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by Dustin Stinett
March 28th, 2024, 1:25 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: AMA Election Results
Replies: 7
Views: 1287

Re: AMA Election Results

A lot of stuff did not belong in this thread. I transferred it all over to the thread about the petition to the BOD, where it is much more relevant: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=55228
by Dustin Stinett
March 26th, 2024, 2:38 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: AMA Election Results
Replies: 7
Views: 1287

Re: AMA Election Results

The officers of the boards have been announced:
BOD
Mark Wooster, President
Saratoga Ballantine, Vice-President
Christopher Grant, Treasurer
Kathy Gruver, Secretary

BOT
Christopher Hart, Chair
Mike Caveney, Co-Vice Chair
Jonathan Levit, Co-Vice Chair
Elizabeth Messick, Secretary
by Dustin Stinett
March 26th, 2024, 2:34 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: BREAKING: Important New Statements Regarding the AMA. MEMBERS PLEASE READ
Replies: 23
Views: 1352

Re: BREAKING: Important New Statements Regarding the AMA. MEMBERS PLEASE READ

RK, do we know if the petition has the requisite number of signatures yet? The petition was apparently ready to submit to the secretary as of the Annual General Meeting. The last I heard, however, the secretary did not make herself available to the person with it. He said in a post that it would be...
by Dustin Stinett
March 26th, 2024, 2:30 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: BREAKING: Important New Statements Regarding the AMA. MEMBERS PLEASE READ
Replies: 23
Views: 1352

Re: AMA Election Results

Did anyone offer market-based justification for paying an ED $350K/yr? Was that figure accurate? Not sure exactly how to answer this. Yes, there was a verbal justification, but no offer of proof (a slide with other examples, etc.). But neither have those who claim that the salary is outrageous on s...
by Dustin Stinett
March 25th, 2024, 2:17 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: BREAKING: Important New Statements Regarding the AMA. MEMBERS PLEASE READ
Replies: 23
Views: 1352

Re: AMA Election Results

What is the relationship between the AMA and the Magic Castle? I assumed they were the same thing. They never have been "the same." The clubhouse has always been owned by a second party. The AMA rents the building. And the intellectual property of "The Magic Castle" was owned by...
by Dustin Stinett
March 25th, 2024, 5:22 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: AMA Election Results
Replies: 7
Views: 1287

Re: AMA Election Results

I would say that the status quo remains.
by Dustin Stinett
March 24th, 2024, 10:16 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: AMA Election Results
Replies: 7
Views: 1287

AMA Election Results

The AMA held its Annual General Meeting. The most interesting aspect was the results of the elections. For the Board of Directors, there were three seats open. Those elected were: Ed Alonzo* Kathy Gruver* Christopher Grant (*incument) So the BOD is: Mark Wooster Saratoga Ballantine Kathy Gruver Ed A...
by Dustin Stinett
March 22nd, 2024, 7:00 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: BREAKING: Important New Statements Regarding the AMA. MEMBERS PLEASE READ
Replies: 23
Views: 1352

Re: BREAKING: Important New Statements Regarding the AMA. MEMBERS PLEASE READ

erdnasephile wrote:RK, do we know if the petition has the requisite number of signatures yet?

As of last night (Thursday, 3/21), not yet. About 25 or so short.
by Dustin Stinett
March 21st, 2024, 10:31 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Karl Fulves Magic Medallion inquiry
Replies: 6
Views: 542

Re: Karl Fulves Magic Medallion inquiry

While your father's name is not in the ad, what you provided shows that he wrote the instructions. The earliest mention I can find of this product is an ad in the November 1972 issue of Genii and the December 1972 issue of M-U-M . (But Bill Larsen, Jr. is wishing the readers a "Happy Valentine'...
by Dustin Stinett
March 21st, 2024, 10:13 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sonic Dice
Replies: 3
Views: 445

Re: Sonic Dice

We are thrilled that you shared your latest creation with us here. Thank you so much!
by Dustin Stinett
March 15th, 2024, 8:20 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Father Jim Blantz
Replies: 3
Views: 330

RIP Father Jim Blantz

Father James Blantz died in early March. He was a fixture at the Magic Castle and could be seen at magic conventions as well. The Genii Forum offers its condolences to his family, friends, fans, and ecclesial family.
https://www.azcentral.com/obituaries/par074491
by Dustin Stinett
March 8th, 2024, 8:27 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB: The Dai Vernon Book of Magic (1957)
Replies: 2
Views: 307

Re: WTB: The Dai Vernon Book of Magic (1957)

There is a terrific private group on Facebook called MBA (Magic Books Anonymous). People are selling, looking for, trading, etc. all the time there. I recommend joining. Tell the runner Najee Williams that Dustin sent you (if he asks).
Good luck!
by Dustin Stinett
March 8th, 2024, 8:21 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Horace Goldin's Mysterious Tricks
Replies: 5
Views: 407

