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- April 3rd, 2024, 3:12 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Golden Buzzer!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 973
- March 18th, 2024, 8:18 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Who is the best coin magician you have seen?
- Replies: 82
- Views: 16407
Re: Who is the best coin magician you have seen?
Jack Shalom wrote:I'm not a huge fan of coin magic, but I like the fluidity of this magician a lot:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOuKLmcodnQ
I didn't mention the name, but that was Ponta the Smith. Pretty impressive, I think.
- March 17th, 2024, 9:36 pm
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: Reaching a creator to ask for permission.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 918
Re: Reaching a creator to ask for permission.
Bill, is there any way to talk about these original ideas without giving away the actual stack? Say, for example, if you discovered that the diamonds all happen to be at prime numbered positions, it would seem fair to be able to publish that without compromising the stack itself. Then those who do k...
- March 13th, 2024, 4:01 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Sanada Gimmick resources
- Replies: 10
- Views: 602
Re: Sanada Gimmick resources
Colin McCloud has some very clever uses of it for mentalism. Check it out on the Alakazam Unlimited subscription--$7 a month or so.
- March 8th, 2024, 9:51 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Performing for Elders?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1156
Re: Performing for Elders?
At a senior center I once made the mistake of doing a card effect, and used the premise (though not the effect) of Barrie Richardson's "Do You Want To Continue?" The script has the performer teasing the participant with something like, "Are you sure you'd like to continue....this tric...
- February 25th, 2024, 10:18 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Hark, I Hear The Cannons Roar
- Replies: 8
- Views: 843
Re: Hark, I Hear The Cannons Roar
Yep, here in Brooklyn we told it as Ian describes, where the guy practices the whole day, and everyone he meets from the grocery store clerk to the taxi man to the stage door attendant quizzes him. Part of the fun of the joke (for the joke teller, not necessarily the listener!) is in how long the jo...
Re: ERDNASE
I'd be curious if Chris has any other examples of this happening. It would strengthen his case if he could show that this was not just an ad hoc kind of justification.
Re: ERDNASE
In Chris Wasshuber's latest newsletter, he repeats his contention that the S W Erdnase reverse was a double fake out on Gallaway's part. That is, he wanted to throw people off by having them think they solved the mystery by reversing the name. Just curious if there are any extant examples of this su...
- February 7th, 2024, 11:42 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Variations of Jim Steinmeyer's "Nine Card Problem"
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5222
Re: Variations of Jim Steinmeyer's "Nine Card Problem"
Great thread, and a fascinating principle. My question is: is there a version of the trick that doesn't reveal its self-working nature as soon as the specs are at home and try it out for themselves, and realize it always works if you just follow the directions? Otherwise, it's just a principle and n...
Re: ERDNASE
Thanks, David, for taking the time to explain your views on the movie. Much appreciated.
Re: ERDNASE
I know it was basically talking heads, but I found it fascinating. It seemed organized by topic, with each interviewee giving his view on the basic themes.
I especially liked the section on Revelation(s) and the Annotated Erdnase, as that history was new to me.
I especially liked the section on Revelation(s) and the Annotated Erdnase, as that history was new to me.
Re: ERDNASE
Thanks for posting this, Mr. Ben
What did you find about the film that was objectionable?
What did you find about the film that was objectionable?
- January 10th, 2024, 8:40 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Brooklyn Magic Shop
- Replies: 4
- Views: 843
Re: Brooklyn Magic Shop
Right now, it looks like it's open just on weekends from 12-5pm.
If I get a chance I'll take a look when it's open.
If I get a chance I'll take a look when it's open.
- December 13th, 2023, 11:57 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The follow up to bounce/no bounce?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2457
The follow up to bounce/no bounce?
The silent basketball:
https://devineso.com/products/silent-basketball
https://devineso.com/products/silent-basketball
A topit?
https://kennesawco.com/products/kennesaw-conceal-carry-quilted-vest
Maybe? One of the photos there makes clear what I'm talking about.
Maybe? One of the photos there makes clear what I'm talking about.
- December 8th, 2023, 7:03 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: RIP Gregory Arce
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1152
Re: RIP Gregory Arce
Oh, so sorry to hear this. Greg was a very kind contributor to the MC when it was at its best, offering all kinds of good advice. His mentalism books were full of practical effects with high impact. It is sad to hear about this.
- December 7th, 2023, 1:31 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: All Backs Routine
- Replies: 52
- Views: 18820
Re: All Backs Routine
I guess this is heresy, but All Backs always looked to me, even before I knew much about card magic, exactly what it is--a bunch of face to face cards in different configurations. It never seemed magical to me at all.
- December 5th, 2023, 10:19 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Holiday Giveaway, Random edition
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1919
Re: Holiday Giveaway, Random edition
Thanks to everybody who entered. And the winners are:
https://jackshalom.net/2023/12/05/9th-a ... t-winners/
Happy holidays, all
https://jackshalom.net/2023/12/05/9th-a ... t-winners/
Happy holidays, all
- December 2nd, 2023, 1:08 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Holiday Giveaway, Random edition
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1919
- November 23rd, 2023, 10:57 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Holiday Giveaway, Random edition
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1919
Holiday Giveaway, Random edition
It's a lousy world right now. Maybe our ninth annual magic contest can cheer up folks here a bit. Here are the details:
https://jackshalom.net/2023/11/23/ninth ... c-contest/
https://jackshalom.net/2023/11/23/ninth ... c-contest/
- November 21st, 2023, 12:42 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Holiday Book Sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1421
- November 19th, 2023, 12:53 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Holiday Book Sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1421
Re: Holiday Book Sale
Hmm--not sure why those description links in the OP are not clickable. These should work: https://www.tannens.com/products/sams-magic-of-sam-schwartz https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-book-reviews/the-lost-notebooks-of-john-northern-hilliarda/ https://www.miraclefactory.net/product/essential/ ...
