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- April 23rd, 2018, 3:37 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: DC Testimony
- Replies: 3
- Views: 141
Re: DC Testimony
That was hard to watch. I would be curious what the lawyers out there think of the plaintiff's lawyer's examination of DC. He seemed overly hostile in tone and sarcastic ("when they ask you softballs", "Are you going to answer any of my questions?"). The lawyer keeps seemingly as...
- April 22nd, 2018, 7:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New John Thompson Book
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10193
Re: New John Thompson Book
Good to see the market for magic books is looking better. I agree--we've had quite a few high profile releases in the last 12 to 24 months. I hoping the publishers are making enough $$$ to keep them coming. Question: currently in the board game industry, a lot of huge, expensive board games are goi...
- April 22nd, 2018, 2:12 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Johnny Thompson dove production
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3051
Re: Johnny Thompson dove production
Still enjoying this Johnny Thompson's remarkable books. However, when I remembered this thread, I quickly flipped back to the dove section. It doesn't appear (at least on a first cursory reading) that this particular production is the book. (Absolutely no criticism implied--I can totally understand ...
- April 22nd, 2018, 1:16 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Copperfield Forced To Reveal Secret To Trick
- Replies: 8
- Views: 541
Re: Copperfield Forced To Reveal Secret To Trick
I'm not sure why the media is so breathless over the alleged reveal. The GMA correspondent I saw said something like: "They don't really disappear...they run to the back of the theater through passageways!" Well...duh. It's sort of frightening if there are really people out there who were ...
- April 20th, 2018, 10:26 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New John Thompson Book
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10193
Re: New John Thompson Book
As of the time of this posting, Penguin and The Magic Apple still have some sets. Vanishing, Inc. and H & R are sold out. If you are a Castle Member, John Thompson will be doing a book signing (with a limited amount of sets for sale) on April 23rd.
Good hunting!
Good hunting!
- April 20th, 2018, 1:37 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The May Issue of Genii is Now Live Online!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 148
Re: The May Issue of Genii is Now Live Online!
That is a great cover shot--even the chosen depth of focus tells a story.
- April 19th, 2018, 7:33 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Cellphone magic
- Replies: 8
- Views: 299
Re: Cellphone magic
Jack Shalom wrote:So, my question for the group is: what's the best way to present tricks involving cell phones without causing the audience to jump right to a tech method
Have them end up in the guts of a dead fish?
Ha! I had forgotten about that!
- April 19th, 2018, 3:44 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Cellphone magic
- Replies: 8
- Views: 299
Cellphone magic
I recently was present at a non-magic function. The night's entertainment was a magic act which consisted of almost 100% tricks with cellphones and other technological devices. The show was professional, high energy, and well performed, albeit a bit repetitive. The audience response was enthusiastic...
- April 18th, 2018, 8:28 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Michael Close's "The Paradigm Shift" Volumes One and Two Available Now
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2089
Re: Michael Close's "The Paradigm Shift" Volumes One and Two Available Now
And finally (really!), please allow me to address another issue. I'm sure some might be balking at the price tag, especially because no physical product is being traded for your 80 large. I get it: they ain't cheap in this economy, and I love slipcased beauties as much as the next fella'. However, c...
- April 18th, 2018, 7:06 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Michael Close's "The Paradigm Shift" Volumes One and Two Available Now
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2089
Re: Michael Close's "The Paradigm Shift" Volumes One and Two Available Now
I have been remiss in that I should have been one of those 5 star reviews, but, like Penn, I've just made my way through the first volume, and I wanted to wait until I had read the whole thing. However, what follows are some preliminary impressions. (I hope that if someone is on the fence on these, ...
- April 18th, 2018, 11:44 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Harry Anderson
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1277
Re: Harry Anderson
I also found Harry's thoughts about stage fright (in Part 2) really interesting.
- April 17th, 2018, 7:54 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Teller on Big Bang May 10th, 2018
- Replies: 0
- Views: 154
- April 17th, 2018, 3:31 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Harry Anderson
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1277
Re: Harry Anderson
Really enjoyable interview, Dodd--vintage Harry. Loved his description of his relationship with the Professor and the Castle gang.
