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- September 27th, 2020, 8:22 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Search engine
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2142
Re: Search engine
I'm glad you find it useful David. Since I look for articles pusblished in the magazine quite frequently, the index has proven really useful for me and I hope it will also be for anybody else (thanks again to Richard for allowing the online version of the index). I'm aware that it could be improved ...
- September 17th, 2020, 5:50 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Search engine
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2142
Re: Search engine
Is there a search engine for Genii magazine? I printed a trick years ago in Genii and want to buy that issue and was wondering how to find that issue. Chris, There's an online index of all the Genii Magazine issues from the Kaufman era (starting from January 1999) that I keep updated on a monthly b...
- September 26th, 2019, 2:09 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Nestor Hato on Fool Us
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5661
Re: Nestor Hato on Fool Us
Joe Lyons wrote:Camera tricks.
If memory serves me well, Nestor's trick was marketed some ten years ago under the name of "Nestorized". The DVD was directed by Jean-Luc Bertrand, who also directed some other nice DVDs such as David Stone's and Yannick Chrétien's.
- April 22nd, 2019, 1:25 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Public apology
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5368
Re: Public apology
After reading the posts in this thread, I recall what Arturo de Ascanio said many years ago. If memory serves me well, it was during a homage to Arturo that he addressed (or maybe was directly asked to do so) the young magicians saying: «Youngsters are the future of magic. And if I were to give only...
- September 5th, 2018, 3:07 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Index to Genii
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2664
Re: Index to Genii
One of the great things about Chris Washuber's site is that he provides comprehensive indexes for every book and magazine he sells While Chris's indexes of Genii Magazine are a fantastic resource, I find it difficult to import them to a database. It's one thing to have each issue index taken direct...
- September 25th, 2017, 1:24 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Osborne Illusions Index
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1459
Re: Osborne Illusions Index
John,
You might find this helpful: go to genii.somee.com and type "Osborne" in the "Person" field. Hope that's what you are looking for!
You might find this helpful: go to genii.somee.com and type "Osborne" in the "Person" field. Hope that's what you are looking for!
- September 21st, 2017, 11:37 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: John Bannon's Queenpins
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4422
Re: John Bannon's Queenpins
Where are these two items found? Thx! "El juego de Dolores" can be found in "The magic of Ascanio - Studies of card magic" under the name "Dolores's Trick". Gabi's version was first published in his book "Secuencias" and later republished in "La depuraci...
- September 21st, 2017, 2:39 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: John Bannon's Queenpins
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4422
Re: John Bannon's Queenpins
By the way, any thoughts on the similarities to Paul Harris's Grasshopper ? Regards, Gregg Well, I'd say that they are conceptually different. As pointed out by Jonathan Townsend, Jennings' The Visitor and Harris' Grasshopper share similarities: the basic premise is the transposition of a selected ...
- September 19th, 2017, 3:06 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: John Bannon's Queenpins
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4422
Re: John Bannon's Queenpins
...Tomas Blomberg ... who under the name Topas won the manipulation prize at FISM one time for his appearing sunglasses and wands and bells and finally a fender guitar! Then another pair of sunglasses! ... Gregg, as far as I am concerned, I'd say that they are not the same person! On an other note,...
- December 19th, 2015, 2:31 am
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Mr Clean Magic sponge
- Replies: 3
- Views: 12219
Re: Mr Clean Magic sponge
Months ago a coin trick using a Mr Clean Magic sponge was published in Genii. I think??? I save my issues of Genii, but now can't find the trick and Richard does not remember the trick. Maybe it was in a different magazine. Help! Does anyone know where this effect appeared? On a side note, you migh...
- October 27th, 2015, 7:29 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Okito boxes
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13881
Re: Okito boxes
I am wondering why some of the vintage boxes have a hole in the lid and bottom. Is there any advantage? I am familiar with a few routines, but none of them mentions a hole. Bill, I don't know the advantages of using a drilled okito box. However, I'm aware of a routine exploiting that fact. If memor...
- July 31st, 2015, 10:37 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Become a Magic Book Publisher! The SEQUEL: Rosenthal Coin Book for Sale
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6508
Re: Become a Magic Book Publisher! The SEQUEL: Rosenthal Coi
Ian Kendall wrote:...I wonder if Tomas would license his photo - line art software?...
If you are conversant with Photoshop, there are several 'actions' in the community that convert a photo into a pencil line drawing. I'm not sure whether this is something similar to Tomas', but it might be worth trying.
- June 18th, 2015, 2:48 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Digital Issue of Genii is Now Available to Subscribers!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5732
Re: The Digital Issue of Genii is Now Available to Subscribe
Brian Hebert wrote:... I think 6 was back a few months.
Yes, it might be a typo since part 6 was in the March issue column (the theory of gestalt in magic). This, however, does not detract from Roberto's excellent suggestions in the current column.
- April 20th, 2015, 2:09 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Greatest magic books ever written
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8667
Re: Greatest magic books ever written
Is it possible you are refering to "Millenium reflections", which appeared in the 2001 January issue? On page 48 you'll find Jamy Ian Swiss' list under "A millennium of magic literature". There are also lists of illusions —Jim Steinmeyer's "Ten best illusions of the 20th cen...