- November 18th, 2023, 4:07 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Holiday Book Sale
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1421
Holiday Book Sale
Okay Geniis...you get first crack at these great magic books. First come, first serve. Prices in parentheses are the original retail prices, the price following is your price including free shipping. Only order from CONUS please. If interested, please PM. Buy more than one book and get $10 off your ...
Re: ERDNASE
Hmm...James Harto wrote up his two person code called The Chandra Mindreading Act. You can find it here:
https://www.lybrary.com/james-s-harto-m-543557.html
I'm no linguistic scholar, but it doesn't read much like Erdnase to me.
https://www.lybrary.com/james-s-harto-m-543557.html
I'm no linguistic scholar, but it doesn't read much like Erdnase to me.
- November 8th, 2023, 11:17 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New Fool Us Host?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2685
Re: New Fool Us Host?
I've only seen segments. She's more Las Vegas, more glamorous, less nerdy than Alyson. But she isn't over the top, which is a good start. It's still too early for her to have developed much of a relationship with P&T. Let's see what happens. Personally, I enjoyed Jonathan Ross the most.
- November 8th, 2023, 11:14 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: AI Sure Am Good
- Replies: 1
- Views: 518
Re: AI Sure Am Good
How refreshing to have a knowledgeable source provide all the latest info about Fool Us, delivered by a soothing, calming voice. I can't wait for Jonathan and Allison to share hosting duties this year! Good to know it's a comedy!
- November 5th, 2023, 10:08 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Card Lover's Dream Package
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1260
Re: Card Lover's Dream Package
Okay, only for Genii Forum-ites: $225 takes it.
CONUS, PM me, Paypal only please.
CONUS, PM me, Paypal only please.
- October 31st, 2023, 11:58 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Card Lover's Dream Package
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1260
Card Lover's Dream Package
Nice Holiday Package! Demi deck (69.95) Regal Cop Wallet (45.00) Jerry O'Connell Small Plus Wallet (141.25) Out of Stock Gordon Bean Entourage (19.95) Out of Stock Martin Lewis Sidewalk Shuffle Jumbo cards (19.95) Bill Flash Reverse by Michael Chatelain (red Bicycle, no DVD, but video link) (39.95) ...
- October 30th, 2023, 10:05 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Nate Bargatze hosting SNL on October 28
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3560
Re: Nate Bargatze hosting SNL on October 28
The guy doing the Biden imitation was not very good. He was actually slipping into George Bush territory. Mike MacRae's voice impression of Biden is uncanny IMO. You can find it on YouTube.
- October 16th, 2023, 8:38 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Precedents for Ring/Coin Move
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4131
Re: Precedents for Ring/Coin Move
Sankey has it somewhere either in print or video. I think he uses it for a few items.
- October 16th, 2023, 8:36 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dan Harlan
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3493
- October 10th, 2023, 11:38 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dan Harlan
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3493
Dan Harlan
Pretty inventive guy, around for quite a while. I was wondering if there had ever been a cover story on him. Seems like he'd have a lot of interesting stories and ideas to talk about.
- October 9th, 2023, 2:01 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Marlo Outjogged Oil & Water
- Replies: 17
- Views: 17369
Re: Marlo Outjogged Oil & Water
Here's a premise for Oil & Water I filmed some time ago that I don't think had been tried before:
https://jackshalom.net/2016/02/20/berni ... ard-magic/
https://jackshalom.net/2016/02/20/berni ... ard-magic/
- October 8th, 2023, 10:36 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Bammo Blackjack Bushwhack
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3248
Re: Bammo Blackjack Bushwhack
Very enjoyable, Bob! One slight suggestion that some may prefer: when it comes to the showdown, rather than the spec showing his cards all at once, followed by performer doing the same, it may increase the suspense (and fun) a little if the spec does their first three cards and then the performer do...
- October 3rd, 2023, 1:28 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Vic Perry Pickpocket
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11658
- October 2nd, 2023, 11:34 pm
- Forum: Other Magic Publications
- Topic: The Hermit Magic Magazine
- Replies: 36
- Views: 46297
- September 19th, 2023, 1:55 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tony Hassini speaks ...
- Replies: 41
- Views: 7168
Re: Tony Hassini speaks ...
I thought Erik Tait did a great job. Complete takedown of Hassini in a polite but devastating interview. There's a real art to unmasking an invited guest without having the guest walk out or hang up. Erik was perfect, in my opinion.
- September 6th, 2023, 5:12 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Derren Brown's Unbelievable - a review
- Replies: 58
- Views: 14957
Re: Derren Brown's Unbelievable - a review
"Unless something drastic happens, Derren will sadly have damaged his brand with this experiment"
On the contrary--it gives him a boost. "See, it's not the same without Derren!"
Elvis impersonator vs. Elvis.
On the contrary--it gives him a boost. "See, it's not the same without Derren!"
Elvis impersonator vs. Elvis.
- September 2nd, 2023, 9:17 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: History of Ventriloquism in the US
- Replies: 9
- Views: 26278
- September 1st, 2023, 9:38 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: History of Ventriloquism in the US
- Replies: 9
- Views: 26278
Re: History of Ventriloquism in the US
Anyway here is the historical bit. You see a lot of ventriloquists nowadays doing the stunt where they make human beings into the vent dummies. I still remember two ventriloquists arguing at a convention accusing each other of stealing the idea. I remember smirking because I knew perfectly well tha...