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David Regal

PLEASE SHARE To lessen the horrors of this time for some magicians, I'm giving away six copies of my book "Interpreting Magic." One needs to enter the drawing on Facebook - here's a link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2804773912970901&set=a.106334676148185&type=3&thea...

David Regal

Thanks for this. A great trick indeed. And yes, the ring vanish that Copperfield did was the Ringo vanish.

David Regal

The Walt Rollins Ringo has a different plot than the Bruno Ringo.

David Regal

Hi All - When I was a kid there was a trick marketed called Ringo - the Tannen's catalog credits "Bruno" with the effect. Well, it was one of my favorite tricks back then, and now, as an "adult," I realize that it truly is a fantastic effect that combines an unsuspected physical ...

David Regal

Many, many, MANY people have written to me saying "When will the book be in magic shops?" For now, I am the only one selling Interpreting Magic , and for a good reason: I paid for the printing costs personally, and those costs were high - I spared no expense. When I die they'll say: "...

David Regal

Some things came out of the interviews that I'm very glad I was able to record.

David Regal

From the review of Interpreting Magic in today's Magicseen Magazine:

"If the book consisted of only the tricks, it would already be a "Must Buy," but that is only one third of the book's content."
Mark Leveridge

David Regal

I admit I've been clicking on the Genii website for a few days now, waiting for the November issue and the review of Interpreting Magic . The review, by Francis Menotti, has been published, and here is the first paragraph: "David Regal is not human. Over the hours, no-days-of thoroughly digesti...

David Regal

I made jury duty!

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David Regal

From an interview subject in the book, who just received his copy of Interpreting Magic : "Congratulations on a beautiful and fascinating book! There are so many interesting ideas here, and every one has a great premise and script. I can't imagine anyone not being inspired by your explorations....

David Regal

Shipping internationally has become very expensive. It has essentially doubled since my last book came out. Interpreting Magic is large, about 6 pounds, and that $45 overseas shipping charge is actually a greatly discounted rate. For me to ship the book internationally, personally, I would have to p...

David Regal

You are very kind - they are both heroes of mine. I'm glad you are enjoying the book.

David Regal

Yes, it's the same gathering of assets during the "Whispering Queens" portion of the effect - the assets are then put to work differently. An effect occurs at the end that pushes things in an interesting way. By that I mean it is an escalation, the climax, and I wasn't even sure an audienc...

David Regal

Thank you for the kind comments. I am finishing up an order of The Carbonaro Effect in Chicago, so, unfortunately, I can't attend the Genii convention. For now, the only way to get the book is to place an order through my website, where it is instantly routed to a company handling fulfillment (and t...

David Regal

"I gained knowledge and joy from every page of this book."
Norman Beck - M.U.M. Magazine

The shipping company is now sending out confirmations to purchasers including shipping/tracking numbers. They are doing an amazing, precise job and books are being shipped same-day.

Thank you all.

David Regal

IT'S ARRIVED - IT'S SHIPPING I'm pleased to report that The Regal Has Landed... "I give it my highest recommendation." Michael Close "'Interpreting Magic' is outstanding." Josh Jay “This book offers a wealth of wonderful ideas that will ignite your passion of magic and put you to...

David Regal

My new book Interpreting Magic will be available in two weeks. Here is an advance review: INTERPRETING MAGIC Review by Michael Close It has been ten years since David Regal has gifted us with a big book of magic; that book was the wonderful Approaching Magic . His new book is Interpreting Magic , an...

David Regal

And news are getting worse: David graciously cut out some time from his busy schedule to answer my questions on inspiration, creating magic, and his new book. (That's the good news.) Now get this: Interpreting Magic may well be his last book! And David does not feel too young to retire from magic.....

David Regal

Hi All - I am in Chicago shooting the current (and final) order of The Carbonaro Effect . It's a crazy sort of schedule and, somehow, my book is coming out at the same time. The order window was made live briefly so that the fulfillment company I'm using could check things out to make sure informati...

David Regal

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David Regal

I received an advance copy of something that made me happy. If you would like to receive an email when it is available, go here:

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David Regal

My dear, dear friend Peter Kougasian has been very ill for some time, and could use some help. He is known to NY audiences as "Uncle Pete," and is now, unfortunately, living with ALS. Here is a link to help Peter out: http://gf.me/u/rfkink Thanks for reading this. Feel free to pass it on. ...

