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by Mike P
September 13th, 2013, 11:08 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Roger Klause Sun and Moon Question
Replies: 3
Views: 2220

Re: Roger Klause Sun and Moon Question

Lance Pierce explains a little more about the set used for this routine on the Friends of Roger Klause video. He also teaches the routine. Connie Hadden made the set for Roger. Todd still makes sets that can be used to do this routine. I use my UWC set for it as it allows me to do it with Silver or ...
by Mike P
July 28th, 2012, 2:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: State of Magic
Replies: 37
Views: 7022

Re: State of Magic

If you say just "o" they will look at you like what? If you say "O H" then the proper reply would be "I O" for many of us living here in this state or former Ohioan's Allan Ackerman visits his family in Ohio as stated before. Cleveland, Ohio has quite a magical history....
by Mike P
July 15th, 2012, 3:14 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Interested in books about faro shuffle
Replies: 28
Views: 7749

Re: Interested in books about faro shuffle

Try out H&R Magic Booksellers.
They are online. They have a ton of used magic books listed and you can always call them for titles your looking for.
I got my copies of the Fulves books you listed from them.
by Mike P
June 26th, 2012, 12:57 am
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: The Essential Sol Stone
Replies: 37
Views: 25252

Re: The Essential Sol Stone

Got mine today as well and am enjoying it. Great material within.

Fast shipping to: Sent on 6/22 and arrived on 6/25.

Thanks,
Mike
by Mike P
June 24th, 2012, 11:25 pm
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: The Essential Sol Stone
Replies: 37
Views: 25252

Re: The Essential Sol Stone

She contacted me and told me mine has shipped. I should get it this week.
I can hardly wait.

Thanks T.
Mike
by Mike P
June 23rd, 2012, 2:11 pm
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: The Essential Sol Stone
Replies: 37
Views: 25252

Re: The Essential Sol Stone

Can she send out an e-mail to those of us that ordered it telling us when it ships? I was not expecting to have them ship to me until next week but it would be nice to know when to look for it.
Thanks,
Mike
by Mike P
May 26th, 2012, 1:28 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: L&L Publishing eBooks
Replies: 271
Views: 48894

Re: L&L Publishing eBooks

Any ideas on what is coming down the pike soon? I would buy the Cervon Notebooks in a second in ebook form. I like the e-book versions. I was a little shocked that they were being published or more at some of the titles. But I like to read them in the Kindle and my other e-reader. Very conveinient i...
by Mike P
May 8th, 2012, 1:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: L&L Publishing eBooks
Replies: 271
Views: 48894

Re: L&L Publishing eBooks

I have seen two companies that did a good thing to combat the piracy your talking about. Mark Tams made his files with the name of the person who purchased it and changed various aspects of the PDF file to identify it should it ever be pirated or upped to a torrent site. Vanishing , inc also did a g...
by Mike P
April 12th, 2012, 10:43 pm
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: The Essential Sol Stone
Replies: 37
Views: 25252

Re: The Essential Sol Stone

He has a great style. He was the person who told several of us something that has stuck with me for 35yrs. He said you need to know when to slow the magic down. Slow magic can be impossible magic. He then did Spellbound where showing the coin was a slow pace then the change happened as if his finger...
by Mike P
April 8th, 2012, 1:23 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Original Card Control to the Top
Replies: 43
Views: 11785

Re: Original Card Control to the Top

good job. It looks very smooth and not rushed at all.
Good magic should look graceful and the moves not seen. You accomplished that..good job.

I enjoyed seeing the video and not seeing the sleights as so often happens.
mike
by Mike P
February 1st, 2012, 3:40 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tony Giorgio Has Died
Replies: 23
Views: 7441

Re: Tony Giorgio Has Died

Sorry to hear that .....RIP Tony...time to play in the big game now.
by Mike P
August 2nd, 2011, 6:24 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Chop Cup Discussion (Brands&reliability)
Replies: 1
Views: 786

Re: Chop Cup Discussion (Brands&reliability)

Perhaps it is the ball that is unreliable. Have you tried the balls from RNT 2 that are adjustable for reliability? I have a ton of chop cups and all work well with practice and the right tools. I had bought a Tabby Bamboo Chop Cup and couldn't find a set of balls to use with it until I got adjustab...
by Mike P
July 10th, 2011, 3:38 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Criss Angel Attempts to Conquer the Magic World
Replies: 6
Views: 1978

Re: Criss Angel Attempts to Conquer the Magic World

Wouldn't that be kind of silly as those communities , much like this one, are supported by magicians. I don't see how he could be that delusional to even say something like "...let's make only one place to discuss magic." It shows to me that he is totally out of touch with magicians and th...
by Mike P
April 23rd, 2011, 12:10 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ricky Jay cups?
Replies: 9
Views: 3802

Re: Ricky Jay cups?

