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Robert Kane

Available now on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/Okito-Williams-Ring ... 20adab0021

Robert Kane

Ok, ok...I am told by friends that I have priced this item too high. Go figure.

New price is $999

Buyer to pay shipping and insurance. Thanks

Robert Kane

Let me know if you have any interest in the Okito/Williams Ring on Wand Illusion. Thanks, Robert Kane

Robert Kane

For Sale: Okito/Williams Ring On Wand Illusion Mint condition and a superb display piece. Never used. Stored in dark room in smoke free environment. Includes original instructions and box. I purchased this directly from Joe Stevens of Stevens Magic Emporium when they were originally advertised. 1 o...

Robert Kane

What about being a concerned publisher and backing up a man who has been good to magic? and What about checking out a possible conflict with an important new product (when you know there is one) before going to press? Perhaps Genii could have published its findings along with its positive reviews.

Robert Kane

I was surprised to see the recent reviews of Paul Stone's Unique Magic Collection in the January and February issues of Genii. The products look great and I am sure they are, but USA sales rights remain unresolved. Paul Stone gave exclusive USA sales rights to Stevens Magic Emporium in 1982. After a...

Robert Kane

:whack: For anyone interested, this item is now listed for auction sale on E-Bay. Here is a link: <a class="postlink" href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Okito-Williams-Card-Star_W0QQitemZ6552532369QQcategoryZ86940QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem">http://cgi.ebay.com/Okito-Williams-Card ... dZV...

Robert Kane

Mint & unused Okito-Williams Card Star for sale. One of approximately 30 or so handmade by magic artisan Carl Williams and sold exclusively through Stevens Magic Emporium in the 90's. Extremely hard to find and an absolutely sensational display piece for your Okito collection. It can also be per...

Robert Kane

James Hamilton, judging by the email and street address. James knows how to host a great lecture, plus his apartment is cool from a magic collectors perspective.

Of course, Carney's lecture is awesome! :)

Robert Kane

Rafael had a few copies with him when he was here in Martinez this Friday and Saturday. Each copy sold instantly. Production value is excellent. I like its compactness. I started reading it last night. This is clearly a superb book to savor and contemplate. There is obviously much to be learned from...

Robert Kane

This weekend at Gerry Griffen's California Magic Theatre in Martinez, CA I had the opportunity to watch the formal close up presentation of Rafael Benatar. Rafael was simply awesome and his magic was...well...very magical. I was especially gratified to see him performing a number of fine effects rec...

Robert Kane

As I understand it, Paul Stone is not the sole owner of the rights to manufacture and distribute the Ken Brooke line, most especially in the USA. Indeed, Stevens Magic Emporium has taken legal action against any distribution of the Ken Brooke Range in America dating back to the year 1982 when they w...

Robert Kane

Thanks for sharing this information. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing these upgraded items. One comment though, doesn't Stevens Magic Emporium hold exclusive distribution rights for the Ken Brooke Range in the U.S.A. I would hope that Paul Stone works closely with Stevens Magic with regard t...

Robert Kane

Just got Issue #1. It's awesome. Will subscribe soon! Thanks to Gene for doing such a great job! :)

Robert Kane

Hi Mike: I believe that Steve has been dealing with a family emergency recently. I am sure that he will respond to you soon. :)

Robert Kane

I thought it was an awesome WMS. I heard nothing but positive comments from all whom I met in the Dealers Room where I was working. The comments that I heard most was that the evening shows were especially good and that everyone was relaxed and friendly. Because of the comfortable design of the conv...

Robert Kane

Bought Issue #1 today. I am looking forward to seeing it. :)

Robert Kane

Awesome!! :)

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Roger Klause performs a superb rings routine explained in his book In Concert. Personally, I love Matrix effects myself. I use Gerry Griffen's version and it never fails to get an excellent response. Mike Rogers often stated on the good ol' Stevens Magic forum that he disliked Matrix effects. He fel...

Robert Kane

I will be there. Can't wait! :)

Robert Kane

Thanks to Gene and Richard for their fast and thoughtful responses. Hopefully, my budget will allow me to subscribe soon. :)

Robert Kane

Dear Mr. Taylor: I am very interested in subscribing to Antinomy and I enjoyed looking at your excellent web site. Anitnomy looks great! To be honest, I was taken aback by the price of $72 a year for 4 issues along with a "Bonus CD/DVD." Can you help me better understand the price vs. valu...

