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by F.Amílcar
February 23rd, 2024, 5:25 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Who is the best coin magician you have seen?
Replies: 80
Views: 15675

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

Dear friends,

In my opinion the great magician in close-up with coins was JOAQUIN NAVAJAS. R. I. P.

Truly yours,


F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
February 22nd, 2024, 8:39 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Card Craft, Collected Almanac, Totally Out of Control All Reprinted!
Replies: 23
Views: 6269

Re: Card Craft, Collected Almanac, Totally Out of Control All Reprinted!

Dear friends Chris and Richard,

I think that best solution on mistake page 377 is compose a pdf of the entire book in a correct way and send to the customers that have bought CARD CRAFT.

Tha's my sincere opinion guys.

Truly yours,

F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
January 7th, 2024, 4:37 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Card Craft
Replies: 28
Views: 6453

Re: Card Craft

Richard,

I pray you that when you ship a book, put that is an educative book because in Spain in this way the taxes are of 4% instead of 21%.

Thanks beforehand and always best wishes for all the team.

Sincerely,


F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
December 13th, 2023, 5:53 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Card Craft
Replies: 28
Views: 6453

Re: Card Craft

Dear friend Richard,

Thanks for the information and concern as always.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024.

Sincerely,

F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
January 15th, 2021, 4:27 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sad news - Siegfried has passed away
Replies: 5
Views: 1336

Re: Sad news - Siegfried has passed away

Dear friends,

Our most sincere condolences to their friends & family.

R.I.P.
by F.Amílcar
January 26th, 2020, 4:08 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Announcement regarding new Steve Forte book
Replies: 158
Views: 35145

Re: Announcement regarding new Steve Forte book

Dear friend Jason,

I have pre-ordered my copy because I know what happens after. The books like this simply gone.

Thanks beforehand for your work and your time. Always to say thanks for all that you know.

Sincerely,


F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
January 19th, 2020, 6:48 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Larry Jennings New Book?
Replies: 214
Views: 584406

Re: Larry Jennings New Book?

Dear friend Richard,

It will be a pleasure to well receive in Spain the Jennings's book.

Truly yours,


F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
March 5th, 2019, 9:45 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Magic Rainbow
Replies: 88
Views: 18736

Re: The Magic Rainbow

Dear friends in magic, I have read two times this book because can not to check and contrast with laymen the opinions reflected in the theories. Finally I have arrived to the conclusion that one book like this is a must for everybody (amateur and professional magician ). I hope that you consider tha...
by F.Amílcar
December 29th, 2018, 7:05 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Pete Biro - R.I.P.
Replies: 11
Views: 3356

Re: Pete Biro - R.I.P.

Hi:

I have not met personally, but is the same a big loss for the magic community.

Our most sincere condolences to his family and friends.

R.I.P. from Barcelona-Spain.


Sincerely yours,

F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
December 23rd, 2017, 8:09 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The Trick with the Strongest Reaction from Laymen
Replies: 146
Views: 45207

Re: The Trick with the Strongest Reaction from Laymen

From my point of view the best card trick is ROLL OVER ACES and the trick on close-up magic GIPSY THREAD with a special music.

Sincerely,

F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
December 13th, 2017, 7:50 pm
Forum: Light From the Lamp
Topic: Magic Books 2017
Replies: 41
Views: 72237

Re: Magic Books 2017

I second too the Ben Earl book.

Leave a lot of inspiration for your own construction in the tricks depending your knowledge of technique about cheating.

Best wishes.
by F.Amílcar
November 18th, 2017, 1:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Steve Forte New Book?.....
Replies: 2
Views: 2476

Re: Steve Forte New Book?.....

Would be amazing that Steve like to share his new concepts in a new book with all of us.
by F.Amílcar
October 20th, 2017, 7:03 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Hofzinser Seminar in Madrid on November 18th
Replies: 26
Views: 5288

Re: Hofzinser Seminar in Madrid on November 18th

Dear friend Bill:

The correct translation is THE ARTISTIC STRUCTURES OF HOFZINSER'S PRESENTATIONS.

More or less like this.

Truly yours,



F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
July 2nd, 2017, 2:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12007556

Re: ERDNASE

Perhaps Mr. Vernon would like to keep, in a honour code, to preserve the identity of Erdnase also.

Well, it was just a question and I would like to say thanks.



F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
July 2nd, 2017, 10:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12007556

Re: ERDNASE

Dear friends,

Just aquestion. Is it possible that Dai Vernon met Erdnase?

