The Genii Forum

Tom Moore

A ticket is obtained, perhaps from someone who has one--and is given to the stooge. That’s not how tv studio ticketing works, nor how taping scheduling works. A performer on this show knows what day they are taping but not which taping session (each session will have a different audience) and it is...

Tom Moore

Thankyou. So just so I’m clear on this, you believe they have a method that doesn’t uses stooges and works over and over again perfectly, but for the actual taping they throw that out the window and go with the “stooge” method. A method that (by definition) they haven’t even been able to rehearse an...

Tom Moore

I would appreciate it if you’d drop the condescending tone. Just so I am clear- your contention is that they had a “non stooge” method that worked perfectly well through the multiple application rounds, rehearsals (with the production team), act doctoring (with the production team) and the requireme...

Tom Moore

And I’ll thank you Dennis to not put words into my mouth with regards to my believing that the stooge method “implys the production of tv magic is lacking integrity” I do not agree with the stooge method explanation because the show does not allow the use of stooges and the entire shortlisting, prep...

Tom Moore

You are definitely watching a totally different video. At the start of the routine she explains the premise loosely, later she mentions to him he has to pick a position "in the deck" but when it comes to the key moment all she does is ask him to name a number doesn't get him to say or do a...

Tom Moore

This is what duel reality is all about - in your example the spectator hasn't been "robbed" since a) They didn't know what the trick was going to be so have no perception of what they have missed out on and b) They have still witnessed something impressive that they have never seen in thei...

Tom Moore

I haven’t made any statements about a microphone or what my theory of the method is so do please stop arguing with a position I have never taken. You have made multiple statements that you think it uses a stooge and that there’s no real way to prove a stooge wasn’t used. I’m asking you; if their met...

Tom Moore

The backstage rehearsals, that take place in the corner of a conference room in the Rio; where a bored assistant producer or crewman from the show stands in as “spectator” - how did the trick work when it was performed there successfully many times (and by definition not a stooge because it’s one of...

Tom Moore

Let us assume for a moment that (for the actual in front of p&t taped performance) they did do it using a stooge. … How did they manage to explain the method (in detail) to Mike close to get cleared to even be considered for taping? If they had said “it’s a stooge” they wouldn’t be shortlisted. ...

Tom Moore

No Dennis, i'm asking why you think they used two totally different methods (the non-stooge version in all the pre-show discussions and rehearsals, the stooge version exclusively for the taping) which is what they would have had to do to use "a stooge" on this show

Tom Moore

In fact, it would be virtually impossible to logically refute the possibility of a stooge in this case. As I pointed out, quite clearly--all that would be necessary to circumvent the rules is to get away with it. And that is as easy as a third party (such as Mr. Hart) training a stooge as well as M...

Tom Moore

I can only assume you are trolling at this point Dennis? As I and several others have pointed out for this trick to have even been shortlisted to be taped the method would have to be disclosed and signed off by multiple people. You seem to be suggesting that they must have come up with a method that...

Tom Moore

Since creatives on the show are part of this forum I’m sure they will jump into the thread at some point but- The magic team (Mike close) have to be FULLY Appraised of the method used and there’s usually a discussion about what would count as a fool; for example if p&t think you used a bit of gl...

Tom Moore

This act is “this seasons” presentation of a Martin hart act. The rules of the show (no stooges, no preshow) are absolute and wouldn’t be broken. Martin is also a student / promoter of the Bergas legacy which tips the likely methods to most of what he does. Martin hires a female performer (typically...

Tom Moore

Neoprene is the most common material that's used though normally a thicker piece (6mm - 1/4 inch) backed straight onto your surface material.

Tom Moore

I’ve got to put it on record - this show has some of the most beautiful, logical, magical, brilliant pieces of stage magic (and more importantly, stage magic staging) I have ever seen! This sets a standard all stage magic shows should strive to achieve and which shows with 100x the budget couldn't a...

Tom Moore

//boring hat on//

Uk laws about “passing off” means that trading under a name that was a misspelling of the previous name wouldn’t pass because of how blatant and deliberate it was to not be (but imply) the previous trademark.

Tom Moore

To skip a very long story, he didn’t actually own the name “Dynamo” and his (former) management did. There’s been several years of back-and forth but ultimately this special was the way to formally end ties and previous obligations and go forward under his own name (Steven Frayne) without legal rami...

Tom Moore

...almost https://www.today.com/popculture/david- ... rcna122466

Tom Moore

Lance burton - https://youtu.be/02Afpc-rXRM?si=q7wtt0cl3-Jc3a9F

His tv specials were produced by Gary Oulette who produced all those other glossy multi magician tv specials and had the same creative team on all of theme so they do all look and feel the same - even down to the music :-p

Tom Moore

"Critical Flop" is not the phrase I would use when a show is getting three our of four (or five) stars. "Critical flop" is one or two stars. None of the reviews you cite have given the show that low of a rating. "Fair to middling" is the expression I would use, and a m...

