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- November 1st, 2017, 11:35 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Roberto Giobbi's Card College DVDs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 976
- October 29th, 2017, 3:37 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Roberto Giobbi's Card College DVDs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 976
Roberto Giobbi's Card College DVDs
Selling like new 4-disc set of Roberto Giobbi's Card College DVDs. Free shipping within North America. Less than half the cost of original retail price. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Roberto-Giobbi-Card-College-1-and-2-DVD-set/132379961796?hash=item1ed275e9c4:g:LhkAAOSw0ehZ9ilr Michael Manchester 13 Sandpi...
- March 11th, 2015, 9:10 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Ringling's Elephants and then?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8557
Re: Ringling's Elephants and then?
In recent weeks MrGoat posted a comment which included the remark [EDITED] followed by an RK post asking why MrG would write something he knew would be changed. It is unclear why my original post in this thread was deleted and not edited. My heartfelt objection to the exploitation of wild animals co...
- March 8th, 2015, 4:19 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Morbid Anatomy Museum exhibit
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2120
Morbid Anatomy Museum exhibit
The Morbid Anatomy Museum in New York City has a forthcoming exhibit running from Saturday, April 11, 2015 – Tuesday, January 5, 2016 called Do The Spirits Return? From the Museum's Web site: [The Exhibit] will explore the surprising intersections between spiritualism, torture theatre, dark arts and...
- March 8th, 2015, 1:34 pm
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Cool Stuff in Old Geniis
- Replies: 37
- Views: 53148
Re: Cool Stuff in Old Geniis
Joe Mckay wrote: Jamy put the rest of it up on his website - but I haven't checked to see if it is still there.
It is, see the following link if you're interested:
A Conversation In Two Parts With Derren Brown and Jamy Ian Swiss
http://www.honestliar.com/fm/works/derren-brown.html
- March 6th, 2015, 9:20 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: magic book exhibition
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5041
Re: magic book exhibition
They have a YouTube account. It's too bad they don't post a video of one of the books as a teaser and embed it in the linked page.
- March 2nd, 2015, 3:02 pm
- Forum: Light from the Lamp ONLINE.
- Topic: Welcome to Our New Online Review Forum
- Replies: 96
- Views: 77082
Re: Welcome to Our New Online Review Forum
Glad I was able to have my book reviewed while you were still able to do them. Doesn't sound like Framework is any nearer to completion. Can you describe the book. Cards? Coins? Or everything in between?
- March 2nd, 2015, 11:35 am
- Forum: Tenyo
- Topic: Zig Zag with a French Fry at McD's
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6994
Re: Zig Zag with a French Fry at McD's
I know that smoking is very common in Asian countries. But has there been any indication of sensitivity to the issue or plan to rerelease it without the cigarette element. The video wonderfully demonstrates an alternative. Did this ever come up in discussion for the Tenyo book. Were there really no ...
- February 8th, 2015, 6:56 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sad to report ---- RENE LAVAND
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4630
Re: Sad to report ---- RENE LAVAND
The amount of coverage in the general Spanish language media seems like a testament to how much he was admired and respected as a performer. Nice to see that his passing is being recognized outside of the magic community. https://www.google.ca/search?q=rene+lavand&hl=en&gl=ca&authuser=0&...
- February 5th, 2015, 8:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Richard Wiseman: The Incredible Candles video
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1867
Re: Richard Wiseman: The Incredible Candles video
It also illustrates the problem of high definition video and the ability to make it full screen. Any imperfections become large and noticeable, immediately drawing attention to the method.
But thank you for embedding the video. Saves a couple of steps.
But thank you for embedding the video. Saves a couple of steps.
- February 5th, 2015, 7:57 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Researcher studies psychology of magic
- Replies: 0
- Views: 984
Researcher studies psychology of magic
http://storage.vancouver.24hrs.ca/v1/dynamic_resize/sws_path/suns-prod-images/1297660945995_ORIGINAL.jpg?quality=80&size=650x&stmp=1423179461579 Full text of the article follows: Researcher studies psychology of magic http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2015/02/05/researcher-studies-psychology-of-mag...
- February 2nd, 2015, 6:49 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Mark Setteducati - Profile
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1558
Re: Mark Setteducati - Profile
This page of his Web site lists many of his inventions, although most appear to be older and unavailable commercially. http://marksetteducati.com/?page_id=29 There is a small selection on eBay at the moment: http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313&_nkw=Mark+Setted...
- January 28th, 2015, 10:28 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Congrats to Will Houstoun!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6466
Re: Congrats to Will Houstoun!