- January 14th, 2015, 1:06 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: iGenii Archive/Search
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3138
Re: iGenii Archive/Search
I am trying to locate the issue which included a 'Real Secrets' trick involving the spectator walking around town, making choices from laminated cards on a keyring, which then lead them to a predicted location. I think you are looking for "City Walk" in the Oct 2013 issue, p. 82 That's ri...
- June 14th, 2014, 5:24 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New Genii Website Up and New Digital July Edition Live
- Replies: 114
- Views: 26360
Re: New Genii Website Up and New Digital July Edition Live
Logging on to the website, my "ask alexander" login info is accepted, but none of my information (subscription, address, etc.) comes through and I get this. My Subscriptions You have no active subscriptions. Order a subscription in the store . Same here. I'm afraid I'm in the very same si...
- May 23rd, 2014, 2:59 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dani DaOrtiz on TV
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7197
Re: Dani DaOrtiz on TV
... was the 8 of spades named by one of the spectators before the reveal of the 1st part or just the position of the 8 of spades? Well, the wording plays an important role in the performance. At the beginning Dani asks the spectator on his right to think any number, something between 1 and 20 (this...
- October 11th, 2013, 3:40 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Great Trailer for Spanish TV Show The Magicians
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1895
Re: Great Trailer for Spanish TV Show The Magicians
With just four episodes broadcasted, the show has been cancelled due to poor audience share figures. Although it started with a promising 11.7%, the audience share dropped to 6.9% on October 4th.
Detailed information is given in this wiki link (text in Spanish).
Detailed information is given in this wiki link (text in Spanish).
- September 21st, 2013, 5:50 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: John Gaughan's kettle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4118
Re: John Gaughan's kettle
Thanks,Richard. Is that the column Genii March 2011? MASA Yes, it is. See here . ... or how to contact to him/her. John's email used to be at the top of his column. However, from a certain point onwards it did not appear anymore. The last issue showing it was March 2012 (Jonathan Levit as Thurston ...
- June 5th, 2013, 2:44 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Second Dealing Effects?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4346
Re: Second Dealing Effects?
"Call to the colors" is a lovely effect that relies entirely on the second deal. Whilst there are many versions, I'm biased towards Ascanio's "Alternating the colors" which is a good example of clever construction and routining. As it is often stated in the magic literature, the ...
- March 13th, 2013, 3:35 am
- Forum: Columns
- Topic: Dani DaOrtiz in Febraury issue
- Replies: 1
- Views: 11430
Re: Dani DaOrtiz in Febraury issue
That's the expert at the card table deck. Unless mistaken, they are out of stock.
- January 3rd, 2013, 5:35 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: FINALLY! All Genii Back Issues Can Now Be Accessed Individually
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5929
Re: FINALLY! All Genii Back Issues Can Now Be Accessed Individually
Given the data now available, the Contents page could be copied from each issue to create an omnibus volume containing all the collected Tables of Contents. (I expect they're way ahead of me on this.) That'd be a glorious aid to browsing! Sure it would be! However, a comprehensive TOC would require...
- January 3rd, 2013, 5:17 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: FINALLY! All Genii Back Issues Can Now Be Accessed Individually
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5929
Re: FINALLY! All Genii Back Issues Can Now Be Accessed Individually
Chris, you guys also identified the first 'reading page' of each issue, usually the Genii Speaks column. Bonus points for finding how to access that link. :-) When you right click in the information panel a context menu opens. It has three options: "Go to cover", "Table of contents&q...
- December 5th, 2012, 1:57 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Is There A Name For This Sleight?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1901
Re: Is There A Name For This Sleight?
Hi Marty,
It looks like you are referring to Daryl's "rising crime display" sequence. If so, you can find an explanation in "Subtle card creations, volume 1" but there might be some earlier explanations published.
It looks like you are referring to Daryl's "rising crime display" sequence. If so, you can find an explanation in "Subtle card creations, volume 1" but there might be some earlier explanations published.
- December 2nd, 2012, 6:58 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Genii Magazine index
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1861
Genii Magazine index
I've indexed all the Genii Magazine issues from year 2006 onwards. This index is made public in the hope that it may be useful to those looking for past articles published in the magazine. The index can be accessed here: <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.genii.somee.com">www.genii.somee...
- September 15th, 2012, 5:55 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The October Issue of Genii is Now Live Online!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5479
Re: The October Issue of Genii is Now Live Online!
Richard Kaufman wrote:This is our largest issue in some time, at 112 pages.
The last Genii Magazine issue featuring 112 pages was the February 2009 one. From that date onwards, issues have been either 96 (most likely) or 104 pages long. It seems that the total number of pages is always a multiple of 8.
- August 14th, 2012, 6:57 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Interested in books of Karl Fulves
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1552
Re: Interested in books of Karl Fulves
If you live in Madrid you can always check Fundacin Juan March: if I recall correctly some of the riffle shuffle books can be found there. Hope that helps.