Re: Horace Goldin's Mysterious Tricks

Very nice service; very easy. Looking forward to the rest.
by Dustin Stinett
March 3rd, 2024, 8:25 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Svengali Pitch
Replies: 2
Views: 364

Re: The Svengali Pitch

I really thought this would be a pitch for Mark's great book on the pitch.
It's not, so I will do it.
If you want to learn how to pitch the Svengali deck, or just learn a great routine, buy this eBook:
https://www.lybrary.com/the-long-and-th ... 23527.html
by Dustin Stinett
March 2nd, 2024, 9:28 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Please retire the term, "cardman."
Replies: 290
Views: 232449

Re: Please retire the term, "cardman."

I often use the term, "the laity." (Thank you George Bernard Shaw.)
by Dustin Stinett
February 26th, 2024, 11:57 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: P&P Auction: The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Replies: 2
Views: 1409

Re: P&P Auction: The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I

With the final numbers in, and being a colossal dork, we have done some "analysis" of the Dawes auction. There were 448 lots. Three were passed, one appears to have been withdrawn (three Mercedes Talma postcards), making 444 being sold. The total hammer price was $723,030. Add in the 20% p...
by Dustin Stinett
February 24th, 2024, 7:47 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: P&P Auction: The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Replies: 2
Views: 1409

Re: P&P Auction: The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I

Part I of the Dawes Auction has ended, and it was a mixed bag of bargains and "holy moly!" moments. The first of the latter was a third edition of Scot's The Discovery of Witchcraft for $13,000. (Note, all the prices I will quote in this post will be sans premium.) That was quickly eclipse...
by Dustin Stinett
February 23rd, 2024, 3:08 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Pop Haydn's on the Cover of the March 2024 Issue of Genii
Replies: 2
Views: 660

Re: Pop Haydn's on the Cover of the March 2024 Issue of Genii

Thanks, Joe. Richard did the initial interview and I did some follow-up with Pop, who provided some great details about his youth.
Glad you liked Chamber as well. Email John! He'd love to hear from someone about the "Chamber of Secrets." He's pretty much convinced no one reads it. :)
by Dustin Stinett
February 22nd, 2024, 9:46 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Who is the best coin magician you have seen?
Replies: 82
Views: 16180

Re: Who is the best coin magician you have seen?

What part did either of you miss when I said he was doing a feint? So, okay, fine. That's what David was doing versus actually doing the French Drop. I said he wasn't doing a French Drop, except as a feint. Shall I say it again??? Here he is doing it, or not doing it, nearly at the end. https://www....
by Dustin Stinett
February 22nd, 2024, 5:50 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Please retire the term, "cardman."
Replies: 290
Views: 232449

Re: Please retire the term, "cardman."

I am a fan of alliteration: card conjurer.
by Dustin Stinett
February 22nd, 2024, 4:27 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Who is the best coin magician you have seen?
Replies: 82
Views: 16180

Re: Who is the best coin magician you have seen?

Oddly enough as good as David Roth undoubtedly was I noticed on a couple of videos that his French Drop had a lot to be desired. Still nobody is perfect I suppose I've never seen David do the French Drop as anything other than a feint; he would actually take the coin in the right hand Classic Palm,...
by Dustin Stinett
February 19th, 2024, 5:58 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Blackpool 2024 Day Three
Replies: 13
Views: 1615

Re: Blackpool 2024 Day Three

Thanks for your terrific and honest reporting. Well done.
by Dustin Stinett
February 17th, 2024, 11:58 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Blackpool 2024 Day One
Replies: 12
Views: 1816

Re: Blackpool 2024 Day One

Thanks Craig. Looking forward to the next ones!
by Dustin Stinett
February 15th, 2024, 6:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12305647

Re: ERDNASE

Bill Mullins wrote: A statement that could be applied to so much of what he claims . . .

"An expression that can mean anything means nothing."
~Michael Crichton
by Dustin Stinett
February 7th, 2024, 5:40 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Roy Shank
Replies: 0
Views: 1282

RIP Roy Shank

Magician and illusion builder Roy Shank died on February 3rd after a battle with liver cancer. He was the creator of the Bo Staff and many other illusions. The Genii Forum offers its sincere condolences to his family and friends.
by Dustin Stinett
February 6th, 2024, 7:20 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Donate Magic Books
Replies: 5
Views: 900

