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magicfish

I got very lucky. Mine is in very good contition.

magicfish

Today Im giving a pristine hardcover copy to
A young man I know who wants to learn cardmagic.
It is from my personal library so I will have to seek out a new/old copy.
It was tough to part with, but Im glad to be able to help a newcomer.

magicfish

I still cherish my Coles edition. I found it in a bargain bin for $2.00 in a used book store.

magicfish

Not quite sure what you mean by "motives" Or "stirring up". It is quite a good book and I hope Mr. Lorayne takes it on. Always have, always will. Regardless of who else attempts it. Good luck to them. Im sure they/he/she/you will do fine. My hope was/is always that Harry would do...

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Many of us are still hoping Mr. Lorayne takes this on. Perhaps after his next book.

magicfish

In fact, now that Im an amateur again (and have been for many years now), I think about how much my magic has changed.
There is good and bad on both sides and only the individual can know which is better for him/her.

magicfish

Deluded amateurs also borrow money too, you know. And they continue to delude themselves that technical skill equals being a good magician. It most certainly doesn't and in fact tends (although not always) to indicate the opposite. I am delighted that at least I have never had to borrow money. I ei...

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The main difference is mental attitude. A different approach to things entirely. There is a very interesting sociology book dealing exclusively with magicians which does compare the amateur outlook to to the professional's. Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/magician-culture-psychology-Canadian-exp...

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The main difference is mental attitude. A different approach to things entirely. There is a very interesting sociology book dealing exclusively with magicians which does compare the amateur outlook to to the professional's. Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/magician-culture-psychology-Canadian-exp...

magicfish

Yes I have, cover to cover. And yes, it is excellent.

magicfish

Slow and steady wins the race.
I love Americans.
The Scots enjoy Blackpool, always have- as long as they didn't wander too far along the beach and end up in Clevely's...

magicfish

I can relate. I always felt the same about the Glaswegians- hardworking, delightfully simple.

magicfish

Thanks Dustin! Just bought a couple of oldies!

magicfish

Good old Blackpool, my family's roots.
Been awhile since I've been there. Can't wait to go back.

magicfish

Here in England - this is a very famous poem. I felt like sharing it here since this thread deals with the subject of death and grief. Apologies if it seems mawkish... Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep By Mary Elizabeth Frye Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a t...

magicfish

Thankyou.
I first met Daryl in Toronto and he was very kind and nice. He performed superb magic and he was very helpful.
I perform a little bit of his original magic and Im a proud owner of his excellent Omnibus book.
Goodbye Daryl. You are a legend and I will always miss your smile.

magicfish

Daryl was a master of his craft. A true Close-Up Magic artist. One of the best ever.

magicfish

John is a very fine and clever magician. I noticed he does two (2) different color changes from Erdnase. The first is immaculate. The technique on the second one (the one at issue on this thread) is good, but the patter line may invite suspicion. As he places his hand on the top card in preparation...

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Carney on the Erdnase Color Change: https://www.artofmagic.com/products/color-change-erdnase Not too bad. I've seen him do it even better. The camera is stationary. In performance he uses a body turn and his arms and hands move in tune with the narrative of the effect. Thanks for sharing that link ...

magicfish

I bought mine from Herb Morrissey in the late 80's. Beauty little box.

magicfish

I wouldn't say it was a mess but there is a better way of doing it which I figured out many decades ago. Virtually everybody I see do the move makes me cringe. It is so obvious to a perceptive layman that the card is being pushed forward and back no matter who does it. I recognised this problem man...

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Woops, sorry for the repeat fellas.

magicfish

There are many good touches on the Houdini/Erdnase change to decrease the amount of in and out movement. First is Vernon's idea of cupping the hand and then straightening the fingers as the hand is turned palm down over the card. This eliminates the outward movement completely. Only the flesh of th...

magicfish

I wouldn't say it was a mess but there is a better way of doing it which I figured out many decades ago. Virtually everybody I see do the move makes me cringe. It is so obvious to a perceptive layman that the card is being pushed forward and back no matter who does it. I recognised this problem man...

magicfish

Sorry guys, this was supposed to include a photo but for the life of me I cant figure out how to attach a file from my mobile.

magicfish

R&R time. You dads know what I mean.

magicfish

Also, in perusing that bound volume of Ibidem I read that Harry Lorayne had written to Lyons about a Ransom item called Brown Study being similar to part 2 of his Location Supreme from CUCM. This sent me back to my library to rediscover Location Supreme (very devious). Funnily enough Location Suprem...

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I just went down to my library and re-read this article. Very interesting stuff. Thanks Sebastian. Joe, I really like that Gardner Idea. Very versatile. I think I first started using a delayed setup after learning Randy Wakeman's A Dime A Dozen. It's a tabled four ace cutting sequence. And the end o...

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Richard Kaufman wrote:He is, or has just finished, a run of a one-man show in Toronto.

I wish I had known, I would have attended.
Hopefully he'll do another run soon.

magicfish

I have fond memories of chatting with David from time to time as I perused the book section of Morrissey Magic at the old Glencairn shop. He was always very nice. We talked about our accumulation of magic books more than anything else. Much later, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend his show...

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Thanks for that Dustin, great reading.

magicfish

Happy New Year to all at the Genii Forum!
Looking forward to sharing magic with you all in 2017.

magicfish

Loving the Max Maven tidbits!

magicfish

Im loving the Fortune Telling Fish stuff.
Ive always loved the FTF and buy them whenever I see them. Niw Ive got some new ideas!
...so far so great.

magicfish

Hi Leonard, cards have been my passion my entire life, but I study all forms of magic. Long before performing closeup magic in restaurants and pubs, I performed for children at birthday parties. I was young and I wasnt very good at it mainly because I didn't know how to interact with children. Many ...

magicfish

Just picked up my shrink wrapped copy!
Looking forward to this very much.

magicfish

I've only ever used Lorayne's, but man what an impact!

magicfish

Thanks Jack. Looks intetesting. LOVE the title.

magicfish

But it is my opinion that most readings are fraudulent. That is my belief. You imply that because I dont charge for my readings, that they are or i am worthless. My wife and children disagree with you. I dont charge for my readings because I chose not to. That is all. As I stated earlier, I do not b...

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Here is a very odd thing that I have often thought about. I have exhibited at many, many psychic fairs over a period of 20 years or so. And I know many, many psychics personally. For some odd reason or other I have never ever seen a psychic use a crystal ball for readings! I have seen them on sale ...

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