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by Krenz
September 27th, 2023, 6:52 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Bruno Hennig - Joro
Replies: 14
Views: 3385

Re: RIP Bruno Hennig - Joro

Paco Nagata wrote:…I found this…

Nice find! Thanks for sharing it Paco!
by Krenz
September 18th, 2023, 3:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Bruno Hennig - Joro
Replies: 14
Views: 3385

Re: RIP Bruno Hennig - Joro

I wish I could have met him in person. Back in the 80's, Jay Marshall loaned me his copy of the Linking Ring that had Bruno's work in it. Very inspiring. When I did my Penguin lecture, his student contacted me, and told me that Bruno was happy with my work on his routine. He sent a photo, which I tr...
by Krenz
January 22nd, 2023, 11:57 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Jon Racherbaumer is 83 Today!
Replies: 10
Views: 1452

Re: Jon Racherbaumer is 83 Today!

Happy birthday Jon! Write well, my friend!
by Krenz
August 23rd, 2022, 3:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: A New Edition of Greater Magic is Coming
Replies: 102
Views: 26562

Re: A New Edition of Greater Magic is Coming

Greatest Magic.
by Krenz
August 20th, 2022, 2:52 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: A New Edition of Greater Magic is Coming
Replies: 102
Views: 26562

Re: A New Edition of Greater Magic is Coming

I know there was an old film with Kaps doing the cups & balls. The cups were mouth upwards, and he used them as servants for the balls.

Found it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JpFZbE-UhM
by Krenz
August 20th, 2022, 1:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: A New Edition of Greater Magic is Coming
Replies: 102
Views: 26562

Re: A New Edition of Greater Magic is Coming

Are you willing to announce which Kaps material will be in it?
by Krenz
August 7th, 2022, 3:31 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Little Has Died
Replies: 80
Views: 7101

Re: Bob Little Has Died

I'm still shaking.


It is ok to shake. Accessing traumatic memories can do that.

Take a deep breath. Hold it. Release it.

Repeat as needed.

The above helps me.
by Krenz
August 4th, 2022, 8:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Little Has Died
Replies: 80
Views: 7101

Re: Bob Little Has Died

Coming forward is too traumatic for many victims.

Too true.
by Krenz
August 3rd, 2022, 4:12 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Little Has Died
Replies: 80
Views: 7101

Re: Bob Little Has Died

Ouch.
by Krenz
February 13th, 2022, 12:58 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Close Up Magic Born in Hollywood?
Replies: 25
Views: 3064

Re: Close Up Magic Born in Hollywood?

Our dear friend Max Maven once did a talk on the origins of close-up magic. I believe that Chicago's Schulien's Restaurant was brought up.
by Krenz
November 28th, 2021, 7:05 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Nate Staniforth - new podcast series
Replies: 11
Views: 1941

Re: Nate Staniforth - new podcast series

Note that when I said …doesn't require thinking or non-thinking… — thinking can certainly be involved. In my opinion, it is not a requirement . Getting back on topic: I have listened to the first episode of Nate's podcast. It is very good. I have subscribed. I don't like some of his answers, but I f...
by Krenz
November 28th, 2021, 2:24 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Nate Staniforth - new podcast series
Replies: 11
Views: 1941

Re: Nate Staniforth - new podcast series

Joe—I loved doing those. Juan asked me to translate for him, and I was frightened. He is an artist, and my Spanish was horrible.
by Krenz
November 28th, 2021, 1:44 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Nate Staniforth - new podcast series
Replies: 11
Views: 1941

Re: Nate Staniforth - new podcast series

Art…

…doesn't require…

…thinking…

…or non-thinking.

Emotions…

…are all…

…that are…

…needed.
by Krenz
September 24th, 2021, 10:56 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Obie O'Brien - RIP
Replies: 6
Views: 1763

Re: Obie O'Brien - RIP

As much as I hated Obie's whistle at 4F, I loved Obie. Wonderful human being. I will miss him.
by Krenz
August 2nd, 2021, 4:31 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Frame's First Interview
Replies: 11
Views: 1302

Re: Frame's First Interview

They knowingly engaged in a twisted, malicious act


Being dosed is traumatic.
by Krenz
June 26th, 2021, 11:59 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Tommy Wonder, passed away 15 years ago....
Replies: 1
Views: 1007

Re: Tommy Wonder, passed away 15 years ago....

Me too.

At least we had the pleasure of knowing him for a limited time. I treasure my memories with him.
by Krenz
June 25th, 2021, 12:19 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Does anyone have any sad stories about magic or magicians?
Replies: 25
Views: 2225

Re: Does anyone have any sad stories about magic or magicians?

I can't speak for others, but this is a type of grieving for me.

