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by Terrence
December 15th, 2009, 11:45 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Magic Castle BOD Elections
Replies: 15
Views: 3061

Re: Magic Castle BOD Elections

The best way is to explain what's going on. Maurice Newman, a longtime and well liked member of the Magic Castle, has changed his membership status from Magician to Associate member, and is running as a candidate for the AMA Board of Directors. He would therefore take up one of the three required As...
by Terrence
December 15th, 2009, 10:36 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: You Haven't Seen Paul Daniels This Way Before
Replies: 6
Views: 1792

Re: You Haven't Seen Paul Daniels This Way Before

Paul Daniels' sense of humor is alive and well! :D
by Terrence
November 19th, 2009, 7:49 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Ectoplasm Over The Magic Castle!
Replies: 7
Views: 2319

Re: Ectoplasm Over The Magic Castle!

Dove's revenge. :grin:
by Terrence
October 29th, 2009, 5:56 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Fred Kaps RARE VIDEO cups and balls
Replies: 9
Views: 3802

Re: Fred Kaps RARE VIDEO cups and balls

Close up poetry. Really wish I could have seen Kaps live. Thanks Pete!
by Terrence
October 21st, 2009, 3:16 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Has Hollywood Magic Vanished?
Replies: 42
Views: 18885

Re: Has Hollywood Magic Vanished?

Thank you Jonathan, and also thank you for the times that you have been on the other side of the counter.

Many of us here have always loved the store, and we want to see it succeed and stick around, along with all of you who have worked there.
by Terrence
October 19th, 2009, 4:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Believe Changes
Replies: 6
Views: 1866

Re: Believe Changes

Richard Kaufman wrote:Maybe one of the rabbits trips him when he comes out.
A reference to "The Prestige"? :grin:
by Terrence
October 7th, 2009, 7:01 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Derren Brown & Richard Dawkins
Replies: 13
Views: 3603

Re: Derren Brown & Richard Dawkins

Un-bearably funny. :D

I think you're right DA.
by Terrence
October 7th, 2009, 3:11 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Derren Brown & Richard Dawkins
Replies: 13
Views: 3603

Re: Derren Brown & Richard Dawkins

Fascinating interview. I wonder if there are any mentalists who might object to the exposure of cold reading. Darren gives away a lot of method, although the purpose is to enlighten those who might buy into performers claiming genuine psychic power. (Dr. Dawkins makes the distinction that the subjec...
by Terrence
September 28th, 2009, 7:47 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Eric DeCamps PURE MAGIC at The Magic Castle
Replies: 14
Views: 3728

Re: Eric DeCamps PURE MAGIC at The Magic Castle

Eric was great!

BTW I promise to bring an extra lighter next time!!!

:D
by Terrence
September 27th, 2009, 8:03 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Masked Magician Spreads like a Virus
Replies: 14
Views: 4883

Re: The Masked Magician Spreads like a Virus

That's been done by Celebracadabra.
by Terrence
September 20th, 2009, 9:28 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tenyo - Status of Company?
Replies: 44
Views: 10575

Re: Tenyo - Status of Company?

Agree -- I think this is the pretender that 'Houdinis Ghost' was referring to.
by Terrence
September 17th, 2009, 9:28 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Neil Lester
Replies: 35
Views: 8726

Re: Neil Lester

Goodbye Neil.
by Terrence
August 28th, 2009, 9:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: David Avadon Has Died
Replies: 22
Views: 4929

Re: David Avadon Has Died

I hope the Broken Wand will be read for him.

Very sad. We seem to be seeing so many of these -- 60 seems too young for this. Aloha David Avadon.
by Terrence
July 11th, 2009, 1:01 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Jonathan Pendragon arrested
Replies: 52
Views: 17798

Re: Jonathan Pendragon arrested

The Pendragons will need help with financial support.

They earn as a team, and this is going to have significant legal costs at the very least.
by Terrence
June 22nd, 2009, 7:36 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Why do people think it's okay to upload magic DVDs?
Replies: 454
Views: 121503

Re: Why do people think it's okay to upload magic DVDs?

Here's an interesting cite re Tower and CD prices...

http://news.cnet.com/States-target-reco ... 44195.html
by Terrence
May 16th, 2009, 3:24 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: How Strange Can It Get ...
Replies: 8
Views: 2166

Re: How Strange Can It Get ...

He can't be il litter ate... :grin:
by Terrence
February 23rd, 2009, 12:03 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Philippe Petit performs a Coin illusion on the Oscars
Replies: 23
Views: 6093

Re: Philippe Petit performs a Coin illusion on the Oscars

...and ironic that a French high-wire artist would do the "French Drop"... :eek:
by Terrence
February 15th, 2009, 1:16 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Who will be the next David Copperfield?
Replies: 132
Views: 31398

Re: Who will be the next David Copperfield?

Several factors.

The right:

Age, look, talent, drive, time, crew, and broad market appeal.

That's been true of his television specials and live shows.

DC's don't come along very often.
by Terrence
January 27th, 2009, 10:55 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: TV REMINDER :: Master of Illusion :: Episode 4
Replies: 11
Views: 3319

Re: TV REMINDER :: Master of Illusion :: Episode 4

Really enjoyed last night's show.

Good variety of magic. The show seems to have the right pacing and balance.

And an exciting and very dangerous escape for the finish.

Kudos to all the performers!
by Terrence
January 22nd, 2009, 3:32 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: PAUL DANIELS WARDROBE MALFUNCTION
Replies: 10
Views: 2271

Re: PAUL DANIELS WARDROBE MALFUNCTION

My wife is far better looking than Madonna as well.

And, the best news of all for those of us with wives like ours -- they're not Madonna!

