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by Arcato
February 8th, 2023, 3:54 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Blackpool 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 2703

Re: Blackpool 2023

I will be going to Blackpool again this year. In particular I'm looking forward to see Mario the Maker Magician for the very first time... and many more including Xavier Mortimer... great line-up this year
by Arcato
January 18th, 2023, 5:57 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB: Mike Caveney’s WONDERS/Conference Illusions
Replies: 2
Views: 862

Re: WTB: Mike Caveney’s WONDERS/Conference Illusions

I have managed to acquire a copy from someone based in Europe. Thanks for your help!
by Arcato
January 14th, 2023, 7:08 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: WTB: Mike Caveney’s WONDERS/Conference Illusions
Replies: 2
Views: 862

WTB: Mike Caveney’s WONDERS/Conference Illusions

Hello there,
I’m interested to purchase a copy of this book. Happy to pick this up at Magic Live! or Abbott’s Get Together this August if you don’t want to ship internationally.
Thanks,
Uwe
by Arcato
October 12th, 2022, 5:12 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

erdnasephile wrote:Have any "The Works" folks gotten the bonus "Unseen" yet?

Yes.
by Arcato
February 27th, 2022, 5:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2025 - Russia or China ...
Replies: 43
Views: 5798

Re: FISM 2025 - Russia or China ...

As far as I know, the Austrian Magic Ring (MRA) is the only magic organization of a FISM country that has delivered a statement in the current situation: https://www.aladin.blog/frieden-hoffnung-utopie/?fbclid=IwAR1585WOlX9jmYrewtOK-Wc5svzJX4KWQCSXIsR-jZUhIoFCb0s46j0if70 (use Google translate for a ...
by Arcato
February 25th, 2022, 4:56 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2025 - Russia or China ...
Replies: 43
Views: 5798

Re: FISM 2025 - Russia or China ...

The FISM European championships are going to be held in St. Petersburg in 2024. I think FISM needs to rethink this ...
by Arcato
February 21st, 2022, 5:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Musings from Blackpool
Replies: 73
Views: 7973

Re: Musings from Blackpool

I have just returned from the Blackpool convention. I'm very happy that I attended, but I can understand some of the concerns voiced here re. the mask mandate or better the lack of people wearing them. I myself was very cautious and tried to always wear the mask indoors, but I gave up after two days...
by Arcato
April 29th, 2020, 4:17 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

In case anybody still cares, another edition of The Works (#17 to be exact) has arrived in my inbox...
by Arcato
August 16th, 2019, 7:27 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

Does anybody know, when we will receive the ‘bonus’ effect for those who signed up early? This is what actually sold me to the entire project and I’m quite disappointed that it hasn’t shown up yet...
by Arcato
June 5th, 2019, 6:04 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS: Tony Lackner SILK PISTOL
Replies: 0
Views: 1126

FS: Tony Lackner SILK PISTOL

Hello there, I'm selling an original SILK PISTOL made by the ingenious German creator/builder Tony Lackner . It is very loud as it operates on blanks. Complete in wooden carrying case (see pictures below) and German instructions. Note: I'm shipping it without the blanks as they are not allowed to be...
by Arcato
June 5th, 2019, 5:37 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Tony Lackner SILK PI
Replies: 1
Views: 859

Re: Tony Lackner SILK PI

Admins, please delete this post, I somehow accidentally hit "submit". THANKS!
by Arcato
June 5th, 2019, 5:35 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Tony Lackner SILK PI
Replies: 1
Views: 859

Tony Lackner SILK PI

Hello there,
I'm selling


My address:
Uwe Sperlich
Lilienthalstr. 14
85579 Neubiberg
Germany
e-mail: uwe_sperlich@web.de
phone: +49-89-4310-8576
by Arcato
January 4th, 2019, 11:34 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

... and the bonus effect "The Unseen" has not been released either...
by Arcato
December 25th, 2018, 1:59 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Eugene Burger: The Last Lesson
Replies: 6
Views: 2267

Re: Eugene Burger: The Last Lesson

Thank you for posting this wonderful story!
by Arcato
September 15th, 2018, 5:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Paul Potassy has passed away
Replies: 5
Views: 2092