Any type of grieving is a better thing to do, don't you think?
by Krenz
June 11th, 2021, 1:35 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Chop Cup and TSA
Replies: 6
Views: 1663

Re: Chop Cup and TSA

An anecdote from more than 20 years ago. Coming back from the 4F convention, Don Alan and I were on the same flight back to Chicago. On the way to the checkpoint, I remembered that Don had his huge switchblade knife when he performed at the Forks Hotel. Don didn't check any bags, so I asked him if h...
by Krenz
June 3rd, 2021, 7:21 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sending good thoughts to Max Maven
Replies: 87
Views: 18355

Re: Sending good thoughts to Max Maven

Speaking from personal experience, once he feels up for having company, arrange for a viewing party, where professional wrestling is the feature event. He will love that.
by Krenz
April 26th, 2021, 5:07 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Heidi Larsen Has Died
Replies: 6
Views: 5080

Re: Heidi Larsen Has Died

Heidi
hurt me
beyond
beyond
belief.
by Krenz
January 21st, 2021, 10:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: RIP Mark Wilson
Replies: 13
Views: 2247

Re: RIP Mark Wilson

I am so glad for having met Mark briefly, and for his course in magic, which deeply inspired me. I ordered it off of the back of Magic magazine (way before Stan's) and those pages, text and illustrations were a foundation for me. You are missed Mark!
by Krenz
December 14th, 2020, 10:41 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: R.I.P Al Cohen
Replies: 18
Views: 3241

Re: R.I.P Al Cohen

Al always treated me so well. A true gentleman that could demonstrate like no other.
by Krenz
December 5th, 2020, 12:54 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Article in LA Times about Magic Castle
Replies: 38
Views: 7049

Re: Article in LA Times about Magic Castle

When you keep tripping over bumps in the carpet, one has to wonder exactly how much dirt has been swept underneath…
by Krenz
December 22nd, 2019, 8:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mike Maxwell Has Died
Replies: 5
Views: 2771

Re: Mike Maxwell Has Died

Mike was very kind to me. Sadness.
by Krenz
December 21st, 2019, 4:36 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The History of Ringo
Replies: 19
Views: 5240

Re: The History of Ringo

Magic, Inc. used to make Ringo. I would check with them and see if they have any knowledge or a sheet of the instructions on hand.
by Krenz
August 25th, 2019, 12:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: Aspergers and Magic?
Replies: 93
Views: 30260

Re: Aspergers and Magic?

Richard Kaufman wrote:It's both a gift and a burden.
That would make one hell of an article.
by Krenz
June 15th, 2019, 7:52 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The Pass
Replies: 229
Views: 54124

Re: The Pass

Richard Kaufman wrote:It was supernatural it was so good.
Agreed. The best pass that I've [n]ever seen, bar none.
by Krenz
March 16th, 2019, 7:43 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Information on Jack Pyle
Replies: 4
Views: 7036

Re: Information on Jack Pyle

Jack always participated in the Chicago magic clubs. When I knew him, platinum white hair and a gambler's mustache. Pure class. Pure gentleman.

I don't recall him ever publishing his material.
by Krenz
February 15th, 2019, 10:43 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Final Curtain - Gary Darwin
Replies: 6
Views: 2465

Re: Final Curtain - Gary Darwin

When I went to Vegas, I always attended Gary's midnight magic club—it was a highlight of the trip for me.

I met Copperfield there for the first time—good memories.

You are missed Gary!
by Krenz
December 31st, 2018, 1:17 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Deaths in Magic
Replies: 71
Views: 9774

Re: Deaths in Magic

And here is a Christmas card:

Image
by Krenz
December 11th, 2018, 6:35 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Ascanio Video
Replies: 11
Views: 2791

Re: Ascanio Video

Thanks Leonard—I enjoyed doing them!
by Krenz
December 10th, 2018, 2:57 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Ascanio Video
Replies: 11
Views: 2791

Re: Ascanio Video

…He didn't seem to notice anything amiss about Ascanio' s health. I'll step in for a moment and say that I reviewed the material, not his health. Arturo was a friend, and there are some things that one does not discuss about friends. Although this tape is not Arturo at his best, if you watch it wit...
by Krenz
November 18th, 2018, 5:00 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: favourite magic shops
Replies: 10
Views: 4719

Re: favourite magic shops

Richard Kaufman wrote:Different editors. :lol:
Great editors make great differences.
by Krenz
January 6th, 2018, 6:55 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Credit Card To Wallet
Replies: 20
Views: 11975

Re: Credit Card To Wallet

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
by Krenz
December 24th, 2017, 8:22 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Johnny Fox dead at 64 :(
Replies: 3
Views: 1460

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.
by Krenz
November 17th, 2017, 4:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What ever happened to John Cornelius?
Replies: 7
Views: 3322

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.
by Krenz
September 11th, 2017, 10:24 pm
Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
Topic: Stripper Jig Card Trimmer
Replies: 10
Views: 16373

Re: Stripper Jig Card Trimmer

Roger M. wrote:...I'm not sure why you'd ever want to put one into every card in an entire deck...
Eoin explains why you'd want to do that on his website.
by Krenz
September 11th, 2017, 5:54 pm
Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
Topic: Stripper Jig Card Trimmer
Replies: 10
Views: 16373

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 ...
by Krenz
August 22nd, 2017, 11:23 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Camirand Academy No Longer Retailing
Replies: 12
Views: 4193

Re: Camirand Academy No Longer Retailing

Richard Kaufman wrote:Publishing something of mine that I taught him in confidence, giving himself credit, is stealing.
In your opinion, if you confront a publisher of stolen material, how should they react?
by Krenz
May 4th, 2017, 7:17 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Steranko
Replies: 24
Views: 19301

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...

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