Jonathan Townsend wrote:The Impact of Professor Hoffman on Magic Literature
I don't care for the title. It was once pointed out to me that impact refers to objects physically colliding. Now, every time someone uses the word when they actually mean influence of affected, I notice it.
- January 27th, 2015, 12:27 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Congrats to Will Houstoun!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6466
Re: Congrats to Will Houstoun!
Matthew Field wrote:...his thesis was on Prof. Hoffmann.
I've read about people having a thesis bound, but are they ever made publicly available? I'd like to read it but don't know if he would share it or where to look.
- January 14th, 2015, 11:46 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: iGenii Archive/Search
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3153
Re: iGenii Archive/Search
I'm afraid I can't be a lot of help except to acknowledge reading it recently and I'm about a year behind on back issues. I would guess mid to late 2013. I opened a couple of issues hoping to get lucky to no avail. Lack of time prevents a more thorough search of each issue.
- January 11th, 2015, 3:01 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Nudity in Magic
- Replies: 58
- Views: 19414
Re: Nudity in Magic
I'll give you my opinion when I get the chance to see male nudity in magic. Please provide a link to a video.
- January 8th, 2015, 9:17 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: What is Classic Correspondence
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7107
Re: What is Classic Correspondence
Dustin Stinett wrote: Mike makes history come alive with his insightful and humorous comments
And it's a shame that so many of his magic history books are out of print.
- January 6th, 2015, 10:46 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Auction of JP Jackson's Stuff!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2432
Re: Auction of JP Jackson's Stuff!
What would we do without you, Bill? Thanks for the tip. Didn't think those photos could get any better but they did. Many years ago I had a download manager that made it possible to download all the contents of a Web site, both images and HTML pages. It would have been invaluable for archiving these...
- January 6th, 2015, 9:41 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Auction of JP Jackson's Stuff!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2432
Re: Auction of JP Jackson's Stuff!
I was in awe by page sixteen and there were still 100 more pages to go. It's like a museum of magic. It's too bad an institution wouldn't purchase it for a permanent display. I know there is a magic museum in Michigan. Aside from that, how many are there in the country that are open to the public. T...
- January 6th, 2015, 9:33 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Spiritual Stage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2278
Re: The Spiritual Stage
You might want to add more details about the book to your Web site. For example hardcover or paperback, page length, with or without illustrations or photographs. Good luck.
- January 3rd, 2015, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Josh Jay Spends $200 and Makes Kids Scream
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2883
Re: Josh Jay Spends $200 and Makes Kids Scream
...on both occasions he chose to perform effects other than those explained in the books he was promoting. That was my thought at the conclusion. Not familiar with the book, but any adult watching who might buy it for a child is going to know that these effects aren't taught. It gives the impressio...
- December 14th, 2014, 4:44 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New book: The Vernon Companion
- Replies: 96
- Views: 28355
Re: New book: The Vernon Companion
It's meant to hearken back to EATCT, and a dustjacket would have been out of place, IMHO. My suggestion that it was a missed opportunity implies a mistake and there's no denying that any book by Hermetic will be a quality publication. Maelstrom and Vortex have two of the most striking covers I have...
- December 14th, 2014, 10:37 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New book: The Vernon Companion
- Replies: 96
- Views: 28355
Re: New book: The Vernon Companion
Does the book arrive as depicted on the Hermetic press Web site with a plain green cover and gold lettering, or has a dust jacket been added? The reviews are great and they're no doubt proud of the result. But with magic book sales declining you have to make that extra effort to get attention and th...
- December 9th, 2014, 8:33 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: One Man's View of The Hollingworth Collection
- Replies: 198
- Views: 1639293
Re: One Man's View of The Hollingworth Collection
From their Web site, dananddave.com/coffee: Coffee with Dan & Dave is our weekly show, where we answer questions, give product updates, and hold special contests, so you can interact with us on a personal level and learn about something very important to us, as well. Join us on our YouTube chann...
- December 8th, 2014, 9:38 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: For Sale HERE: Kranzo DVD lot
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2110
Re: For Sale HERE: Kranzo DVD lot
On this download Nathan Kranzo will take you through the history of the Newspaper Test...
Just to be clear, are you selling commercially available DVDs or downloads that you are burning to DVD?
- December 1st, 2014, 8:56 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (December 2014)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2231
Re: Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (December 2014)
29, 30, 31 – Petit Sirloin & Scampi
Vegetarian: Vegetable Lasagna Marinara
Vegan: Parmesan Vegetable Ratatouille
As a vegan, I appreciate the obvious attention that has been given by Magic Castle staff to various dietary needs. However, parmesan is cheese and vegans don't eat cheese.