Paul Fox cups are made by RNT2 now. contact Donnie there and inquire. He also makes a solid Paul Fox cup. The newer ones differ a bit from the "Vintage" Danny Dew cups but they are very close. He also has the John Schweid cups which look very similar to the Paul Fox cups and could be consi...
by Mike P
December 7th, 2010, 5:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Elliott Has Died
Replies: 20
Views: 5592

Re: Bob Elliott Has Died

My condolences to his friends and family.
Wow we lost another one, how sad.
by Mike P
October 10th, 2010, 5:07 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Nook, Kindle, and Sony ereader users - a favor?
Replies: 7
Views: 1900

Re: Nook, Kindle, and Sony ereader users - a favor?

I have a Sony E-book reader. May I have the file please? Mike Perlman <!-- e --><a href="mailto:mobius30@yahoo.com">mobius30@yahoo.com</a><!-- e --> I will let you know how it looks. I have not had many problems at all with PDF file on it when looked at in regular size, it is when you make the print...
by Mike P
October 6th, 2010, 4:48 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Viking Haenchen 4 Cup Wood Turned Cups & Balls Limited to 36 sets, c.1990s
Replies: 6
Views: 2561

Re: Viking Haenchen 4 Cup Wood Turned Cups & Balls Limited to 36 sets, c.1990s

Those look like the same Cups my friend Murray had in his shop in 1990, when I started to visit the new shop. I think they were made in the late 80's. He said that he had gotten his set directly from the owner of Viking as a gift. They are astounding cups and worth every cent. I wish I had the money...
by Mike P
January 3rd, 2010, 10:49 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Little Man Demo
Replies: 52
Views: 11103

Re: Little Man Demo

I do not like this demo due to the fact it look like magnets or magnetism is the simple answer to this effect.

I also do not think it is worth the price if this is even close to how you need to do the effect each time.
Sorry Rod, Paul and Mark but this effect looks like a stinker to me.
Mike
by Mike P
December 29th, 2009, 5:09 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Doctor Who Wildcard
Replies: 78
Views: 13519

Re: Doctor Who Wildcard

Look for River Song's Return soon also...excellent stuff indeed Jonathan.
The Sonic Screwdriver makes a cool Magic Wand too.
by Mike P
December 29th, 2009, 4:50 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Doctor Who Wildcard
Replies: 78
Views: 13519

Re: Doctor Who Wildcard

I am a huge fan of the Doctor and his various spin off series. I have been watching since 1978 Tom Baker years. Torchwood was an interesting show. Sarah Jane is fun and I really enjoyed this last season. I thought the Water of Mars was interesting but did not like some of the things that Tennent did...
by Mike P
November 20th, 2009, 7:13 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Chris Kenner is a Dad!
Replies: 9
Views: 2939

Re: Chris Kenner is a Dad!

Congrats to the new parents.
Now they can experience a whole new type of magic.
by Mike P
November 9th, 2009, 4:47 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Frank Radtke
Replies: 5
Views: 3074

Re: Frank Radtke

That is sad news. I knew Frank through Ted Corothers Magic Studio. Frank was always great to talk to. He will be missed. One of his sons's has been working with his dad for the better part of 15 + years. The House of Fakini is in good hands. I am glad it will stay in the family. RIP Frank .... Mike
by Mike P
October 4th, 2009, 3:41 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Brandon Hall's Cups and Balls
Replies: 6
Views: 2195

Re: Brandon Hall's Cups and Balls

I thought the routine was ok. I think there are some small things you should work on. #1 is don't bang the cup on the table like that. It screams that there is something different about that cup. #2 Relax your shoulders when you load. If you watch closely you will see what I mean. You tend to tense ...
by Mike P
September 9th, 2009, 3:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Can we Pre-order Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy?
Replies: 6
Views: 2698

Re: Can we Pre-order Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy?

I would pre-order it.
I have been looking forward to that book for 12yrs now.
Mike
by Mike P
August 19th, 2009, 4:07 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Whats Up With The New Rings 'N Things
Replies: 3
Views: 1040

Re: Whats Up With The New Rings 'N Things

I am friends with the new owner and he is working hard to bring quality product to everyone. He has been working on building stock before opening the floodgates. He would rather have satisfied customers than just customers. He is also working on things besides cups which look fantastic. The close-up...
by Mike P
August 16th, 2009, 4:00 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: DelGaudio Shuffle
Replies: 58
Views: 26926

Re: DelGaudio Shuffle

No Bill they just download them for status ..and keep the originals on the shelf.

