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by PressureFan
February 25th, 2024, 3:38 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Hark, I Hear The Cannons Roar
Replies: 8
Views: 833

Re: Hark, I Hear The Cannons Roar

I love the Michael Close book. I have about three dozen favorites in my notes but I missed this one. This makes my day! Does anyone know the origin of this one? The audience at a piano recital were appalled when a telephone rang just off stage. Without missing a note the soloist glanced toward the w...
by PressureFan
December 30th, 2023, 9:20 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
Replies: 3
Views: 956

Re: Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon

A vent act: Rip Taylor makes his knees lip-sync to John and Marsha.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEuiGADUKXU&t=153s
by PressureFan
December 7th, 2023, 11:36 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Dancing Cane
Replies: 4
Views: 5097

Re: Dancing Cane

I think there was a marketed version covered with shrink tubing.
by PressureFan
November 13th, 2023, 8:37 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Sponge ball supply issue?
Replies: 18
Views: 3882

Re: Sponge ball supply issue?

by PressureFan
November 10th, 2023, 11:12 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Wagers of Sin by Max Maven
Replies: 28
Views: 6671

Re: Wagers of Sin by Max Maven

In the Revelations videos, Dai Vernon said that the four of clubs looks like a four-post bed. That's an image that really sticks with me.
by PressureFan
November 10th, 2023, 10:46 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Wagers of Sin by Max Maven
Replies: 28
Views: 6671

Re: Wagers of Sin by Max Maven

In a four post bed.
by PressureFan
November 2nd, 2023, 2:15 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Method as Accoutrement - A Minor Rant
Replies: 25
Views: 4919

Re: Method as Accoutrement - A Minor Rant

I heard Jamy Ian Swiss relate the men's room tip in his lecture years ago.
by PressureFan
October 29th, 2023, 1:05 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Captain Kettle
Replies: 20
Views: 4103

Re: Captain Kettle

A brief mention of Captain Kettle; http://www.michaelcooper.org.uk/C/billy%20norman.htm "Vic had a real Punch and Judy Show, with a wonderful dog Toby, which he had trained himself. He had a marvellous front man - we call them 'bottlers' - to do the collecting, Captain Kettle had flamboyant tro...
by PressureFan
October 17th, 2023, 3:27 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Biddenden Conjoined Twins
Replies: 2
Views: 2246

Re: Biddenden Conjoined Twins

There was a Biddenden Twins item at the Ricky Jay auction.

(Conjoined Twins) | Six striking presentations, including broadsides and sheet music
https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction ... sentations
by PressureFan
August 30th, 2023, 9:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Iron Knot
Replies: 2
Views: 2686

Re: Iron Knot

That’s the same idea and result, but there wasn’t an Anglers Knot at the end. But your link had this suggestion; Remote Release Lift Hitch - Easy Remote Release Knot - 2 Versions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q-WPaCQAZs The first version is the one! Thank you Frank! I've been looking for this for...
by PressureFan
August 30th, 2023, 7:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Iron Knot
Replies: 2
Views: 2686

Iron Knot

I’m trying to find instructions for the Iron Knot. Once at a county fair in Idaho, a guy showed me what he called an Iron Knot. He said German steelworkers used it to lower items to the ground. As soon as the load touched down and the tension was relaxed the knot fell open and you could bring the ro...
by PressureFan
August 25th, 2023, 9:18 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Egg Bag
Replies: 55
Views: 21681

Re: Egg Bag

Not to be missed:
De Biere (1933) YouTube·British Pathé
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfDJoosgQds&t=7s
by PressureFan
August 3rd, 2023, 9:49 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tannen's Publishing Tarbell 9?
Replies: 17
Views: 2278

Re: Tannen's Publishing Tarbell 9?