Alfred.
Alfred.
- May 12th, 2012, 10:52 am
- Forum: Columns
- Topic: Roberto Giobbi Genii Session
- Replies: 24
- Views: 29597
Re: Roberto Giobbi Genii Session
... however could anyone tell me when Roberto's first column was?... Althought I haven't indexed Genii from 2010 backwards (yet), I can't give you the answer you are looking for. However, I thought that you might find this information about Roberto's columns from 2011 and 2012 ( year, month, page, ...
- March 24th, 2012, 10:33 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Derek Dingle, John Scarne
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10976
Re: Derek Dingle, John Scarne
Ian Kendall wrote:"Death of the Rabbit"? I'd love to see that act...
Yes, the death of the rabbit. I'm sure you'll love it but I'm afraid it's never been recorded. If you ever meet Tino, don't hesitate to ask him!
- March 24th, 2012, 9:32 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Derek Dingle, John Scarne
- Replies: 52
- Views: 10976
Re: Derek Dingle, John Scarne
... That breaks the fiddling into two less-obvious halves and conceals one by the (unstated) thing that was in the way. ... Although I can load things in one go, I find it much more efficient to do it in two steps. Many years ago, the great magician Tino Call published a thorough analysis on the ca...
- August 28th, 2011, 8:33 am
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Lorayne's "4 X 4 Magic Square Breakthrough??
- Replies: 40
- Views: 22003
Re: Lorayne's "4 X 4 Magic Square Breakthrough??
Of course, is a book for beginners and that's what I am. How more read in magic more see that I know nothing. F. Amlcar Riega i Bello. While it's true that the more one learns the more one realizes how little one knowns, saying that you are a beginner is truly an understatement. On another subject,...
- July 12th, 2011, 4:31 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Value of Lassen coins?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1288
Re: Value of Lassen coins?
If you want to get an estimate, have a look at the prices in his blog: http://coolotis.wordpress.com/
- June 15th, 2011, 4:16 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Where can I view the July 1976 Issue of Genii
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1561
Re: Where can I view the July 1976 Issue of Genii
Please follow this link to activate iGenii: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://geniimagazine.com/help/activateigenii/">http://geniimagazine.com/help/activateigenii/</a><!-- m --> There is a complete forum section devoted to iGenii: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.geniimagazine...
- June 15th, 2011, 2:19 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Where can I view the July 1976 Issue of Genii
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1561
Re: Where can I view the July 1976 Issue of Genii
If you are a Genii subscriber you can access all Genii issues at http://askalexander.org (just flip to page 405 and you'll find John B. Young on the cover)
- June 10th, 2011, 6:00 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Card Stars for the 2010's
- Replies: 47
- Views: 7386
Re: Card Stars for the 2010's
My pick:
Juan Tamariz
Arturo de Ascanio
Pepe Carroll
Miguel Gmez
Ren Lavand
David Williamson
Steve Forte
Michael Vincent
John Carney
Roberto Giobbi
Juan Tamariz
Arturo de Ascanio
Pepe Carroll
Miguel Gmez
Ren Lavand
David Williamson
Steve Forte
Michael Vincent
John Carney
Roberto Giobbi
- June 7th, 2011, 11:03 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The May 2011 issue
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3389
Re: The May 2011 issue
The May issue arrived today in Barcelona. I know understand why it is called snail mail.
Thank God issues are available on iGenii at the very same time they are shipped :).
Thank God issues are available on iGenii at the very same time they are shipped :).
- March 22nd, 2011, 3:19 am
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Magic in Barcelona ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2503
Re: Magic in Barcelona ?
Try this web site: http://serralta.eresmas.net/htmls/sociedades.html I hope this helps. Ray Ray, The link you provided points to the magic clubs in Barcelona and its surroundings. Better yet is: http://serralta.eresmas.net/htmls/agenda.html which points directly to a list of activities/performances...
- March 21st, 2011, 3:46 am
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Magic in Barcelona ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2503
Re: Magic in Barcelona ?
Hi David, There are in fact some magic activities in Barcelona next week. On Monday 28 you might want to visit the weekly magicians meeting at SEI magic club. This is highly recommended since you'll be able to meet some of the best close-up performers in Barcelona. On Tuesday 29, Arsene Lupin will b...
- March 9th, 2011, 6:59 am
- Forum: Children's Entertainment
- Topic: PRESENTACION DE MAGO MARCOS
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3897
Re: PRESENTACION DE MAGO MARCOS
Thanks Richard for the translation. I would say that "TRU LA LA Congreso de Magia Infantil Unipersonal" (TRU LA LA Kids Magic Individual Convention) is the title of the book authored by Mago Marcos, especially since no such convention has been ever held in Spain... at least none that I'm a...
Re: Exposure
Susana also conducted a Spanish tour (which included TV and newspapers interviews, lectures...) a few months ago in order to promote her work on Visual Neuroscience and also exposing some (minor) magic tricks that served as a basis for her thesis.
Didn't know about the book though.
Didn't know about the book though.