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- October 24th, 2010, 12:58 am
- Forum: Magicana
- Topic: Jack Parker's Traveling without Moving
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2738
Re: Jack Parker's Traveling without Moving
Jonathan, here is is: http://www.jacksdeck.com/28.html
- July 21st, 2009, 8:11 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Martin A. Nash Has Passed Away
- Replies: 35
- Views: 19655
Re: Martin A. Nash Has Passed Away
I had been a great fan (and student) of Martin's for some time before I met him at the LVMI where he was the guest of honor. I met him that day in the registration line, and I cannot begin to tell you how gracious he was to me. He immediately counted me a friend, and as all of the movers and shakers...
- August 30th, 2008, 5:20 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Roger Klause Has Died
- Replies: 30
- Views: 7198
Re: Roger Klause
Roger's generosity is well known by all who so much as asked him a question. He was just wonderful to me, and so much of my magic is better for having known him. He will be remembered as one of those who moved magic ahead by light years. Never satisfied, always working to improve, and a wonderful me...
- August 28th, 2008, 6:17 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Geoff Latta has Died at Age 51
- Replies: 44
- Views: 20409
Re: Geoff Latta has Died at Age 51
I met Geoff at LVMI, where the video that Steve Draun posted was shot. He was quiet and intense, amazingly talented, but so humble. His hands were shaking during that performance, he was so nervous. It had been quite some time since he'd been that much in the public eye. While we worked one on one I...
- December 1st, 2005, 8:50 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Dr. Bob's Peggy has passed
- Replies: 2
- Views: 690
Re: Dr. Bob's Peggy has passed
Please let Bob know that he'll be in our prayers. There are no words that suffice at a time like this. I can only imagine such pain...
- October 9th, 2005, 10:23 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Gazzo Southern California Master Class
- Replies: 4
- Views: 905
Re: Gazzo Southern California Master Class
The Seattle class just drew to a close, and what a class! There are some real points of value in this class that make it worth spending the money for, and rescheduling or handing off other gigs. I know that between the price of the class and handing off a gig, one could conceivably spend five hundre...
- July 15th, 2005, 9:38 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Studying an effect
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2724
Re: Studying an effect
Gerald, not to hijack the thread, but I am an Ostrich Factor convert as well. Of all the things I picked up at this year's LVMI (aside from the friendships), I value your book the most highly. Wonderful job!
- July 8th, 2005, 12:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Soapy Smith Night
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2141
Re: Soapy Smith Night
Jeff,
What cruise line are you traveling on? We are doing the Inside Passage at the same time. How great would it be to do an informal 'magic cruise?"
What cruise line are you traveling on? We are doing the Inside Passage at the same time. How great would it be to do an informal 'magic cruise?"
- July 2nd, 2005, 9:28 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Magician on Kimmel Live tonight
- Replies: 3
- Views: 982
Re: Magician on Kimmel Live tonight
Right - for this goober, Kimmel is on his best behavior. When he has real talent on board, he is a pain in the ***. All I can suggest is that Ali and Michael J. have never seen a *real* magician.
- June 16th, 2005, 2:14 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Steve Cohen Chamber Magic national tour
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1192
Re: Steve Cohen Chamber Magic national tour
<sniff> once again, no respect in the great northwest :(
- June 9th, 2005, 1:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sylvester The Jester has a fallout with the Magic Castle
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7159
Re: Sylvester The Jester has a fallout with the Magic Castle
Perhaps in light of our recent illumination, all of the sound and fury might have been alleviated if there had been some magic on the bill. Perhaps if the act (or performer) is starting to become stale it might be time to communicate directly with the performer. I think this goes beyond the issue of...
- June 6th, 2005, 4:45 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Magic Shops in San Diego
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5275
Re: Magic Shops in San Diego
Randy, Having just moved, I don't have the information at hand, but the last word I had was that Brad was still selling out of his garage. I believe that meant he was doing mail order business with the rest of his inventory. I think his previous illness and the inability to manage his business for a...
- June 6th, 2005, 4:32 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sylvester The Jester has a fallout with the Magic Castle
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7159
Re: Sylvester The Jester has a fallout with the Magic Castle
Dave, I think an even better idea would be to leave them with the magicians they seem to want. You know, those guys who are willing to work for little or nothing (because we're supposed to be willing to sacrifice for the art, ya know), and provide nice, quiet, safe little acts. Perhaps that way they...
- June 3rd, 2005, 6:56 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: 2005 LVMI Schedule of Events
- Replies: 64
- Views: 5867
Re: 2005 LVMI Schedule of Events
So Danny, you're expecting the A/V folks to show up this year, right? I must say, you folk do make it possible to catch all the action. I look forward to enjoying the new venue, and having a bit of elbow room '8) See you there!
