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by Andres Reynoso
August 5th, 2022, 7:35 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2022 Postscript
Replies: 13
Views: 2126

Re: FISM 2022 Postscript

Bob Farmer wrote:Was that the guy that used the black art close-up mat?


When I saw him I thought in black art, but a friend told me no black art was used, just sleight of hand.
by Andres Reynoso
March 15th, 2022, 5:47 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: magician as an actor
Replies: 262
Views: 20131

Re: magician as an actor

"You are a magnificent actor, who can not call himself a prestidigitator, a title beneath a man of your talent" - letter from Juliette Bisson to Houdini. Cited in A magician among the spirits, page 168 :P
by Andres Reynoso
December 29th, 2021, 10:43 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: A Note Regarding the Upcoming Copperfield Museum Book
Replies: 109
Views: 16927

Re: A Note Regarding the Upcoming Copperfield Museum Book

Well, now B&N is offering the book (among much others) at 50% as special holidays sale. Either: regular, signed or B&N exclusive (4 or 6 extra pages) sale ends today. $17.50
by Andres Reynoso
November 24th, 2021, 12:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: A Note Regarding the Upcoming Copperfield Museum Book
Replies: 109
Views: 16927

Re: A Note Regarding the Upcoming Copperfield Museum Book

I bought two from talkshop, one for me and one for a friend. Both has different signatures, one clear, like other photos on twitter about autopen, and the other with tremble lines and different stroke. Maybe another template and the machine trembled, or it was copied by hand? It's kind of disappoint...
by Andres Reynoso
May 24th, 2021, 11:32 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Barnes & Noble Edition of Copperfield's History of Magic
Replies: 10
Views: 6349

Re: Barnes & Noble Edition of Copperfield's History of Magic

Bummer! That said, there are very few branches of Barnes & Noble remaining here! The two that were near me (within driving distance) have both closed. There are no bookstores near me. Richard, when I attend Genii Convention, one of the main stops for me is B&N at the side of Red Roof. When ...
by Andres Reynoso
March 5th, 2021, 12:09 pm
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: Modern Magic (Hoffman) editions
Replies: 9
Views: 9025

Re: Modern Magic (Hoffman) editions

Not "several," but MANY. Richard, I don't remember very well my english classes. is many more than several? Unfortunately not all booksellers give accurate information or know what the various editions are. It does seem to be difficult in the case of Hoffmann's books because many of the e...
by Andres Reynoso
March 1st, 2021, 9:18 pm
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: Modern Magic (Hoffman) editions
Replies: 9
Views: 9025

Modern Magic (Hoffman) editions

Hi. I know there are several "Modern Magic" editions. Magicpedia http://www.geniimagazine.com/wiki/index.php/Modern_Magic says first US edition was by Rutledge in 1882. I have seen on internet some pictures of McKay "american" edition and these books have not the publishing date ...
by Andres Reynoso
December 11th, 2019, 3:05 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: "Reino de los Muertos" deck on kickstarter
Replies: 1
Views: 1111

Re: "Reino de los Muertos" deck on kickstarter

They finished today.
They funded MXN 1,322,488 (around 66,125 USD) and the expected goal was MXN 280,000. So the total was 472%
by Andres Reynoso
November 22nd, 2019, 12:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: "Reino de los Muertos" deck on kickstarter
Replies: 1
Views: 1111

"Reino de los Muertos" deck on kickstarter

This is an interesting kickstarter campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/614216986/el-reino-de-los-muertos-expert-edition-mexico-creates?lang=en I'm not related with the campaign neither with the team, I have speaked with them a couple of times and last year I supported their "Axolotl d...
by Andres Reynoso
September 22nd, 2019, 1:09 pm
Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
Topic: Looking for a room at Genii
Replies: 4
Views: 8076

Re: Looking for a room at Genii

Is there a Genii Convention group? :O request send
by Andres Reynoso
September 18th, 2019, 12:20 am
Forum: Convention Room Mate Finder
Topic: I have a room at Red Roof for Genii Convention
Replies: 0
Views: 6330

I have a room at Red Roof for Genii Convention

Hi, I have a not smoking room at Red Roof. I will stay from October 2nd to 7th. If somebody is interested in sharing please send me PM or email to arffup at hotmail. If interested in share October 2-6, the total is 382 dls ($191 each person) and if interested thru monday 7 the total is $444 ($222 ea...
by Andres Reynoso
June 23rd, 2019, 11:14 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Illusionists at Mexico City
Replies: 0
Views: 1085

The Illusionists at Mexico City

Currently is running in Mexico City The Illusionists “directly from Broadway” This is the 4th time a version of The Illusionists is in the city. Formerly the show was presented at the Auditorio Nacional, a huge theater for concerts (10,000 persons) I think the venue was not the indicated as the show...
by Andres Reynoso
May 17th, 2019, 8:39 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Chen-Kai passed away
Replies: 1
Views: 1000

