Very, very sad. I spent much time at conventions with Kevin, and Brian to whom I have spoken because sympathy is for him as for Kevin's family. I shall miss the fun, great magic and ability, generosity, warmth and friendliness of someone it was such a pleasure to be with.
Anthony
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- January 30th, 2009, 11:56 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Kevin Fox R.I.P.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4423
- January 10th, 2009, 8:35 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FS: New Ultimate English Penny Expanded Shell (Johnson)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 423
Re: FS: New Ultimate English Penny Expanded Shell (Johnson)
I'll buy if "pending" not finalized. I'll pay extra for mailing to England. If you wish to trade I'll offer two books from my website that have good coin items : Davide Costi and Carl Andrews. Ignore prices on screen, they'd now sell for $60 - $70 including air mail which I'll use for the ...
- December 6th, 2008, 11:50 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Vanni Bossi from Italy passed away
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6630
Re: Vanni Bossi from Italy passed away
Horrified and shocked by the news of Vanni's passing. We were together a lot at IBM Eastbourne a couple of years ago, having first met over 50 years ago. He seemed to have recovered a bit from the loss of Piera (who made the best risotto!) so thoughts and sympathies go to their son, Stefano, if anyo...
- November 27th, 2008, 12:18 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Message from David Oliver on "Captured" vs. "Polageist"
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3035
Re: Message from David Oliver on "Captured" vs. "Polageist"
I confirm the history of this trick involving Giampaolo and Tony. If the recent apparent rip-off did not come from this then it was possibly from an excellent Milbourne Christopher routine, developed independently from the Roman one, in Hugard's MM. I performed it many times many years ago, very ent...
- October 3rd, 2008, 8:37 am
- Forum: Reference Room
- Topic: Reference help with originator of "Coin through sugar packet"
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2548
Re: Reference help with originator of "Coin through sugar packet"
Sol Stone in his lecture notes and Apocalypse.
Scotty York, in DVD set, 1Professional Tricky Bartender.
Slydini?
Scotty York, in DVD set, 1Professional Tricky Bartender.
Slydini?
- June 30th, 2008, 4:44 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: What about best card magician you have ever seen?
- Replies: 83
- Views: 32075
Re: What about best card magician you have ever seen?
I share the high opinion of Pau LePaul, also from his book and also his In-the-hands False Cut from Tarbell 3.
However he can be seen in the 1939 film "Eternally Yours" starring David Niven and Loretta Young, director Tay Garrett.
However he can be seen in the 1939 film "Eternally Yours" starring David Niven and Loretta Young, director Tay Garrett.
- June 6th, 2008, 12:59 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: JOHN CARNEY TOUR
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1293
Re: JOHN CARNEY TOUR
Can someone please tell me dates and places of John C's tour after Scotland.
Thanks
Anthony
Thanks
Anthony
- May 22nd, 2008, 6:03 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Have you ever worked the Forks Hotel?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1685
Re: Have you ever worked the Forks Hotel?
Dick, I have sent you a PM because it is not all replying to your post.
Regards
Regards
- May 20th, 2008, 5:33 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Mike Skinner Notebooks?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3099
Re: Mike Skinner Notebooks?
Confirmed. He had not married although he and fiancee planned to.
- April 29th, 2008, 4:17 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Finish of FFFF?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4293
Re: The Finish of FFFF?
When I wrote to Obie telling him I could not go this year his reply included, "See you in 2009."
- March 18th, 2008, 6:20 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Braue Notebooks
- Replies: 6
- Views: 946