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- June 10th, 2019, 10:14 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: A Mentalists Guide to Being Happy
- Replies: 0
- Views: 901
- May 1st, 2019, 10:25 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Best Okito Box and Routine...Your opinion?
- Replies: 164
- Views: 93491
Re: Best Okito Box and Routine...Your opinion?
H. Sawa has a fun routine with patter about the trains in Japan. Joe Cole published some of his work - also looks fun. But if you want to play outside the usual box try Bob Farmer's Mojo Boogie Box routine. :) Rumor has it Curtis Kam is tipping some of his coinbox work in his current lecture. There...
- April 1st, 2019, 6:13 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Great magic shops - Past and present
- Replies: 46
- Views: 22128
Re: Great magic shops - Past and present
Bob Hutching's Magic Shack, Griflet Rd, Jacksonville, FL was my very first magic shop (1976) and where I spent many Saturdays (1981-early 90's). Bob was an ex-New Yorker who was fun to hang around. I also got to help him build his nightclub tables and one of the best guillotines I've owned. Due to c...
- April 1st, 2019, 5:50 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: New Custom Deck!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1436
Re: New Custom Deck!
Bill Mullins wrote:" Jay Jay the Jet Plane Playing cards that feature my initials AND a jet plane."
Those aren't your initials. They are Jerry Lewis's.
HEY LADY!
- February 17th, 2019, 7:55 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: "The Magician" needs a star...
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1991
- December 26th, 2018, 6:37 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Pete Biro - R.I.P.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3378
Re: Pete Biro - R.I.P.
One of the best things about the decades old Stevens Magic Gemini BBS was the verbal back and forth between Pete and Mike Rogers. I guess the "discussions" can continue again.
R.I.P.
R.I.P.
- October 16th, 2018, 10:19 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: How to Introduce Your Kid to Magic
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2462
- April 17th, 2018, 2:56 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Genii Convention 2019: Date CHANGE
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12328
Re: The Genii Grants All Wishes: The Genii Convention 2019
We've registered once again.
- February 4th, 2018, 12:44 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New EATCT book by David Ben
- Replies: 69
- Views: 29559
Re: New EATCT book by David Ben
According to other discussions, David & Julie have been working to get the Johnny Thompson book out early this year.
I am waiting for Vernon Vol2 as well. The first volume was excellent.
I am waiting for Vernon Vol2 as well. The first volume was excellent.
- January 15th, 2018, 9:18 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Books Scheduled for 2018?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 15396
- November 25th, 2017, 6:26 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Dealt: Richard Turner
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2087
Re: Dealt: Richard Turner
The movie is fantastic.
It shows the human side vs the image of the card cheat.
Kudos to Richard, Luke & team!
It shows the human side vs the image of the card cheat.
Kudos to Richard, Luke & team!
- November 12th, 2017, 10:12 am
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Bob Koch's Sticks
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15282
Re: Bob Koch's Sticks
Got to play with these at the Genii Convention and they are very nice.
While he didn't go into exact detail, Bob did explain how he made them which adds to the value for the money.
While he didn't go into exact detail, Bob did explain how he made them which adds to the value for the money.
- November 8th, 2017, 2:15 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Heidi Larsen Has Died
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5111
- October 26th, 2017, 1:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Center Dealing - Finding the Center
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4223
Re: Center Dealing - Finding the Center
Jason England also has a video on the Center - https://store.theory11.com/products/center-deal-jason-england
- October 12th, 2017, 12:23 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Genii Convention
- Replies: 46
- Views: 14542
Re: Genii Convention
My first Genii Convention and it was stellar. David Ben and Tom Gagnon exchanging moves/ideas outside the Legend's Room on Thursday morning. Since he's my favorite mentalist and not being biased, Max Maven was entertaining as always. Saturday show - Guy Hollingworth's manipulation act was outstandin...
- September 13th, 2017, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Rachel Colombini...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5319
Re: Rachel Colombini...
According to SAM Facebook page, she has passed away - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SAMcompeers/
- September 13th, 2017, 2:41 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Family Idea for Genii Convention
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1449
Family Idea for Genii Convention
My nephew, who lives in Jax, FL tipped us off on an attraction in Orlando - https://discoverycove.com/
The shark swim has limited availability to 2 times per day - 11:30 and 12:00.
Give them a call to make your reservation as the website is a little slow.
The shark swim has limited availability to 2 times per day - 11:30 and 12:00.
Give them a call to make your reservation as the website is a little slow.
- September 11th, 2017, 12:43 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Bill Bixby The Magician
- Replies: 23
- Views: 6539
Re: Bill Bixby The Magician
Received mine on Saturday and am into the 2nd disc. Had forgotten many of the episodes.
- August 10th, 2017, 10:36 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: David Pogue on why products fail.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6384
Re: David Pogue on why products fail.
There was a meme that said upgrades would happen the day after you buy your version.
- August 9th, 2017, 8:16 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Eugene Burger Has Died at 78
- Replies: 46
- Views: 15747
Re: Eugene Burger Has Died at 78
Huge loss to the magic community.
First experienced Eugene at a 90's Florida State Convention in Miami. He was on a discussion panel and if memory serves, was wearing a Harley Davidson t-shirt. I thought he was a biker.
First experienced Eugene at a 90's Florida State Convention in Miami. He was on a discussion panel and if memory serves, was wearing a Harley Davidson t-shirt. I thought he was a biker.
- July 21st, 2017, 3:09 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Jennings 67
- Replies: 86
- Views: 93834
Re: Jennings 67
Was he performing for magicians or for laymen? Oh, and I just realised something. When you say he had the "largest hands" do you mean "rounds of applause" or the actual physical size of his hands? I may possibly have misunderstood you. Larry was performing for a group of us at t...