Paul Potassy has passed away

I just received an e-mail from Wittus Witt that Paul Potassy has passed away at age 94 yesterday.
I was introduced to him through a good friend at FISM 1997 in Dresden.
May he rest in peace.
Uwe
by Arcato
July 14th, 2018, 3:43 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: FISM 2018 - Day Six
Replies: 18
Views: 6887

Re: FISM 2018 - Day Six

CraigMitchell wrote:Parlour
1st - Marc Weide - Germany

WOW, this is great! Congratulations!
by Arcato
July 3rd, 2018, 4:12 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

Will we ever see another new entry for this project? I'm kinda giving up hope...
by Arcato
May 20th, 2018, 9:15 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: RE: Re: The Works

Edward Pungot wrote:34 ACROSS A kind of love

Is this the new effect? Haven't received anything for quite a while...



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by Arcato
March 17th, 2018, 8:11 pm
Forum: Tenyo
Topic: Value of Tenyo T-93 Card Changer?
Replies: 2
Views: 8944

Re: Value of Tenyo T-93 Card Changer?

Richard Kaufman wrote:$125? Could be $100 maybe.
Does it work?

Don't have it yet... I will post an update once I get it...
by Arcato
March 17th, 2018, 6:31 pm
Forum: Tenyo
Topic: Value of Tenyo T-93 Card Changer?
Replies: 2
Views: 8944

Value of Tenyo T-93 Card Changer?

I wonder what a used Tenyo T-93 Card Changer w/ original box & instructions might be worth these days?
Just won an eBay auction for it...
by Arcato
March 16th, 2018, 7:55 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

The latest set of instructions and the teaser for the next effect arrived last night. I really like the idea of a piece of fooling mentalism that I can perform while sitting in my car! Anyone else going to try this today? While I think this is a very interesting concept, IMHO there's too much prep....
by Arcato
November 4th, 2017, 5:46 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New John Thompson Book
Replies: 118
Views: 52370

Re: New John Thompson Book

My first live experience with Johnny Thompson was at Magic Live in 2011, where he did a fantastic lecture on dove magic. Before that I only knew him as the Great Tomsoni. Even though I don’t do dove magic I was amazed by the great amount of detail and work he puts in his act. I‘m not sure if he anno...
by Arcato
May 4th, 2017, 10:44 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Magiro Close-Up Props inventor
Replies: 7
Views: 7083

Re: Magiro Close-Up Props inventor

There's already a book in German on Magiro's inventions / tricks he developed... I'll look it up as soon as I'm back home....
by Arcato
March 30th, 2017, 4:18 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

qkeli wrote:Any news on the issue of this month and the forum please ?

This month? I haven't received anything since 5th Jan. 2017...
by Arcato
October 26th, 2016, 2:40 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: If You Were a MAGIC Magazine Subscriber, You Can Roll it Over to Genii
Replies: 17
Views: 5019

Re: If You Were a MAGIC Magazine Subscriber, You Can Roll it Over to Genii

WOW, this is fantastic news! I was really worried about my digital issues, but Stan's team said they were working on a solution... I never thought this could actually become a reality...
re. M360, I was told that the website will be shut down on Dec. 31st 2016 ...
by Arcato
September 9th, 2016, 2:12 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

PickaCard wrote:I'm surprised he did not sell out at Magic Live.


As far as I know Weber didn't sell it at Magic Live at all... (or did I miss him?). In fact he didn't sell anything at the event...
by Arcato
September 6th, 2016, 6:15 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

I received my box in the mail today. Nice job on personalizing it, I really like that. Other than the wallet I didn't examine the props that much... couldn't make too much of them anyway... I wonder which one is for "The Unseen" ... It would be great if there would be an official forum soo...
by Arcato
September 5th, 2016, 5:25 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

I haven't received my box yet, but wouldn't it be a good idea to start a closed Facebook group for owners of The Works to exchange ideas?
by Arcato
August 20th, 2016, 4:03 pm
Forum: Tenyo
Topic: WANTED: Tenyo Eye of Idol, Mystery China Box, Mini-Morphosis and Alpha Tunnel
Replies: 3
Views: 9509

Re: WANTED: Tenyo Eye of Idol, Mystery China Box, Mini-Morphosis and Alpha Tunnel

I can also offer "Eye of Idol". Please make me an offer.
Best regards,
Uwe
P.S.: please note that I'm shipping from Germany
by Arcato
August 20th, 2016, 2:20 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Works
Replies: 206
Views: 527447

Re: The Works

Just curious, has anyone who subscribed to The Works received their first digital issue? It was supposed to be in our mailbox on 19th August... nothing in mine so far...
Thanks,
Uwe
by Arcato
June 26th, 2016, 3:08 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Spirit / seance cloth learning resources?
Replies: 2
Views: 5829

Re: Spirit / seance cloth learning resources?

