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by Tom-Smith
April 13th, 2021, 7:01 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic in Theater Plays
Replies: 17
Views: 4227

Re: Magic in Theater Plays

Thanks so much, everyone! I will check these out!
by Tom-Smith
April 11th, 2021, 10:24 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic in Theater Plays
Replies: 17
Views: 4227

Re: Magic in Theater Plays

Thank you so much for input! I should have been a bit more clear... I am looking for plays that could incorporate magic effects for use by a high school or community theater as I direct, not professionally, in those areas. I know that "A Christmas Carol" can have magical moments, and I've ...
by Tom-Smith
April 10th, 2021, 1:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic in Theater Plays
Replies: 17
Views: 4227

Magic in Theater Plays

If anyone could help by naming plays that contain elements of theatrical magic, or could, it would be appreciated. I know Teller's work in this area with Shakespeare classics. Is there anything more modern? Thanks!
by Tom-Smith
December 17th, 2020, 5:04 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Steranko on Cards is Available Again!
Replies: 8
Views: 8270

Steranko on Cards is Available Again!

If you've always wanted this hard to find classic of card trickery, Magic, Inc. has reprinted this amazing book and it's available here, in time for the Holidays! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014VFEEOM?ref=myi_title_dp I know several have been hoping for a return and our friends at Magic, Inc. have gr...
by Tom-Smith
November 16th, 2020, 11:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Magic City
Replies: 1
Views: 1990

Magic City

Does anyone know if the wholesale company Magic City in California is still in operation? Thanks!
by Tom-Smith
July 10th, 2020, 2:08 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mr. Ash, Chicago Magic Dealer and Magician has Died
Replies: 2
Views: 922

Mr. Ash, Chicago Magic Dealer and Magician has Died

I always wanted to go to Ash's Magic Shop in Chicago as it sounded like the Midwest version of Flosso's where you could find just about anything if you searched long enough. Alas, while in Chicago last summer, I stayed at Magic, Inc. too long and never made it over to Ash's. He sounded like a wonder...
by Tom-Smith
September 14th, 2019, 3:01 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Fortune Teller Miracle Fish
Replies: 19
Views: 31162

Re: Fortune Teller Miracle Fish

I was very lucky that I received one as the "free magic trick" when I ordered my Sun Magic Company Magic and Novelty Co. catalog from the back of Boys' Life Magazine when i was 14. I loved the thing. In my mid-thirties I was working as an elementary science teacher and Toyota was offering ...
by Tom-Smith
January 6th, 2019, 8:37 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Bosley and Henning - Little Nemo
Replies: 1
Views: 3789

Bosley and Henning - Little Nemo

I seem to remember on a Doug Henning special that Tom Bosley was a guest host. One of the pieces was Tom Bosley's face was part of a "Little Nemo" outfit while Little Nemo's hands were Doug Henning's. No doubt, Nemo's legs and feet were Bosley's arms and hands. Somehow Little Nemo did magi...
by Tom-Smith
August 17th, 2018, 12:23 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Jim Temple - Color Monte
Replies: 15
Views: 9332

Jim Temple - Color Monte

Can anyone shed light on the the background of Jim Temple, the creator of "Color Monte"? He seems to have created one of the most popular packet tricks ever (put one of Art Emerson's children through college), yet I can find nothing about the man. Thanks!
by Tom-Smith
April 1st, 2017, 1:46 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Automaton
Replies: 3
Views: 6480

Re: Automaton

Here is a link to a CBS Sunday Morning report on automatons. Very interesting, indeed!

https://www.facebook.com/TurnOfTheCentu ... 221571092/
by Tom-Smith
February 20th, 2016, 10:23 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Cafe Edison closing
Replies: 10
Views: 12619

Re: Cafe Edison closing

Where do magicians now meet on Saturday? Times? I am in NYC and would like to meet the group. Thanks!
by Tom-Smith
January 31st, 2016, 5:15 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Cruise Ship Info, Please
Replies: 2
Views: 1517

Cruise Ship Info, Please

I had read in either Genii or Magic, a while ago, that there was a cruise ship that had a theater based in magic, but I don't remember the line or ship. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!
by Tom-Smith
July 14th, 2015, 12:02 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Cafe Edison closing
Replies: 10
Views: 12619

