Mark Leveridge sells a cut and restored credit card that vanishes and appears in the magicians wallet. He did this in his lectures in the nineties. The method is practical and it fooled me.
https://www.markleveridgemagic.co.uk/ccrc.php
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- January 6th, 2018, 6:55 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Credit Card To Wallet
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2246
- December 24th, 2017, 8:22 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Johnny Fox dead at 64 :(
- Replies: 3
- Views: 741
Re: Johnny Fox dead at 64 :(
I was lucky enough to perform with Johhny Fox at King Richard's Faire for a couple of seasons.
Johnny was amazingly polished and funny—his performances were always a delight.
He will be missed.
Johnny was amazingly polished and funny—his performances were always a delight.
He will be missed.
- November 17th, 2017, 4:39 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: What ever happened to John Cornelius?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1844
Re: What ever happened to John Cornelius?
John is still actively creating magic. He recently sent me an effect asking if I had any ideas on presentations.
- September 11th, 2017, 10:24 pm
- Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
- Topic: Stripper Jig Card Trimmer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5273
Re: Stripper Jig Card Trimmer
Eoin explains why you'd want to do that on his website.Roger M. wrote:...I'm not sure why you'd ever want to put one into every card in an entire deck...
- September 11th, 2017, 5:54 pm
- Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
- Topic: Stripper Jig Card Trimmer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5273
Re: Stripper Jig Card Trimmer
Eoin has a new toy out -- a jig for making consistent breather crimps. The short review: Fast shipping from Ireland to California (shipped on the 7th, arrived on the 11th). Quality design, manufactured extremely well. If you want to place a uniform breather crimp in a perfectly precise position on ...
- August 22nd, 2017, 11:23 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Camirand Academy No Longer Retailing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2816
Re: Camirand Academy No Longer Retailing
In your opinion, if you confront a publisher of stolen material, how should they react?Richard Kaufman wrote:Publishing something of mine that I taught him in confidence, giving himself credit, is stealing.
- May 4th, 2017, 7:17 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Steranko
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5235
Re: Steranko
Sorry I am late to this conversation—I am traveling a lot, so my time on forums is limited. Porper Originals put out a mailing early last year to say they would be producing, I think, a special edition of Steranko on Cards - I'm sure with Jim's blessing. They would also want the blessing of Magic, I...
- January 4th, 2017, 9:44 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
- Replies: 62
- Views: 13265
Re: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
There will be a second printing, and it will have a few acknowledgements added.
- December 24th, 2016, 2:54 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
- Replies: 62
- Views: 13265
Re: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
His full name was Giovanni Bossi. His performing name sounded like Van-ee Boss-ee.richardingram wrote:Curious if anyone knows the proper pronunciation of his name?
- December 21st, 2016, 1:05 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
- Replies: 62
- Views: 13265
Re: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
erdnasephile wrote:Along those lines: Mike Caveney once told our group that Johnson Products used to produce a half dollar with a bullet through it..
True. Magic, Inc. got one of these when we ordered samples of various items on their wholesale list. It sat in stock for years, as no one wanted it.
- November 20th, 2016, 3:12 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Final Magic Magazine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2313
Re: The Final Magic Magazine
After drawing 10,000 hands, you should have a huge clipart library that would be very useful for many projects!Richard Kaufman wrote:I stopped drawing in the early 1990s. After drawing 10,000 hands I was done.
- November 16th, 2016, 6:55 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
- Replies: 62
- Views: 13265
Re: Vanni Bossi Book Now Available
It's a name I've heard, but know nothing about. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks! Vanni was one of the most kind and brilliant human beings I have had the pleasure of meeting. One of the highlights of Escorial each year was seeing his new ideas. He would stun me with a performance of something comp...
- June 3rd, 2016, 3:22 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Derek Verner (Dai Vernon's Son) Has Died
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4697
Re: Derek Verner (Dai Vernon's Son) Has Died
I think of him as a family man.Richard Kaufman wrote:Vernon was not a family man.
Magic was his family.
- June 1st, 2016, 10:07 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Compleat Invocation
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1853
Re: The Compleat Invocation
Tony had a great style of storytelling, so even if you never end up performing effects from the magazine, you will enjoy reading it. For those interested in obscure trivia, the layout for the New Invocation was originally done by traditional cut and paste. Eventually, we graduated to Microsoft Word ...
- January 3rd, 2016, 7:27 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: 270: Apollo Robbins on the Other Side of the Record
- Replies: 84
- Views: 14707
Re: 270: Apollo Robbins on the Other Side of the Record
A registration system would deal with the problem of establishing credit. But is that really the problem? Isn't the problem one of respecting credits? I see many issues, not just one. With any big problem, you break it down into smaller ones, which will make approaching solutions more attainable. A...
- January 3rd, 2016, 12:36 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: 270: Apollo Robbins on the Other Side of the Record
- Replies: 84
- Views: 14707
Re: 270: Apollo Robbins on the Other Side of the Record
It would be nice if magic had a registration system for original developments. Something like the one that writers have with the Writer's Guild of America. Something only gets registered if it is approved by a board of knowledgable experts. Of course, enforcement is an issue. But at least it would b...