Chen-Kai passed away

Today in morning I knew mexican magician Chen-Kai has passed away. He was a well known magician in Mexico who worked in theaters, tv and night clubs. He developed dove techniques, some of them were published in Ian Adair’s Encyclopedia of Dove Magic. Lance Burton’s dove routine includes some of his ...
by Andres Reynoso
April 7th, 2019, 12:46 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: DeLand
Replies: 187
Views: 819169

Re: DeLand

Andres Reynoso wrote:I was notified a tube arrived by mail, it can just be the uncut sheets. (and a a magazine arrived too)

Yes, April issue arrived and a tube with 4 uncut sheets but 3 decks :o maybe customs lost the mystery and madness deck :|
by Andres Reynoso
April 4th, 2019, 7:19 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: DeLand
Replies: 187
Views: 819169

Re: DeLand

I was notified a tube arrived by mail, it can just be the uncut sheets. (and a a magazine arrived too)

I will have some magic to play with on weekend
by Andres Reynoso
January 6th, 2019, 12:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Death by Magic - DMC
Replies: 2
Views: 1615

Re: Death by Magic - DMC

I just finished to watch the 10 episodes. It seems much better than other similar series but it remains that sensation of all of this is settled, nothing is spontaneous and there is a lot of camera / editing help. A lot of the final illusions have similar structure: something going terrible wrong ju...
by Andres Reynoso
January 6th, 2019, 12:08 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: DeLand
Replies: 187
Views: 819169

Re: DeLand

I am posting this late. I'm sorry. I received the book on December 20th in Mexico City, just in time for Chrstmas, the box remained on the tree until 25th morning. The package, the cushion material, the inner box, the slipcase, the book, the deck ... all are gorgeus. Very fine book, a lot of interes...
by Andres Reynoso
January 6th, 2019, 11:53 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: "Dealt" on Netflix in UK
Replies: 3
Views: 1050

Re: "Dealt" on Netflix in UK

Not in Netflix Mexico :( but they made available some Derren Brown shows
by Andres Reynoso
November 27th, 2018, 1:59 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Asi Wind's Repertoire Second Printing Now Available 11_22_2018
Replies: 7
Views: 3159

Re: Asi Wind's Repertoire Second Printing Now Available 11_22_2018

I bought one second hand first edition here at the forum :-)
by Andres Reynoso
October 26th, 2018, 5:48 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Set of Four DeLand Decks and Uncut Sheets Now Available: Only 100!
Replies: 17
Views: 5431

Re: Set of Four DeLand Decks and Uncut Sheets Now Available: Only 100!

I suspected that since nobody has commented anything and I always receive US packets later.
Thank you Richard.

So, I have no idea what is in the mail waiting for me.
by Andres Reynoso
October 26th, 2018, 12:34 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Set of Four DeLand Decks and Uncut Sheets Now Available: Only 100!
Replies: 17
Views: 5431

Re: Set of Four DeLand Decks and Uncut Sheets Now Available: Only 100!

I was notified that arrived at home an unusual big envelope saying I have a packet that could not be delivered. Maybe Mr DeLand or his decks are earlier than expected.
That, or flyers left door by door are on a new presentation. Or is not really for me.
by Andres Reynoso
October 4th, 2018, 5:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: goodby and welcome
Replies: 7
Views: 2468

Re: goodby and welcome

Best wishes to Margret. A nice person always attending requests on e-mail. A pleasure to met her at 3 Genii Conventions and a well deserved Genii Award.
by Andres Reynoso
October 4th, 2018, 5:26 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: He's Baaaack ...
Replies: 6
Views: 1564

Re: He's Baaaack ...

Welcome back Dustin. I've similar problems with forum. So the problem are cookies ;) thank you
by Andres Reynoso
October 1st, 2018, 2:08 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Trick Road tv show
Replies: 0
Views: 819

The Trick Road tv show

I recently found in Netflix "The Trick Road" by Adam Trent. I haven't heard about the show before. There are 10 25-minutes episodes where Adam travels in Europe. The idea is to conect with people from other cultures, demostrating magic is an ice-breaker and lenguaje barrier is surpased wit...
by Andres Reynoso
August 20th, 2018, 2:21 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Request for MAGIC Live 2018 Updates please
Replies: 15
Views: 3860

Re: Request for MAGIC Live 2018 Updates please

Thanks, Scott--look forward to your reports! (FWIW, I just found out that MAGIC Live overlaps for a day with the Creation Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio: https://www.creationent.com/cal/st_lasvegas.html --sounds like Geek heaven in LV...) Yes erdnasephile, it was heaven :D I arrived earli...
by Andres Reynoso
August 16th, 2018, 11:54 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: USPS The Art of Magic Stamps & More
Replies: 14
Views: 3324

Re: USPS The Art of Magic Stamps & More

After Magic Live I went to Los Angeles a couple of days and asked in two post offices but they didn't know the stamps. I think was too soon to have them at the offices. I was looking for the kit with deck.
On Sunday I returned to Mexico so I would search it in other channels :P
by Andres Reynoso
July 30th, 2018, 11:45 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Jonathan Friedman to Take Over "Magicana" in February 2019
Replies: 4
Views: 1435

Re: Jonathan Friedman to Take Over "Magicana" in February 2019

For a moment I thought David Ben's Magicana :lol:
by Andres Reynoso
July 25th, 2018, 11:57 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2018 - Day Two
Replies: 22
Views: 7292

Re: FISM 2018 - Day Two

Just curious. How are selected FISM judges? What profile must they have?
by Andres Reynoso
July 10th, 2018, 1:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Be Natural. What did Vernon mean?
Replies: 29
Views: 6507

Re: Be Natural. What did Vernon mean?

