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by BlueEyed Videot
January 7th, 2021, 5:34 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Massive list of magic for sale
Replies: 6
Views: 1655

Re: Massive list of magic for sale

Hi Marc, please eMail me your list. I'm always looking. wyzard28@yahoo.com

Thanks,

_richard hart_
by BlueEyed Videot
May 14th, 2019, 5:52 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Wanted to Buy: Mikame X-Ray Box
Replies: 0
Views: 816

Wanted to Buy: Mikame X-Ray Box

I'm looking for one of these: https://www.magiccollectibles.com/product/mikame-x-ray-box

Anyone have one they're not using? Email me at wyzard28<at>yahoo<dot>com

Thanks,

Richard Hart
by BlueEyed Videot
July 13th, 2018, 10:14 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Copyright infringement?
Replies: 14
Views: 2993

Re: Copyright infringement?

Everything I read about 'Fair Use" as applied to art--even so far as "fan art" and "derivative works" looks like (pun intended) the copyist may place themselves in legal jeopardy especially when selling their works without permission from the copyright holder. C'mon, how har...
by BlueEyed Videot
July 13th, 2018, 9:18 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Copyright infringement?
Replies: 14
Views: 2993

Re: Copyright infringement?

.jpg file showing modified Tarbell diagrams for sale.

https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/ ... e=5BA25EA8
by BlueEyed Videot
July 13th, 2018, 9:13 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Copyright infringement?
Replies: 14
Views: 2993

Copyright infringement?

It's come to my attention that someone in the U. S. is making enlarged watercolor versions of some of the trick diagrams from the Tarbell Course which they plan on selling to other magicians in order to make a quick buck. I wrote to them and explained that they ought to run their plan by the copyrig...
by BlueEyed Videot
August 25th, 2012, 3:50 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Poll: With which magician would you like to spend an evening talking magic?
Replies: 82
Views: 19620

Re: Poll: With which magician would you like to spend an evening talking magic?

The two greatest magical memories for me have been the opportunity to spend about an hour and a half learning mnemonics one-on-one from Max Maven at the Castle. Max somehow must be related to Jay Marshall, with his deep and practical knowledge of magic. I also had the extreme pleasure of closing the...
by BlueEyed Videot
March 23rd, 2012, 4:29 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB size 14.5-15 PK Ring
Replies: 1
Views: 821

Re: WTB size 14.5-15 PK Ring

Have you tried supermagnetman.net?
by BlueEyed Videot
February 29th, 2012, 11:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: The really odd things one finds on the Cafe
Replies: 38
Views: 10494

Re: The really odd things one finds on the Cafe

The best thing I ever did for my magic was to get myself permanently banned from the "Green Wastes."

Now I find I have much more time to practice, rehearse, and read magic books.
by BlueEyed Videot
September 15th, 2011, 12:54 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Criss Angel Uses Satanic Forces
Replies: 4
Views: 2689

Re: Criss Angel Uses Satanic Forces

From the article: "Again taking even a casual look at Criss Angel's website would be enough to cause a Christian to certainly reconsider his form of entertainment." Personally, I think Christian writers like this nincompoop are just too full of themselves. Are we to expect the goons from W...
by BlueEyed Videot
May 24th, 2011, 7:30 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Copying
Replies: 143
Views: 21731

Re: Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Copying

And begging for donations? Isn't that fraud? And theft of copyright. Not to mention sheer wankery?

I can't fathom someone being that stupid or that dishonorable. Did they not think they were going to get caught?
by BlueEyed Videot
March 17th, 2011, 1:46 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tabby Crabb fighting Cancer
Replies: 13
Views: 5441

Re: Tabby Crabb fighting Cancer

Thanks, Pete for keeping the communication lines open. And Tabby--we know you must be on the mend if you're eBaying, you old crossroader...I can see it all now: Tabman: Doctor! Doctor! Dr. Jose: What! What's the matter, Tabby? Tabman: Dude, you have to stop the radiation treatment. Dr. Jose: Why? Ar...
by BlueEyed Videot
February 28th, 2011, 7:43 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tabby Crabb fighting Cancer
Replies: 13
Views: 5441

Re: Tabby Crabb fighting Cancer

Tabman, hope you're feeling better soon. I know what it's like to have back surgery and believe it or not, those surgeons can and do work wonders. So don't get to feelin' sorry for yourself, there's a lot of magic left in the Tabman. Gina sends a big hug and a squeeze, too. So get well and keep on t...
by BlueEyed Videot
February 18th, 2011, 3:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Missing in Action
Replies: 7
Views: 2918

Re: Missing in Action

If we hear you're not taking good care of yourself, Gina and I may have to hop in the car and bop down there to make sure you do.

There will always be new magic tricks, but there's only one Tabman.

