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- May 29th, 2015, 3:48 am
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Tenyo Books
- Replies: 10
- Views: 27872
Tenyo Books
Good Day! What is the best way to reserve a copy of the new Tenyo books? Will they be available through dealers or what is the best course of action to make sure I get a copy?
- November 8th, 2014, 11:12 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hello from Florida
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5419
- June 12th, 2014, 1:06 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Looking for name of effect
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1233
Looking for name of effect
I am looking for the name of the effect where the Magician has the spectator select one of several books or magazines. The Magician then riffles through the pages and the spectator has him stop on a page and remember it. Then the Magician has the spectator sit on the book or place it somewhere. A sh...
- April 21st, 2014, 5:26 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: WANT TO BUY: Barber expanded shell
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1384
Re: WANT TO BUY: Barber expanded shell
You might want to try Mark Mason of jb magic. I purchased a
Expanded Morgan from him last year when he was in Chicago for the Magic Road Show.
Expanded Morgan from him last year when he was in Chicago for the Magic Road Show.
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There once was a large egg named Mabel,
Who tried to stand but wasn't able.
But her problem, you see.
Could be solved One, Two, Three,
If you first sprinkle salt on the table.
Who tried to stand but wasn't able.
But her problem, you see.
Could be solved One, Two, Three,
If you first sprinkle salt on the table.
- April 11th, 2014, 3:55 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sam the Marketer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1960
- September 14th, 2013, 6:30 pm
- Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
- Topic: Help Us!
- Replies: 66
- Views: 25316
- September 12th, 2013, 2:18 pm
- Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
- Topic: Help Us!
- Replies: 66
- Views: 25316
- June 25th, 2013, 8:48 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Genii digital content
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7204
Re: Genii digital content
Richard: I understand what a super deal it is to subscribe to Genii, its the best magazine of it's kind in the world. All I'm suggesting is perhaps with the purchase of an individual issue, if it would make sense to provide them the extra digital goodies for that month only. Not the whole archive an...
- June 25th, 2013, 6:20 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Genii digital content
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7204
Re: Genii digital content
I don't have a problem subscribing. I was comparing and contrasting how Magic does it. You prove that you purchased that specific month's issue and like Magic you gain access to the digital content. Maybe Genii can entertain a similiar thought. The real reason I buy at the shops is it gives me a rea...
- June 25th, 2013, 5:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Genii digital content
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7204
Genii digital content
I went to the Magic shop today and purchased Genii and Magic like I normally do.I thought about the digital content extra that Genii provides for their subscribers. This content is unavailable to me through Genii, unless I am a subscriber. I go to my local magic shop every month and buy the issue. W...
- April 30th, 2013, 5:41 pm
- Forum: Tenyo
- Topic: Question about Tenyo Billscape
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5007
Question about Tenyo Billscape
I have been watching Billscape currently on ebay for crazy prices. I own Billscape but I lost the pin that comes with the trick. I believe it had a loop on the end. Does anyone know if this is a regular pin or a special Tenyo pin? Thank you for your help.
- March 28th, 2013, 11:19 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Incredibly Stinky Burt Wonderstone?
- Replies: 60
- Views: 11395
Re: The Incredibly Stinky Burt Wonderstone?
I recently saw the movie, It was all right but could have been much better. For an excellent Magician buddy movie check out Magicians with Alan Arkin, a much better movie in my opinion.
- December 7th, 2012, 1:52 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Looking to buy credit card fraud
- Replies: 1
- Views: 793
Looking to buy credit card fraud
I am looking for an old effect called "Credit card fraud" by Brad Manuel. If anyone has one for sale please contact me at scobb@ameritech.net Thank you!
- June 11th, 2012, 7:34 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Wanda Sykes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4580
Re: Wanda Sykes
I agree with all your comments almost 100% But, why is this? I've heard most of the answers... You have to admit that Letterman has given Magicians a break...Its been a long time since he had on Kaymar or whatever his name is "The Discount Magician" As you know he has had a couple of "...
