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Paul Richards

These items all close tomorrow. Some excellent deals in this lot: https://www.ebay.com/usr/themagiciansbasement

Paul Richards

Starting the New Year with a hefty batch of items, most with very low starting bids. Offerings include: An Original Treasure Box by Mikame Craft of Japan A beautiful Block and Ball Transposition from master craftsman Mel Babcock Lee Earle’s powerful and direct Dream Test Fate by Rick Maue - Hard to ...

Paul Richards

Just a reminder, these auctions close in about 24 hours.

https://www.ebay.com/usr/themagiciansbasement

Paul Richards

Another week and another batch of items, most with very low starting bids. This week’s offerings include: From Collector’s Workshop, The Morelli Ring Joe Porper’s Poker Chip Surprise An Original Morrisey Niffen Tube A Brand-New Trio, from Hungary’s Astor Ton Onosaka’s Lucky Lady Am unusual hardwood ...

Paul Richards

We're just one month away from our first Real Magic Roadshow dates of 2023. We have a great line up of cities and talent, plus some wonderful guests joining us along the way. I mentioned in my most recent blog post that one of the most common questions we get is, "Are you coming to - insert hom...

Paul Richards

https://www.realmagicroadshow.com/uploads/7/6/8/0/7680881/2023-anniversary-post-2_orig.jpg According to the interwebs, the original and acceptable gift for a tenth anniversary was tin or aluminum. The current acceptable gift is diamonds. If that doesn’t illustrate the increase in costs since 2013, ...

Paul Richards

The clock is ticking down for our first Real Magic Roadshow dates in over two years. I’m happy to share that we are well on track to meeting all of our attendance goals and some cities are close to being sold out. We can’t thank you enough for all the support! We’re also pleased to announce that we’...

Paul Richards

It's been well over two years since the Real Magic Roadshow team packed our bags and hit the road to see you. We've really missed it - and the truth is we missed you. We hope the feeling is mutual. We're joining forces again for a select few U.S. cities and if we're coming your way, we hope you'll j...

Paul Richards

Mike Gallo has an approach using a finger palm instead of the classic. In my opinion, his technique looks far less contrived and softer. When Mike does it, it feels more like the spectator discovers the hand empty as opposed to creating a "gotcha" moment.

Paul Richards

https://www.realmagicroadshow.com/uploads/7/6/8/0/7680881/rmrspring2020-email_orig.jpg For the last two years the Roadshow team has been wowing audiences across Europe and the UK - it’s been an awesome experience but we’ve been missing our friends back here in the United States. That’s why in just ...

Paul Richards

Vic Trabucco had one of the earliest versions that I’m aware of, it may be the first. His effect “Twist” appeared in Jerry Mentzer’s Card Cavalcade II, which was published in 1974.

Paul Richards

Wallet Wallop didn't use a switch wallet.

Paul Richards

So happy to see this! Growing up just south of the border (Buffalo, NY), The Magic Palace gave me my first chance at seeing some of the biggest names in magic. Can wait for the exhibition and the rest of the clips to go live!

Paul Richards

Wow! While it may not be the answer Pete was looking for, that is an excellent response from Curtis. I think in magic (heck, in life) we love to hold tight to simple axioms - when the truth is generally more layered. Great stuff Curtis!

Paul Richards

Neither is Houdini in that photo above.

By the end of the act, Eric is certainly more nude than I’d ever be on stage. Hell, he’s more nude than I like to be in my own house.

But I fully understand if he doesn’t qualify for the topic at hand...

Paul Richards

Would you include Eric Buss' "After The Gig" act in this list? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TB8iE1jN0gg I'm not entirely sure if it meets the criteria of the subject line. However, I've always felt it was one of the most original dove acts in the business - and one that should get more m...

Paul Richards

If you’ve never heard of the wonderful public radio program Radiolab, then you’re missing out on one of the most interesting and thought provoking series to ever bounce off the ionosphere. The current episode, entitled “Black Box”, features a beautiful piece on the Australian mind reading duo The Pi...

Paul Richards

Hey Chicago, we need your help! The Real Magic Roadshow has been incredibly well received and we’re looking forward to arriving in the “windy city” on Saturday May 18th. This will be the final city of our spring tour and we’re hoping to have a great attendance. If you live near Chicago, please join ...

Paul Richards

I've been so pleased with all the support we've been getting for the Real Magic Roadshow! Four cities left on the tour - Boston, Minneapolis, Raleigh, and Chicago. If we're heading you're way, we hope you'll join us! Here's just a sample of what people are saying about the events... http://www.youtu...