Richard Hart
by BlueEyed Videot
January 5th, 2011, 1:23 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Surrealistic promo for magic club
Replies: 13
Views: 4282

Re: Surrealistic promo for magic club

Exquisite.
by BlueEyed Videot
November 3rd, 2010, 12:24 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New Max Maven DVD - Multiplicity
Replies: 52
Views: 19080

Re: New Max Maven DVD - Multiplicity

Of course anything by Max is a must buy, and I've already pre-ordered from L&L when the DVD was first announced. That being said, what I'm hoping to hear is any news on the long-awaited Maven Gilbreath book. I've long maintained an open slot in my Mentalism library for it. Max, any word? (nudge-...
by BlueEyed Videot
July 20th, 2010, 4:25 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Are magic books losing collector value?
Replies: 12
Views: 3149

Re: Are magic books losing collector value?

I definitely think the market is tanking. I normally keep a close eye on eBay for "collectible" books and between the reprints, new editions, and rumors, it's a buyer's market. Not too long ago, Andruzzi's "Scroll of Masklyn ye Mage" was selling for $1,500. About a week ago, a sc...
by BlueEyed Videot
July 16th, 2010, 1:38 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Terry Seabrooke is Ill--Let's Help Him Out!
Replies: 7
Views: 1924

Re: Terry Seabrooke is Ill--Let's Help Him Out!

Outstanding book. I have the hard copy in my library, and just bought two more of the downloads. Thanks, Richard for the generous offer. Back when I lived in L.A. I would go to the Castle just to see Mr. Seabrooke work. He is a true master of his craft. I sincerely hope it won't be long until Sir Te...
by BlueEyed Videot
July 6th, 2010, 2:51 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Gaffed Cards are back from USPC!
Replies: 86
Views: 14690

Re: Gaffed Cards are back from USPC!

It's enough to make me give up card magic and turn to coins.

What's that? The Chinese are selling counterfeit Morgans that are magnetic?

...sigh.
by BlueEyed Videot
May 29th, 2010, 12:38 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FREE hardback card magic book by Paul Gordon
Replies: 9
Views: 2407

Re: FREE hardback card magic book by Paul Gordon

Just now saw this, and ordered immediately! A hardback Paul Gordon book for a little over $10? Awesome!
by BlueEyed Videot
April 9th, 2010, 6:21 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS The Mind and Magic of David Berglas
Replies: 6
Views: 1672

Re: FS The Mind and Magic of David Berglas

He needs SOMETHING to throw in case Putin rears his head...
by BlueEyed Videot
March 24th, 2010, 2:31 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Randi
Replies: 27
Views: 4937

Re: Randi

Randi: I'm happy that you find yourself at a point in your life where you no longer feel the need to conceal what is, after all, a perfectly normal human attribute. The task now remains for us to convince those who believe otherwise that society no longer condones nor has the patience for individual...
by BlueEyed Videot
March 7th, 2010, 2:13 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Microsoft's Response to the iPad
Replies: 31
Views: 6226

Re: Microsoft's Response to the iPad

r paul wilson wrote:I thought we weren't supposed to argue religion on this board?

P


Ha ha! Funniest quip this year. Point goes to Mr. Wilson.
by BlueEyed Videot
February 2nd, 2010, 11:31 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: It Turns Out that Criss Angel is distantly Related to Dai Vernon
Replies: 44
Views: 9268

Re: It Turns Out that Criss Angel is distantly Related to Dai Vernon

Circa 1980, the first personal computer to feature 1 megabyte of on-board RAM, the Atari 1040ST, had 4 key characters in its ROM that when printed in the correct order, displayed a picture of Bob Dobbs!

Strange but true.
by BlueEyed Videot
January 21st, 2010, 4:31 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Workers are IN!!
Replies: 114
Views: 23291

Re: The Workers are IN!!

It is very unfortunate that the N.Y. coin guys chose to misname their new videos. With respect to Mr. Close, I, for one, will not be purchasing said DVDs. I know that if I were in need of a true "Worker", I'd find it in the works of Michael Close, who, incidentally, knows more about worker...
by BlueEyed Videot
January 7th, 2010, 11:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sick by Ponta the Smith
Replies: 20
Views: 7561

Re: Sick by Ponta the Smith

The demo video looks impressive. The Kata is crunchy. Not sure the mechanics will flow for those who are neither abrupt nor crisp.
by BlueEyed Videot
December 28th, 2009, 1:44 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Okay, Now That It's Over: What Did Santa Bring You for Christmas?
Replies: 52
Views: 11922

Re: Okay, Now That It's Over: What Did Santa Bring You for Christmas?