An upside down 6, now I get it.
by PressureFan
July 29th, 2023, 7:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: AC Top Hat
Replies: 1
Views: 2797

AC Top Hat

It’s not pretty, but I had to dig out my old ‘air conditioned’ top hat. I had a 3-hour strolling gig outdoors in 105-degree heat. https://youtu.be/-OjzqJY1FLw Two micro fans and four AAA batteries. One is the intake, the other is the exhaust. Next year I’m going to make one with a straw top hat. I'v...
by PressureFan
July 17th, 2023, 12:18 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: NCIS
Replies: 6
Views: 2578

Re: NCIS

NCIS: Los Angeles S12.E8 Erdnase is mentioned several times, but isn’t in the episode. Magician actors; S6.E5. Bill Malone S11.E6 Steve Valentine (I'd bet Steve Valentine asked who the magic fan is.) ___________ S7.E3 Alex Elmslie Actor Douglas Weston played a recurring role in 5 episodes as “Alex E...
by PressureFan
July 1st, 2023, 2:36 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Tyrone Power?
Replies: 21
Views: 16548

Re: Tyrone Power?

Eternally Yours (1939). Paul Le Paul as the Butler!
by PressureFan
June 16th, 2023, 2:30 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: blockhead, pinhead
Replies: 6
Views: 1891

Re: blockhead, pinhead

I'll see if I can find my old report cards.
by PressureFan
June 7th, 2023, 12:53 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Which monkeys should you do magic for?
Replies: 20
Views: 4903

Re: Which monkeys should you do magic for?

I read about a magic shop owner that had a cat that would find the spectators selection from a spread deck. Does anyone recall who that was? I think it was in The Linking Ring, '60s or '70s.
The method is really clever and practical. I'm not kidding.
by PressureFan
May 16th, 2023, 1:16 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: 3 shell game tips
Replies: 30
Views: 8107

Re: 3 shell game tips

Heh-heh. Mind your peas and cues.
by PressureFan
April 30th, 2023, 11:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: Guest invitation to the Magic Castle, September 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 5434

Re: Guest invitation to the Magic Castle, September 2023

Long introductory patter isn’t my cup of tea. By all means, draw me into the trick, set an emotional hook, but get on with it. Whenever I see a magician thoughtfully walk to the center stage, hold his tented fingers to his lips, pause, and say; “I’d like to take you… (excruciatingly longer pause) on...
by PressureFan
April 28th, 2023, 3:00 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Mutilated Parasol
Replies: 7
Views: 1292

Re: Mutilated Parasol

Fantastic news! The Abbott’s Mutilated Parasol is back in stock! https://www.abbottmagic.com/Abbotts-Mutilated-Parasol-ABBmutparasol.htm I was lucky to find two used Abbott’s Mutilated Parasols at auction last year. I bring mine to shows in an adjustable plastic drafting tube. I’m over the moon happ...
by PressureFan
April 25th, 2023, 12:09 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Joint Magic
Replies: 6
Views: 1483

Re: Joint Magic

Is the Post Huffing?
by PressureFan
April 22nd, 2023, 11:50 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: “Browning” copper coins?
Replies: 13
Views: 3975

Re: “Browning” copper coins?

I used to do a tidy little Spellbound routine. I kept my English penny shiny for contrast. The first time I performed it in a dim nightclub, I was surprised to see that the coins looked about the same. The red neon on the beer signs made the Kennedy half look dark and dulled the shine on the copper.
by PressureFan
February 10th, 2023, 7:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bob Orben obituary in Washington Post
Replies: 6
Views: 1067

Re: Bob Orben obituary in Washington Post

There’s an interview with Robert Orben in the January 2002 issue of Magic Magazine.
by PressureFan
February 7th, 2023, 7:46 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Joint Magic
Replies: 6
Views: 1483

Re: Joint Magic

Sweet. With a little retooling, I may be able to use my multiplying pipes again.
by PressureFan
February 3rd, 2023, 5:07 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: ChatOpenAI's Best Tricks for Laymen... and more!
Replies: 23
Views: 2608

Re: ChatOpenAI's Best Tricks for Laymen... and more!

It asks: "Verify you are a human".
Ask: "Verify you are a chatbot".
by PressureFan
January 29th, 2023, 10:39 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Schwarzman Demo
Replies: 29
Views: 2706

Re: Schwarzman Demo

Mike Powers posted this on Vimeo. I've linked it here before, but it’s always worth watching. And it’s moisture free.