I interpret "be natural" as movements don't look contrieved. The thing of make the false transfer as if you were really transfering it. If you are loading something doing it without being noticed flawlessly. This kinf of things. Oh, and logic in the movement. Why he took the cards, pass th...
by Andres Reynoso
July 10th, 2018, 12:39 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2021 goes to Canada!
Replies: 15
Views: 3959

Re: FISM 2021 goes to Canada!

FISM has never been so near. Very tempting
by Andres Reynoso
July 6th, 2018, 1:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Different magicians officialy performing the same
Replies: 21
Views: 3669

Re: Different magicians officialy performing the same

Theater and dance are group endeavors, where the individual is only a component and is subordinated to the greater good and success of the company, cast or troupe. Magic is almost universally an individualistic pursuit ("The Illusionists" being one prominent exception). Thus, with magic, ...
by Andres Reynoso
July 5th, 2018, 4:31 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Different magicians officialy performing the same
Replies: 21
Views: 3669

Different magicians officialy performing the same

I want to ask your opinion in this topic. On stage arts like dance and theater is completly normal that a work be played by different performers, even works originally staged for a specific performer could be played later by another one. Is it valid in magic? I not mean copycats or "everybody p...
by Andres Reynoso
June 22nd, 2018, 11:49 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: A History of Magic in India
Replies: 5
Views: 3118

Re: A History of Magic in India

There is an article here by Richard Wiseman and Peter Lamont

http://www.richardwiseman.com/resources/ropeJSPR.pdf

Maybe is a first aproach to the book by Lamont.

By the way, any references to the "Hindu jugglers" ?
by Andres Reynoso
June 20th, 2018, 7:15 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Visiting Magic Castle as Genii suscriber
Replies: 4
Views: 10734

Re: Visiting Magic Castle as Genii suscriber

Thank you Richard.

At first attempt in reservations didn't know about visiting with Genii subscription, but on subsequent call I booked.
by Andres Reynoso
June 15th, 2018, 1:44 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Greater Magic to Become Even Greater
Replies: 45
Views: 18857

Re: Greater Magic to Become Even Greater

AJM wrote:Great - I was keen on purchasing the following pages:-
22
36
89
90
91
92
151
201
365
I guess that’s out of the question too.

Just my luck.


AJM: I think you MUST offer for that pages and the ones in the back of the same page
by Andres Reynoso
June 14th, 2018, 2:24 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: "Assistants: their care and feeding"
Replies: 2
Views: 8587

"Assistants: their care and feeding"

I really enjoyed Jonathan Pendragon's article in April 2018 issue and I agree with him. Assistants are important persons into the show and not a side thing to enhance my image in front of the audience. Each assistant is valuable unique as each person is unique. Some years ago I had the fortune to sh...
by Andres Reynoso
June 1st, 2018, 11:21 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Visiting Magic Castle as Genii suscriber
Replies: 4
Views: 10734

Visiting Magic Castle as Genii suscriber

I'm planning to visit the Magic Castle using my subscription. How is the dynamic? Do I call the castle and give ... name, any subscription number? For the "one visit yearly" policy, how is counted the year? calendar year (january - february) subscription year (reseting the count when renew...
by Andres Reynoso
May 17th, 2018, 5:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Theodore Deland
Replies: 102
Views: 48530

Re: Theodore Deland

So interesting thread! I remember a gaff deck by Ellusionist that included some rider back cards where the corner's angels move to one corner. I have never thought before to insert gaffs into an odd backed deck. It sounds interesting, I'm sure it can work. I not see the necesity to include a Maiden ...
by Andres Reynoso
April 20th, 2018, 7:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New John Thompson Book
Replies: 118
Views: 52455

Re: New John Thompson Book

Just read on GeniiOnline Magicana has said the books are officially sold out :o

By the way, the packet which arrived home it's the book
by Andres Reynoso
April 18th, 2018, 1:20 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New John Thompson Book
Replies: 118
Views: 52455

Re: New John Thompson Book

I have just received a phone call from house. A post man with a mule commitive knocked the door. Yes, it must be a book. They said they didn't think it is a book because is a packet so heavy. Well, if has my name on the label just can be a book or Genii magazine, but Genii never comes in box neither...

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