- July 21st, 2017, 3:05 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Jennings 67
- Replies: 86
- Views: 93834
Re: Jennings 67
Richard Kaufman wrote:Like so many good magicians, Jennings was someone you really need to see in person. But the Paris tapes are the best he made.
Agreed.
I did like the DVD of Larry at Louis' house too.
- July 20th, 2017, 2:42 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Jennings 67
- Replies: 86
- Views: 93834
Re: Jennings 67
Mark, I can testify that Larry was a great performer in person. I was fortunate to meet him at Joe Steven's convention at the Tropicana (1989?). He had some of the largest hands I've seen and a very low key performing style. With certain exceptions, video has a way to dull the viewers senses, at lea...
- July 16th, 2017, 8:55 am
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Jennings 67
- Replies: 86
- Views: 93834
Re: Jennings 67
Agreed Brad. The only time I met Bruce was at the 1992 Salt Lake City IBM Convention and he was very generous to me. I asked him what he thought the best magic book published was. Without hesitation he said, "The Royal Road to Card Magic. It has things in it that would get past most of the guys...
- May 29th, 2017, 9:03 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: What a Magician Can Teach You About Being More Successful
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1255
What a Magician Can Teach You About Being More Successful
This podcast was posted on the Art of Manliness website http://www.artofmanliness.com/2017/05/23/podcast-306-magician-can-teach-successful/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheArtOfManliness+%28The+Art+of+Manliness%29&mc_cid=b10de6fd5b&mc_eid=600117e6af
- January 28th, 2017, 9:33 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Did Mr. Minch foresee the future?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5806
Re: Did Mr. Minch foresee the future?
Chetday, you and I had similar life experiences. My dad worked for IBM and we moved every 5 years. Started as Systems Operator on IBM Sys34 mainframe in 1983, moved into application development and now Manager of Security Operations for Commonwealth of KY. While I do like ebooks for subjects I don't...
- January 20th, 2017, 1:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Power of Wonder
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3775
The Power of Wonder
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2017/01/19/podcast-271-power-wonder/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheArtOfManliness+%28The+Art+of+Manliness%29&mc_cid=0293eac0f5&mc_eid=600117e6af Show Highlights What is wonder? What causes wonder? Why wonder is the least-...
- January 19th, 2017, 12:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Steve Vai on How to Unlock Your Unique Creative Potential
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1396
Steve Vai on How to Unlock Your Unique Creative Potential
I enjoy these insights into successful artists ideas about creativity and wanted to share them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTKxXlxDsPo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnW69ADTaNo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTKxXlxDsPo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnW69ADTaNo
- January 5th, 2017, 1:21 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Only Way to Become Amazingly Great at Something
- Replies: 19
- Views: 8550
- December 8th, 2016, 10:22 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Elf on a Shelf Magician
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1047
- November 18th, 2016, 2:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
- Replies: 62
- Views: 20407
- November 11th, 2016, 9:17 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: An L & L Bombshell?
- Replies: 100
- Views: 18212
Re: An L & L Bombshell?
I am scanning books for almost two decades. I have built my own scanning machines and also used automatic book scanners that cost a quarter million dollars. Currently I use three different machines. Chopping off spines is something we almost never do, because scanning technology has advanced to a p...
- October 18th, 2016, 11:42 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Mahdi's Book Club
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7664
Re: Mahdi's Book Club
On JC Wagner's interview with Dodd Vickers' Magic Newswire, JC noted that the Professor got after Bruce Cervon for his performing persona at the time. He could be very brash and "holier than thou". Bruce took it to heart and changed. I got to meet and talk with Bruce at the Salt Lake City ...
- October 10th, 2016, 12:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Norman Beck's Column in Oct MUM: Opinions?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 10217
Re: Norman Beck's Column in Oct MUM: Opinions?
Paul Newman explained why he stopped signing autographs - he was standing at a urinal taking care of business when a guy walked up and asked for an autograph right there. Inappropriate to say the least. Elvis Presley never refused to sign an autograph or pose for a picture. His attitude was one of g...
- September 30th, 2016, 11:21 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Artists at the 2017 Genii Convention Announced: Register Now and Save $100 vs. the cost of MAGIC Live
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6093
Re: The Artists at the 2017 Genii Convention Announced: Register Now and Save $100 vs. the cost of MAGIC Live
Registered wife, son and myself. Taling advantage of convention hotel price to get there Sunday before and take in some of the local attractions before convention begins.
- September 23rd, 2016, 11:20 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: GHM Magic
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5382
- September 20th, 2016, 7:42 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Life’s Work: An Interview with Penn Jillette
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1368
- August 2nd, 2016, 2:56 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Photo of Abb Dickson Needed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 935
Re: Photo of Abb Dickson Needed
Richard,
Gary Bartlett may be able to help you. He is on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/garyebartlett
Gary Bartlett may be able to help you. He is on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/garyebartlett
- July 19th, 2016, 10:13 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Masters of Illusion on The CW, July 22, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Views: 829
Re: Masters of Illusion on The CW, July 22, 2016
Sounds like a good show, especially with the Copperfield clone not being on it.
- July 17th, 2016, 11:40 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Fool Us - Season 3
- Replies: 111
- Views: 31426
Re: Fool Us - Season 3
Could we be getting a little knee jerk anal retentive on this? I've seen no negative press on the incidents mentioned except for here on the Forum. Most people will not remember the lines or the tricks more than an hour if at all. We live in a bubble gum for the eyes society that is always on the lo...