David Regal

Hi All -

There was an archived file on my site causing some false positives from Norton Utilities. I spent some bucks to clear up the problem, and it should be fine for everyone now. I spoke to my web host and their technicians went over it as well. The site is absolutely safe.

David

David Regal

The Gold Standard This is something new for the holidays. I started work on it three years ago, and it has been manufactured from the ground up to my specs. It is a lovely thing: http://davidregal.com/the-gold-standard/ [youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quz8FJiBrZE [/youtube] David

David Regal

Hi All - My mailing list company threw out my mailing list and my back-up doesn't exist (long story). No worries - it only took 10 years to build. My son has set up a form to subscribe. I only send out about 3 mails a year, and it's always a good deal. Please add yourself - I'm starting over! http:/...

David Regal

I have been busy, but I've planted my ass back in town and will be offering an insane Xmas magic deal to those on my mailing list. To be added to the list, send the message "ADD" to regalmailinglist@gmail.com NOTE: Do this soon.

David Regal

Very few things make me happier than when someone adds his or her touch/creativity/interpretation to something I've put out there, and Ron Timmer's clever sequence will certainly be adopted by many. Nice, Ron.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcMC5lu-pcA

David Regal

I don't know if you noticed, but it has been impossible to buy Clarity Boxes on my site for a few weeks now. That is because I sold out. So, for a while I had to watch retailers sell the Clarity Box while I had zero. Ouch. BUT I HAVE MORE NOW. AND THERE'S A PRETTY GREAT COMBO DEAL ON MY SITE. Short ...

David Regal

I have sold out of my current stock.

Please go to Penguin Magic or Hocus-Pocus to purchase The Clarity Box - they will have it in stock shortly.

Thanks.

David Regal

I've been charging the actual cost of Priority International shipping to my overseas customers, but I'm soon going to match my competition and pay for a different method of shipping (so it will be free to purchasers, but slower) - that seems to be what people want. My son is on it - expect the chang...

David Regal

Here's the odd manner in which Clarity Box is rolling out: a) I have some - that's because the manufacturer got a number to me ahead of Magic Live. b) Soon Penguin and Hocus-Pocus will have them - they bought the initial run. c) A second run is in process - one of my goals is to get a quantity to th...

David Regal

Thanks, Pete. The early test box you saw may indeed have been made of polystyrene, but I eventually rejected that material as being too cheap-looking, and too cheap "feeling." The Clarity Boxes that are being manufactured are made of laser cut acrylic, about twice the weight of the cheaper...

David Regal

No big sales pitch. This is a clear switching box, and to my mind the best thing I've ever put out as it is so useful. Totally customizable, made of heavy laser-cut acrylic. It can be a card in the box... a bill... a prediction, etc. Sold out at Magic Live, where I did it 100s of times inches from p...

David Regal

I thought only my wife called it "The Gaff."

David Regal

I should say that I am not the only one with these sets - two stores now have a small supply as well, Hocus-Pocus and Penguin. I did not solicit any testimonials, but I am proud that this was posted by a real worker: Don't even bother with any other rings on the market---these are the very best. As ...

David Regal

The Linking Finger Ring plot, created by Persi Diaconis and Richard Himber, is simply one of the greatest tricks in magic. If you have not heard of the ring set I produced, it may be because I ran no ads and the entire first run (of 144 sets) sold out. I have in my possession the remains of a second...

David Regal

I was able to post the complete act without interruption on Vimeo:

David Regal at The Magic Castle - Complete

David Regal

And by the way, I once had a TV executive call me up and say: "David, I saw the most amazing card trick in the world and you have to tell me how it was done! This guy called a wizard on the telephone and the wizard told me the card I was thinking of!" It gets better. He started to elaborat...

David Regal

I think judging a person's skill level and experiencing a performance are two different things, and no, I don't think a spectator needs to understand technique in order to appreciate mystery. It's an interesting question, though. It's like saying "One needs to understand music theory in order t...

David Regal

I understand the outrage of Jamy Ian Swiss, Ricky Jay and others at the hubris and misinformed nature of Mr. Stone's comments. To me, however, the real matter is why we have the need to express outrage. If, for example, Mr. Stone studied with voice teachers for a year then claimed to be expert at si...

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