- April 16th, 2018, 9:09 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Harry Anderson
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1277
- April 16th, 2018, 7:15 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Harry Anderson
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1277
Re: Harry Anderson
Confirmed by a local news affiliate:
http://www.wspa.com/news/night-court-ac ... 1126241637
Too early. So sad. RIP, Mr. Anderson.
http://www.wspa.com/news/night-court-ac ... 1126241637
Too early. So sad. RIP, Mr. Anderson.
- April 16th, 2018, 8:04 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Complete Jarrett - Jim Steinmeyer
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1360
Re: The Complete Jarrett - Jim Steinmeyer
A few years ago at IBM/SAM, I was completely fooled by the Steinmeyer version of Jarrett's "Sawing an Egg" (performed by Alex Ramon).
https://vimeo.com/85210408
https://vimeo.com/85210408
- April 14th, 2018, 11:20 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: The Fate of The Magic of Robert Harbin
- Replies: 88
- Views: 25908
Re: The Fate of The Magic of Robert Harbin
Is it true that each legit copy of the Harbin book has the purchaser's name and the book number hand written in the book?
If that's so: for those of you who have seen the phony Sander/Mann abominations, did they just omit that page or are those lines left blank?
If that's so: for those of you who have seen the phony Sander/Mann abominations, did they just omit that page or are those lines left blank?
- April 14th, 2018, 11:09 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: The Fate of The Magic of Robert Harbin
- Replies: 88
- Views: 25908
Re: The Fate of The Magic of Robert Harbin
Caveney published an article in Magic years ago about that Zig Zag controversy. A magician here in the U.S. built a version sometime around the early 1970s? and began to perform it without Harbin's permission. Caveney also published an article in Magicol about that pirated copy of the Harbin book a...
- April 14th, 2018, 11:03 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: SAM dues increase
- Replies: 2
- Views: 273
SAM dues increase
Just got a email that dues are increasing to $79/yr, but if you renew now, you can renew at the old rate ($65) and save some money. I think you can also renew for up to 3 years at the old rate and save even more. Paperless is going up from $45 to $55. I can certainly understand the rationale for the...
- April 13th, 2018, 7:37 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Doug Henning's The Magic Show on Amazon Prime
- Replies: 9
- Views: 563
- April 12th, 2018, 9:32 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Doug Henning's The Magic Show on Amazon Prime
- Replies: 9
- Views: 563
Re: Doug Henning's The Magic Show on Amazon Prime
Thanks, guys! (Was Peter De Paula a magician who acted in the show or primarily an actor? What ever happened to him?)
- April 12th, 2018, 10:58 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Doug Henning's The Magic Show on Amazon Prime
- Replies: 9
- Views: 563
Re: Doug Henning's The Magic Show on Amazon Prime
I wish I had seen the show with Henning in New York. I saw it when it came to LA, but the lead was being played by some other dude (Dino?)
- April 11th, 2018, 8:49 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Doug Henning's The Magic Show on Amazon Prime
- Replies: 9
- Views: 563
Doug Henning's The Magic Show on Amazon Prime
Eric Mead's twitter feed had this great tidbit:
https://twitter.com/meaderic/status/984134452661059584
Thanks, Mr. Mead!
https://twitter.com/meaderic/status/984134452661059584
Thanks, Mr. Mead!
- April 10th, 2018, 9:30 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New John Thompson Book
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10193
Re: New John Thompson Book
If I have time, or if anyone else has time, here's a project: there are so many tips about various sleights throughout the books, an index would be helpful. Marlo's Simple Shift: here's how Johnny does it. etc. Denis Behr's legion of indexers be advised. Great idea! (My favorite non-sleight tip in ...
- April 10th, 2018, 6:38 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Public Service Announcement
- Replies: 9
- Views: 575
Re: Public Service Announcement
As funny (and perhaps satisfying) as Bob's reply is, answering the phone can cause your number to be flagged as "live" on spammer lists. I favor Google voice, as it can be set to automatically block a huge percentage of spam calls. In addition, Nomorobo is a phone spam blocking service (fr...
