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- September 13th, 2008, 2:52 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Magic Newswire Podcasts
- Replies: 62
- Views: 17161
Re: Magic Newswire Podcasts
My apologies, I got the year right but the podcast wrong. The Jamy Ian Swiss interview I spoke of was on the "Point of Inquiry" podcast on March 24, 2006. (24/03/2006) He did a second interview with them on May 23, 2008. (23/05/2008) While we are at it, Max Maven did an interview with the ...
- September 13th, 2008, 2:11 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: RickyJay/McCabe's at UCLA
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2852
Re: RickyJay/McCabe's at UCLA
Finally, an event both my brother (A guitarist) and I (A magician) can enjoy together.
Gord
Gord
- September 13th, 2008, 9:50 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Pseudonyms
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5417
Re: Pseudonyms
BaconLover420 wrote:Gord wrote:Gord (Who wishes he was baconlover420.)
Can't have it . I got it.
:D
Oh man, now I'm really depressed!
Gord
- September 13th, 2008, 12:09 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Pseudonyms
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5417
Re: Pseudonyms
Sometimes the false name thing bothers me. Whenever I quote someone, or someone makes a point I can reply/rebut, I would rather start the message with "Richard" rather than "baconlover420." And of course whenever someone posts attacks such as the recent unplesantness. Other than ...
- September 12th, 2008, 7:31 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: RICHARD KAUFMAN INTERVIEW
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4600
Re: RICHARD KAUFMAN INTERVIEW
Listened to it in the car earlier today and am glad to say I only nodded off once.
Honestly an excellent interview. It is so interesting to hear magic history from those who lived it.
Gord
Honestly an excellent interview. It is so interesting to hear magic history from those who lived it.
Gord
- September 11th, 2008, 11:27 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Who am I???
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5890
Re: Who am I???
Well I don't know who you're talking about, but you seem to be a bit of a schmuk.
Gord
Gord
- September 10th, 2008, 9:47 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: RICHARD KAUFMAN INTERVIEW
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4600
Re: RICHARD KAUFMAN INTERVIEW
I love these podcasts. Going on a long drive on Friday and Cohen and Kaufman will accompany me (along with Lorayne and other faulous people.)
Gord
Gord
- September 8th, 2008, 11:37 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Wife Swap again I hope
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11031
- September 8th, 2008, 9:44 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Magic Newswire Podcasts
- Replies: 62
- Views: 17161
Re: Magic Newswire Podcasts
There is also one for Criss Angel fans and one for David Blaine fans. The one thing I like about the ITunes Podcast store is that all of the Podcasts are there, not just the most recent. Which means the Jamy Ian Swiss interview on the Skepticality Podcast from 2006 is still available for your listen...
- September 8th, 2008, 2:25 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Magic Newswire Podcasts
- Replies: 62
- Views: 17161
Magic Newswire Podcasts
Thanks to a brand new cell phone with built in MP3 player I have been looking for interesting things to listen to. That led me to the Magic Newswire Podcasts (Which I download for free via ITunes.) What an amazing resource. Wonderful interviews done in an informal manner filled with so much informat...
- September 8th, 2008, 2:18 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Wife Swap again I hope
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11031
Re: Wife Swap again I hope
Really?
Do you feel you didn't look bad enough the first time around?
Gord
Do you feel you didn't look bad enough the first time around?
Gord
- September 7th, 2008, 2:21 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini Action Figure
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3702
Re: Houdini Action Figure
Doug Henning I'm OK with. A Criss Angel or David Copperfield one, I'm not OK with. You know what would be cool. You know those desk globes you can get that is suspended in mid-air between magnets? Now if someone could do a David Copperfield "flying" figure like that. That would be cool. (...
- September 6th, 2008, 9:34 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini Action Figure
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3702
Re: Houdini Action Figure
critterrice wrote:If you want a Doug Henning figure then just paint a mustache on this:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/12675 ... 11.jpg?v=0
Where can I get one??????
Gord
- September 6th, 2008, 9:32 pm
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: Steve Cohen Article
- Replies: 26
- Views: 10772
Re: Steve Cohen Article
I have read Steve's book twice and cannot recommend it enough.
I have a bunch of little sticky notes all over the book so I can easily get to the best bits.
Gord
I have a bunch of little sticky notes all over the book so I can easily get to the best bits.
Gord
- September 6th, 2008, 9:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Anyone Use the Calendar?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2876
Re: Anyone Use the Calendar?
I had no idea the calendar was there, nor many other things on the bar.
Now that I know, I will check regularly.
Check me for yes.
Gord
Now that I know, I will check regularly.
Check me for yes.
Gord
- September 6th, 2008, 9:53 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: hans Klok into battle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1712
- September 6th, 2008, 12:10 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Father of the Pride Re-Runs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 680
Father of the Pride Re-Runs
For those Canadians who are interested, the animated series "Father of the Pride" is being re-run on the Canadian Teletoon Network on Friday nights. I'm just sitting here watching it and am having a few good laughs, something I don't seem to remember doing a lot of the first time around. W...
- September 5th, 2008, 11:58 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Houdini Action Figure
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3702
Re: Houdini Action Figure
All told, I'm surprised we haven't seen a Criss Angel figure yet.
But for me, I'd love to see a Doug Henning figure.
Gord
But for me, I'd love to see a Doug Henning figure.
Gord
- September 5th, 2008, 11:57 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Reviews of New Jeff McBride and Scarlett Vegas shows
- Replies: 3
- Views: 919
Re: Reviews of New Jeff McBride and Scarlett Vegas shows
"all he needs is a Yes album"
I have been thinking that for years.
Gord
I have been thinking that for years.