- August 5th, 2011, 12:16 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: WTB: Greater Magic - Kaufman edition
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1310
Re: WTB: Greater Magic - Kaufman edition
Dan,
There is presently a copy on ebay with 2 1/2 days left to go. Its about $104.00 right now.
There is presently a copy on ebay with 2 1/2 days left to go. Its about $104.00 right now.
- July 19th, 2011, 6:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Classic Pass...
- Replies: 46
- Views: 8019
- July 14th, 2011, 12:12 am
- Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
- Topic: How much does the average Magician make annually?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 39681
Re: How much does the average Magician make annually?
Thank you all for your answers. I was looking for a realistic ballpark range of income but realize my question was too broad. My thinking was it would be extremely difficult in the current economic climate for someone wanting to start out in say "trade shows" From my perspective there just...
- July 7th, 2011, 9:16 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Insiders Scoop on what to Check out in Chicago magic wise..
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2316
Re: Insiders Scoop on what to Check out in Chicago magic wise..
Show the new mayor a card trick..
- June 30th, 2011, 5:11 pm
- Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
- Topic: How much does the average Magician make annually?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 39681
How much does the average Magician make annually?
I know this is a loaded question, but one I have been thinking about for a long time. With the exception of David Copperfield, Criss Angel,P&T, Derren Brown and the handful of other superstar Magicians. Is their anyone out there who can give me a realistic number. I will even narrow it down to l...
- April 7th, 2011, 8:44 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Last Week's The Mentalist
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1483
Last Week's The Mentalist
Did anyone catch last week's The Mentalist? On one of the last scenes Patrick Jane is showing the Coroner who unfortunately is in his last minute of his life a coin trick. Patrick is telling him to watch the coin and he makes it disappear with one hand a couple of times. He does it with one hand onl...
- March 10th, 2011, 3:26 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: On-line Genii for magic shop customers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1826
Re: On-line Genii for magic shop customers
Thank You! I understand now that I am a analog Magician in a Digital world.
- March 9th, 2011, 3:19 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: On-line Genii for magic shop customers
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1826
On-line Genii for magic shop customers
I know that Genii just went on-line in a digital format. If you are a Genii subscriber in North America, my understanding is you receive the printed issue along with the digital version with all the extra goodies. My question is what about all the loyal Genii readers who purchase their issue monthly...
- October 19th, 2010, 10:50 am
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Jack Parker's Traveling without Moving
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2738
Jack Parker's Traveling without Moving
Good Day! I have rediscovered the June 2006 Magicana section. That issue was fantastic by the way. I am working on the effect Traveling without moving. I have my work cut out for me, but my question is on the last Ace, I would like to do it the way Jack did it on his video, which is a little differe...
- October 8th, 2010, 2:55 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ambitious card where you bend the card
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2198
Ambitious card where you bend the card
Was wondering if anyone knows who came up with the idea of bending the card in an Ambitious card routine, where it comes to the top. I think David Blaine did this way back when on one of his specials. Was this published anywhere? Thank you in advance!
- July 29th, 2010, 5:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Flash unit ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2160
Re: Flash unit ?
mrgoat: Not sure what you mean? I do not have an ipad, but I assume you want to be able to use the thumb tip flash unit instead of your finger. You might want to contact Steven's magic.
- July 29th, 2010, 1:14 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Flash unit ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2160
Re: Flash unit ?
You might want to check out the new Stevens catalog. They are introducing a new product called a thumb tip flash that is really state of the art.
- July 8th, 2010, 1:34 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Create a Hollow Penny!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2546
Re: Create a Hollow Penny!
Maybe my problem was I used Apple Cider Vinegar. I just checked it and it looks like some of the inner core has been eaten through, but its been over a week now. It turned the penny almost black. Thanks guys for the suggestions, I will try these.