- April 7th, 2018, 10:49 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New John Thompson Book
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10193
- April 6th, 2018, 4:20 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New John Thompson Book
- Replies: 83
- Views: 10193
Re: New John Thompson Book
The set is finally here! Years ago, I was made aware of one particular routine that Mr. Thompson had said was going to be included in the books. So, at that time, I gathered the necessary props and they have been waiting ever since in a cabinet---waiting for the publication of these books and the pe...
- April 2nd, 2018, 8:27 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Trick That Cannot Be Explained - New Research
- Replies: 8
- Views: 769
- March 30th, 2018, 9:22 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The April Issue of Genii is Out!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1498
- March 29th, 2018, 1:31 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The April Issue of Genii is Out!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1498
Re: The April Issue of Genii is Out!
I got to meet Mike Pisciotta last fall so the cover article was a real treat and captured his personality well, IMHO. I was able to watch him work several times, and he is a GREAT performer, with a very pleasing, mellow--yet confident--style. He was a marked contrast to the brash, in your face, styl...
- March 27th, 2018, 6:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The April Issue of Genii is Out!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1498
Re: The April Issue of Genii is Out!
I really like the new design. It reminded me of this guy and his cycling team from back in the day: http://velojerseys.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/21.jpg Nice work, Mrs. K! --------------------------------------------------- PS: What's the deal with the image tags--they don't seem to work anymore...
- March 24th, 2018, 5:09 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
- Replies: 133
- Views: 3705
Re: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
Brad Jeffers wrote:I once saw someone conclude their performance of Ultimate Monte by using the Eric Decamps ruse; which he employs in his Wild Card routine; of changing the gaffed cards into money.
I liked it.
Agreed. I think Bill Malone mentions that on his DVD.
- March 24th, 2018, 6:16 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
- Replies: 133
- Views: 3705
Re: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
I believe the idea was published by Michael Close in his Workers series.
- March 22nd, 2018, 12:02 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
- Replies: 133
- Views: 3705
Re: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
Just saw this thread. Amazing to me - all these knowledgeable card people and not one mention of Monte Plus, Monte Monte Plus - which I originally published in APOCALYPSE (1978) and in a couple of my books - SPECIAL EFFECTS, ONLY MY APOCALYPSE. A wonderful, different, great, impromptu 3-card monte,...
- March 22nd, 2018, 11:57 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
- Replies: 133
- Views: 3705
Re: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
The main difference is that the gaffed versions look nothing like the monte as played on the street (at all) . So, if you are presenting something as representative of the 'three card monte', and referencing that game, then it would be strange to use a mid-pipped card. Dr. Gene Mastuura gave a fasc...
- March 22nd, 2018, 10:26 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
- Replies: 133
- Views: 3705
Re: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
With respect, I am not sure if that's quite what Mr. Ortiz meant. You're right, and I concur that I didn't represent his position entirely accurately. You must have missed my follow-up post here (which is just ahead of yours ), in which I already corrected this point. Yes--sorry--our posts crossed ...
- March 22nd, 2018, 10:16 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
- Replies: 133
- Views: 3705
Re: Gimmicked Three Card Monte vs. Real
With respect, I actually think the level of difficulty isn't considered particularly important in Mr. Ortiz' selection of methods. For example, here are some excerpts from the "Picking the Best Method" section of the book, under the heading of "Difficulty" ( Designing Miracles , ...
- March 22nd, 2018, 6:21 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: reading vs video
- Replies: 51
- Views: 16343
Re: reading vs video
The only really bad thing about video is that it's more difficult to learn from because the footage goes by so fast. Many DVD players have slow-motion capability. When I want to learn a move from a DVD, I watch it on my computer where I use an app I created to control DVD player using voice command...
- March 19th, 2018, 3:40 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Pick off Pip (Dai Vernon’s Version)
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1493
Re: Pick off Pip (Dai Vernon’s Version)
Groovemaster:
If you go to llepub.com, you can search for the Dai Vernon Revelations instant downloads. Once you browse through the volumes of this set to find what you want (each volume listing has a table of contents), you can get an instant download of the video you want.
Good luck!
If you go to llepub.com, you can search for the Dai Vernon Revelations instant downloads. Once you browse through the volumes of this set to find what you want (each volume listing has a table of contents), you can get an instant download of the video you want.
Good luck!