- April 28th, 2005, 11:33 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Paul Harris....(info on him)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4274
Re: Paul Harris....(info on him)
Lisa, sorry I haven't posted to this lately, I'll catch up with you there. My birthday is on the 11th, so maybe we can give each other a happy birthday hello. Haven't seen you since the stage show at Magic Live. (Your People Magazine ilustration gave me a new understanding for that soiree) Be well, ...
- April 14th, 2005, 2:14 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Jason Randal on Letterman
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4849
Re: Jason Randal on Letterman
Just thought I might add my two cents. I thought Jason came across as friendly and comfortable (though a bit hurried). I felt that the way Letterman treated him bodes well for his future on the Letterman show. It is rare that he treats guests with that much respect unless he plans on seeing them aga...
- April 7th, 2005, 2:50 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Books by Post
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1342
Re: Magic Books by Post
It doesn't have the cool 'fade in' effect, but at least it works.
- March 8th, 2005, 12:54 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Trying to find another magician
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1407
Re: Trying to find another magician
Wow, sorry guys. I didn't even see this one. I have been on the Forum, but somehow absolutely missed this post. I suspect the reason for the contact has already been established, if I am not mistaken. I appreciate your help, Dave. What a great bunch - one couldn't be missing in action for long with ...
- February 26th, 2005, 11:16 am
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Seattle WA Sessions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1152
Re: Seattle WA Sessions
Tobias:
Tried to reply using your e-mail on record here, but it was returned. If you don't mind, give me a shout at markjens<at><gmail><dot><com>
(Changed to avoid the spam spreaders.) Thanks for the reply, Tobias, look forward to meeting the gang.
Mark
Tried to reply using your e-mail on record here, but it was returned. If you don't mind, give me a shout at markjens<at><gmail><dot><com>
(Changed to avoid the spam spreaders.) Thanks for the reply, Tobias, look forward to meeting the gang.
Mark
- February 25th, 2005, 6:54 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Seattle WA Sessions
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1152
Re: Seattle WA Sessions
Tobias, I think I met some of your group at LVMI year before last. I appreciate the information regarding your session location and times, since I just moved to the area. I had been wondering if there were any shops that encouraged such get togethers, but I am not really familiar with their location...
- February 21st, 2005, 7:38 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Paul Harris....(info on him)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4274
Re: Paul Harris....(info on him)
I am no authority on the man, aside from owning much of the available literature written by him. At LVMI year before last, I arose very early one morning, and took my morning coffee out to the pool for some quiet rumination. Pretty soon, some scuffing bare feet became apparent on the outside of my a...
- February 19th, 2005, 10:50 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Magicana
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6813
Re: Magicana
I am so happy to hear that Magicana is even in the queue! I am not one of the fortunate few who have a complete run (or even a certain helpful guy who has more than one), but the ones I have are some of my favorite reading. Paul, thanks for turning me on to the hidden gold.
Mark
Mark
- February 18th, 2005, 8:59 pm
- Forum: Kaufman & Company
- Topic: Magicana
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6813
Magicana
I sure hope the time comes when Magicana becomes a book like the upcoming The Vernon Touch. Between that and Intermission, there is a lot of gold in them thar hills.
- February 18th, 2005, 8:44 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Maybe someone's been watching Ricky Jay videos too much...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 582
Re: Maybe someone's been watching Ricky Jay videos too much...
I almost wish I had a copy of Cards as Weapons to send the good senator from our Alaska.
- February 9th, 2005, 11:12 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: HERE ARE THE MAGIC CASTLE AWARD NOMINEES
- Replies: 2
- Views: 655
Re: HERE ARE THE MAGIC CASTLE AWARD NOMINEES
What a list! I'd be hard pressed to vote for only one in each category. Best of luck to all the nominees, no doubt each is deserving.
- February 9th, 2005, 2:19 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Cogitations - A review
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2411
Re: Cogitations - A review
Aaron, I got to see The Image Fades performed by Steven for laymen in a restaurant atmosphere. It simply killed. In reading Weapons of Mass Destruction, it might be easy to pass this one up as being 'simple,' but attending a workshop in a restaurant I got to see the difference between what reads wel...
- February 9th, 2005, 1:57 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Greatest lineup ever appears on TV
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2497
Re: Greatest lineup ever appears on TV
Man, count me in as well! I hope the special ends up over here in some form or fashion. I would love to see it. What a cast!
- February 6th, 2005, 1:29 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: What got you into magic?