Thanks beforehand, because is a possibility talking with spanish magicians.

Truly yours,



F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
May 15th, 2017, 1:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: FISM '85 Medallion
Replies: 1
Views: 5804

Re: FISM '85 Medallion

Dear friend John,

It is was at F.I.S.M. 85, as you said in later post indeed.

Truly yours,


F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
May 1st, 2017, 12:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: On the Pass
Replies: 81
Views: 32622

Re: On the Pass

Dear friends,

Thanks for your comments, references and for your time.

Truly yours,


F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
April 29th, 2017, 5:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: On the Pass
Replies: 81
Views: 32622

Re: On the Pass

Richard,

Just a question for to know more about the pass. What book in year 1799 appears for the first time the pass?

Thanks beforehand for your answer.

Sincerely,
by F.Amílcar
February 25th, 2017, 11:05 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Daryl's Death at The Magic Castle
Replies: 180
Views: 67103

Re: Daryl Committed Suicide at The Magic Castle

Dear friends, Daryl was so close to us in the 80's, Pepe Carroll, Michael Ammar, Tamariz and others. When Carlos Hampton has written this morning I can't believe it of him indeed. I know that was ending a depresion era with add personal problem and lately he had solding a lot of magazine and books. ...
by F.Amílcar
February 25th, 2017, 6:32 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Daryl's Death at The Magic Castle
Replies: 180
Views: 67103

Re: Suicide at The Magic Castle

Dear friend Richard, Here in Spain Carlos Hampton informed of a well-known magician that passed away last night. For respect to his family I don't reveal the name until you will do it. Our most sincere condolences to the family and our best wishes for you and yours from Barcelona-Spain. Sincerely, F...
by F.Amílcar
January 4th, 2017, 6:29 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Looking for Marked Cards
Replies: 38
Views: 12351

Re: Looking for Marked Cards

Richard says that Deland's deck can see at certain distance, but not only that. There are so many possibilities with this deck difficult to find. You can know the bottom card, the exact position of any card in the deck, all the suits and is also stacked. Thanks Richard for recall me this deck. Truly...
by F.Amílcar
December 3rd, 2016, 7:35 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Harry Riser RIP
Replies: 8
Views: 3575

Re: Harry Riser RIP

Dear friends in magic, I was learnt many subtelies in his books a long time ago, but I have not the pleasure to meet with him anytime. Usually when I read a book can know something of the personality and thoughts of the autor, and he always remember me to "The Professor" Dai Vernon. Our mo...
by F.Amílcar
November 7th, 2016, 7:22 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Happy Halloween you Bunch of Coconuts from The Chief Genii
Replies: 10
Views: 3513

Re: Happy Halloween you Bunch of Coconuts from The Chief Genii

Richard,

Thanks for your humor sense.

Our best wishes always.
by F.Amílcar
November 1st, 2016, 2:06 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Happy Halloween you Bunch of Coconuts from The Chief Genii
Replies: 10
Views: 3513

Re: Happy Halloween you Bunch of Coconuts from The Chief Genii

Richard,

With all my respects, just a question.

¿ Dónde está el Señor ROCA ? LOL

Your friend,


F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
April 29th, 2016, 11:41 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Why Triumph Is A Great Routine..
Replies: 46
Views: 21755

Re: Why Triumph Is A Great Routine..

I perform the Vernon's routine with the only difference that when I have the deck ready to show face up cards and face down cards I make the display of Daryl Martinez that is in his "Royal Triumph routine" to reinforce the initial situation and after that I recompose the deck in a "no...
by F.Amílcar
February 27th, 2016, 2:00 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Irene Larsen, 1936 – 2016
Replies: 15
Views: 7712

Re: Irene Larsen, 1936 – 2016

Dear friends in magic,

We have lost one of the most beloved woman in the magic world in all senses.

