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by Mark Collier
October 18th, 2022, 1:51 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Who is the best coin magician you have seen?
Replies: 80
Views: 15684

Re: Who is the best coin magician you have seen?

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Danny Goldsmith.
by Mark Collier
May 5th, 2021, 1:13 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Your Suggestions for the New Edition of Greater Magic
Replies: 65
Views: 11121

Re: Your Suggestions for the New Edition of Greater Magic

Will Max be including applications for the Gilbreath Principle?
by Mark Collier
April 7th, 2021, 5:57 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Cardboard Chameleons
Replies: 8
Views: 4515

Re: Cardboard Chameleons

I bought this many years ago from Daryl. The instructions were just printed on paper. The cards are not gimmicked. It came with the 6 card set but to replace them you just need three different decks with contrasting backs.
by Mark Collier
July 11th, 2020, 12:50 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Index of Dover Magic Books
Replies: 22
Views: 7255

Re: Index of Dover Magic Books

Great list! The one title that I didn't see on it is their 2010 publication 60 Great Magic Posters, book plus DVD, edited by Carol Belanger Grafton. $16.95, ISBN-13: 978-0-486-99103-0, ISBN-10: 0-486-99103-2. 64 pages. 11x8.25 format, plus DVD with a slideshow of the images, plus a link to addition...
by Mark Collier
June 22nd, 2020, 9:23 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: A few books
Replies: 0
Views: 750

A few books

These are all brand new: Ultra Cervon $45 Sankey Pankey $25 Spoiler Alert by Ryan Matney $35 Peek Performances by Richard Busch $20 Strange Ceremonies by Eugene Burger $25 Magic Atlas by Joshua Jay $20 Standup Card Magic by Roberto Giobbi $45 Free shipping Mark Collier 531 Evonshire Ave Santa Barbar...
by Mark Collier
June 8th, 2020, 5:59 pm
Forum: iGenii
Topic: Genii Archive Question
Replies: 51
Views: 45229

Re: Genii Archive Question

Perhaps you can right click and open in a new window.
by Mark Collier
March 19th, 2020, 1:00 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Read My Book CardWorks for Free!
Replies: 13
Views: 3495

Re: Read My Book CardWorks for Free!

This is very much appreciated as is this forum/community in which I mostly lurk.
by Mark Collier
March 12th, 2020, 3:58 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Old Magazines, DVD's and VHS
Replies: 2
Views: 1560

Old Magazines, DVD's and VHS

I am wondering what to do with my collection. There doesn't seem to be much of a market for old Genii's, Magic Magazines, Linking Ring Magazines, VHS...even DVD's don't sell. Do people end up dumping them in the recycling? I plan on maintaining my digital subscription to Genii and therefore have acc...
by Mark Collier
January 25th, 2020, 1:31 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Books and DVD's For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 1247

Re: Books and DVD's For Sale

Dear Mr. Fantasy is sold.
by Mark Collier
January 22nd, 2020, 11:30 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Books and DVD's For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 1247

Re: Books and DVD's For Sale

By Forces Unseen is sold.
by Mark Collier
January 22nd, 2020, 7:42 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Books and DVD's For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 1247

Books and DVD's For Sale

Books: Bruce Cervon Ultra Cervon $50 Giobbi Stand up Card Magic $50 Sankey Pankey $25 Paul Gertner Steel and Silver $75 Ernest Earick By Forces Unseen $50 Derren Brown Pure Effect Shrink wrapped $145 Pit Hartling Card Fictions $85 Ryan Matney Spoiler Alert $25 The Secrets of Brother John Hamman $100...
by Mark Collier
October 7th, 2019, 3:51 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New David Regal Book Coming in September
Replies: 43
Views: 15050

Re: New David Regal Book Coming in September

I ordered on September 17th. Looking forward to receiving it in Santa Barbara.
by Mark Collier
June 10th, 2019, 7:20 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Ebay: 101 Dalmations Magic Trick Set 1996
Replies: 2
Views: 1005