Gord
- September 5th, 2008, 5:04 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: hans Klok into battle
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1712
Re: hans Klok into battle
While I agree with Richard, I have to wonder about the use of the word "cancer" in there.
Is this one of those "I'm missing something in the translation" type of things?
Gord
Is this one of those "I'm missing something in the translation" type of things?
Gord
- September 5th, 2008, 5:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Lovely Life of the Magazine Editor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1975
Re: The Lovely Life of the Magazine Editor
Thanks.
I ordered it from "Banana Suit of Beverly Hills."
Gord
I ordered it from "Banana Suit of Beverly Hills."
Gord
- September 4th, 2008, 4:02 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Penn Jillette Political Commentary on cnn.com
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2740
Re: Penn Jillette Political Commentary on cnn.com
I know I'm opening myself up for something here, but ...
I agree with everything he said except for the very last line.
Not that this Canadian has a say in American politics.
Gord
I agree with everything he said except for the very last line.
Not that this Canadian has a say in American politics.
Gord
- September 3rd, 2008, 2:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Lovely Life of the Magazine Editor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1975
Re: The Lovely Life of the Magazine Editor
Bill.
Well we can't just have you aimlessly wandering over the border. You might just decide to stay and we can't be having that.
Gord
Well we can't just have you aimlessly wandering over the border. You might just decide to stay and we can't be having that.
Gord
- August 28th, 2008, 10:58 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Card meanings
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1202
- August 22nd, 2008, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Return of the MASKED MAGICIAN
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4694
Re: The Return of the MASKED MAGICIAN
Jonathan Townsend wrote: what you know you know for the rest of your life.
I don't mean to sound glib, but it is possible to forget that which you know.
I really didn't mean to sound glib.
Gord
- August 22nd, 2008, 5:57 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Return of the MASKED MAGICIAN
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4694
Re: The Return of the MASKED MAGICIAN
Is this Valentino again or did they get some new guy?
Gord
Gord
- August 22nd, 2008, 12:55 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Possible new forum motto?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2639
- August 21st, 2008, 5:45 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Re: Manita Mills
- Replies: 1
- Views: 571
Re: Manita Mills
There was once another show, also titled Circus, on Canadian TV that featured Circus and Variety acts.
It was fun to watch these different performers week after week. The hosts were very lame though.
Gord
It was fun to watch these different performers week after week. The hosts were very lame though.
Gord
- August 11th, 2008, 9:09 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: New Houdini In Town
- Replies: 2
- Views: 571
- August 10th, 2008, 12:42 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Where are the Pendragons?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8200
Re: Where are the Pendragons?
I am sorry, but I am glad they are not on the show. The Pendragons have already traveled the world and been National Headliners, etc, etc. AGT should be for people who haven't already made it. If you already have had Vegas Shows, etc, you should not even be eligible. You mean like that David Martin...
- August 8th, 2008, 1:31 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Sneak peak at Cirque Du Soleil and Criss Angel: BELIEVE August 7th 8pm on FOX
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2939
Re: Sneak peak at Cirque Du Soleil and Criss Angel: BELIEVE August 7th 8pm on FOX
That was weird, wild and wacky.
Loved it.
Loved it.
- August 4th, 2008, 10:49 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: TOMMY COOPER
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5828
Re: TOMMY COOPER
I have a couple of DVD's of Tommy Cooper I purchased in a specialty DVD store.
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
Gord
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
Gord
- August 3rd, 2008, 9:15 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Shade
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1461
Re: Shade
I'm not really into the "Grift" type of movies, but I found Shade very enjoyable. I have to point out the excellent cast, each and every one of them were great.
But then I am a sucker for Gabriel Byrne, lousy American accent or not.
Gord
But then I am a sucker for Gabriel Byrne, lousy American accent or not.
Gord
- August 2nd, 2008, 12:10 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: want to show your trick?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2979
Re: want to show your trick?
Thanks Richard. I meant to use the "&" symbol which, I believe, would make three words.
Gord
Gord
- July 31st, 2008, 1:21 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Guy Fails to Escape from Imploding Building
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4568
Re: Guy Fails to Escape from Imploding Building
And while we are at it, if a building collapsed with someone was inside, of course one of the first people allowed near would be the camera crew.
Or am I being picky?
Gord
Or am I being picky?
Gord
- July 30th, 2008, 11:49 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Guy Fails to Escape from Imploding Building
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4568
Re: Guy Fails to Escape from Imploding Building
Wandering?
It appeared to me he was crouching until the camera got close enough.
Gord
It appeared to me he was crouching until the camera got close enough.
Gord
- July 30th, 2008, 10:49 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Organizing Your Collection
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4065
Re: Organizing Your Collection
I can see that.
All I can say is that I organize them by subject. If it's a photo of Blackstone Sr, it goes into the Blackstone Sr. stuff. But it's up to you. Each collector has his own quirks.
Gord
All I can say is that I organize them by subject. If it's a photo of Blackstone Sr, it goes into the Blackstone Sr. stuff. But it's up to you. Each collector has his own quirks.
Gord
- July 30th, 2008, 9:30 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: want to show your trick?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2979
Re: want to show your trick?
Three words.
Practice, practice and practice.
Just don't be in a rush to show off to the world. That is how embarrassment begins.
Gord
Practice, practice and practice.
Just don't be in a rush to show off to the world. That is how embarrassment begins.
Gord
- July 30th, 2008, 9:28 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Free e-book of Expert at the Card Table for You
- Replies: 38
- Views: 26093
- July 30th, 2008, 9:26 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Organizing Your Collection
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4065
Re: Organizing Your Collection
There are several ways to store. My preferred method is to go to the comic store and buy comic/magazine bags and backers. They come in all sizes, are acid free, are designed to allow your collectible to "breath" and can be stored easily in comic/magazine boxes, which should also be availab...