Our most sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Truly yours,



F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
February 19th, 2016, 7:35 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tom Mullica
Replies: 36
Views: 17889

Re: Tom Mullica

Dear friends magicians, I have gotten the pleasure to met Tom and Stephen a long time ago in Barcelona show tv and dinner with them. It is a great loss in magic world for all of us. Our most sincere condolences to Stephen and the family from Barcelona-Spain. Very sad news. Rest in peace. Sincerely, ...
by F.Amílcar
January 3rd, 2016, 6:22 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Two magic related articles in today's NYT
Replies: 5
Views: 1796

Re: Two magic related articles in today's NYT

Dear friends, I met Belinda in Centenary Celebrations of MAGIC CIRCLE and I still impressed until today. She is a student of magic, charmant and is the one and only female magician that knows that it wants. My congratulations for the article and work that perform about science and magic. All my resp...
by F.Amílcar
November 1st, 2015, 4:14 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Favorite Coin Routines
Replies: 115
Views: 34406

Re: Favorite Coin Routines

Dear friends,

Another plot by Joaquin Navajas, this time THE HOOK. Based in the trick by David Roth called:

HANGED COINS.

https://youtu.be/QHlBSmYyttI

I HOPE YOU LIKE IT TOO

Truly yours,

Amílkar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
October 30th, 2015, 8:37 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Favorite Coin Routines
Replies: 115
Views: 34406

Re: Favorite Coin Routines

Dear friends,

Joaquin Navajas a long time ago in magic tv show with Juan Tamariz.

https://youtu.be/D8TYnSIE_PE

I hope you like it.



Sincerely,

Amílkar Riega.
by F.Amílcar
October 19th, 2015, 6:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: Happy Birthday Juan Tamariz.
Replies: 2
Views: 1606

Re: Happy Birthday Juan Tamariz.

Dear friend Mat,

Thanks beforehand for the answer and when I see him, I tell him in person about you.

Sincerely,



F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
October 18th, 2015, 11:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: Happy Birthday Juan Tamariz.
Replies: 2
Views: 1606

Happy Birthday Juan Tamariz.

Dear friends in magic, Today 18th october is the birthday of the MAESTRO for all that know how the magic without Juan, don't be in Spain at least of the level in cardmagic that is for all of us. I receive from magic and Juan all that I need for the rest of my life, also with PEPE CARROLL in Lord.Day...
by F.Amílcar
October 18th, 2015, 8:11 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Favorite Coin Routines
Replies: 115
Views: 34406

Re: Favorite Coin Routines

Sorry friends,

I have forgotten the trick COINS TROUGHT THE TABLE in the same book, MONEDAS PERSONALES, and perfomed for the author.

Sincerely,


F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
October 18th, 2015, 8:02 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Favorite Coin Routines
Replies: 115
Views: 34406

Re: Favorite Coin Routines

Dear friends,

My vote is for METALIC FLIGHT in JOAQUIN NAVAJAS'S BOOK written in spanish language.

Truly yours,


F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
August 15th, 2015, 6:09 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New EATCT book by David Ben
Replies: 69
Views: 29241

Re: New EATCT book by David Ben

Mr. Ben, Take your time to do the things right. For me is not a problem because the contents of two books that you want to publish are enough interesting. I know your work and how it is done and I can asure that will be the best way for all of us. I met for the first time at the Escorial and Juan Ta...
by F.Amílcar
May 12th, 2015, 7:14 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2018 - Busan, South Korea ?
Replies: 19
Views: 6587

Re: FISM 2018 - Busan, South Korea ?

Dear friends,

Many magicians in Spain wish that F.I.S.M. 2018 could be in Finland.

Next Mational Congress we will decide our vote.

Thanks for the information.

Truly yours,

F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
May 9th, 2015, 4:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: DaOrtiz in the May Genii
Replies: 2
Views: 1690

Re: DaOrtiz in the May Genii

Hello everyone!!!

Dani always proceed in that way. Beforehand prove the ideas with a lot of friends and layman and after publish these, as the classics done all over the past.

Completely agree with your opinions.

Best regards from Barcelona-Spain.

F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
January 6th, 2014, 1:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal
Replies: 466
Views: 191547

Re: Inventing The Ten Card Poker Deal

Bob,

Only for reference there is a version also in BERT ALLERTON book.

Truly yours,

F. Amílcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
June 8th, 2013, 8:24 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Do you agree with Tamariz?
Replies: 30
Views: 11137

Re: Do you agree with Tamariz?

Toni,

I'm agree with your understanding of Tamariz philosofy of magic and the way to understand the published interview.
Not only the books but good books of magic can estimulate the inspiration about patter and showmanship for layman.

Sincerely,

F. Amilcar Riega i Bello.
by F.Amílcar
May 5th, 2013, 1:18 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP: Dennis Loomis
Replies: 17
Views: 6164

Re: RIP: Dennis Loomis

Dear friends,

Our most sincre condolences to his family an friends fron Barcelona-Spain.

Truly yours,

F. Amilcar Riega i Bello.

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