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by Larry Horowitz
February 19th, 2024, 2:37 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Chinese Sticks
Replies: 0
Views: 577

Chinese Sticks

Professional Chinese Sticks. These are designed for use with the Fred Kaps or Roy Benson routines. These are not toys. The sticks are hand crafted by George Millward. High quality wood and finish. Smooth and silent working. Price is $350 per set George has 2 complete sets at the moment and can take ...
by Larry Horowitz
August 15th, 2023, 12:28 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!
Replies: 9
Views: 2363

Re: Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!

Dick,

I sent you an email. Did you receive it?

Larry Horowitz
by Larry Horowitz
July 3rd, 2023, 12:03 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Magic Puzzle
Replies: 0
Views: 432

Magic Puzzle

ISO. Winston Freer effect. Mini Magic Chocolate

A bit of a puzzle. A bit of magic.
by Larry Horowitz
March 19th, 2023, 11:07 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Amac's Find The Lady
Replies: 56
Views: 15797

Re: Amac's Find The Lady

Recently discovered photo of Amac heading home after a show.
Image
by Larry Horowitz
November 20th, 2022, 9:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Is Coin Magic Obsolete?
Replies: 43
Views: 6805

Re: Is Coin Magic Obsolete?

Anybody watching Armondo Lucero perform is not wondering what Quarters are.
by Larry Horowitz
October 19th, 2022, 9:04 pm
Forum: Convention Reports
Topic: Fenik
Replies: 0
Views: 3404

Fenik

It is time for Fenik to plan his 2023 schedule. Fenik is available for convention performance, lectures or workshops. Fluent in both English and Spanish. Fenik has lectured all over the world. Please contact him at magofenik@hotmail.com
by Larry Horowitz
May 17th, 2022, 10:25 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: About John Ramsay's Pivot Vanish
Replies: 25
Views: 3545

Re: About John Ramsay's Pivot Vanish

John Ramsay’s coin work was well known prior to 1945
by Larry Horowitz
May 7th, 2022, 10:29 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: About John Ramsay's Pivot Vanish
Replies: 25
Views: 3545

Re: About John Ramsay's Pivot Vanish

My only suggestion would be a bend of the thumb at the knuckle. This way the thumb is not flat against the coin. Really just the tip of the thumb is on the coin and acts as a pivot point.
by Larry Horowitz
February 3rd, 2022, 11:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Magic Castle
Replies: 7
Views: 2638

Re: Magic Castle

Have a great time!
by Larry Horowitz
July 3rd, 2021, 9:21 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Matriz Imposible - Miguel Fernandez
Replies: 15
Views: 1962

Re: Matriz Imposible - Miguel Fernandez

Fooled, no. Interesting ideas, yes.
by Larry Horowitz
January 3rd, 2021, 9:11 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Faro trick suggestions?
Replies: 47
Views: 11100

Re: Faro trick suggestions?

Without any question the finest Faro based routine anywhere is Prime Coincidence. You will find it in Genii, July 2017, page 67. The authors are Steve Friedberg and me.
by Larry Horowitz
December 15th, 2020, 10:26 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy is Here!
Replies: 40
Views: 8172

Re: Mr. Jennings Takes it Easy is Here!

Jenga experts have been consulted.
by Larry Horowitz
August 4th, 2020, 10:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Magic at wakes?
Replies: 8
Views: 8749

Re: Magic at wakes?

I was younger. I was drunk. I was in an Irish bar. There was a wake in the back room. I called in a stripper for the dead guy.
by Larry Horowitz
July 22nd, 2020, 2:19 am
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: Larry Jennings New Book?
Replies: 214
Views: 585235

Re: Larry Jennings New Book?