Re: Ebay: 101 Dalmations Magic Trick Set 1996

Good to know. Thank you for that. I was hired to work an event during the opening and they were giving these away.
by Mark Collier
June 10th, 2019, 11:45 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Ebay: 101 Dalmations Magic Trick Set 1996
Replies: 2
Views: 1005

Ebay: 101 Dalmations Magic Trick Set 1996

The contents are unopened. The box is in fair condition. $5 opening bid.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153520996357?ul_noapp=true
by Mark Collier
May 18th, 2019, 8:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Charlie Miller's "Magicana" Book is Coming
Replies: 19
Views: 6455

Re: Charlie Miller's "Magicana" Book is Coming

I just renewed my digital Genii subscription (which gives me access to every past issue and all the issues of Magic) for 3 years. The total including shipping was $125.00 and that includes the Magicana book which retails for $150.00 (plus shipping?). This is a great deal. I don't hesitate to preorde...
by Mark Collier
April 3rd, 2019, 12:51 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: THR Story Re: Roy's Accident
Replies: 68
Views: 15426

Re: THR Story Re: Roy's Accident

I wrote this before seeing Brad's reply: I wasn't trying to make a definitive statement about animals in captivity. Siegfried and Roy apparently did a lot to save white tigers from extinction. Zoos also do a lot of animal husbandry, raise awareness etc. It's not black and white and good arguments ca...
by Mark Collier
April 3rd, 2019, 3:03 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: THR Story Re: Roy's Accident
Replies: 68
Views: 15426

Re: THR Story Re: Roy's Accident

I believe it was the summer of 1982 that I spent a month traveling with Circus Vargas. I have a lot of memories packed into that month. I worked inside the tent on the security crew. I was basically an usher. Because I worked inside the tent, I knew the show verbatim. At the time, it was a three rin...
by Mark Collier
September 4th, 2018, 9:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: Once in a lifetime moment
Replies: 4
Views: 1969

Re: Once in a lifetime moment

I was performing walkaround for a law firm. I asked to borrow a dollar bill and the guy took it out of his wallet, looked at the serial number and announced, "3609 B". I switched it out for a $100 bill and the last four digits and letter matched exactly.
by Mark Collier
December 22nd, 2017, 3:06 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The Trick with the Strongest Reaction from Laymen
Replies: 146
Views: 45211

Re: The Trick with the Strongest Reaction from Laymen

I would say the $100 bill switch consistently gets the best reactions. People have an emotional connection with money and if someone could really do magic, they would turn dollars into hundreds rather than do tricks with cards or some other prop.
by Mark Collier
December 14th, 2017, 2:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97089

Re: Ennobling Magic

Jackpot says, "What is important about any tool of magical deception is that the magician uses it judiciously and skillfully." That is pretty much what Brad has been saying all along. Your assertion that magicians shouldn't lie is ridiculous. Of course they should lie. How else can they ac...
by Mark Collier
December 13th, 2017, 11:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97089

Re: Ennobling Magic

Maybe he should just read minds and not have to lie about it.
by Mark Collier
December 13th, 2017, 8:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97089

Re: Ennobling Magic

I think the reason Keyes says he never lost a debate is because, like now, he never admits it when he has lost.
by Mark Collier
December 12th, 2017, 3:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97089

Re: Ennobling Magic

This title should be about magic and magicians:
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by Mark Collier
December 9th, 2017, 2:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97089

Re: Ennobling Magic

All sleights and other secrets should be used with discretion. I have no problem using gimmicks but if every trick employs them, it can become obvious. If you establish credibility with skill using normal cards, then you can accomplish miracles with an occasional double face etc. and they will attri...
by Mark Collier
December 9th, 2017, 10:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97089

Re: Ennobling Magic

“Mr. Henderson, if it makes you feel any better, I am not interested In "winning" debates. I think all contenders have something valid to say. Everyone benefits from the exchange.” “I have engaged in thousands of debates in all sorts of places, on great topics involving Science, Religion, ...
by Mark Collier
December 8th, 2017, 8:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97089