You tell 'em Paul Daniels.
by Terrence
January 13th, 2009, 12:52 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Masters of Illusion
Replies: 24
Views: 7991

Re: Masters of Illusion

Joe Skilton did a beautiful mis-made bill.
by Terrence
January 8th, 2009, 5:09 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: BIG change at the Magic Castle
Replies: 36
Views: 9559

Re: BIG change at the Magic Castle

Pete --- I'm sure you meant Wednesday (1/7)... :)
by Terrence
January 8th, 2009, 9:19 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: BIG change at the Magic Castle
Replies: 36
Views: 9559

Re: BIG change at the Magic Castle

For those of you that have MC Forum Access, here is an update from Robert Lamoureux.

(I don't have permission yet to post it directly.)
by Terrence
January 5th, 2009, 3:35 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: If you have a Border's Gift Card, USE IT.
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

Re: If you have a Border's Gift Card, USE IT.

Click here for a link to ABC News story.

I read somewhere that their stock went down as low as 0.35 last month.

Ouch!
by Terrence
December 28th, 2008, 3:01 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Murphy's Magic "new advertising policy" or how to encourage price fixing
Replies: 58
Views: 12839

Re: Murphy's Magic "new advertising policy" or how to encourage price fixing

You will be met with stoney silence. My books are already far too low in price for the amount of work involved. I agree. Of course I agree too -- there's no way I would ask Richard for a discount. Or any other publisher/author. I might from a general magic seller that retails items from Murphy's et...
by Terrence
December 27th, 2008, 12:19 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Murphy's Magic "new advertising policy" or how to encourage price fixing
Replies: 58
Views: 12839

Re: Murphy's Magic "new advertising policy" or how to encourage price fixing

Terrence, are you suggesting that people who want to buy my books call me on the phone and start haggling about the price? I hope not. Hee hee...Well we could try! And I don't see this as a problem for limited edition magic books (and quite good ones too). But the price of flash paper dammit...
by Terrence
December 25th, 2008, 3:32 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Murphy's Magic "new advertising policy" or how to encourage price fixing
Replies: 58
Views: 12839

Re: Murphy's Magic "new advertising policy" or how to encourage price fixing

Can't a product be advertised at one price, then actually sold at a different one? (As opposed to "this has to be the price -- period.)

It's a different can of fish maybe when one checks off an item on a website, but what prevents a phone or email exchange to negotiate?
by Terrence
November 28th, 2008, 3:58 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: World Magic Awards
Replies: 45
Views: 10526

Re: World Magic Awards

Kyle told me he writes his own material.

He has brought down the house at the last two Future Stars weeks at the Castle, and I think he's going somewhere -- very talented.

I thought the special was all around enjoyable -- though I do agree that it looked clipped in spots.
by Terrence
November 24th, 2008, 2:22 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Criss Angel Believe Buzz
Replies: 446
Views: 163197

Re: Criss Angel Believe Buzz

That last review reminded me of the Mark Twain quote -- "Wagner's music is better than it sounds.".
by Terrence
November 16th, 2008, 11:23 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: California Fires
Replies: 7
Views: 1437

Re: California Fires

We passed by Sylmar on the way home today, and the Oakridge mobile home park looks like a war zone. I expect there will be loss of life from there -- the next day or two will tell. Hundreds of homes are gone, and there may be more down south in OC and Riverside to come. We're crossing our fingers fo...
by Terrence
November 6th, 2008, 10:28 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: MAGIC RETURNS TO SILVER SCREEN
Replies: 11
Views: 1891

Re: MAGIC RETURNS TO SILVER SCREEN

Gord - Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark and Stephen Strange sure look a lot alike anyway, so yes.
by Terrence
November 5th, 2008, 11:18 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: MAGIC RETURNS TO SILVER SCREEN
Replies: 11
Views: 1891

Re: MAGIC RETURNS TO SILVER SCREEN

I found a reference to Johnny Depp - he'd make a good Stephen Strange.

Any thoughts on Dormammu?
by Terrence
November 1st, 2008, 1:04 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Jason Latimer on Ellen Degeneres Tomorrow
Replies: 15
Views: 4564

Re: Jason Latimer on Ellen Degeneres Tomorrow

Jason is a registered laser tech.
by Terrence
October 9th, 2008, 11:40 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Breaking the Magician’s Code
Replies: 91
Views: 30944

Re: Breaking the Magician’s Code

There was talk earlier suggesting that some members of the Academy of Magic Arts were involved in the production, but nothing more has been said. Anone hear anything to support this? Really? Who specifically was talking and in what context? I mean this was not just the usual voices in your ear, rig...
by Terrence
October 7th, 2008, 10:22 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Breaking the Magician’s Code
Replies: 91
Views: 30944

Re: Breaking the Magician’s Code

MyNetwork is owned by News Corp (owners of Fox) -- Rupert Murdoch

Agree with you Dave -- they want anyone to talk about their crappy show -- free publicity.

And Valentino continues to expose himself...
by Terrence
October 7th, 2008, 10:14 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Mark from Magic Castle on TV?
Replies: 11
Views: 2437

Re: Mark from Magic Castle on TV?

Earning money.
by Terrence
September 3rd, 2008, 6:56 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Valerie's lectures
Replies: 1
Views: 538

Re: Valerie's lectures

Thank you Valerie for a great lecture.

I can only hope for a book -- you seem to be one of the very few that teach the art of magical quick-change.
by Terrence
August 26th, 2008, 10:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: Is it ethical?
Replies: 9
Views: 2138

Re: Is it ethical?

The sets I've got from Neil that are other-published do not come with instructions, as it should be.
by Terrence
August 20th, 2008, 5:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New evil on the block
Replies: 36
Views: 6862

Re: New evil on the block

Don't give up Richard.

What are these Eloi protypes going to do when we run low on power and capacity, and the Internet falls apart?

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