Re: Donate Magic Books

The Dai Vernon Foundation gives money to those who are in need. They raise funds through donations as well as selling donated items at events like the Magic Castle swap meet, etc. You might look into donating to them: https://www.daivernonfoundation.org/ (PS: They are not associated with the AMA or ...
by Dustin Stinett
February 5th, 2024, 1:07 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Shiv Duggal
Replies: 4
Views: 1493

Re: RIP Shiv Duggal

I'm pretty certain that Richard got some of Shiv's material for the new Greater Magic, so there will be that.
by Dustin Stinett
February 3rd, 2024, 6:42 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Shiv Duggal
Replies: 4
Views: 1493

RIP Shiv Duggal

Shiv Duggal, who wrote for Genii for a spell, has died ... way too young. This from the internet: Shiv Duggal 1959–2024. We regret to report the death of our dear friend Shiv Duggal. He suffered a cardiac arrest on the 25th January and was taken to Basildon Hospital where he was put on sedation. Unf...
by Dustin Stinett
February 2nd, 2024, 2:29 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Haversat & Ewing Winter Auction
Replies: 0
Views: 864

Haversat & Ewing Winter Auction

Haversat & Ewing's Winter Auction catalog has been posted. The online auction will run on February 9 and 10. There are 309 lots, many quite affordable to we mere mortals:

https://haversatewing.hibid.com/catalog ... er-auction
by Dustin Stinett
January 25th, 2024, 7:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: P&P Auction: The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Replies: 2
Views: 1409

P&P Auction: The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I

Potter & Potter has posted the online catalog for the auction of Part 1 of the Collection of Eddie Dawes. The auction is scheduled for February 24, 2024. The are 447 lots, 182 of them being books, 91 posters, 67 props, and a variety of ephemera and other items. https://auctions.potterauctions.co...
by Dustin Stinett
January 25th, 2024, 4:55 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: AMA Fellowships Announced
Replies: 0
Views: 959

AMA Fellowships Announced

Here are the 2023 Fellowships and special awards that will be presented at the next Awards Show on May 17: Masters Fellowship: Teller Lifetime Achievement: The Davenport Family Performing Fellowship for Parlor Magic: Steve Cohen Performing Fellowship for Stage Magic: Jorge Blass Creative Fellowship:...
by Dustin Stinett
January 23rd, 2024, 12:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12305647

Re: ERDNASE

What did you find about the film that was objectionable? Not that you asked me, but here's my answer to that: bad editing. It made it a little tough to watch. It was kind of all over the place, which made a film that was under two hours seem longer than that. All that having been said, I am glad I ...
by Dustin Stinett
January 22nd, 2024, 8:55 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Another Erdnase Film
Replies: 0
Views: 1730

Another Erdnase Film

Here is a link to another film on Erdnase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTVpY3ZPoIk Some very familiar faces in it. If you would like to discuss it, look for David Ben's post in the "ERDNASE" thread on this movie, made on 2/22/24 on chat about it there; I ill be locking this thread: htt...
by Dustin Stinett
January 22nd, 2024, 8:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12305647

Re: ERDNASE

This is the first I have even heard of it--here or elsewhere. It's kind of hard to talk about something one is unaware of. So thanks for the heads up. I know what I will be doing for the next couple of hours. But first, I will create another post with the link so those who dismiss the Erdnase thread...
by Dustin Stinett
January 19th, 2024, 1:56 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: First lecture of 2024 is...
Replies: 6
Views: 1062

Re: First lecture of 2024 is...

I am not seeing what the big problem is. Brent has been advertising his local lectures on this site since he became a welcome member over eight years ago. Ted and Jason, you both have been members here over 15 years, which means you have probably seen his many announcements for his shop's lectures. ...
by Dustin Stinett
January 15th, 2024, 10:41 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FSH: Kellar’s Wonders – Caveney/Miesel
Replies: 10
Views: 2353

Re: FSH: Kellar’s Wonders – Caveney/Miesel

I deleted Mike's contact info because I want to leave this thread up. (Bill Mullins will be happy because he uses the Forum to research pricing.)
In my opinion, someone got a bargain.
by Dustin Stinett
January 4th, 2024, 2:04 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: 2023 in Review
Replies: 15
Views: 2752

Re: 2023 in Review

They say that there are two things you don't want to see made: laws and sausages.
I can add a third thing to that list. :)
by Dustin Stinett
January 2nd, 2024, 3:12 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: 2023 in Review
Replies: 15
Views: 2752

Re: 2023 in Review

Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's always nice to know that someone reads this stuff!
Happy New Year! (Now I have to get back to work ... The Genii never sleeps, does it Richard.)
by Dustin Stinett
January 1st, 2024, 12:00 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: 2023 in Review
Replies: 15
Views: 2752

2023 in Review

The Genii Forum’s Review of 2023 “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world.” ~ Neil Gaiman We all make mistakes. Anyone who c...

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