- July 3rd, 2010, 10:40 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Create a Hollow Penny!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2546
Re: Create a Hollow Penny!
T. Baxter: What do you mean by a bit longer. My penny has not floated for 3 days. I really wanted to do this and vinegar is not working. What commercial product has HCL in it? I thought I knew, but my old hardware store looks like it went belly up. Now what??
- June 3rd, 2010, 4:57 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Magicians?? on Craig Ferguson last night
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6512
Re: Magicians?? on Craig Ferguson last night
No that wasn't it. It was sort of a Twilight Zone Flashback to the 1970's. The one guy had a shirt he wore from like 1971 and he did a Zombie ball routine and for the first 15 seconds his partner?? did something I can't even describe. The whole segment was like 94 seconds long. I can honestly say it...
- June 3rd, 2010, 2:57 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Magicians?? on Craig Ferguson last night
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6512
Magicians?? on Craig Ferguson last night
Was Wondering if anyone saw the "Magicians" last night on Craig Ferguson. They were so bad, I don't even know where to begin. What did you guys think?
- February 16th, 2010, 9:10 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Kaufman's "The Book"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2022
Re: Kaufman's "The Book"
Richard: Yes I did, sorry I goofed up and put it in the wrong section.
- February 16th, 2010, 7:13 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Kaufman's "The Book"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2022
Kaufman's "The Book"
Help please! Was working through an effect over the weekend from Kaufman's "The Book" or Don't forget to point" Good book by the way. In the effect "If worse comes to worse" I simply cannot get the trick to work. The authors state that it is the strongest trick in the book. ...
- February 15th, 2010, 2:46 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Help with trick from "The Book"
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1134
Help with trick from "The Book"
Help please! Was working through an effect over the weekend from Kaufman's "The Book" or Don't forget to point" Good book by the way. In the effect "If worse comes to worse" I simply cannot get the trick to work. The authors state that it is the strongest trick in the book. ...
- February 9th, 2010, 12:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Value your Magic
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1100
Re: Value your Magic
Is that coins across routine published anywhere else besides Bob's lecture notes? Perhaps in Apocalpyse...
- January 22nd, 2010, 5:01 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: VERY BIG LIST: Vintage Magic, Close-up, DVDs, Books, Tons of New Items, Lower Prices, WOW!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2427
Re: VERY BIG LIST: Vintage Magic, Close-up, DVDs, Books, Tons of New Items, Lower Prices, WOW!
Matt: I sent you a PayPal
- November 23rd, 2009, 5:01 pm
- Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
- Topic: Any improvements yet with your shows from the bad economy?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3410
Re: Any improvements yet with your shows from the bad economy?
My opinion is things are pretty bad for at least trade show magicians. I live in Chicagoland and used to attend at least half a dozen trade shows a year at places like McCormick Place, Rosemont convention center etc. At these shows I would routinely run into guys working the show like Danny Orleans,...
- November 14th, 2009, 5:26 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Home Video of Gary Ouellet on Youtube
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3118
Re: Home Video of Gary Ouellet on Youtube
Thats what I love about this forum. When I saw the original post, I remembered that I had seen that book at my local magic shop... I think it was sitting on their shelves since the summer of '42.... I bought it today and found out it even came with a VHS videotape showing how the moves and routines ...
- August 28th, 2009, 12:08 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Keith Barry on Conan last night
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3598
Keith Barry on Conan last night
Did anyone catch Keith Barry on the Tonight show with Conan O'Brien last night? He did a pretty cool book test trick and the page that Conan and Mike Tyson looked at ended up in a pillow that Keith shipped to Conan a few days earlier. I believe he did a very similar effect on his TV special a couple...
- May 13th, 2009, 1:41 pm
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Vanni Bossi Pencil through bill
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9332
Re: Vanni Bossi Pencil through bill
Bill: Good Day! Thanks for your help. I contacted Stevens and they do have some of these left in stock.