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Torkova

I have listed on ebay a good amount of rare magic and mentalism on ebay that are ending today. More coming soon. Please have a look at:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/tork/m.html?_ip ... =12&_rdc=1
Thanks for looking! - Bobby

Torkova

Hello fellow magicians,

Please have a look at my current ebay auctions on magic, mentalism & spiritualism, many ending on Sunday:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/tork/m.html?_nk ... pg=&_from=

Thanks for looking,
Bobby

Torkova

I have just listed some items on ebay including a lot of rare books on Spiritualism. I will be adding more as the week goes on. Please have a look. Thanks!

http://tinyurl.com/lrgfsh6

Bobby

Torkova

HI,

I have many rare magic related items up on ebay. Some ending tonight and others being added later today and throughout the week. Thanks for looking!

http://www.ebay.com/sch/tork/m.html?_ip ... =12&_rdc=1

Bobby

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I have up on eBay some rare spiritualism, magic & mentalism books up on eBay. I'll be adding more in the coming days. Please have a look!

http://tinyurl.com/k8yo6ls

Thanks,
Bobby

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Thanks Bill, I was sure I couldn't have been the first to notice this!

Torkova

I came across a curious historical tidbit related to Erdnase. It might be well known to Erdnase-o-philes, but is new to me and thought I'd pass it on. I am aware of some theories that Erdnase might have read Robert-Houdin and/or Hoffmann. But here seems to be a strong indicator that he at least read...

Torkova

Here are some vintage books for sale. Will be adding more throughout the week:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/tork/m.html?_nk ... pg=&_from=

Thanks for looking!
Bobby Torkova

Torkova

Please have a look at my ebay auction (many items ending today): Mentalism, Bizarre & Magic books and collectibles <a class="postlink" href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/tork/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1">http://www.ebay.com/sch/tork/m.html?_ip ... =12&_rdc=1</a> Than...

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That's very exciting Steve. I'm personally looking forward to your talk!

Bobby

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For those that are interested, I will be a guest lecturer at Richard Osterlind's seminar next month. I'll be presenting a lecture on my upcoming book on billet workers Bert Reese and Charles Foster. This will be a powerpoint presentation with many rare graphics and history of billet work from 1860-1...

Torkova

For those that are interested, I will be a guest lecturer at Richard Osterlind's seminar next month. I'll be presenting a lecture on my upcoming book on billet workers Bert Reese and Charles Foster. This will be a powerpoint presentation with many rare graphics and history of billet work from 1860-1...

Torkova

An update on Bobby Baxter's passing. He had no will but left his body to science at Columbia Presbertian Hospital in New York. He had said he was thrilled to be buried for free. We are still looking into having a memorial service and possibly a stone placed in his memory.

RIP
Bobby

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Great story David. Typical of Bobby's humor and acting ability. Also keeping it "real" and in the moment which often resulted in his funniest material. Thanks for sharing it.

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Bobby always wanted me to write a book about him. To that end, I had recorded many hours of our phone conversations. However, can't see getting to it anytime in the near future, but perhaps someday. I also have the video of his performance from Ed Sullivan circa 1948 he gave me as well as another TV...

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Great info David - thanks for sharing it!

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In Al Mann's *The TKares Set* he mentions a dentist/mentalist Barlow J. Wagman aka Professor DeNel of Hyattsville, Md. This fellow did a lot of research on Bert Reese but his notes were lost. Mann also mentions one Charlie Rosebery (pimp/con man/addict) who saw Reese and claimed that Reese had 2 dau...

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In Al Mann's *The TKares Set* he mentions a dentist/mentalist Barlow J. Wagman aka Professor DeNel of Hyattsville, Md. This fellow did a lot of research on Bert Reese but his notes were lost. Mann also mentions one Charlie Rosebery (pimp/con man/addict) who saw Reese and claimed that Reese had 2 dau...

Torkova

David, Great information - thanks so much. Very interesting about Rinn & Houdini. Will follow up and see where it leads. I recall reading somewhere that Houdini supposedly offered to enclose in each billet a $1000 bill (which presumably Reese could keep) but Reese rejected the challenge. I do ha...

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Guys, Thanks for all the references. There are indeed a couple of pages in the Houdini book on "THE BALLOT OR PELLET TEST" where he mentions basic Reese technique among others. Nothing specific in terms of switching & routining except to say that a good memory is very important the way...

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Many thanks to all for your help. I'm doing on-going research including trying to find out where Reese is buried. He died in Hamburg, Germany in July 1926 and can't seem to find out whether his widow brought the body back to the states. Any thoughts as to how I might find that out? Would love to get...

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I'm doing research on Bert Reese and was wondering if anyone had any info on him besides the Jinx/PME references. Especially photos or graphics. I have a bunch of the Edison stuff but almost nothing on his exploits in Europe. I know his teacher was Foster who wrote "The Salem Seer." Did Fo...

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Hi, My auctions for The Magic Way by Juan Tamariz, a complete collection of rare Tom Sellers books, some rare Ricky Jay items and more are ending soon. Please have a look at: <a class="postlink" href="http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ50QQsassZtork">http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ...

Torkova

Hi, Please have a look at some great auctions I have up this week including a complete file of Tom Sellers books, many Hoffmann books and The Magic Way by Juan Tamariz among others. <a class="postlink" href="http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ50QQsassZtork">http://search.ebay.com/_W0...

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I bought a copy of the DVD from Amazon pretty cheap. The magic on there is minimal. Just a couple of minutes. The concert is great but I wouldn't buy it just to see the magic. I attended the concert when it was in NYC at Madison Square Garden and it was one of the best I ever saw. And I didn't even ...

Torkova

Just wanted to remind you that my rare set of 15 original Himber Multiplying Bottles on ebay will be ending soon. These were acquired by me from Bobby Baxter who bought them directly from Richard Himber many years ago. Please have a look at this beautiful, unique set at: <a class="postlink...

Torkova

I've just listed an extremely rare set of 15 original Himber Multiplying Bottles on ebay. These were acquired by me from Bobby Baxter who bought them directly from Richard Himber many years ago. Please have a look at this beautiful, unique set at: <a class="postlink" href="http://cgi.ebay....

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David P. Abbott's Book of Mysteries. Very rare, #417, First edition, 1977. Hard cover, 183pp on coated stock. Excellent condition. <a class="postlink" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=6513720681&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayIS...

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David P. Abbott's Book of Mysteries. Very rare, #417, First edition, 1977. Hard cover, 183pp on coated stock. Excellent condition. <a class="postlink" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=427&item=6511959876&rd=1">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ...

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I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Wakeling's passing. Although I never met him, I did call him up a few years ago and introduced myself to ask him a question. Even though he didn't know me, he was very helpful and open and said that I could call him anytime to chat. I now wish I had taken him up on the ...

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Thanks everyone for his email also. I'm all set.

Torkova

Thanks, John. Much appreciated.

Torkova

Does anyone have an email or other contact info for Dr. Dawes? Please let me know - much appreciated.

Torkova

Torkova

Johnson Cups for sale - Unused, Mint. $170.00 with free shipping in the USA. Thank you! torkova@torkova.com

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