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Ralph Mackintosh

I believe the LA star of the Magic show was Peter De Paula

Ralph Mackintosh

I haven't kept close track of release dates but only two tricks made it into my performing repertoire this year. A variation of the Paul Vigil message on the back with elements of Priceless. The second was Rubicon by Gregory Wilson (whether you're a Wilson fan or not its a great trick)

Ralph Mackintosh

A slightly different view on celebrity and autographs: I just happened to be good friends with a very famous rock star (with a slightly redish name) and have observed her interactions with fans and those requesting autographs. I agree with all the comments about not bothering them with requests when...

Ralph Mackintosh

Then I'm sure my Lexicon must be coming next week(year,decade,century)?

Ralph Mackintosh

Is this the same mentalism lecture Michael did at MagicCon or a different lecture?

Ralph Mackintosh

Nice young man who won the local Orange County magic club youth contest a couple of times. Anaheim has some nice areas but is generally a relatively poor area of service industry, factory and construction workers homes and industrial areas. It has a large hispanic population and a significant gang p...

Ralph Mackintosh

From these discussion I get the impression that British and Aussie magic clubs seem to be much more formal organizations with club rooms and dictatorial officials. Local American magic clubs in my experience, at least, are loosely organized social organizations with a minimum of politics or formaliz...

Ralph Mackintosh

Blackpool is now a MUST see convention if only to be on scene for the most "interesting" convention in a long time. Front row seats to see the sinking of the Titanic are worth the cost (of course, hopefully without any loss of human life). Hopefully, the organizers know something we don't ...

Ralph Mackintosh

How come when I type in the address www.fism.2012.org as noted on the Blackpool flyer I get a message that says "Related searches: End of the World"? Ironic???

Ralph Mackintosh

Due to the lack of proper lighting and lighting cues the levitation looked like the "woman on a black stick" illusion from my vantage point (stage right). I thought the rotation looked good until the lights came up revealing all. And no the platform and rotating stage are not connected.

Ralph Mackintosh

Received my copper Mendoza cups yesterday from RNTII. They are exactly as advertised and flawless. Hope to see the Biro cups in the next few days. Sometimes the system DOES work.

Ralph Mackintosh

Ralph Mackintosh

One of the areas where the fundamental differences may arise is one's personal definition of "magic". I see "magic" as the seeming accomplishment of the most effect with the least effort. Therefore, displays of physical skill and manual dexterity should be minimized or hidden and...

Ralph Mackintosh

Richard, I'm sure you're right. I often let my disinterest in manipulators overshadow their considerable accomplishments. The contest would have been much more equitable if there had been more categories (illusion, manipulation, comedy, etc.)

Ralph Mackintosh

Wasn't there a magic contest in Japan where the results were judged on measurable values? Who could "muscle pass" the highest and do the most passes in a minute, etc. I seem to remember Shoot Ogawa winning some such award.

Ralph Mackintosh

"I didn't see any of the close-up competition, so I did not vote there, but I certainly voted for the Korean An Ha Lim for the stage final. The guy kicked everyone in the head!" Here is why judges must see things from such totally different viewpoints. An Ha Lim was for me one of the most ...

Ralph Mackintosh

Maybe the answer for why this person was so upset can be found in his signature: "Freshman Psychology major" I never met a freshman psychology major who wasn't confused and challenged on religion. It seems to be the mission of those teaching freshman psychological to try and shake students...

Ralph Mackintosh

I'm looking for a copy of OMICRON by Paolo Cavalli? Anyone with a copy to sell?

Ralph Mackintosh

Ralph Mackintosh

AH Pete. The famous Japan performance with the neon tube going in upside-down and Kirkham falling off the stage. The neon tube suspension is one of my all time favorite illusions. Blew me away the first time I saw Kirkham perform it (Hollywood circa 1970).

Ralph Mackintosh

You're killing me Danny with all these schedule changes. I was coming especially to see John Bannon and now you've switched him to Tuesday when I'm booked for another event. The same thing happened last year at Mindvention - last minute cancellation of the one performer I most wanted to see.

Ralph Mackintosh

Has anyone worked on adapting the Ron Wilson routine to a standup presentation? Not many sit down venues anymore - even though I love the routine.

Ralph Mackintosh

I use it all the time in my trade show work with custom cards featuring the clients name and logo. I use a line something like "Did you know that in addition to being the top supplier of widgets, XYZ company has just released a magic trick for its customers, etc."

Ralph Mackintosh

OK, Pete give us a hint. Where in Hollywood?

Ralph Mackintosh

I posted this in the Genii general section but I think it fits here better. As part of a new book project I'm working on I'm looking for anecdotal stories from doctors and other health care workers about their use of magic in their practices. I'm aware of Copperfield's Project Magic but in this case...

Ralph Mackintosh

As part of a new book project I'm working on I'm looking for anecdotal stories from doctors and other health care workers about their use of magic in their practices. I'm aware of Copperfield's Project Magic but in this case I'm looking for stories of encounters with individual patients in doctor's ...

Ralph Mackintosh

Oops - forgot to add my email address

Ralph Mackintosh
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Ralph Mackintosh

I'd like a copy of the Tarbell Scrapbook

Ralph Mackintosh

Ralph Mackintosh

I offer an alternative in one word: Bondo

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Thomas Wayne

Bondo plus Green Stuff for a real Gaughan or Owens finish. Spend time in the automotive paint finish stores - that's where the pros get their materials

Ralph Mackintosh

Ralph Mackintosh

This is great news. At these prices (dollars/book) my collection is worth $200,000.00. Wow I'm a rich man! javascript:void(0)
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Ralph Mackintosh

I'm amazed. It's been several days since the WMS and there hasn't been any BUZZ about Penn and Teller and the Amazing Johnathan roast.

Ralph Mackintosh

The question is "How long will the market for high priced cups last?" We see numerous producers of high end cups coming on the market but there is a limit buying pool for these high-end cups (mainly collectors). A working pro only needs one set (plus a backup). The collectors market is lim...

Ralph Mackintosh

Anyone know what is happening with Viking Magic and the Collector's Workshop line of magic? I see from their web site that almost every large CW item is "out of stock". Are they having problems producing the more complicated items? I have other items backordered for several months.

Ralph Mackintosh

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tom Stone: [QB]Bad books? Well here's a few: Korem Without Limits, by Danny Korem: Looks great, the content is awful. I won't argue that many think this is a bad book. HOWEVER, there are at least three items inspired by this book in my current performing arsenal while som...

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