Howie Schwarzman 1987
https://vimeo.com/194765213
by PressureFan
January 26th, 2023, 11:08 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: I once ran away with the circus!
Replies: 9
Views: 1487

Re: I once ran away with the circus!

The human cannonball was a big shot. I never met a man of his caliber.
by PressureFan
January 23rd, 2023, 7:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: question about Page-Kourcy card pass
Replies: 31
Views: 7220

Re: question about Page-Kourcy card pass

Thanks for the link to Blackstone's Modern Card Tricks and Secrets of Magic. I have it somewhere but it’s buried. On page 14, it should read; “The left thumb now gives the bottom portion a flip…” I’ve seen this somewhere years ago as a flourishy cut. You follow through, flipping the deck back over o...
by PressureFan
January 14th, 2023, 9:11 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Retreat: Alaska
Replies: 10
Views: 1344

Re: The Retreat: Alaska

What kind of entertainment do you book for a cruise ship full of magicians? Laypeople?
by PressureFan
January 12th, 2023, 9:45 pm
Forum: iGenii
Topic: Printing from Recent Issue
Replies: 37
Views: 22829

Re: Printing from Recent Issue

Oops, Monte.
by PressureFan
January 12th, 2023, 6:19 pm
Forum: iGenii
Topic: Printing from Recent Issue
Replies: 37
Views: 22829

Re: Printing from Recent Issue

If my post seems odd, the new post I was replying to was removed. But check out David's 'Thoughts on Hummer's Monty' anyway. Combined with Hummer's handling for the "wise acre" and you have a hands-off killer.
by PressureFan
January 12th, 2023, 12:28 pm
Forum: iGenii
Topic: Printing from Recent Issue
Replies: 37
Views: 22829

Re: Printing from Recent Issue

Some pages download fine for me, some download as blank PDFs. Yesterday I tried to download Cardopolis, Genii September 2016, pages 26 & 27. I just got a blank PDF.
BTW, David Britland’s method for keying the packet is inspired.
by PressureFan
January 8th, 2023, 11:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: Scriptwriting for Magicians
Replies: 228
Views: 701295

Re: Scriptwriting for Magicians

Thanks Marty. I’d never heard of paraprosdokian before, but I think I said it once when I stubbed my toe. I’ve heard them called Boomerang Jokes, you easily follow the flight path of the line, then it hits you in the back of the head. “I was cleaning up the attic last week with the wife. Dirty, filt...
by PressureFan
January 6th, 2023, 5:32 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hocus Focus: Deliberate Practice, the Myth of the 10,000-Hour Rule and the Illusion of Mastery
Replies: 4
Views: 2748

Re: Hocus Focus: Deliberate Practice, the Myth of the 10,000-Hour Rule and the Illusion of Mastery

Back in the early 1990’s, when camcorders were pricy, I recorded my practice sessions from different angles. I had an especially hard time with HPC. The video helped a lot. I also recorded my stage rehearsals. I assumed I was doing nice three quarter turns from left to right and back, and that my ha...
by PressureFan
January 6th, 2023, 12:20 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Top Hat Magic Co.
Replies: 27
Views: 15724

Re: Top Hat Magic Co.

Ah! Thanks. I see Pumpernickle on the cover of a compilation of the Vick Lawston catalogs at Lybrary.com.
https://www.lybrary.com/house-of-a-thou ... 23310.html
by PressureFan
January 4th, 2023, 7:50 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Top Hat Magic Co.
Replies: 27
Views: 15724

Re: Top Hat Magic Co.

I should have asked in 2007, but what is the Pumpernickle poem?
by PressureFan
January 2nd, 2023, 11:46 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: "Chinese" Coins?
Replies: 4
Views: 1109

Re: "Chinese" Coins?

These tokens could be used for tricks. I have a replica. They make interesting rubbings, no pun intended.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_coin_charm
by PressureFan
December 30th, 2022, 3:38 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Dani DaOrtiz You Tube exposure!
Replies: 53
Views: 4902

Re: Dani DaOrtiz You Tube exposure!

Presenting The Thermos Tops and Spheres.

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