Since you won’t take orders yet, please consider this a request.
by Larry Horowitz
November 4th, 2019, 12:20 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Fenik workshop. Underground Castle Card Expert
Replies: 1
Views: 1894

Re: Fenik workshop. Underground Castle Card Expert

https://youtu.be/aKlcYjtzeU0

Here is a video of Fenik demonstrating “Maximum Penetration”. This will be taught in the workshop.
by Larry Horowitz
November 1st, 2019, 2:39 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Fenik workshop. Underground Castle Card Expert
Replies: 1
Views: 1894

Fenik workshop. Underground Castle Card Expert

Hi everyone! Fenik, student of Larry Jennings, Michael Skinner and Baltazar Fuentes, is doing an exclusive workshop in L.A. about his international best-seller book THE CODE. "Fenik is one of the most talented magicians I have ever met." Jeff McBride "I feel THE CODE is on a par with ...
by Larry Horowitz
January 21st, 2019, 3:40 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Your Views on Cups & Balls and One Cup Routines
Replies: 218
Views: 48196

Re: Your Views on Cups & Balls and One Cup Routines

This past Saturday at breakfast these were the props handed to me. Metal butter cups. I used Cherries and then mint candies for the final load. A three phase routine.

https://share.icloud.com/photos/09tNe97 ... dqkVAOEgUA
by Larry Horowitz
February 7th, 2018, 10:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12028264

Re: ERDNASE

The book was published in 1902 and subsequently advertised for sale in magic publications. When is the earliest, or ever, the Expert was reviewed? Did the reviewer publicly ask, “Who is this guy? I never heard of him. Anybody know him? I’m basically asking, how soon after publication might the autho...
by Larry Horowitz
September 25th, 2016, 3:07 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: GHM Magic
Replies: 4
Views: 5320

Re: GHM Magic

Yes
by Larry Horowitz
July 6th, 2016, 2:30 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Magicana video archives
Replies: 0
Views: 1446

Magicana video archives

The latest issue of Magicol arrived in my mail today. This is a publication of David Ben and Magicana. The first article is about Dale Harney and his television show, The Magic Palace. David has collected and made available on the Magicana website video of Dozens of magicians that performed on that ...
by Larry Horowitz
May 16th, 2016, 2:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: When You Are Asked To "Teach a Trick" At A Gig
Replies: 22
Views: 14415

Re: When You Are Asked To "Teach a Trick" At A Gig

First I would teach a self working effect.

Second, my feeling regarding the exposure dilemma is this:

Those that have an interest in magic will pay attention and remember. Those with no interest ,won't. What can be wrong with teaching those with an interest?
by Larry Horowitz
April 19th, 2016, 12:51 am
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Passover Friendly Magic tricks?
Replies: 26
Views: 17140

Re: Passover Friendly Magic tricks?

Easy answer.

One trick. One trick only.

Pour wine into Elijah's cup. Place cup on table. Say prayer. Open door. Show cup empty.

Everyone in attendance will " get it".
by Larry Horowitz
November 2nd, 2015, 10:36 pm
Forum: Convention Reports
Topic: LA History Conference
Replies: 15
Views: 14562

Re: LA History Conference

I will be there

Larry
by Larry Horowitz
October 12th, 2015, 11:18 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The NFL's Jennings and Card Tricks ...
Replies: 4
Views: 1921

Re: The NFL's Jennings and Card Tricks ...

Professional athlete on national television doing magic smiling and enjoying himself.

Why would I shoot the messenger?
by Larry Horowitz
September 25th, 2015, 1:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12028264

Re: ERDNASE

Since much ink has been devoted in recent days to finding the exact hotel/ building, I ask this question;

Is there any reasonable expectation of reviewing the hotel registry for the several years preceding book publication?
by Larry Horowitz
September 25th, 2015, 1:32 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Two in the hand and one in the pocket
Replies: 24
Views: 6568

Re: Two in the hand and one in the pocket

The move must coördinate with your body language and natural rhythm as Ian suggested. But equally important is your verbal interaction with the audience. While I know it is a classic, I've always thought it was a pointless trick which made the audience look stupid. "Wrong … wrong again … still...
by Larry Horowitz
September 13th, 2015, 6:06 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Jeremy Weiss' ACAAN
Replies: 109
Views: 111628