Malone does a good job on his vid teaching it.
by Mike P
August 6th, 2009, 4:39 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Robert Bengal
Replies: 12
Views: 3698

Re: Robert Bengal

The "Getting Back to Basics 1" has okito box material in it. Robert published seperate material such as the "Romancing the Coin Box Routine" seperatly and then there was another chapter in "Back to Basics 2". I do not know if he has published anything recently as I have...
by Mike P
July 3rd, 2009, 9:48 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Is this the year that "America's Got Magic?"
Replies: 28
Views: 6537

Re: Is this the year that "America's Got Magic?"

I would wonder why The Pendragons have not won or KEvin James didn't win. They did a great job on the show in the past. Rudy's old Mad Scientist act would probably win the money. You have to do somehing really spectacular to win those judges over on AGT. Brill was just plain horrible in every aspect...
by Mike P
June 25th, 2009, 1:56 pm
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: Karl Fulves Magazines
Replies: 54
Views: 19380

Re: Karl Fulves Magazines

They used to be. Value for anything is in the eye of the beholder. There is alot of junk out there and some real gems. I feel the Fulves material is part of the gems. If you want it you will get. I waited for many years to get some of the material I have...it was well worth the wait and the price. M...
by Mike P
June 25th, 2009, 9:19 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Why I Wanted To Strangle Michael Ammar
Replies: 17
Views: 4692

Re: Why I Wanted To Strangle Michael Ammar

Is any of the missing information on the Vernon Interview tapes? I know he goes over all kinds of things on that set. I do remember Vernon talking about another reason she booked him. Many of the magicins at the time would lick their thumb before doing a trick or dealing cards. This is considered ru...
by Mike P
June 17th, 2009, 4:24 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB: Rogers Thesaurus and Krnezel Close Up Impact
Replies: 3
Views: 783

Re: WTB: Rogers Thesaurus and Krnezel Close Up Impact

Mentalism over the net is a tough one Kent.

Maybe he ment Private Message him.

Mike
by Mike P
June 16th, 2009, 5:58 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Why do people think it's okay to upload magic DVDs?
Replies: 454
Views: 121505

Re: Why do people think it's okay to upload magic DVDs?

Your thinking of his book called The Pass book/video.
Dream of Aces was also done in this manner. You could only really use the video as a demo of what was taught in the book.
by Mike P
June 2nd, 2009, 4:14 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Looking to add Van dokkum cups
Replies: 4
Views: 1093

Re: Looking to add Van dokkum cups

I remember that dader. If I had a used set I would sell you one. I didn't assume anything..you did. I just asked a simple question which you answered...no problem. Ebay is one source ...there are other auction sites which do have those cups but many times the price is more than what you can get them...
by Mike P
May 31st, 2009, 12:30 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Looking to add Van dokkum cups
Replies: 4
Views: 1093

Re: Looking to add Van dokkum cups

Van Dokkum is still in bussiness ..why don't you order from him directly?
His prices are reasonable. why not support the maker of the cups you want?
by Mike P
May 5th, 2009, 4:00 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: 3cm on ebay! YAY!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3180

Re: 3cm on ebay! YAY!!

I would contact both Troy Hooser and Mark Tams. I found out they were working on it last year and was asked to contribute but was unable to get my routines to a point where I felt they could be workers...I had to work some bugs out of them. I don't even know how the book will be distributed at this ...
by Mike P
May 4th, 2009, 4:27 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Ageing Coins with Bleach?
Replies: 16
Views: 12576

Re: Ageing Coins with Bleach?

Yes, I use bleach to tone my Silver Morgans. I tone them a dark Black by submerging the coins in pure bleach with no water added. If you want to slow the process then use water in a 2 to 1 ratio or 2 parts bleach to one part water. Once the coin is blackened then I use Fine steel wool to "clean...
by Mike P
May 3rd, 2009, 12:22 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: 3cm on ebay! YAY!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3180

Re: 3cm on ebay! YAY!!

Perhaps they are trying to drive the price up.
I didn't even see the other one about this.
Why were the auctions shut down? The link was still active when I clicked on it.
Mike
by Mike P
May 3rd, 2009, 12:18 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Larry Jennings New Book?
Replies: 214
Views: 598150

Re: Larry Jennings New Book?

I still can't wait to see the second and third of the Jennings books.
The first one was great.
Just wanted to say thanks for the publishing of all the material you do publish Richard.
Mike
by Mike P
May 3rd, 2009, 12:10 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: 3cm on ebay! YAY!!
Replies: 11
Views: 3180

Re: 3cm on ebay! YAY!!

LJ ...3cm is not for advanced magician's only. It is a cool gimmick that is very versitile. There is a new book on the Triple Threat which is about 237 pages coming out soon and the gimmick called 3CM is the Schoolcraft version of the Triple threat gimmick. If it is a good price grab it man....you w...

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