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thecardman

Thank you, Craig, for all this. Can you tell me if the other places have been announced yet and, if not, when they will be?

Peter

thecardman

Someone has posted footage of Juan Mayoral's speech at FISM onto Facebook. Here's the link, which I hope works for you - https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10206049184422472

Best wishes

Peter

thecardman

I admit that this may be a biased opinion (I've known Peter for a wee while) but if you get a chance to buy this book, take it with both hands and don't let go! Simple as that. The material is all fantastic. From self-working to sleight of hand this book has something for everyone. Best wishes Peter...

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I don't know if anyone has stated this elsewhere on the forum but there is a part of the rules that covers acts being "gonged" off. Section 7, paragraph (e) reads as follows:- "Judges will each have access to a switch to activate the red lamp on the performing platform. If, after the ...

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I suppose it sounds petty, but I can't help but mention that although I'm not listed as having been on Season One, Episode 3, I was. D'OH! Sorry Max. :blush: I know that you were in all 6 shows of season 1! I (somehow) managed to miss entering your name in the right bit. Oh, and thanks Dustin for s...

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I forgot I had this to hand. Hopefully it will save Paul a job. The Best of Magic was shown as 2 series of 6 one-hour show. Here's the list of performers that were on it:- Series 1 Hosts Geoffrey Durham, Anthea Turner and Simon Mayo Show 1 Princess Tenko, The Pendragons, Imam, Max Maven, Arthuro Bra...

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If you are in the area, make sure you get along to Magic Apple tonight. You are in for a real treat. Ian is a great teacher and a brilliant performer. I have seen him perform on numerous occasions in numerous situations and he is always excellent. He's also a really nice guy, which helps. As for Col...

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A brief post to let you know that Terry Seabrooke passed away earlier today.

RIP Sir Terrence

Peter
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thecardman

Everyone, please raise a glass to JC tonight - then reveal the selected card that was under it.

Thanks JC.

Best wishes

Peter
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If you want to send a get well message to JC, you can do so by posting in the guestbook on his website - www.jcwagnersmagic.com. I am sure he'd appreciate them.

Get well soon, JC!

Best wishes

Peter
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thecardman

Josh - Hope you have a very quick recovery.

Take care mate!

Peter
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Have a safe journey and a great time at FISM everybody!

I'm looking forward to reading updates over the course of the week.

Best wishes

Peter
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Steve Pellegrino wrote:Doug's first special was in 1976.

Hate to sound big-headed, but IMDB's wrong - Henning's first special was December 1975.

Best wishes

Peter (self-confessed Henning and Copperfield geek - there, I said it!)
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FISM in Embra! We have it all - theatres, conference facilities, schemie mothers. Seriously, the EICC would be perfect. Ian For those of you not from Scotland, Embra = Edinburgh. Also, for a full definition of the term schemie, please click here . Thank you. And Ian, I have to disagree - if you wan...

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Really sad to hear about Kevin's passing. I enjoyed the conversations we had at Conventions. Here's a silly wee story for you. I'll always remember watching one of the sessions of the Close Up Competition at the last FISM World Championships in Stockholm. In this session was Helder Guimaraes who we ...

thecardman

They have a web page that gives a little information about the shop itself which can be found here.

Best wishes

Peter
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The best two handed pass iv'e seen or not seen is Roy Walton's. I have to agree with Eddie (and, in a way, Richard). I've not seen Roy's pass, but the effects it can generate are phenominal. One wee question, what is the "Oh Damn" Pass? I've seen the Cockroach and Golf Swing passes but ne...

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This is a little off-topic.

I know that we are still some 10 to 11 months away from Beijing, but I'm curious to find out if anyone has heard of any other cities or organisations that have expressed an interest in hosting FISM 2012?

Best wishes

Peter
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thecardman

Apparantly Greg Mainwaring was there too (seconded to Edinburgh for six months). I have to wait two weeks to see the show. Boo. Take care, Ian And don't forget to go and see Ian's show while you're in Edinburgh. Great thing is that Guy and Ian are on at different times so you can go see both! Back ...

