK, these cards are for you. Beautiful cards.
by Chas Nigh
June 23rd, 2019, 11:55 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: On Tommy Wonder's Tamed Card
Replies: 27
Views: 11064

Re: On Tommy Wonder's Tamed Card

I tried double stick tape and 3M post-it glue stick and ended up coming back to wax. A tiny flattened spot in 2 opposite corners. It's invisible and just the right tackiness. This is a great idea. It will prevent the substance from spreading to the rest of the pack. I am going to use this. but I pu...
by Chas Nigh
February 11th, 2019, 9:16 pm
Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
Topic: The Big Book of Rising Cards by Claude Klingsor
Replies: 31
Views: 21271

Re: The Big Book of Rising Cards by Claude Klingsor

Chas Nigh wrote:You may not know it, but the thing also contains the same method that Ted Baxter uses in his commercial version.
by Chas Nigh
February 10th, 2019, 1:52 pm
Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
Topic: The Big Book of Rising Cards by Claude Klingsor
Replies: 31
Views: 21271

Re: The Big Book of Rising Cards by Claude Klingsor

Will Ayling also wrote a small treatise on the Rising Cards. He includes some very modern methods.
by Chas Nigh
February 4th, 2019, 8:06 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Nemo Jumbo Rising Cards
Replies: 22
Views: 8724

Re: Nemo Jumbo Rising Cards

Here is Paul Daniels performing NRC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlAcU56AZnQ
by Chas Nigh
January 23rd, 2019, 7:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: "Eight kings threatened..." Card Order
Replies: 15
Views: 23728

Re:

Thanks for that info, Greg. I think that it might fly by a lot of magicians using 8 Kings or even Mullholland"s version.
by Chas Nigh
December 14th, 2018, 4:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Johnny Hart has passed away.
Replies: 31
Views: 6927

Re: Johnny Hart has passed away.

Del Ray was another magician who could make the transition from silent to spoken word successfully.
by Chas Nigh
September 5th, 2018, 10:39 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: question of Larry Jennings Lie Detector
Replies: 5
Views: 1724

Re: question of Larry Jennings Lie Detector

Bob King had a similar routine in print. I think it might be in the breather crimp book.
by Chas Nigh
August 31st, 2018, 11:27 am
Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
Topic: Review: The 2018 reprint of the iconic ARRCO Playing Cards
Replies: 4
Views: 7760

Re: Review: The 2018 reprint of the iconic ARRCO Playing Cards

I love these cards, but if you stare at them long enough they start to look like a doily pattern.
by Chas Nigh
June 8th, 2018, 2:40 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The Spelling T-R-I-C-K
Replies: 8
Views: 5224

Re: The Spelling T-R-I-C-K

I think he's referring to the Edward G Brown spelling trick using a stack.
by Chas Nigh
May 1st, 2018, 10:53 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Paul Curry - The Sliding Knot
Replies: 29
Views: 10179

Re: Paul Curry - The Sliding Knot

I believe RK is correct. This is not a method for an average magician. I have the book. Reread it.
by Chas Nigh
April 27th, 2018, 4:15 pm
Forum: Book of The Month Club
Topic: Professional Card Magic by Cliff Green
Replies: 8
Views: 26514

Re: Professional Card Magic by Cliff Green

When the going gets rough I just read it out loud a few times. Sometimes it works. Otherwise I count on RK.

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