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Re: ERDNASE
Yes the codes were very common in those days. Here is a link to Pinkerton's <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.pimall.com/nais/pivintage/telegraphcipher.html">http://www.pimall.com/nais/pivintage/te ... ipher.html</a><!-- m --> All these facts about Andrews are strictly speculation and t...
Re: ERDNASE
I have located some interesting evidence that Andrews had left that I don't think has been reported here or any other printed articles. (1) "Everything that could lead to a positive identification had been destroyed or taken away by Brush and the woman. He left, however, what apparently a teleg...
Re: ERDNASE
I did a search with the Forum Search Tool and could not locate any reference to Jay Marshall talking to Mrs. Minkley. If I missed it I am sorry to be repetitive. As you recall, she was the sister to Andrews wife. She recalled (1) that Andrews had indeed wrote a book, but remembered it a little thick...
Re: ERDNASE
The statement that I have a theory is ad hominem. I am simply reporting what 60 Minutes broadcast. The facts in the story speak for themselves. I suggest all Erdnase followers that have a different opinion view the broadcast and research the sources. Besides the experts that where aired, many opinio...
Re: ERDNASE
A couple of weeks or so on 60 Minutes they had a story on an eye witness account of a rape. A woman that was raped, swore she could recognize the attacker. Even went to the line up and identified the man. He went to jail. After 12 years or so, he was released because of DNA evidence. The point: so M...
- July 13th, 2009, 6:21 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Jimmy Grippo
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4487
Re: Jimmy Grippo
The Grippo Index and the Miller/Wilson book are available. It is not on the web yet but will be soon. Also here is a link to an interview I did with Jimmy Grippo in the late '80's. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.houdini.com/home.cfm?page=download.cfm">http://www.houdini.com/home.cfm?...
- July 11th, 2009, 11:57 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Jimmy Grippo
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4487
Re: Jimmy Grippo
Jimmy's book is out of print and I do not want to reprint it. It does not have his real material in it.
But thank you so much for asking.
But thank you so much for asking.
- July 10th, 2009, 5:05 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Jimmy Grippo
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4487
Re: Jimmy Grippo
I want to thank Ron Wilson for allowing me to republish his book, Charlie Miller on the Card Index, written by Ron Wilson and Charlie Miller, originally published by Magic Inc. Ron & Charlies book is excellent and a good source of material for those wanting to use a card index. In my endeavor to...
- June 28th, 2009, 8:27 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Kurtz "Leading With Your Head" WTB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 503
Kurtz "Leading With Your Head" WTB
Anyone have Gary Kurtz' "Leading With Your Head" they wish to sell?
- June 26th, 2009, 6:44 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Card Trimmer For Sale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 420
- June 6th, 2009, 12:49 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: WTB Koval's Houdini Research Diaries
- Replies: 0
- Views: 207
- February 22nd, 2009, 5:19 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: WANTED- R. Nelson's Ghost Show items from his catalog
- Replies: 0
- Views: 279
WANTED- R. Nelson's Ghost Show items from his catalog
I am looking to purchase Robert Nelson items from his catalog: # 435 Floating Ghost Over Audience # 346 Floating Spirit Faces # 439 Ghost Show Package The Ghost Book of Dark Secrets #460 London Midnight Ghost Show and also interested in any of his routines as described in his catalogs, or if you hav...
- February 13th, 2009, 10:10 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Who will be the next David Copperfield?
- Replies: 132
- Views: 27046
Re: Who will be the next David Copperfield?
There will never be another David Coperfield. He is to unique and an act that can't be copied.
1000's of light years ahead of all of the runners up.
1000's of light years ahead of all of the runners up.
- January 21st, 2009, 1:39 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FREE* - TABLE GAME CHEATING EXPOSED DVD
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1439
Re: FREE* - TABLE GAME CHEATING EXPOSED DVD
To anyone that wants a DVD. First go to my website:
http://munariauctions.com/livebid/index.php
Sign up and buy it now for $5.(USA) $13 everywhere else.
This will be for onemore week.
http://munariauctions.com/livebid/index.php
Sign up and buy it now for $5.(USA) $13 everywhere else.
This will be for onemore week.
- January 17th, 2009, 6:40 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FREE* - TABLE GAME CHEATING EXPOSED DVD
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1439
Re: FREE* - TABLE GAME CHEATING EXPOSED DVD
Hi. Sorry for the problem. The software is still a little tricky. I will take care of it Monday asap.