My darling wife surprised me with El Tab's Sefalaljia.
by BlueEyed Videot
December 18th, 2009, 1:12 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Latest on Jonathan Pendragon
Replies: 91
Views: 22864

Re: The Latest on Jonathan Pendragon

Being a huge fan of the Pendragons, all I can say is I'm really sad about the whole mess. I wooed my girlfriend (now Mrs. Hart) with a visit to the Castle to see "the most amazing trick in magic"--as I told her--and the Pendragons did not disappoint. Jon & Char, we love you both and ho...
by BlueEyed Videot
November 20th, 2009, 4:18 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Google AdWords Customers beware
Replies: 11
Views: 6226

Re: Google AdWords Customers beware

I would say your local constabulary for one, and your barrister second. I'm no expert, but when someone willfully threatens to cause harm to you or your business unless you pay money, that's extortion (and a major felony here in the U.S.) You may also have reason to file a lawsuit or start a class-a...
by BlueEyed Videot
November 20th, 2009, 1:23 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Google AdWords Customers beware
Replies: 11
Views: 6226

Re: Google AdWords Customers beware

This is the latest in a stream of abusive emails from Dotcom Chrome to me: "Is this the same Tim Ellis that was sued for touching my friends aunties child at a party? I think I may need to post something online just incase it is and get the post on page 1 of Google under your company name. Bet...
by BlueEyed Videot
November 17th, 2009, 4:56 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Great Line Up
Replies: 53
Views: 10503

Re: Great Line Up

While you're down there, make a reservation to see "Esther's Follies", with Ray Anderson (the best magician you've probably never heard of). Magic makes up about 50% of the show, with the non-magic half being devoted to songs and comedy skits (ala SNL--back when SNL was funny.) You can rea...
by BlueEyed Videot
November 9th, 2009, 3:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I am bored stiff!
Replies: 247
Views: 57697

Re: I am bored stiff!

With all these Choo Choos, I feel as if I've been suffering from hay fever.

What the hell IS the Choo Choo Train trick?
by BlueEyed Videot
November 6th, 2009, 2:51 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Brand New Australian Houdini Coin
Replies: 4
Views: 1388

Re: Brand New Australian Houdini Coin

Only 7,500 will be minted! Really a pretty coin and a nice bit of Houdiniana, too!
Thanks, Tim, for pointing it out.
by BlueEyed Videot
November 2nd, 2009, 1:40 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: THIS is the day
Replies: 38
Views: 7832

Re: THIS is the day

Under the heading of "Is it just me?" Shouldn't the cut off age for trick-or-treaters be 12? When a teenager of 16 or older comes up to my house in some raggedy looking non-costume and asks for candy for his Walmart bag, I give him candy, but it just hits me wrong. DD I have that same pro...
by BlueEyed Videot
October 25th, 2009, 12:39 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Dove Thru Glass- Abbotts, FSH
Replies: 1
Views: 610

Re: Dove Thru Glass- Abbotts, FSH

If you do kid shows and use doves in your act, this is a GREAT effect. Not only does it entertain the kiddies, but it fools their parents, too. I had the U.F. Grant version and used it for 25+ years. I still have mine in a trunk somewhere, I'm saving it to give to a worthy student or grandchild some...
by BlueEyed Videot
October 19th, 2009, 7:00 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Has Hollywood Magic Vanished?
Replies: 42
Views: 18864

Re: Has Hollywood Magic Vanished?

I sure hope not. I've been patronizing Hollywood Magic since before Joe Berg's shop closed. And since leaving California, I've always made a stop every time I returned to L.A. Don't know what I'm going to do when all the brick & mortar shops vanish. Remember this, folks, the next time you you ne...
by BlueEyed Videot
October 12th, 2009, 12:26 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Fred Kaps RARE VIDEO cups and balls
Replies: 9
Views: 3792

Re: Fred Kaps RARE VIDEO cups and balls

Geez, watching that, I've had my mind expanded to about the orbit of Neptune.
Wonderful!

Thanks for posting, Pete.

With clips like that, we WILL stay tooned!
by BlueEyed Videot
October 8th, 2009, 1:44 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: October Issue of Genii Arriving Soon!
Replies: 67
Views: 10381

Re: October Issue of Genii Arriving Soon!

What do I think? I'm glad you asked, Richard. I thought the The Jinx 75th Anniversary Celebration issue was worth the whole year's subscription... ...with the exception of one single line. And you, as Editor-in-Chief, should have never let that line reach print. You know, I suspect, I'm referring to...
by BlueEyed Videot
September 27th, 2009, 2:27 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Masked Magician Spreads like a Virus
Replies: 14
Views: 4872

Re: The Masked Magician Spreads like a Virus

That the effects are exposed by some greedy production company doesn't really bother me much. What bothers me about the exposure is the contemptible way they go about doing it; they're disrespecting magicians and magic in general. To them, we're all just a bunch of sneaky, low-life b.a.s.t.a.r.d.s w...
by BlueEyed Videot
September 19th, 2009, 5:56 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Neil Lester
Replies: 35
Views: 8709

Re: Neil Lester

Goodbye Neil, magic has lost another great. You were a true technician in every sense of the word. I am lucky enough to have several fine examples of your work which I will treasure always. Thanks for everything!

With great appreciation,

Richard Hart
by BlueEyed Videot
September 10th, 2009, 12:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Magicians who hate magicians!
Replies: 96
Views: 23718

Re: Magicians who hate magicians!

Tell me again why it is magic and magicians are the lowest rung on the show business ladder.

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