- Replies: 56
- Views: 6807
Re: What got you into magic?
From my earliest memories, I loved the magic on Bozo's Circus and the Magic Land of Alakazam. I was seven or eight, and had to go to some sort of ballroom to play accordian for a bunch of 'old' people (old, meaning my parents' age). Most of that night was nervous energy, performing, eating a bland '...
- February 5th, 2005, 1:19 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Seamless T&R card
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6888
Re: Seamless T&R card
Spirit, whether marketing an effect or not, can we not help one another with our collective experience? A critique of any effect is quite helpful, most especially critiques provided by knowledgable and objective minds. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to ask people like Bill Duncan or Pete Biro if t...
- February 4th, 2005, 2:19 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: The Dark Museum - A Bizarre Magick Effect
- Replies: 4
- Views: 840
Re: The Dark Museum - A Bizarre Magick Effect
Apparently there has been some change in websites, the URL given is no longer valid (or not working).
- February 4th, 2005, 1:26 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Set To Stun
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1199
Re: Set To Stun
And an even greater book! I hate to brag on this one, but Jack deserves all the sales he can get on this one. He has the right mixture of effects, and they are well thought out. The Second Deal has kept him a secret for a while, but it looks like Jack will be breaking out with Set To Stun. What a fu...
- February 1st, 2005, 10:24 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: bottom palm
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2936
Re: bottom palm
Having attended a workshop with John Carney in 2004, I learned some great techniques for palming and the DPS. When his "On Palming" DVD was released, I was very interested in the content. I can easily recommend it as a fine source for many of the sleights mentioned here. Great work on top ...
- January 24th, 2005, 12:04 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Johnny Carson Passes Away
- Replies: 73
- Views: 17734
Re: Johnny Carson Passes Away
More thoughts from the peanut gallery: I agree that what set Johnny Carson apart was that he basically *liked* people. He had his own dislikes, of course - people like Rip Taylor, who wasn't allowed on when Johnny was hosting, but for the most part, gave everyone a chance. No offense, but notice how...
- November 29th, 2004, 11:05 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Cards As Weapons
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1588
Cards As Weapons
Did anyone catch the Mythbusters on Discovery Channel dispelling the myth of cards as lethal weapon? I would not have given their findings any creedence normally, since they did not hire Mr. Jay himself to throw the cards. However, they were scientific enough to have built a card launching machine t...
- November 12th, 2004, 1:08 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Mickey Silver's Coin Retention Vanish (Silver's Ultimate Vanish)
- Replies: 128
- Views: 46997
Re: Mickey Silver's Coin Retention Vanish (Silver's Ultimate Vanish)
Certainly no one can speak with any certainty on the subject of learning the SUV but Mickey. However, let me ask you this; after watching Mickey do his stuff, did you not pick up your Morgan, or Kennedy, or Walking Liberty and try it yourself? Didn't you really LOOK at your own retention for the fir...
- November 12th, 2004, 12:59 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Alan Wakeling has died
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1305
Re: Alan Wakeling has died
What a loss to the community. Our condolences to those he leaves behind. Imagine what the set lists of leading magicians would look like without Mr. Wakeling's contributions. He will be greatly missed, and sadly remembered. What a wonderful, magical mind.
- November 5th, 2004, 8:56 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Hacking The Pass!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9366
Re: Hacking The Pass!
Okay, this is one situation where I believe we are perpetuating an argument where none exists. I cannot claim to speak for Mr. Youell, though I have been to a couple of workshops with him, and I have learned more than I can say. I have to believe that if he posted his work on the pass within the cou...
- November 2nd, 2004, 8:23 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: More Theorizing on the Horizon?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5040
Re: More Theorizing on the Horizon?
Carl, I have always just supposed that the second grader goes for the palmed coin, because they haven't the pool of experience to have 'seen' the coin go where it didn't go. As adults, we have built up an experience base that tells us when a coin is thrown to another hand, it usually lands there. Me...
- November 2nd, 2004, 8:05 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Hacking The Pass!
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9366
Re: Hacking The Pass!
Andrew, when I spoke with Steven during a recent workshop, he said that he was working with Aviators in an attempt to reduce the healing time between gigs. He has some tendonitis in his hands, and for the most part has been able to balance his time between work and healing. His condition is much imp...
- July 31st, 2004, 2:12 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: AP has reported that Teller's father has died
- Replies: 3
- Views: 874
Re: AP has reported that Teller's father has died
I know the pain of losing a father that you greatly admire. Mine was my hero, and five years later, it has gotten a little easier, but not a lot. It is hard to settle. Fondest regards, and heartfelt regrets.
Mark
Mark