- November 24th, 2014, 3:56 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: The Secrets of Houdini’s Ten Greatest Illusions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3034
Re: The Secrets of Houdini’s Ten Greatest Illusions
John, a topic on the site's support center (help.gawker.com) says the following: "If you hold the copyright to content published on one of the Gawker Media blogs please contact us immediately with a link to the content in question on our network and your claim." Gizmodo is one of Gawker's ...
- November 23rd, 2014, 11:57 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magic set for kids...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 8465
Re: Magic set for kids...
We have four magic kits in the store at the moment, although the one in the center is actually intended for adults to perform magic tricks at their desk. I doubt any of these are very good. Generic retail product. Considering our selection of Melissa and Doug items I'm surprised we don't have their ...
- November 19th, 2014, 12:17 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Criss Angel is the Biggest ...
- Replies: 27
- Views: 9158
Re: Criss Angel is the Biggest ...
I found the accompanying photograph more humorous. I appreciate that he appears in various stages of undress frequently because he has a nice body, though this photo might be a few years old. But for promotional purposes it says more male model than magician. Not quite sure who it's supposed to appe...
- November 17th, 2014, 12:16 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: an AI trick brain
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3272
Re: an AI trick brain
Joe Mckay wrote:Walt Lees had a nice essay on how to invent magic tricks.
I was just reading the April 2008 issue of Genii (Dr. Hooker on the cover). It includes an article by Guy Hollingworth titled Waiting for Inspiration: The Design Process from a Magician's Perspective. It begins on page 32.
Re: ERDNASE
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ATuwZIDVEsU/TP0uCHlpNPI/AAAAAAAABMo/WD0Ib0ymC3I/s1600/AE.REV_red.jpg The PBS program American Experience describes itself as TV's most-watched history series. Admittedly the subject matter may be very esoteric, but it's a fascinating mystery. There are so many elements, wi...
Re: ERDNASE
But why the two days? That is to say, if you have two books to submit for copyright, why not submit them on the same day? Why submit one on Saturday and then wait until Monday to submit the other one? The Internet has made it possible to submit an application and make payment to the Copyright Offic...
- November 11th, 2014, 6:55 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Circle's first female officer
- Replies: 0
- Views: 831
Magic Circle's first female officer
"Megan Knowles-Bacon, 22, is the only female magician to be elected to the upper echelons of The Magic Circle. She talks to Radhika Sanghani about the lack of women in conjuring and how she uses her gender to her advantage." http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11220882/Magic-Circl...
Re: ERDNASE
Assumption 4: The author's reference(s) to "we" mean something.
Do you think that we could refer to a single author and the illustrator?
- November 9th, 2014, 5:11 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hello from Florida
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5436
Re: Hello from Florida
Are you a Genii subscriber or did you just learn about the forum? Were you aware that there was an anniversary celebration in Orlando last year. Are you close? I envy anyone living in the state as it would have been easier to attend. I missed out but there is another one next year as well. Here's a ...
- November 9th, 2014, 4:49 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Identity of this "Camp/Gay" magician please
- Replies: 141
- Views: 40459
Re: Identity of this "Camp/Gay" magician please
Don't we see that in the show Frasier? Where, almost from the beginning, was a show about two gay men, except they were supposed to be straight. But, for all intents and purposes, were gay. Is this not also wearing a gay costume? No. What you're describing is the Bert and Ernie debate. Are these tw...
- November 9th, 2014, 2:37 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Identity of this "Camp/Gay" magician please
- Replies: 141
- Views: 40459
Re: Identity of this "Camp/Gay" magician please
How is this different from Modern Family where a straight male plays a flamboyant gay man for laughs. Are you offended by Modern Family? A very fair question and hopefully I'm able to address it. The difference is that on Modern Family the actor is depicting a gay character. The individual you are ...
- November 8th, 2014, 12:50 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Bad Writing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8153
Re: Bad Writing
Reminds me of a great line used to promote a local radio show on the topic:
You don't want advertising. You want results.
You don't want advertising. You want results.
- November 7th, 2014, 8:51 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Bad Writing
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8153
Re: Bad Writing
We Are Hardwired to Screw Ourselves Over Until the Day We Die "This doesn't only pertain to the old sleight of hand with diet and exercise or otherwise minor ethical considerations. A Business Insider piece from July of this year looked at the more insidious effects of all this mental magic.&qu...
- November 6th, 2014, 11:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Art of the Con
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10024
Re: The Art of the Con
Incredible, Bill. It's great to learn that so many others are as interested in magic's history that multiple meetings are organized to discuss it. Looking forward to visiting the Web sites you provided. @cardmaster The book you reference has only been reviewed on Amazon eight times. Such a small sam...