Sincerely
Geno Munari
Sincerely
Geno Munari
- January 17th, 2009, 3:05 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Gentleman Jack Newton Crossroad Gambler Book
- Replies: 0
- Views: 363
Gentleman Jack Newton Crossroad Gambler Book
I just listed a new book on Ebay. Jack Newton is a REAL underground classic crossroader. Gentleman Jack Newton Confessions of a Crossroad Gambler Softback 180 pages In the rarefied atmosphere of high stakes professional gamblers, Jack Newton is legendary. The stories begin in post depression days an...
- January 17th, 2009, 1:57 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Houdini Posters on Ebay
- Replies: 0
- Views: 279
Houdini Posters on Ebay
I just listed two Houdini posters on Ebay. Here is the links: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270331815999 http://cgi.ebay.com/Houdini-Master-Mystifier-Original-Poster_W0QQitemZ270331810177QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item270331810177&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&...
- January 3rd, 2009, 1:22 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Review of the Current Version of David Copperfield's Show
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1676
Re: Review of the Current Version of David Copperfield's Show
I was at that evening's show and it was the paramount of magic. Perfect. The car is a masterpiece! Bravo.
Geno Munari
Geno Munari
- January 2nd, 2009, 2:57 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Houdini Water Torture Cell Pencil Drawing for Lithograph
- Replies: 0
- Views: 445
Houdini Water Torture Cell Pencil Drawing for Lithograph
Houdini Water Torture Cell Pencil Drawing for lithograph. Initial pencil drawn study of Houdini in the Chinese Water Torture Cell. Together with the lithograph (not depicted). Very Rare, Drawing: 21 by 10.5 inches. Just listed at: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://munariauctions.com/PHProbi...
- January 2nd, 2009, 1:28 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Houdini Bastile Belt and Cuffs (c. 1789)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 432
Houdini Bastile Belt and Cuffs (c. 1789)
Houdini Bastile Belt and Cuffs (c. 1789) Restraint with C.O.A. Houdini reportedly stated that these were the only set in existence. Extremely rare with letter from Sidney H. Radner. At auction, here is the link: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://munariauctions.com/PHProbid/v604/auction_deta...
- January 2nd, 2009, 12:52 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: A. G. Waring circa 1890 & J.B. Findlay just listed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 245
A. G. Waring circa 1890 & J.B. Findlay just listed
A. G. Waring circa 1890 & J.B. Findlay just listed on Munari Auctions. Two rare 1890 programs and some very interesting pieces from J.B. Findlay, the Scotish bookworm. Here is the link: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://munariauctions.com/PHProbid/v604/index.php">http://munariauctions.c...
- January 1st, 2009, 5:09 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: DeLand, Jack Miller, Alan Shaw for sale
- Replies: 1
- Views: 527
DeLand, Jack Miller, Alan Shaw for sale
I just listed a DeLand Nifty Deck, an Adams League Deck, and a DeLand Dollar Deck, plus an Alan Shaw Palace Program, and several items featuring Jack Miller. Here is the link: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://munariauctions.com/PHProbid/v604/auctions_show.php?option=recent">http://munariau...
- December 31st, 2008, 1:30 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Walter Gibson's Scrapbook at auction
- Replies: 3
- Views: 659
Walter Gibson's Scrapbook at auction
I just listed Walter Gibson's Scrapbook on Munari Auctions website. Here is a link to the item and photos: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://munariauctions.com/PHProbid/v604/auction_details.php?name=Walter-Gibsons-Scrapbook&auction_id=100080">http://munariauctions.com/PHProbid/v604 ... ...
- December 26th, 2008, 7:24 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Old Books at Auction
- Replies: 0
- Views: 388
Old Books at Auction
I have the following titles at auction: The Secret's Out or 1000 Tricks with Cards Later Magic (1931 edition) The Magic Wand Vol.12, Vol. 17 and Vol. 30 Magical Originalities, 1914 The Old and New Magic, 1909 Boy's Own Book Carter the Great Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women Here is the link: <!-- m -...
- December 15th, 2008, 3:03 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FREE* - TABLE GAME CHEATING EXPOSED DVD
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1439
- December 15th, 2008, 1:36 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FREE* - TABLE GAME CHEATING EXPOSED DVD
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1439
FREE* - TABLE GAME CHEATING EXPOSED DVD
Hi. I have a Christmas gift for you. Casino Table Game Cheating EXPOSED! It is FREE. Just pay the postage and handling*. $5 delivered in the USA and $13 in Europe. This tape was made in the 90s but recently converted to DVD. I originally sold this tape for many years for $200 to casino operators aro...