Tom Moore

Well apparently he came to England via the cargo ship docking at its final destination of Brighton which is remarkable for a town with no docks...

Tom Moore

It's a poorly edited pair of podcasts - the first one is basically entirely a puff-piece for Tony & IMS. In the second he takes him slightly to task but it is very half-assed and really doesn't come close to taking tony to task until the literal post-script; even then Erik skates around actually...

Tom Moore

It would be fair to say that the show as currently presented is quite some distance from the show originally intended/announced. It is also fair to say that the reviews thus far are decidedly 50:50 - a few people rave about it, a few absolutely hate it, a lot in the middle are "it was kinda ok ...

Tom Moore

Perhaps the international version is different to the home broadcast but all we got was some stock footage, a hint at a “discussion about design” that lasted 10 seconds and some more stock footage? I hope they can do the deal and announce the new special because I can’t wait to see some new footage ...

Tom Moore

Brad, I heard the same allegations (that the Steinmeyer version was not the same as the Amac version) and that this was being claimed by Taylor, though I wonder how Taylor gained his knowledge of Jim's method, since he was not at the performances (presumably someone in attendance informed him of th...

Tom Moore

That's a pretty tough measuring stick. Surely there's room for success somewhere on the spectrum between the bestseller list and "doomed"? Having the leftovers sold off as remainders is part of the lifecycle of most new books from major publishers. He published a decent book, and in a qua...

Tom Moore

David is a fine fine performer who has rightly earned his place in the history books and this book has clearly had a lot of effort out into it but it was doomed from the start- whilst his vegas shows sell well he hasn’t had any meaningful mainstream media exposure or high profile tours for more tha...

Tom Moore

David is a fine fine performer who has rightly earned his place in the history books and this book has clearly had a lot of effort out into it but it was doomed from the start- whilst his vegas shows sell well he hasn’t had any meaningful mainstream media exposure or high profile tours for more than...

Tom Moore

I fear we're mixing descriptions for "archive" purposes with descriptions for "marketing" purpose; both are valid but serve very different purposes. In the midst of a long discussion with others, when pondering ones own thoughts or when writing a review then a deeper understandin...

Tom Moore

They're not humans (although ironically it could be) as it's part of a show scene that has to repeat 46 times per hour, 12 hours a day. Video's don't really do it justice as the whole ride was designed to be viewed with human eyes not flattened by a camera but there's a good PoV here https://twitter...

Tom Moore

Looking for some pointers towards a person or reference for the large props built by Owens in the late 70's / early 80's. I have technical questions about construction methods (and materials / standards) and design elements that aren't answered by the published material i've found so far. Is there a...

Tom Moore

Various threads on Facebook confirming it’s him. Also a back and forth of negative reviews posted about dynamike magician by a lady of the same name.

Tom Moore

Mildly interesting behind the scenes info - despite a lot of global participation i'm lead to believe that the vast majority of the items went to Uk buyers; something in the region of just a few dozen lots going out of the country.

Tom Moore

I would argue that coin and money magic are more relevant than any other form of close-up, because it is logical (IMHO) to do magic with money as an impromptu form of entertainment. Richard makes a point that he tried to borrow a quarter but was not successful. But no one would be surprised if you ...

Tom Moore

I’m in my early 40’s- I haven’t carried “change” for several years. There’s a slight grey-zone but anyone under 20 right now won’t have any meaningful concept of coins. If you’re presenting coin magic then unless your effect is just as powerful if the coins could be replaced with “cookies” you shoul...

Tom Moore

They may have come up on stage and joined other magicians at the table, but from what I remember they were always very reserved (specially Teller, ha ha ha). But I've never seen them gush and swoon over any other magician like they did over Dani. Again i have to highlight that this is just plain wr...

Tom Moore

That isn't exactly what I meant. I am referring to the fact that both Penn and Teller were sitting at the table which I have never seen them do for any other magician on the show not to mention bringing in Donny Osmond to sit there too. I have never seen this arrangement with any other performer. T...

Tom Moore

Douglas Nelson was managing that closing sale on behalf of Owens - reach out to him and i'm sure he'll be able to put you in touch with the bidder and help out.

Tom Moore

The project I am working on is a download. Besides the manuscript, the files for 3D printing of the gaffs will be provided. 3D printing services are everywhere these days. I was wondering: has anyone else done the same, offered 3D files for magic gaffs? I fear you have over-estimated the ubiquity o...

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