Paul Richards

I just wanted to say thanks to Detroit for making our inaugural Roadshow such a great success. We had a full house filled with enthusiastic magicians. You’ve set the bar high for the next cities! Special thanks goes out to Wunderground Magic and ABC Magic Shop for helping to get the word, it was gre...

Paul Richards

CBS Sunday Morning just did a great piece on the old school resorts of the Catskills. Watching it, I couldn't help but think about my times working the Tannen's Jubilee. It was at Kutsher's when I was going and it appears they are the "last man standing" as far the Borscht Belt is concerne...

Paul Richards

I've been overwhelmed by the interest and response to the Real Magic Roadshow and we have yet another great gift for pre-registered attendees... All fully paid, pre-registered attendees will also receive a FREE copy of REEL Magic Magazine courtesy of Kozmo Magic! REEL Magic is jam packed with amazin...

Paul Richards

The NYC area is a definite if the demand continues! As an aside, I have just added the Chicago details to the Dates & Locations. Updates will continue on the site regularly. You can see the current line up here: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.realmagicroadshow.com/dates--location...

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Wow, thanks for the information Tom! That certainly is news to me - and I'm pleased to know that it's been done successfully.

Paul Richards

Tom, I think the difference is that we're "taking it on the road" so to speak. I also think the way we're structuring price is unique as well. There have been dealer days in the US (and certainly elsewhere) but Im not aware of any that involved an organized traveling team going from locati...

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Thanks Richard, I appreciate the well wishes. You're spot on about the value of live demonstration and we're hoping others will agree. I'm very pleased to say that the response thus far has been very positive. I've tried to make this a real win/win for everyone involved and the only mystery card is ...

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Tom, I'm not sure what you mean. The local dealers are participating and we've made it an especially good deal for them. If you are on friendly terms with any of the local dealers involved, I suggest you speak to them before you rush to judgment. We arent opening a competing shop, we come for one da...

Paul Richards

Thanks Richard!

The first six cities are sort of a test to see if there is enough interest in the event. If there is - and I believe there will be - we will definitely continue and I promise the DC area will eventually be among them.

Paul Richards

Happy New Year everyone! For the last several months Ive been working on a new project that Im very proud of. Ive assembled a select group of magic dealers and creators for a series of one day retail magic expos. The event is called The Real Magic Roadshow and we'd love to have you join us! Youll ha...

Paul Richards

I certainly don't mean to hijack the thread or speak for Rich. But for those who don't know about the Kellar documentary that Rich and Lisa Gensheimer have been working on you should. <a class="postlink" href="http://www.mainstreetmedia.tv/inProduction/kellarmoviepage.asp">http://www.mains...

Paul Richards

Im stunned to read this. John was an unbelievably nice guy. Always picking up the phone to check in and say hello. I always loved listening to his stories from the old NY magic scene and the Jubilee Conventions. Very sad news...

My deepest sympathies go out to Marie and his family.

Paul Richards

Based on what I'm seeing in the trailer, it actually seems to be closer to Jerry Mentzer's Ultimate English Monte. A trick I've used on and off for years. Jerry's effect was based on Patrick Page's Kitson Miracle. Jerry's gimmick also used no sticky stuff, no flaps, or dental dams. There is a video,...

Paul Richards

If you have friends of family there, Google has put up an incredibly helpful resource page:

http://www.google.com/crisisresponse/ja ... e2011.html

Paul Richards

I only had a handful of encounters with Tim. But he was the motivating reason for making a trek across the country to my first TAOM. He did not disappoint...I was fortunate enough to see him a number of times after that, including a very memorable afternoon here in Buffalo for the Buffalo Get-Togeth...

Paul Richards

I met Bob in the late 90s at a Tannens Jubilee, it was my first time there and Bob went out of his way to introduce me to so many great people. From that point forward, whenever we were at the same convention, he would always bring people by the booth and never failed to have a great story or joke t...

Paul Richards

Richard, your interview was not part of the show.

Paul Richards

The NPR program, On Point, was devoted to Harry Houdini today. Guests included Ken Silverman and David Copperfield. You can listen to the show here: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.onpointradio.org/2010/10/houdini-magic">http://www.onpointradio.org/2010/10/houdini-magic</a>

Paul Richards

Please forgive me, I couldn't resist the opportunity....

http://bit.ly/bGp5eA

;)

Paul Richards

How did he make the audience vanish?

Im a big fan of DC but that seemed pretty glaring...

Paul Richards

I know it's only March 3rd but Bob's post gets my vote for "Post of the Year".

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