Re: Cafe Edison closing

Did the cafe close? I visited last year at this time and had a great time! If it did close, is there a new daily meeting spot? I'm on the train to NYC at this moment, and would like to gather with other magi. Unfortunately, I won't be able to meet Saturday with the group that used to meet on the str...
by Tom-Smith
November 8th, 2014, 11:38 am
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Magic Catalogs
Replies: 5
Views: 9598

Magic Catalogs

I always enjoyed looking through the old Tannen, Abbott, and Hank Lee catalogs. Are there any dealers who currently publish a print catalog, other than the generic Robbins offering? For me, online just doesn't match the experience. Thanks!
by Tom-Smith
July 30th, 2014, 4:09 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Ricky Jay's Congress of Wonders
Replies: 109
Views: 28860

Re: Ricky Jay's Congress of Wonders

I haven't been to a magic conference for several years, but have been to science teacher conferences often. There, larger supply companies offer workshops utilizing there materials. In this way, teachers get to try materials / experiments instead of just hear about them. What would happen if Murphy'...
by Tom-Smith
July 30th, 2014, 3:16 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Plays or Musicals that can contain magic
Replies: 5
Views: 3071

Plays or Musicals that can contain magic

I am searching for plays / musicals that contain, or that can logically contain magic. Of course there is "The Magic Show", as well as magic effects in "Godspell" and "Carnival". I am looking for a possible show that can be a high school presentation with magic props po...
by Tom-Smith
June 2nd, 2014, 11:18 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Help in selecting a trick for my class
Replies: 11
Views: 4801

Re: Help in selecting a trick for my class

Newton's Nightmare has a cool looking blue tube and the metal plug visibly slows down going through it vs. a regular speed when gravity grabs hold. Great trick yet no color change.
by Tom-Smith
May 10th, 2014, 10:54 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Demonstrator's Dream
Replies: 1
Views: 1272

Demonstrator's Dream

Hello!

I am trying to source the Demonstrator's Dream books by Lex Zaleta. I found them on a cached version of Micky Hades site, yet there was no current site. If anyone would care to remark about the books, or where they might be found, it would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Tom
by Tom-Smith
January 28th, 2014, 10:12 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Lou Tannen - Memories
Replies: 26
Views: 9865

Re: Lou Tannen - Memories

Did Mike Tannen own a magic shop nearer Central Park? If so, it doesn't seem as mentioned as Lou and Irv's shop. Did magicians "hang"at Mike's, like at Lou's? Did Mike ever work with his brothers? Wasn't Mike's shop called TheCircleMagic Shop? I think I barely remember passing it as a kid....
by Tom-Smith
March 17th, 2013, 10:41 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Doug Henning, Tom Bosley, Little Nemo
Replies: 0
Views: 1809

Doug Henning, Tom Bosley, Little Nemo

Hello! I am attempting to put together a revue show for high school students to perform and would like to include some "interesting" "camp skit" type pieces. One that I remember was the Little Nemo man made of two people, one behind the other, where one person is the head and leg...
by Tom-Smith
December 3rd, 2012, 11:03 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Hank Lee's to Close
Replies: 38
Views: 12154

Re: Hank Lee's to Close

I just clicked to the old Hank Lee site, which is gone, and was re-directed to tricksupply.com. The information is that the site will open on 12/5 (updated from 12/1).
by Tom-Smith
June 15th, 2010, 10:11 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tony Spina Magic Jubilee
Replies: 1
Views: 864

Tony Spina Magic Jubilee

I am interested in going to Tony's Jubilee in Fishkill, hoping it is reminiscent of the old Tannen Jubilees. I saw ads then nothing. Does anyone have any information on if its really going to happen? The venue? A larger performer's list? Any info would be appreciated.
by Tom-Smith
January 28th, 2006, 11:02 pm
Forum: Book of The Month Club
Topic: BoM: Milo & Roger by Arthur Brandon
Replies: 51
Views: 69839

Re: BoM: Milo & Roger by Arthur Brandon

I, too, have read the book and it IS quite wonderful. I saw them once on Broadway in "The Wonder House". It was a terrific show that was composed of old vaudville acts brought back by Billy Barty. I'm glad I didn't wait to see it as, even though I loved it, critics stated, "It's a won...
by Tom-Smith
January 28th, 2006, 10:44 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: TV Magic Cards Commercial
Replies: 1
Views: 1409

TV Magic Cards Commercial

Hi All!

Does anyone have a link to any of Marshall Brodien's TV Magic commercials? I'd love a trip down memory lane...

Tom
by Tom-Smith
January 28th, 2006, 10:37 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?
Replies: 63
Views: 8035

Re: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?