Robert Kane

Good points Matt. For the record, I have always and will continue to trust and enjoy Mike Close's excellent product reviews as well as his stellar magic. I did not mean to infer anything wrong with the orginal product review by Mike Close, rather I questioned whether it could have been different, un...

Robert Kane

Well, I guess we all enjoyed some "bad magic."

Thanks for setting me straight on the difference between good and bad.

What on earth could I have been thinking. :rolleyes:

Robert Kane

Last Friday night I saw Jeff Ezell perform a great close up set at the Club 52 Magic Cafe in Martinez, California. Jeff performed his version of MacDonald's Aces, called MacDonald's Blankity Blank. It was excellent, different and got a tremendous response from the audience. I began thinking about th...

Robert Kane

I have a set that were hand-made by Vic Kirk. Vic was a consumate professional who performed mainly on cruise ships with his lovely wife Mary. Vic's Chinese Sticks are simple, square-shaped metal tubes painted red with the standard tassle-end strings. However, they are are the smoothest operating st...

Robert Kane

I thought Jason Randal was good in tough conditions. He should be applauded for keeping Letterman on his side and for getting excellent audience reactions. Like Bill Duncan I did not like the sucker exposure of a palm to effect a color change. Also, I thought it was not the best choice to close with...

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Hi Pete: Just been workin' hard for the Mercedes-Benz dealership. You have to come to Martinez soon to see Gerry Griffen's new magic theatre and cafe. Some killer performances recently by Steven Youell, Rafael Benatar, John Carney, Martin Lewis, Dana Daniels, Jeff Ezell and many others. Gerry has do...

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I really enjoyed reading Devid Regal's article and interview on Bruce Cervon. I especially loved the reading the actual reprints of a few of the famed "Castle Notes." What a talent Cervon is and plenty of hutzpa to boot. How about reprinting Cervon's Castle Notes verbatim like the Lost Not...

Robert Kane

California Magic announces the exclusive Easy Bay lecture of Dirk Losander, Magics Master of Levitation on Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 1pm. Losander has been performing for more than 15 years as one of Europes most popular magicians and now one of Las Vegas top performers. Losander specializes in the A...

Robert Kane

California Magic announces an exclusive lecture by Martin Lewis on Sunday, June 6, 2004 at 1pm. There will be no pipe dreams taught at this lecture, rather Martin will share details on practical magic, which has been refined over countless performances and proven to work for lay audiences and magici...

Robert Kane

Finally, the San Francisco Bay Area has a magic performance venue to call its very own again. This is thanks to Gerry Griffen of California Magic who recently opened his new Magic Theatre and Club 52 Caf in downtown Martinez (35 minutes east of San Francisco). I attended last nights dinner performan...

Robert Kane

I just had the pleasure of seeing Steven Youell (aka The CardGuy) lecture here in downtown Martinez, California at the newly relocated and revamped California Magic & Novelty. Steven Youell is from the Bay Area, but has made his home in Los Angeles and regularly performs at the Magic Castle. You...

Robert Kane

Happy Birthday Jon!! Regards, Robert Kane

Robert Kane

I have to say that I loved the positive energy in force at this convention both among attendees, performers and dealers. Compliments to Glenn Farrington, Rich Bloch, Joe Stevens, Pete Biro et al for putting on one heck of a good time for all. Everyone I spoke with was having a super time. I also enj...

Robert Kane

I love Magic Times and check it every day. Hope it does not go away :(

Robert Kane

Jerry Camaro also explained the tiny Pearl Bead Poddle in his lecture and his lecture notes. This was back in 1996 in Northern California. Sadly, Jerry is no longer with us. Anyway, it's a fun giveaway for all ages, but it hurts your finger tips like crazy to make them, especially after making 20 or...

Robert Kane

I recently handled the Magic Makers Cups and I think that they are nicely made and an excellent value. With respect, they are not as beautifully handcrafted as the JES Squatty Cups, The Riser Cups, The Johnny Paul/Pete Biro Cups, Mark Burger's Cups, or many of the other fine cups available. However,...

Robert Kane

I enjoy the ads simply because it is fun to see what's available on the market place. Frankly, I would not mind seeing more ads. :)

Robert Kane

FYI: In the Fall 2003 issue of Mercedes Momentum Magazine there is an article on Mentalist Gerard Senehi. The magazine is not for sale on newsstands, but copies are generally available at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the USA. Stop by your local Mercedes dealer, ask to pick up a copy and t...

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