Thanks Steve,
I am a Genii subscriber and I just read your routine. Very nice idea, thanks for pointing this out to me!
Best,
Uwe
by Arcato
June 25th, 2016, 7:54 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Spirit / seance cloth learning resources?
Replies: 2
Views: 5829

Spirit / seance cloth learning resources?

Hello, I'm looking for learning resources on how to perform the seance or spirit cloth effectively. Most performances I've seen so far have been rather weak and obvious to the audience. Only Xavier Mortimer has done an excellent job (as he always does) in his mirror act. So far I've only been able t...
by Arcato
June 23rd, 2016, 6:49 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: The Secrets of So Sato
Replies: 48
Views: 73663

Re: The Secrets of So Sato

Richard Kaufman wrote:Both books will be available at MAGIC Live, and both will be sold at the pre-pub price. The day after Magic Live, the prices will rise to normal.

Great, thanks Richard, I'll pick it up at Magic Live.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Best
Uwe
by Arcato
June 23rd, 2016, 6:47 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Ebay - P.T. SELBIT MAGICAL INNOVATOR - 1989 Limited Edition
Replies: 3
Views: 1344

Re: Ebay - P.T. SELBIT MAGICAL INNOVATOR - 1989 Limited Edition

Apparently no response means no interest to sell... I also cannot contact the seller via eBay... very strange..
by Arcato
June 20th, 2016, 12:47 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: The Secrets of So Sato
Replies: 48
Views: 73663

Re: The Secrets of So Sato

Richard,
will "Super Sized Silly" also be available at Magic Live? If yes, will the pre-publication special prize be available during the convention?
Thanks,
Uwe
by Arcato
June 20th, 2016, 10:19 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Ebay - P.T. SELBIT MAGICAL INNOVATOR - 1989 Limited Edition
Replies: 3
Views: 1344

Re: Ebay - P.T. SELBIT MAGICAL INNOVATOR - 1989 Limited Edition

Do you ship internationally and if yes, how much are the shipping costs for the P.T. Selbit book?
Thanks,
Uwe
by Arcato
January 6th, 2016, 5:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: Just curious...
Replies: 5
Views: 2835

Just curious...

I didn't have to pay any import fees here in Germany, although my guess is that I was just lucky... usually in Germany you'd have to pay import fees + tax for anything valued over 150,- €, however the import fee is waived if it's a book, but still I'd have to pay the VAT... don't know if it's the sa...
by Arcato
January 1st, 2016, 6:11 am
Forum: Tenyo
Topic: A Tenyo Item That Will Never Sell
Replies: 23
Views: 9461

A Tenyo Item That Will Never Sell

So what's a realistic price for Tenyo's "Vase ala India"? I think I used to own one as a kid when I started out in magic, but somehow I must have given it away/lost it somehow .... I'd like to have it back just out of reminiscence... and because I have Tenyoism on my desk...
by Arcato
January 1st, 2016, 6:03 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: If You've Received Tenyoism Please Post Here!
Replies: 104
Views: 27623

If You've Received Tenyoism Please Post Here!

First of all, a Happy New Year to everyone! My Deluxe Edition of Tenyoism has safely arrived here in Germany. The package(s) have apparently been delivered in the days after X-mas while I was gone travelling to visit my family. When I returned yesterday, I picked them up from my neighbors where DHL ...
by Arcato
November 12th, 2015, 10:11 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Save 66% on Paul Wilson's Film "Our Magic" Just for Genii
Replies: 3
Views: 1496

Re: Save 66% on Paul Wilson's Film "Our Magic" Just for Geni

Is this available worldwide or just in the US?

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