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Jim Riser

FYI - Miracle Gro has a new commercial with a very quick clip of Jack Gwynne doing botania.
Jim

Jim Riser

Jon, You are welcome but that is not the latest work. That was from 7 years ago. At that time, the gazing ball linked to above was not readily available. A solid ball is easily obtained. The question is "can you lift a solid 4 inch ball?". Such items can quickly smash a finger or foot. The...

Jim Riser

Well, Brad, were you able to hear the difference between Doc's trumpet playing and yours? Or can we assume that you heard no differences and decided to take up magic instead?

Jim

Jim Riser

Jim,
Small ball = 4.2 oz.
Large ball = 6.9 oz.
Jim

Jim Riser

Tom, My goal was certainly not to become "the first". Such things are of little concern to me. I was interested only in exploring something different with a floating ball. I can do it - so I experiment. Time consuming, yes, but such extra work is what what moves one beyond the common. Jim

Jim Riser

Folks, this may be of interest to some of you:

http://jamesriser.com/Magic/SSBalls/Demo.html

Enjoy.
Jim

Jim Riser

Some of you might want to see how I was making such boxes in 2003. I have varied the methods slightly since then with the acquisition of additional machinery. The set shown had a plain Okito Box, a Boston Box, and a solid brass slug which matched the two boxes. All shared the same lid as the boxes w...

Jim Riser

Paul ; Mr. Miller brings up a good point. Whoever makes your dollar sized coin box will need to know if it is just for coins or is to also handle an expanded shell, recess in bottom, how many coins, etc. All of these affect the making of a box set (regular, Boston, slot, etc.). If a matched set is ...

Jim Riser

As Herman Munster would say on the slot machine "I'm rich, I'm rich!". As on the slot machine, reality would soon set in and all of that imagined wealth would vanish. Greed is one thing, but one must wonder if the hopeful but delusioned seller has any touch with reality. Greed, if to be fu...

Jim Riser

Folding a bill is not necessary for an effective bill change. I need to find a couple plastic bills to play with. One of the accessories I made for my previous holdout was for a bill switch using a rolled bill. Look at this as an opportunity for new development.
Jim

Jim Riser

Nathan;
Thank you for posting this. Your prediction and cell phone ideas are pure gold!

Since this is a very special time - the 50th anniversary of Dr. Who, why not make a miniature TARDIS to illustrate that it is larger on the inside.
Jim

Jim Riser

I find it very interesting that many folks are surprised at an installment option for purchasing expensive magic items. I thought such things were common - especially when buying from the producer/manufacturer/publisher of the item. I do know that I have extended payment plans to a number of clients...

Jim Riser

All went smoothly.

Now, where to put that stack of books when they arrive! Thanks, Margret and Richard.
Jim

Jim Riser

Masa, You options seem to be three: 1. Buy a previously made mirror 2. Have one custom made 3. Make your own If you have someone make one for you, will you have a dimensioned drawing for how you want it made? If so, and you want it mechanized, does your drawing reflect the actual sizes of the motive...

Jim Riser

I ran across this skeleton bag the other day. With about an hours work it could become a perfect change bag for your Halloween shows. There would be no need to feel that you need to explain the "why" of this bag in your performance. Enjoy. Jim The pics: http://jamesriser.com/Magic/Skeleton...

Jim Riser

The standing closely behind a spectator of any gender or age while I was performing is something that I would not be comfortable doing. I have my "space" and I respect the "space" around others. This is exactly why I did not purchase an otherwise excellent egg bag routine recentl...

Jim Riser

Has no one else noticed the houndstooth check inside the slip cover? This alone hints at the sense of humor to be found in the routines described the the two books, as well as, the author's attention to the smallest details. There is much more than meets the eye in this set. There are the lessons fo...

Jim Riser

The Doomo Dragon

Jim Riser

Will not auto update Genii issues on my android tablet or phone. Both running up-to-date android with no problems.
Jim

Jim Riser

Someone was not too careful with the search when this patent was run through. Bert Easley used the lean in his drunk act long before Jackson was even born. The idea was not new then either.
Jim

Jim Riser

Arrived in Tucson today.