Something makes me think Gene Anderson was a chemist. Wasn't Steve Dusheck a chemist, too?
by Tom-Smith
December 31st, 2005, 3:27 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: House of Magic has closed
Replies: 29
Views: 5037

Re: House of Magic has closed

Hi! Was in SF last year and went to a magic shop by bus that was somewhere between Fisherman's Wharf and Exploratorium. It was right on the street and no kids were allowed in without an adult. Was this HoM or Misdirections? The owner and assistant were very helpful once they knew I knew magic. Tom
by Tom-Smith
December 31st, 2005, 3:17 pm
Forum: Marketing & Magic Business
Topic: Pitch Items
Replies: 4
Views: 2047

Pitch Items

Does anyone know of information available for pitch selling? I'm looking for other items than Svengali Decks, Squirmmels, Fuzzles. There are great learning materials for these, but I'm looking for more general sources that can be applied to other items, even non-magical, as well. Thanks! Tom www.won...
by Tom-Smith
December 31st, 2005, 2:53 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Spirit Theater
Replies: 1
Views: 2009

Spirit Theater

Any news if this will be reprinted?

Tom
by Tom-Smith
November 16th, 2005, 8:50 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: 'New' Kaufman Books?
Replies: 38
Views: 14104

Re: 'New' Kaufman Books?

Any chance of Burger's Spirit Theater having another go? It's GREAT!

Tom
www.wonderworkshops.com
by Tom-Smith
November 16th, 2005, 8:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic By Harry Blackstone Jr DVD ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1040

Re: Magic By Harry Blackstone Jr DVD ?

Where is the DVD available? Netflix, Amazon?

Thanks!

Tom
by Tom-Smith
August 31st, 2005, 10:40 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Top Hat Magic Co.
Replies: 27
Views: 15723

Re: Top Hat Magic Co.

Oh, those images were great! I ordered from here as well as Sun Magic in Williston, VT. The illustrations were classic Adams and Robbins and you just wanted everything! I ordered from Boys Life (not many magic catalogs advertised now, what's happened? Don't boys still want X-Ray Spex, Venus Fly Trap...
by Tom-Smith
December 20th, 2004, 10:04 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Magicians On Film
Replies: 16
Views: 3330

Re: Magicians On Film

George Schindler was in a Woody Allen movie (Manhatten Stories?) as Chandu the Magician.

Tom
by Tom-Smith
December 20th, 2004, 10:01 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Lou Tannen - Memories
Replies: 26
Views: 9865

Lou Tannen - Memories

I have heard about Lou Tannen over the years, but he had retired by the time I was able to get to NY. Any antecdotes would be appreciated. I heard he was a great salesman. What did he do that made him so outstanding. Does anyone have info on the history of the company? He certainly made a success! T...
by Tom-Smith
December 20th, 2004, 9:50 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Scotch Purse
Replies: 3
Views: 554

Scotch Purse

Hello all,

I am in need of a few scotch purses. They do not need to look alike, but felt would be best.

Thanks!
Tom
www.wonderworkshops.com
by Tom-Smith
December 19th, 2004, 10:40 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: FOUR NEW KAUFMAN AND COMPANY REPRINTS
Replies: 28
Views: 4593

Re: FOUR NEW KAUFMAN AND COMPANY REPRINTS

Richard - Any chance of "Spirit Theater" being republished?

Tom
by Tom-Smith
December 19th, 2004, 9:57 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic In Education
Replies: 3
Views: 575

Re: Magic In Education

A few colleagues and I were awarded a grant to teach aspects of science by using magic. It also incorporated writing, problem solving, story telling, etc., as students had to devise and present their own magical creation based upon a science concept. I must say that it worked quite well. I don't pos...
by Tom-Smith
September 13th, 2004, 12:17 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Best TV magic specials
Replies: 12
Views: 2945

Re: Best TV magic specials

Doug Henning was my first - loved it!
Also - early Copperfield when he was working on vignettes and not "the impossible".
Dick Cavett's Slydini Specials - Wow!
by Tom-Smith
September 13th, 2004, 12:08 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Slydini on Video
Replies: 17
Views: 2245

Slydini on Video

Hello,

Does anyone know if there is any available tape (or DVD) of Slydini performing. I have two Dick Cavett shows that I purchased on eBay, but quality is not "crisp". Has Cavett ever released the shows to the community?

Thanks!

Tom

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