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- February 25th, 2008, 11:47 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: March Issue of Genii Now in the Mail
- Replies: 83
- Views: 18030
Re: March Issue of Genii Now in the Mail
Arrived in Norwich, UK. Delighted to see feature on Marvyn and Carol. Thanks.
- January 31st, 2008, 1:27 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Zarrow's hands
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1528
Re: Zarrow's hands
I agree your sentiments regarding Herb and David. Superb article although I do not need encouragement to buy the book for both interest and use.
Thank you for the link to the Rembrandt painting. Not an OT statement because Rembrandt is "Magic"!
Thank you for the link to the Rembrandt painting. Not an OT statement because Rembrandt is "Magic"!
- March 11th, 2006, 2:04 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: LePaul Notebook on exhibit
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3014
Re: LePaul Notebook on exhibit
Richard Thank you very, very much for this link. Fascinating, especially to a Le Paul fan--no pun intended, I used to perform a routine of all Le Paul effects, for magic clubs (without explanations) as well as lay people. Wonder if someone can transcribe? I have an official printing of a Le Paul lec...
- March 4th, 2006, 5:24 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: W.C.Fields
- Replies: 0
- Views: 536
W.C.Fields
BBC Radio 4 had a program on W.C.Fields last Tuesday. It will be on their Listen Again facility for three more days at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/progs/listenagain.shtml then go to "Who took the cork off my lunch". I have downloaded it so could send the AIFF file to anyone interested. Ant...
- February 23rd, 2006, 1:22 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Name Pronunciations
- Replies: 44
- Views: 7955
Re: Name Pronunciations
It is David De-vant, like ant, the insect. Can't only the American (or Northern England) way because in Southern England it is carnt. We are two nations divided by a common language, always attributed as a quotation said, or written in a letter, by G B Shaw; no printed quotation has been found, I be...
- February 22nd, 2006, 2:00 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: Basil Horwitz
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3804
Re: Basil Horwitz
I met Basil Horwitz several times when he was in London, mostly at Ken Brooke's and got the impression (no pun intended), quite strongly, that he (Basil) had the clients, would be asked to perform for them and did it for free because he felt that after talking thousands, maybe millions, it would be ...
- February 9th, 2006, 3:03 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Details of THE ESOTERIST: cover & binding
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1824
Re: Details of THE ESOTERIST: cover & binding
I omitted to mention that mine has a dark grey hard cover, gold lettering.
- February 9th, 2006, 3:01 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Details of THE ESOTERIST: cover & binding
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1824
Re: Details of THE ESOTERIST: cover & binding
The book I have was published and copyrighted by Paul Diamond in 1971. In the Introduction Allan A. writes that All of the effects here were originated March 4, 1970December 22, 1970 (except one) . So it looks as if this hardback was the first edition published. Maybe the author did print up more di...
- February 8th, 2006, 10:48 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8013
Re: Day Jobs of Famous Amateurs and Semi-Pros?
I did hear that John Salisse had bought rights from Lamouret but I did not have that info. substantiated.
- January 20th, 2006, 12:58 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5356
Re: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday
I travelled back to Central London with the son of a cousin of Alex (second cousin?) who was quite definite in telling me that although Alex did have cancer he died of a heart attack.
- January 19th, 2006, 2:22 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5356
Re: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday
Just returned from Alex' funeral held this afternoon. An excellent eulogy from John Derris who also read a moving letter from Gordon Bruce who had hoped to appear but his employers, the Scottish National Orchestra, made it impossible. About 50 attended, a dozen family and about three dozen magicians...
- January 17th, 2006, 3:32 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tradeshow Magician on the Daily Show
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1220
Re: Tradeshow Magician on the Daily Show
Unless Harrison has an identical twin it must be him!
- January 9th, 2006, 4:08 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5356
Re: Sad News: Alex Elmsley Died Yesterday
Very shocked and very sad. I was with John Derris at the Circle only four hours ago (I had to leave early to catch train to Norwich where I now am) when we spoke of Alex, oblivious to his passsing, and that he would be writing one of the forewords to the book on the Notebooks of Jack Avis I am short...
- January 8th, 2006, 3:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: who is David Britland ?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2030
- December 5th, 2005, 2:10 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hans Trixer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2910
- December 3rd, 2005, 4:45 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Have you met any great characters in magic???
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9336
Re: Have you met any great characters in magic???
This is a fascinating thread. I agree with Pete about the Carazini story. The Goshman anecdotes are great, too, especially for me and the other fortunate ones who knew him. My story is not personal but told me by my father who never did anything in magic yet was very keen on it (e.g.bought the Golds...
- November 28th, 2005, 6:25 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mysterious book
- Replies: 183
- Views: 61407
Re: Mysterious book
John, Thank you for your reasoning. I did mention that I had not read the book and so attempted not to make ignorance the basis of my comments, thus I appreciate your posting.I will try to read the book!
- November 28th, 2005, 5:30 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mysterious book
- Replies: 183
- Views: 61407
Re: Mysterious book
I have not seen this book which apparently has not yet arrived in the U.K. but a better reason is that I have not purchased it! The word "distasteful", although used earlier in this Forum in aother context, might have to apply to the book because of its title. "The Protocols of the El...
- November 21st, 2005, 1:42 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Have you met any great characters in magic???
- Replies: 73
- Views: 9336
Re: Have you met any great characters in magic???
Many great characters mentioned so far; I must add Eddie Fechter and Irv Weiner.
- November 21st, 2005, 1:31 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Bob Read Died
- Replies: 35
- Views: 8073
Re: Bob Read Died
Shocked at the tragic news of Bob's passing. Chatted with him at TMC Dealers' Day only two weeks ago, just before he left for the USA, and Jill and I were delighted to be at the same table as him and Pauline at a big birthday party earlier this year. The wonderful memories include many times perform...