- December 11th, 2008, 1:41 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: First Blackjack Computer (Counting) For Sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1083
First Blackjack Computer (Counting) For Sale
I just listed what I believe to be the first Blackjack computer ever used in a Nevada casino. I have owned it for more than 25 years. Here is the link and info about it. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://munariauctions.com/PHProbid/v604/auction_details.php?name=Blackjack-Cheating-Computer&a...
- December 9th, 2008, 2:07 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Houdini Water Torture Limited Edition
- Replies: 1
- Views: 383
Houdini Water Torture Limited Edition
I am auctioning off an actual piece from HOUDINI's Water Torture Cell that burned in the Niagra Falls fire. It was rebuilt by John Gaughan. The pieces were saved and this is the source of the artifacts. It is in a shadow box and with a rare picture of Houdini performing with it. Each piece is differ...
- December 5th, 2008, 5:34 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New Copperfield TV Special
- Replies: 103
- Views: 16376
Re: New Copperfield TV Special
I saw David Copperfield's show at the MGM Grand last Friday and he blew me away. Absolutely GREAT!!!!!!!!
The car appearance was overwelming. Go see the show.
Geno Munari
The car appearance was overwelming. Go see the show.
Geno Munari
- November 30th, 2008, 3:14 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: HOUDINI ITEMS IN AUCTION DEC.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 466
HOUDINI ITEMS IN AUCTION DEC.
Fine Art Auction Dec. 6th 12 Noon at Liberace Museum Munari Auctions is hosting a fine art auction plus many other items. Artwork by: Leroy Neiman, Salvadore Dali, Renoir, Chagall, Rembrandt, Louis Icart, Peter Max, Fred Stone, plus Civil War letters, Dueling Pistols, Gene Autry and Houdini memorab...
- November 28th, 2008, 1:40 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: The Great Houdini Calendar Now Available
- Replies: 0
- Views: 178
The Great Houdini Calendar Now Available
Houdini Magic is proud to announce the release of The Great Houdini Calendar. We have a limited amount available. This is a 16 month 12" x 22" calendar with 12 different pictures of Houdini and scattered throughout the calendar is a time-line of Houdini's activities as well a time-line of ...
- November 2nd, 2008, 6:14 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Betting Line
- Replies: 3
- Views: 717
The Betting Line
The official betting line from Las Vegas is: Obama -8 McCain +6 Meaning if you want Obama you lay 8 to win 1. If you want McCain you bet 1 and win 6. This is not a political message but interesting about the way the odds are made. According to the polls Obama is way ahead. I would have made the pric...
- September 17th, 2008, 12:28 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: JIMMY GRIPPO
- Replies: 30
- Views: 23923
Re: JIMMY GRIPPO
To Richard; We sell the index along with Chrlie Miller's and Ron Wilson's book on the index. I have added a lot of material on Grippo and the adaptation and improvement on his index. Plus there are photos of his index in the booklet. Here is a link: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.hou...
- September 16th, 2008, 12:29 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Contest for a Copy of Erdnase Signed by Vernon To Skinner
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4841
Re: Contest for a Copy of Erdnase Signed by Vernon To Skinner
The winner is Eli Atie.
PLease contact by email and I will send out the book.
Thank you all for entering.
PLease contact by email and I will send out the book.
Thank you all for entering.
- August 30th, 2008, 12:18 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Roger Klause Has Died
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5847
Re: Roger Klause
I am very sad to hear this and will miss him a lot.
My heart is out to Wanda and family.
My heart is out to Wanda and family.
Re: ERDNASE
I have not seen these facts given anywhere in this thread.
Your quote, "The fact is that the three of them have presented candidates that are more than worthy of consideration."
How are they and what specifically are those reasons they are more worthy?
Your quote, "The fact is that the three of them have presented candidates that are more than worthy of consideration."
How are they and what specifically are those reasons they are more worthy?
Re: ERDNASE
Roger you said, "The facts are that between Richard Hatch, David Alexander, and Todd Karr, there have been proposed three additional candidates that are equally as strong, and in some cases far stronger than the MFA candidate."
What are the facts about this?
What are the facts about this?
Re: ERDNASE
When Gardner showed Smith the clippings of Milton Franklin Andrews he wrote, "The more I look at the front views, the more I am sure they look like Andrews"
Not a line up by any means but a picture will jog your memory.
Not a line up by any means but a picture will jog your memory.
Re: ERDNASE
The more I think about the 101 drawings in Expert, and there may have been more, it seems that Smith had to have more than one meeting with Erdnase. Anyone that has published a book with hand drawn illustrations may agree. There are just two many things that have to be checked and re-checked. Smith ...