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I'm with Richard on this one. I went to see it last night and it is a great movie - lots of fun. Only problem with it is that I've now got the Indiana Jones theme going round and round in my head and I can't get rid of it! :crazy: All together - da da daa daaaaaa, da da daaaaaa; da da daa daaaaaa, d...

thecardman

Happy birthday, Richard! Have a great day, auld yin! :grin:

Best wishes

Peter
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David Alexander wrote:There's a viral video working it's way around the Internet of knife roulettes gone bad. One unfortunate specatator actually trusted to performer enough to allow him to use her hand. Not a good idea.

David

She didn't trust him one bit!

Best wishes

Peter
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thecardman

For anyone who has not bought the International Magic DVD set about Bob Read, I have 3 simple words...

BUY THEM NOW!!!

'Nuff said!

Best wishes

Peter
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I hope you don't mind what might turn out to be a mindless wander through a couple of my memories of Doug Henning. Around Christmas time when I was younger, Scottish Television (Scotland's commercial TV station, as opposed to the BBC) would show some of the American magic specials - mostly David Cop...

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The "Cover The Spot" game was shown and explained on "The Secret Cabaret" on Ch4 some 14 years ago. The person showing and explaining it did it incorrectly first, then showed that it could be done but said that the first 3 throws had to be accurate to within a very small fraction...

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You can get full details of "The Real Hustle" at the BBC website .

Best wishes

Peter
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Originally posted by Chris Aguilar: And that Hollingworth also sells as his "quartet" gimmick. And one gets a nice booklet with two quality effects using the gimmick. Actually, Guy's booklet comes with 10 tricks and (for anyone's information) is available from Alakazam . The effects in th...

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I saw Michael's lecture at the British Ring Convention in Southport at the start of October and I, for one, cannot wait to sit and watch the full version in Glasgow on Sunday.

If you get the chance to see his lecture - take it!

Best wishes

Peter
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thecardman

Hi folks

Just to let you all the UK-based readers that Paul Wilsons series The Takedown starts on Challenge TV this Thursday night at 10pm.

At last! We can get to see what our American friends have been talking about for the last number of weeks!

Happy viewing!

Peter
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thecardman

I got another e-mail from him and was able to successfully reply (well, it hasn't bounce so far!). Keep an eye out for it.

Best wishes

Peter
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thecardman

I don't know about anyone else on this forum, but I received 2 e-mails this morning from Steven Youell - the first saying that Cogitations I had closed and the second saying that there would not be a Cogitations II and asking for the e-mail address for a PayPal refund. I've tried replying, but both ...

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Ian Kendalls Magic Show Caf Royal, Edinburgh 17:20 every day I had the pleasure of going to see Ians current show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival yesterday and what a cracking show hes got on this year. Starting with his now familiar one-coin routine, including his penchant for talking about gravi...

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There have been a few reports in the press about a movie that is about to go into production in Edinburgh about Harry Houdini. You can read the reports from Empire Magazine , Scotland On Sunday , The Scotsman and UTV . Let's hope this one actually comes off and, importantly, is a good movie! Best wi...

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I believe that The Pendragons were the first to perform it, either on "The Best of Magic" here in the UK or on "Disney's Magic In The Magic Kingdom" on US TV. I cannot remember which came first (and I can't check at the moment, as I'm in the office). If anyone can correct this, I...

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OK, let's put it this way... There is NO shift! I am sorry if that comes across as rude or nasty, but if it is the only way I can put it to you so that you understand, then so be it. NOBODY on this Forum, other than Mr Forte himself, is at liberty to discuss the method further. It would be unethical...

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Personally, I can't wait to see it with my own eyes in London at the end of November.

See you at Ron's, Mickey!

Best wishes

Peter
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Funny as smeg! Love it! :D :D :D

Peter
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Originally posted by Steve V': ...and there was one Jim Steinmeyer produced that I don't recall the name off but it had the blue room illusion in it. Steve V The one that Steve mentions was called "Hidden Secrets of Magic" and is one of my favourites. It was shown in the UK, at Christmas,...

thecardman

Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:
Yes.

Thanks for the info, Richard. Now, I cannot wait to get it!

Peter
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Richard

I'm probably wrong here, but isn't Bill's routine "The Queens" the one-at-a-time vanish and reproduction of the said feminine playing cards?

Thanks

Peter
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