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- July 11th, 2013, 7:57 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: "Poller" magician?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 906
"Poller" magician?
Hi, I would be grateful if anyone had any leads on an 1800s (19th century) magician named "Poller." Perhaps he was a card cheat? I found this sentence in Card Sharps, Dream books, and Bucket Shops by Ann Fabian: "[JH] Green demonstrated, one paper said, the ' skill of a Poller or Sign...
- April 20th, 2012, 11:32 pm
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Davenport Brothers article
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8320
Re: Davenport Brothers article
Richard Kaufman wrote:It is an article that goes into detail about a play in which the Davenport Brothers and their spirit cabinet are the major characters.
Thanks for the information Mr. Kaufman, that answers my question.
- April 20th, 2012, 1:54 am
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Davenport Brothers article
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8320
Davenport Brothers article
How long is the Davenport Brothers article in the new Genii? Does it have a focus, or is it a general article? New info? Thanks!
- April 10th, 2012, 8:44 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Early American Magicians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2470
Re: Early American Magicians
Thanks Richard, yes, I love that book, though I confess I may have purchased it from the publisher rather than from H&R! ;)
In appreciation,
Matthew
In appreciation,
Matthew
- April 10th, 2012, 8:43 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Early American Magicians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2470
Re: Early American Magicians
Thanks for the suggestion, Mr. Townsend. I've met Mr. Olsen, and he is nice, but do not currently have contact info for him. :(
In appreciation,
Matthew
In appreciation,
Matthew
- April 10th, 2012, 8:41 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Early American Magicians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2470
Re: Early American Magicians
Mr. Hunt, Thanks for the suggestions---and Private Message sent.
In appreciation,
Matthew
In appreciation,
Matthew
- April 9th, 2012, 7:40 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New Commercial (Spring 2012) JC Penny Clear cups-b-balls
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1243
Re: New Commercial (Spring 2012) JC Penny Clear cups-b-balls
Fascinating how the Cups & Balls is used in pop-culture/advertising. Also points to fuzzy dividing line between cups/balls and 3 Shell game, which is really the image.
Thanks to MaxNY for posting this.
--Matthew
Thanks to MaxNY for posting this.
--Matthew
- April 9th, 2012, 7:26 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Early American Magicians
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2470
Re: Early American Magicians
I'm looking for sources on magic in 18th century America. I've read Pecor's dissertation book and the appendix to the Miracle Factory edition of _Annals of Conjuring_ , but would be grateful for any additional leads.
- April 9th, 2012, 7:20 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Magic history website
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2140
- April 9th, 2012, 7:17 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Conjuror's Magazine in US?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 492
Conjuror's Magazine in US?
Hi,
I would be grateful for any leads toward figuring out if Conjuror's Magazine (1791-1793) was sold or even read in the United States?
Thanks in advance,
Matthew
I would be grateful for any leads toward figuring out if Conjuror's Magazine (1791-1793) was sold or even read in the United States?
Thanks in advance,
Matthew
- March 18th, 2010, 1:17 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Microsoft's Response to the iPad
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6247
Re: Microsoft's Response to the iPad
r paul wilson wrote:I thought we weren't supposed to argue religion on this board?
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Funny.
- March 18th, 2010, 1:08 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Randi is da bomb
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1504
Re: Randi is da bomb
Interesting how Randi's work --and the frauds he exposes-- are branching out. Good for him.
- March 18th, 2010, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Houston Museum of Natural Science Magic Exhibit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3278
Re: Houston Museum of Natural Science Magic Exhibit
Richard, thanks for keeping us up to date on this. I would even be thrilled to even just _purchase_ a "free" brochure if one is available.
- February 18th, 2010, 10:38 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Ricky Jay/Oddities Books and Reduced Prices on Others! FSH
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1042
- February 8th, 2010, 2:38 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Criss Angel time & venue?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1506
Re: Criss Angel time & venue?
In terms of rehearsal time, I was thinking primarily of Mindfreak as series television: if you have to create many hours of episodes of new material in one year, you have less time to experiment and rehearse than if you are only producing one new hour of material per year.
- February 4th, 2010, 12:38 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: New Magic History Website
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3285
- February 4th, 2010, 12:16 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Houston Museum of Natural Science Magic Exhibit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3278
Re: Houston Museum of Natural Science Magic Exhibit
Richard, thanks for mentioning this. If you sell any ephemera related to the exhibit, please let us know: I for one would love to buy a poster or brochure.
- February 4th, 2010, 12:04 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Criss Angel time & venue?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1506
Criss Angel time & venue?
I want to share my feelings about Criss Angel, suggesting that he'll soar when he finds a better venue: Criss Angel has experience and skill, and his goth/rock daredevil is a unique and engaging character for a magician. But whenever I see Mindfreak I get the sense that he would be better served by ...
- February 4th, 2010, 11:36 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: 2009: A Year in Review
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9684