Jim Riser

There have been a number of companies that embedded a light activated electronic music box in the coffee mug bottom recess. Pick up the mug and the music plays. The same method was copied to make chop mugs. All such items will have limited shelf life as the casting resin used to embed items will shr...

Jim Riser

The books arrived in Indiana today, and Indiana is very happy. Easily the most beautiful magic books I own. Steve: I hope you'll please consider reviewing the books in the next issue of "Little Egypt Magic" (pretty, please? :) ) erdnasephile, There is no need for a review. This set is wor...

Jim Riser

Dan,
A fingernail will even work! (Hint at another use) These are available all over the internet at much lower prices. Some models will even save drawings. These versions that can save would work for input from several spectators.
Jim

Jim Riser

My copy just arrived. WOW!!! This production will certainly jump start the "little gray cells". These two books are full of history and creative thoughts put into action. Mike, great job and thanks for making this material available. Folks, my suggestion - get this while it is still availa...

Jim Riser

On hold.
Jim

Jim Riser

I have a flip over box for vanishing a dove, small bunny, or spring animal. Mechanically the box is fine but it needs to be stripped and repainted. I can put it in a large flat rate box for CONUS shipping for $15. If you want it, you can have the flip over box for free - just pay shipping. Jim Riser...

Jim Riser

Doug,
Cut and restored spark plug wire.
Jim

Jim Riser

Doug,
Use an auto floor mat with logo on it as your close-up pad.
Jim

Jim Riser

Doug,
You can always pick up three truck hub caps and do a cup and ball routine or convert one of the caps into a chop cup. These are the cup sized center hub caps. Many have the brand name on them. This brings in the brand sold by the dealer.
Jim

Jim Riser

I just ran across an interesting item of use to those doing "mental magic". It is an LCD pad that could be used like a carbon paper pad. If the top graphics were covered with a label and top perforated paper was clipped on to the LCD pad, it would appear to be merely a small clip board wit...

Jim Riser

Raleigh, Try to not make this into a personal issue. Rejection due to price is part of being in business. I receive emails all of the time asking if an item is in stock or the price for such an item. After responding to their request, I never hear from them again. I term such folks "inventory t...

Jim Riser

Richard; I still would like to know who built that prop. We all know who built the versions that you mentioned. They are reliable for years plus the performers are solid. it was not a good choice on her part. Has anyone seen her do anything else ? Jim There's some video (under the "press"...

Jim Riser

Richard;
I still would like to know who built that prop. We all know who built the versions that you mentioned. They are reliable for years plus the performers are solid.

it was not a good choice on her part. Has anyone seen her do anything else?
Jim

Jim Riser

I thought that she looked great but needed a better builder. Things happen when working live and I would not condemn her on this performance. I do not know her nor have I seen her performances elsewhere. She has obviously had a tough time getting established in magic and this will be a setback. She ...

Jim Riser

Kent,
I like the slow and deliberate presentation. No fast moves. No banging on cups.

Cups and balls is a tough number to pull off on video due to the nature of the medium. You succeeded. Well done. Technique has improved vastly in this presentation.
Jim

Jim Riser

Richard; My latest cage experiment is a 9" wide by 6"high by 5"deep cage freely shown between the hands by the magician to contain a live dove. Without any covering, the cage instantly vanishes and the dove flies away. The live bird will be completely unharmed. The magician??? Due to ...

Jim Riser

Richard; I'm not certain how many people really care about the Frakson handling for the Martin cages. If things are not quick, cheap (rip-offs are OK), easy, use invisible thread, or on YouTube, they do not seem to interest those who should be studying the past. It is sad. I'll write it up one of th...

Jim Riser

Yes, but at least David's cage setup has a good home again. Perhaps we will see it performed again in the not too distant future.
Jim

Jim Riser

Richard; I am considering including my new method for being able to freely remove the coat after the vanish ala Frakson. This duplicates (without the extensive hookup) what took Frakson two Martin reels to accomplish. I'll have to see if there is enough interest to go to the bother of including it -...

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