Re: Jeremy Weiss' ACAAN

Inquisitive does not write like a 17 year old.
by Larry Horowitz
September 12th, 2015, 9:29 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Raise Rise. A question
Replies: 55
Views: 12673

Re: Raise Rise. A question

I have been doing Magic for 49 years. There is much I know and much I do not. There is no question that certain areas of study will provide more practical benefit then Raise Rise. That said I have been working on a Fred Kaps coin routine for 7 years. To date I have only performed it twice. ( It's st...
by Larry Horowitz
September 11th, 2015, 11:48 pm
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Jeremy Weiss' ACAAN
Replies: 109
Views: 111628

Re: Jeremy Weiss' ACAAN

Performer,

One of the best posts you've written. Great advice for the young man.

(And yes, I know exactly who you are)
by Larry Horowitz
September 9th, 2015, 10:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12028264

Re: ERDNASE

Scott,

Let me see if I've got this right.

The better YOU are with a deck of cards, the more likely your candidate is Erdnase.


Sorry, but from my point of view any credibility you may have hoped for went out the window with that childish challenge.
by Larry Horowitz
September 6th, 2015, 1:58 am
Forum: Reference Room
Topic: Jeremy Weiss' ACAAN
Replies: 109
Views: 111628

Re: Jeremy Weiss' ACAAN

[quote][/quote]This is how the effect plays out: A borrowed deck is used, and is shuffled by the spectator. While the cards are still in the spectators hands, the spectator names any card and any number. Then the spectator himself/herself deals down to their number to find their card. " So, wha...
by Larry Horowitz
September 1st, 2015, 11:45 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Interlude and Zig Zag
Replies: 5
Views: 2703

Re: Interlude and Zig Zag

Jonathan,

As I'm sure I've told you, but I'll say it in public. The first time I saw Interlude sent shivers thru me. It was one of the most magical and supernatural effects I have ever seen.


Larry
by Larry Horowitz
August 27th, 2015, 12:40 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Penn & Teller: Fool Us - Season 2
Replies: 145
Views: 48684

Re: Penn & Teller: Fool Us - Season 2

Dustin,

"Nit-picking" is what fans and devotes do.

Baseball has its "Hot-stove" league. Football has Monday morning quarterbacks.

When the "nit-picking" stops, Genii magazine can close down.
by Larry Horowitz
August 15th, 2015, 10:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12028264

Re: ERDNASE

Bill,

My point was not that someone would fill out the copyright forms using a cover name. But rather that why would they have another person involved in their secret?
by Larry Horowitz
August 15th, 2015, 4:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12028264

Re: ERDNASE

I cannot imagine an author wishing to remain hidden, having an underling fill out the copyright form.
by Larry Horowitz
August 13th, 2015, 2:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12028264

Re: ERDNASE

Carlo, Possibly what needs to be compared are not word sequences regarding technique, but rather those regarding deportment or thoughts on how and when to use a sleight. I am not sure how many other authors cover these skills from the gambler's point of view. Certainly there are those from the magic...
by Larry Horowitz
August 9th, 2015, 3:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: Roy Walton
Replies: 44
Views: 21444

Re: Roy Walton

Andy, You beat me to it. I was going to relate the facts about the drawers behind the counter. You had told me. I had the pleasure a few years ago of giving a short presentation about a convoluted string of events that tied Laurel & Hardy to the Magic Castle. Upon hearing of his interest I was a...
by Larry Horowitz
July 27th, 2015, 9:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12028264

Re: ERDNASE

Richard, I would agree. And 6 days a week
by Larry Horowitz
July 27th, 2015, 7:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: ERDNASE
Replies: 8153
Views: 12028264

Re: ERDNASE

Chris, As your candidate began working at 14, well before the enactment of proper child labor laws, the question becomes what did the typical work day and week look like? That would go towards the question of when he could develop the card skills. Our modern athlete has a lot more time and access to...
by Larry Horowitz
July 13th, 2015, 11:02 pm
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Cuban magicians
Replies: 8
Views: 8710

Re: Cuban magicians

Tell him to find the guy with the oldest, most decrepit De Soto still running.

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