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Pete: I think her name was Lynn. I have an exquisite egg bag that she made. I have never said that Busby's items weren't quality items. I just don't care for him as a person. If I could give Paul Fox's daughter the name and way to contact that attorney, I will. Please let me know.

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You guys crack me up with this "bitchin" about the audience at the L&L tapings. I pay about 1% of my attention to them and that is more than they deserve. I think it goes without saying that these are instructional videos and not entertainment videos. Having said that, I wouldn't be sa...

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Richard: You are right they are signed. My is #100 of 160.

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I have received several emails from Paul Fox's daughter and have gotten to know her fairly well. She is very upset with Busby's treatment of her faher's items. She has strong feelings about Danny Dew as well. She put some of her father's items on Ebay a year or so ago and was upset when Busby won th...

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I just paid $150 for all 3 volumes in Slipcase Deluxe set. I don't know if it was a good deal or not.

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I think David's set of DVD's (the ones already out) are the strongest I have viewed in the past 5 years. I got more "bang for the buck" from them than any set of DVD's I have ever bought and believe me I buy everything out there. His books are excellent as well.

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Smart move!

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I would say "Larry Becker". I went to one of his seminars and was blown away. I still hate performing mentalism effects, but the audience (especially women) loves it. His Russian roulette routine is something to witness.

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Payne; I took my entire office staff to see Andre Kole's show. I explained to them that he had invented many of the illusions that were subsequently used by David Copperfield. Six out of nine people hated the show and felt uncomfortable with his religious overtones. These were folks in their 20's an...

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Mark: I am certainly not a mentalist or great mentalism fan, but I disagree that P&T are more well known than Kreskin. I have seen heard dozens of times lay people respond with "Who do you think I am Kreskin?" when asked to predict something. I think at the least they are equally well ...

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I thought it was bad when Copperfield switched the 2 girls underwear. Now this. Yuck!

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Save your self some headaches. Thomas Wayne makes an outstanding one at a very reasonable price.

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Max; I agree with you 100%. I thought she "connected" better with the audience when she assumed that personna. I liked "Fireflies" with its great dialogue, Cowgirl Cannon routine and even the "Zombie" was OK. The "Drill" was supposed to show the other Melinda;...

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Sorry, I over reacted. I have seen Melinda bashed so much that I just come to expect that. I have spent many hours talking with her and she is a very kind and thoughtful person. If other people got to know her they would feel the same.

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Terry: Her mother did manage her at first. However, they had a difference in opinion in the way the show should be presented. Melinda was basically tossed out on her ear. Her mother kept all of Melinda's illusions forcing her to start all over. Melinda had a great team of experts in the mid 90's. It...

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"My kids like magic" the quote not from a magician but, from 100's of spectators.

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The main reason to go to the IBM meetings for me is to help put "things" in perspective. When I become overly critical of my act and I think it stinks, I go to the meetings and realize I am truly great (comparatively speaking).

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Pete: Just like a major league can only do a certain number of pitches, magicians can only do the same repetitive moves before a problem arises. Most hand surgeons have no idea what double lifts, palming, flourshes are or how to prevent injury from them. I would suggest varying your routines, antinf...

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If you notice, there was no autopsy performed. It looks like the medical examiner only used operative findings. I think it would be highly unusual if there was a possibility the M.E. thought his death was due to trauma from another individual and no autopsy was performed. I would bet he was already ...

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Nicholas: I agree with you 100% the original way DC did it was better. You know in another thread Melinda Saxe was slammed because her version "The Drill" was too provocative. I sometimes think that a double standard starts to slip in. I am, of course, am referring to the person on the mel...

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Jonathon: Jeff Busby claims to have the total exclusive rights to the sale of all "Paul Fox" items. When someone lists thses items on Ebay, he has them removed. Imagine if Chevrolet, Ford, etc said that you could never sell your used car, because they have exclusive rights. There are a lot...

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I think it would be very unlikely to rupture an appendix from a blow to the abdomen. The appendix is just a cylindrical projection from the caecum. It is not fixed to the abdominal wall or any other structure except the caecum from which it arises. I think rupture of the spleen or laceration of the ...

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I have seen clips of John Calvert doing the "Balls in Mouth" routine on Red Skelton's show. To be able to perform toe to toe with someone like Skelton, was a real challenge. John pulled it off.

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Charlotte will "cut him some slack" if there is a problem. Sime actor playing a magician will most likely not get that response if he has a problem with his "assistant". Lydia Harmon an assistant of David Copperfield and mine (humbly speaking) fractured her ankle with a self cent...

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I agree with Whit. Lynetta does a great job. She made my dove tuxedo to exact specifications and it is perfect. She, also, installed topits in 2 of my sport coats and the fabric matched perfectly.
Mike, did you let her know about your displeasure with her work?

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"The Impaled" is an extremely difficult illusion to perform on short notice and if one is not trained in illusion work. It, is also virtally impossible for the magician alone to place the assistant. Tony Clark is a weight lifter and he uses the help of 2 assistans to place the person on th...

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I remember Gary Ouellet turning over three cards from my Bicycle deck and spinning them down my pool table from one end to the other. He then turned over each card and spread them and they were all doubles. He had a great double lift.

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Jim Sisti: I would love to coordinate with you an organized effort to stop Jeff Busby's actions on Ebay. I know there are many other magicians who would be willing to help. Maybe we should all on one day place Paul Fox items on ebay collectively. I am in frequent communication with Paul Fox's daught...

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I have gotten Mike Roger's baseballs already dyed red. I don't know if they are still availible. I think I got them from Michael/Hannah Ammar.

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He sells a DVD of the retrospective of many prior specials. Also, he explains the thoughts behind each illusion. I believe it is availible on Amazon and DC's website.

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Jonathon: I,too, have had some of the best advice from actors and theatrical performers. Their ability to build the effect and then help produce a climactic and purposeful ending is amazing. I am truly a novice at conveying emotion to my audience, but I am striving to improve. I have had some show d...

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I think "bradmagic" had a very astute comment. I think the worst place to get help for your act is from fellow magicians. It has been much more helpful for me to have persons trained in theater, dance, acting to help me. Even though i don't do comedy I got some great pointers from a pro. c...

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Harold: I did just what you said and they threw me out of their sewing shop.

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He may have thought he was giving Cellini the "out" he wanted.

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I have a business partner who formed a local rock group. There first gig only one person showed up. They played for an hour and twenty minutes for her alone. After the show was over, one of the guys talked to her and found out her name, "Gerrie Davis". They have called their group the &quo...

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Lance Burton is essentially doing the Zombie with floating bird cage and it is great.

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I use the Mike Rogers Baseballs for "standard" size cups and find them to be nearly perfect. Good visibility, don't roll, adequate weight. With Mike no longer with us, I don't know if they are still being made.

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I know a lot of magicians thought the subtrunk/metamorphisis was boring. Then, along come the Pendragons and everyone changes their mind. If you don't amaze your self with the effect, trick, prop, etc., then you will never amaze an audience. Effects become "classic" for very good reasons. ...

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The muscade balls I got from Denny are Red and Yellow and perfect for my Riser Mini Cups. They are too small for work with Paul Fox regular cups . They are just slightly lighter than I would like them to be. They are extremely visible. Talk with Denny, he may have others availible.

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I think that Cellini used very poor judgement in making his statement about the group that had assembled to see him. I don't think he would have appreciated if someone stood up and said "I thought David Copperfield was going to be the lecturer" and then walked out. I, myself, might have be...

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