- November 10th, 2005, 1:50 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: New Boons & PW
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9225
Re: New Boons & PW
I am not going to continue in the thread, after this posting. Mr Alexander, whose idea of morality may differ to mine (I wrote "may") is not entitled to deny me or anyone what they wish to write, within legal limits and preferably moral and ethical ones -- if free speech is to prevail I AM...
- November 9th, 2005, 3:20 pm
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: New Boons & PW
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9225
Re: New Boons & PW
Firstly I am sorry that Mr Alexander finds my posting "mildly offensive" as it was not meant to be. When the products, apparently, and the name (Boon), definitely, are the same as something invented by a friend I contend that I am entitled to query the rights--and the word "rip-off&qu...
- November 9th, 2005, 1:54 am
- Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
- Topic: New Boons & PW
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9225
Re: New Boons & PW
In another thread rip-offs have been discussed. Is Eric Mason's estate or inheritor being paid royalties for this product or permission given? One sold by Jerry Somerdin (very good) has "Thanks to Eric Mason, creator" on the instruction sheet but I wonder about rights?
- October 20th, 2005, 1:24 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3462
Re: What would be the strongest card revelation if...
Card chosen, returned, apparently lost in deck. Magician takes out a card-it's wrong then changes it to the correct one. IMHO a change is far stronger than a find. Examples of effects: Hot Card Trick (Leech), I've got a surprise for you (Fechter). While I am posting, Pete, please change your calenda...
- October 14th, 2005, 8:57 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Karroll Fox, Billy McComb books on e-bay
- Replies: 0
- Views: 527
Karroll Fox, Billy McComb books on e-bay
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- October 12th, 2005, 1:34 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: historical figures who are magicians
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8646
Re: historical figures who are magicians
Red Bank was also the birthplace of Count Basie. I am not going off topic because another jazzman, Sammy Rimington (Brtish trad. clarinettist) is very good at card magic, I read. The late Ronnie Scott, club owner, tenor sax. player and racontuer, also had a repertoire of card effects.
- September 28th, 2005, 5:02 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: historical figures who are magicians
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8646
Re: historical figures who are magicians
Stopped my last posting too soon Of course such as The Big Sleep and Ashphalt Jungle must be included. Comment re Fred MacMurray reminded me of The Mask of Demetrios (1944) where I always find it strange thet Sidney Greenstreet is NOT a "baddie'.
- September 28th, 2005, 4:55 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: historical figures who are magicians
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8646
Re: historical figures who are magicians
I was quoting from ??? (will post if I find or remember) the The Maltese Falcon, 1941 verson, not those of 1931 or 1936, was considered the first, Double Indemnity (1944) the last.
- September 27th, 2005, 1:38 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: historical figures who are magicians
- Replies: 54
- Views: 8646
Re: historical figures who are magicians
Barbara Stanwyck had the cover trick, autobiography (magic part) and photo in The Jinx 52, January 1939, page 359. For those who do not know of her, her day job was a top-class actress in many varied films, the most notable being Double Indemnity (Billy Wilder) which is sometimes referred to as the ...
- September 25th, 2005, 2:27 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Cornelius' cousin
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3143
Re: Cornelius' cousin
Cy Endfield's best known fim was Zulu (1964). Another film director/magician in London during part of the 1960's was Orson Welles!
- September 24th, 2005, 3:56 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Joe Berg Book
- Replies: 1
- Views: 422
- September 24th, 2005, 3:55 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Joe Berg Book
- Replies: 1
- Views: 422
Joe Berg Book
Some may like to know that I have placed this book on e-bay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6564734707&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:UK:31>http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6564734707&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA :UK:31
Re: Hurricane
Thanks, Richard, for the update. Thinking of y'all. Don't forget some cards, or do I take that as read? Maybe blue-backed as well.
Hurricane
Now we are worried about Houston friends: Scott and Kathy Wells, H&R and others? How are things?
- September 11th, 2005, 10:24 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Rare Books by Carney End Sunday, But Annemann, Albright, Dr. Jaks & Others Start!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 411
Re: Rare Books by Carney End Sunday, But Annemann, Albright, Dr. Jaks & Others Start!
Visited website but found nothing of Dr Jaks'. Please confirm URL. Thank you.
- September 2nd, 2005, 9:06 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Jack Birnman
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1112
Re: Jack Birnman
IF anyone is preparing a book,it may be of interest that I have a write-up of Jack Birnman's effect "The Jack Hop." I am producing and publishing a book From the Notebooks of Jack Avis and whilst I shall only include Jack's (Avis) own material, in the 20+ notebooks there are also many item...
- September 2nd, 2005, 1:51 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Del Ray Ace Finder
- Replies: 6
- Views: 905
Re: Del Ray Ace Finder
Dom, who published the cassette? I am always looking for tips on the "discoveries"!
Thanks
Anthony
Thanks
Anthony
- August 31st, 2005, 10:10 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Del Ray Ace Finder
- Replies: 6
- Views: 905
Re: Del Ray Ace Finder
Further to my previous posts, if Fechter's Aces is similar then also see the Obie O'Brien dvds of this title.
- August 31st, 2005, 10:08 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Del Ray Ace Finder
- Replies: 6
- Views: 905
Re: Del Ray Ace Finder
Fechter's Aces "is based on a similar routine" shown to Eddie by Del Ray but eliminating Faro shuffles, according to the books Fechter and Magician Nitely. Is this the Vernon/Del Ray routine you mention?
- August 30th, 2005, 3:19 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Jon and the Hurricane
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2343
Re: Jon and the Hurricane
Hope Jon is all right and concern for others in area. Barrie Richardson lives around there I believe.