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Richard Kaufman

Al, I have no recollection of seeing Super Nova before, but just watched the video. Damn impressive!

Richard Kaufman

I'm interested!

Richard Kaufman

These cards are a retreat from the near-perfection of dental-dam flapped gimmicks. They are closer to what was being done 100 years ago, with fat black elastic embedded in the cards.

I agree with Tom.

Richard Kaufman

I'm sure someone has, but don't recall any specific names. Here is the problem with that: the cards will fall on the floor and can't be seen unless you are in a sitting room situation where you are standing and the seated audience is a distance back from you. Vernon used the principle in a trick whe...

Richard Kaufman

It's not exactly what people think.

Richard Kaufman

I'm pretty sure that Dustin will be at FISM in Quebec.

Richard Kaufman

I sat and talked with Vernon at length about what he meant by being "natural." I should turn that into a Genii article.

Richard Kaufman

You don't do a "routine," you do an effect--they change places once.

Richard Kaufman

I learned much at the Stella Adler Conservatory that is applicable to magic, whether stage or close-up.

But here's a smell test.
Is something unnatural? You know it when you see it.

Is something natural? You know it when you don't notice it.

Richard Kaufman

Al is far far from a boring performer. He is charming and crafty in a quiet way. He does not jibber-jabber as Mark does.

Richard Kaufman

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Richard Kaufman

And what, Leonard, do you do if you don't have an extra coin or a gaff? Al's routine is perfect.

Richard Kaufman

Thanks for all the updates, Craig!

Richard Kaufman

For decades it has always been a question among convention organizers in the US (and probably in Europe, too) whether to hold a convention that comes immediately before or after FISM.

The general consensus is, among convention organizers in the US (at least), that it doesn't make any difference.

Richard Kaufman

It's becoming apparent (at least to me) that for many smaller conventions--a category which now includes the IBM and SAM--that it doesn't matter what talent is booked. They have become regional conventions that attract mostly a local group from nearby states.

Richard Kaufman

Certainly the original Tarbell System is now in public domain. The copyright was not renewed.
Whether The Tarbell Course in Magic is in public domain, I don't know.
But you could certainly colorize and sell any illustration from the original System.

Richard Kaufman

There are only four books:
The Magic of Slydini
Slydini Encores
The Best of Slydini
The Magical World of Slydini.

You need all of them.

Richard Kaufman

The dates for FISM in Quebec are July 26 to 31, 2021. (The email sent out today to those who registered misidentifies the dates as May 3-6, 2019). It's nothing like the Genii convention. FISM is centered around its contests, which take up a good chunk of the day. It's also not like any other convent...

Richard Kaufman

Diego, this sounds interesting, but I think prospective buyers would like to see it.

Richard Kaufman

That's a surprise!

Richard Kaufman

Craig, someone from Italy was posting live on Facebook and said the line for registration on Monday morning was over three hours.

Richard Kaufman

From all of us to all of you, relax and have a good day.

Richard Kaufman

I hope to receive some news shortly.

Richard Kaufman

Nobody does this trick like David Berglas.

Richard Kaufman

Don't give up hope.

Richard Kaufman

Kent, what's a holdout?

Richard Kaufman

Steve Brooks was kind enough to comp me that small add, which I thought was extremely generous.

Richard Kaufman

I've seen what Kent does with the holdout. It cannot be replicated by sleight of hand--that's why he uses the holdout!

Richard Kaufman

Jack, what is the point of your post? Why would a climate change thread have any place on The Magic Cafe in the first place?

Richard Kaufman

I think: GOOD!
moobooks@verizon.net is where you'll find me.

Richard Kaufman

Hey Al, it's great! It's time for you to do a new series of columns in Genii.

Richard Kaufman

I use Imgur to attach photos in posts.

Richard Kaufman

Not the same thing at all.

Richard Kaufman

That should be the first thing you think of.

Richard Kaufman

Why don't you contact the publisher, Todd Karr at Miracle Factory.

Richard Kaufman

I agree.
It is but one of thousands of the unintended consequences of the internet.

Richard Kaufman

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Richard Kaufman

Correct: you can't give them away. And no one wants to pay the postage even if they're free.

Richard Kaufman

It's a big sucker!

Richard Kaufman

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