- November 25th, 2015, 1:20 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: 20th Century Panties Presentational Ideas
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7265
Re: 20th Century Panties Presentational Ideas
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- November 22nd, 2015, 9:47 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: 20th Century Panties Presentational Ideas
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7265
Re: 20th Century Panties Presentational Ideas
Lewis, my troll, respect is earned, and you have yet to earn any from me. You aren't worth my time. Spewing rhetoric and bile is your habit, and it is a vile one. Sound familiar? I could go on in this manner, and it is perhaps what you want. Let's clear away the troll-type language that you seem to ...
- November 22nd, 2015, 6:04 pm
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: 20th Century Panties Presentational Ideas
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7265
Re: 20th Century Panties Presentational Ideas
That still does't sound like Jay. He always offered up his thoughts to anyone worth speaking with. Given that your information came secondhand, I'd take it with a grain of salt. I'm sorry to hear that you are afflicted with this "dropping details" syndrome. Writing in your e-book journal w...
- November 22nd, 2015, 4:10 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: 20th Century Panties Presentational Ideas
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7265
Re: 20th Century Panties Presentational Ideas
That doesn't sound like a criticism that Jay would have had. And if he had criticism of your act, and felt that you would benefit, he would have told you to your face.
- October 22nd, 2015, 6:41 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Close Up Pad
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6136
Re: Close Up Pad
Pete McCabe wrote:Most mats have rounded corners. If so you will have to cut it down to square the corners for the frame. Take that into account when you pick a size.
If you order from Pattrick, he can make any size you specify, and he can square the corners or round them, as desired.
- October 21st, 2015, 2:21 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Close Up Pad
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6136
Re: Close Up Pad
Anyone know if JM Authentics is still up and running - I've emailed Jordan a few times although have not yet had a response. He did make a recent post on Facebook about catching up on correspondence, so you may want to check in with him again (I suspect he is swamped with requests): https://www.fac...
- September 28th, 2015, 2:35 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Tommy Wonder Close Up Kit on ebay
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7247
Re: Tommy Wonder Close Up Kit on ebay
Richard Kaufman wrote:It may well end up in one.
Let's hope so.
- September 28th, 2015, 2:16 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Tommy Wonder Close Up Kit on ebay
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7247
Re: Tommy Wonder Close Up Kit on ebay
Tommy's close-up kit should be in a museum. If only I had the money...
- August 25th, 2015, 8:01 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Close Up Pad
- Replies: 27
- Views: 6136
Re: Close Up Pad
JM Authentics is located in Birmingham, UK.
Although he doesn't list wood, he makes custom pads—so tell him your needs.
http://jmauthentics.com
Although he doesn't list wood, he makes custom pads—so tell him your needs.
http://jmauthentics.com
- July 24th, 2015, 5:26 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: History of David Copperfield's Magic Underground Restaurant
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3140
Re: History of David Copperfield's Magic Underground Restaur
erdnasephile wrote:Question: Has there ever been a primarily magic-themed, non-restaurant attraction that has survived long term in the US?
Are you allowing bars? If so, then Chicago's New York Magic Lounge ran reasonably long (1945—1985).
- July 19th, 2015, 2:40 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Danny Doyle - Intoxicating Magic in Vegas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3486
Re: Danny Doyle - Intoxicating Magic in Vegas
Aside from the Google search, you can ask Chicago magicians, as Danny is from there.
Re: Jim Krenz
Thanks Martin—it was a pleasure to have lunch with you and your wife!
And it was an honor to have you translate my ideas and teachings at my lecture!
¡Hasta la próxima!
And it was an honor to have you translate my ideas and teachings at my lecture!
¡Hasta la próxima!
- September 16th, 2014, 8:06 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tommy Wonder performance 1987
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2312
Re: Tommy Wonder performance 1987
I wish I had enough money to bid on Tommy's cups.
Has anyone informed Bill Palmer (of the Cups and Balls Museum) about this auction?
Has anyone informed Bill Palmer (of the Cups and Balls Museum) about this auction?
- July 29th, 2014, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4145
Re: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
erdnasephile wrote:This is the exactly the information I was hoping for. Thanks so much!
PS: I still have my copy of NeoMix--great routine!
You're welcome. And thank you for the kind comment about NeoMix.
- July 29th, 2014, 4:13 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4145
Re: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
One more question please: what type of wire did you end up using to attach the Tarbell gimmick to the big pom-pom? I ended up not using a wire at all. When made with thin yarn, the pom pom is very solid. I simply coated the gimmick with glue, and inserted/wedged it into the pom pom. The gimmick has...
- July 29th, 2014, 1:00 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4145
Re: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
Matthew Field wrote:A big hello!
A big hello to you too Matt.
- July 29th, 2014, 12:20 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4145
Re: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
Richard Kaufman wrote:Krenz lives! Welcome, Jim.
To quote Mark Twain, "The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated."
Thanks Richard.
- July 29th, 2014, 8:06 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4145
Re: Tommy Wonder Pom Pom questions
It's almost been three decades since I made my pom poms. I hope my recollections are helpful. I showed them to Tommy, and he was complimentary. 1. Is there a particular yarn that works best? In his write up, Dr. Gene Matsuura mentions "4 ply worsted yarn", but in looking this up, it seems ...