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by Gord
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 ...
by Gord
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
by 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
by 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 ...
by Gord
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
by 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
by 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
by Gord
September 8th, 2008, 11:37 pm
Forum: Alternative Media
Topic: Wife Swap again I hope
Replies: 37
Views: 11031

Re: Wife Swap again I hope

Yes I did.
And yes you did.

Gord
by Gord
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...
by Gord
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...
by Gord
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
by 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. (...
by Gord
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
by 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
by 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
by Gord
September 6th, 2008, 9:53 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: hans Klok into battle
Replies: 10
Views: 1712

Re: hans Klok into battle

000

Thanks for the translation.

Gord
by Gord
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...
by Gord
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by Gord
August 28th, 2008, 10:58 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Card meanings
Replies: 2
Views: 1202

Re: Card meanings

Mr. Burger.
Paging Mr. Burger!

Gord
by Gord
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
by 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
by Gord
August 22nd, 2008, 12:55 pm
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Possible new forum motto?
Replies: 4
Views: 2639

Re: Possible new forum motto?

Funny stuff.

Gord
by Gord
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
by Gord
August 11th, 2008, 9:09 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New Houdini In Town
Replies: 2
Views: 571

Re: New Houdini In Town

Here is his web site.

HERE

Uncle Harry would be proud.
by Gord
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...
by Gord
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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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
by 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

Re: Free e-book of Expert at the Card Table for You

Thanks Richard.
by Gord
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...

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