Re: Ennobling Magic

I think Brad has a point. It is a tool that must be used correctly.
by Mark Collier
December 8th, 2017, 8:52 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mahdi is THE AMAZING MAGICIAN! 超凡魔术师
Replies: 7
Views: 4947

Re: Mahdi is THE AMAZING MAGICIAN! 超凡魔术师

That was beautiful
by Mark Collier
December 8th, 2017, 8:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97089

Re: Ennobling Magic

Like yourself, I also enjoy jokes that not everybody gets.
by Mark Collier
December 8th, 2017, 6:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ennobling Magic
Replies: 622
Views: 97089

Re: Ennobling Magic

Yeah...when somebody considers themselves a Master Debater, there's a good chance they are using one too many syllables.
by Mark Collier
August 14th, 2016, 10:50 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Roberto Giobbi CONFIDENCES book
Replies: 1
Views: 1173

Re: Roberto Giobbi CONFIDENCES book

I'll take it.
by Mark Collier
February 16th, 2016, 9:19 pm
Forum: Book of The Month Club
Topic: New book on mechanical movement for puppets and automata
Replies: 9
Views: 26990

Re: New book on mechanical movement for puppets and automata

Brad,
Thank you for that.
It was 10 minutes well spent.
by Mark Collier
February 2nd, 2016, 9:57 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: "This beats them all!"— Doc Eason
Replies: 88
Views: 28040

Re: "This beats them all!"— Doc Eason

Hi Jon,
Are you familiar with 'Mystery Solved'?
Do you think the version with clean box but but dirty hands is inherently better than clean hands but dirty box?
Why7?
by Mark Collier
February 2nd, 2016, 9:01 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: "This beats them all!"— Doc Eason
Replies: 88
Views: 28040

Re: "This beats them all!"— Doc Eason

I have been performing “Mystery Solved” by David Penn in paid shows. He has two versions, one with the box being examinable but not your hands and first version with the box not being examinable but your hands are clean. The effect is the same if performed well. I really don’t think one is stronger ...
by Mark Collier
December 2nd, 2015, 4:31 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: What are the best books to find no sleight card tricks?
Replies: 23
Views: 7426

Re: What are the best books to find no sleight card tricks?

Roberto Giobbi's Card College Light series is a great source of self working card tricks with interesting presentations:
http://www.robertogiobbi.com/site/shop/page/2/
by Mark Collier
November 6th, 2015, 4:00 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Martin Gardner's Impromptu PRINTED
Replies: 72
Views: 24592

Re: Martin Gardner's Impromptu PRINTED

I have yet to receive even an email.

Has anyone received the deluxe version yet?
by Mark Collier
October 31st, 2015, 11:33 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Martin Gardner's Impromptu PRINTED
Replies: 72
Views: 24592

Re: Martin Gardner's Impromptu PRINTED

Rather than edit my previous post, I would like to clarify. Bait and switch is how it feels to me but I don't believe Todd Karr set out to deceive. I think he got behind schedule and wasn't honest or realistic about it. I think he did a tremendous disservice to those of us that preordered but I don'...
by Mark Collier
October 31st, 2015, 11:26 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Martin Gardner's Impromptu PRINTED
Replies: 72
Views: 24592

Re: Martin Gardner's Impromptu PRINTED

I am one the people that did some complaining. I didn't comment because I am trying to withhold judgement until I see the book. I ordered a deluxe copy many many years ago and I am very disappointed that Todd is not delivering what he promised. After years of him coming on here and saying it will be...
by Mark Collier
September 25th, 2015, 2:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Michael and I Tried
Replies: 46
Views: 18479

Re: Michael and I Tried

I am sorry I used the word libel.

I do feel that Todd isn't taking any responsibility when he says. "Michael's busy international schedule prevented us from making it happen."

I believe Michael Weber when he says he gave Todd the annotations years ago.

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