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by Ray Eden
July 27th, 2012, 1:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: State of Magic
Replies: 37
Views: 7021

Re: State of Magic

Richard,

Thanks for deleting those comments. I was bitching to my GF about it all the way home from the office today.

And thanks for the explanation as to why so many name magicians seem to hail from Ohio.

Ray Eden
by Ray Eden
July 27th, 2012, 7:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: State of Magic
Replies: 37
Views: 7021

Re: State of Magic

Angela Funovits was born and raised in Avon Lake, Ohio.
by Ray Eden
July 26th, 2012, 3:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: State of Magic
Replies: 37
Views: 7021

Re: State of Magic

Three? We're up to 17 so far, and I'm sure there's names still missing from the list.
by Ray Eden
July 26th, 2012, 8:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: State of Magic
Replies: 37
Views: 7021

Re: State of Magic

And I was raised in the Wooster area. Quite close to Canton.
by Ray Eden
July 26th, 2012, 5:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: State of Magic
Replies: 37
Views: 7021

Re: State of Magic

The funny thing is grew up in the boondocks of Ohio and always felt so alone in magic. Sigh...
by Ray Eden
July 26th, 2012, 5:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: State of Magic
Replies: 37
Views: 7021

State of Magic

It seems to me that a lot of the "Name" magicians are from Ohio:

Howard Thurston
David Williamson
Dan Harlan
...

What other names belong on the list?
by Ray Eden
July 26th, 2012, 3:53 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Praise for Michael Close...
Replies: 24
Views: 5413

Re: Praise for Michael Close...

Is the soap a powder or bar variety?
by Ray Eden
July 25th, 2012, 11:59 am
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: Encylopedia of Card Magic? Book
Replies: 3
Views: 6880

Re: Encylopedia of Card Magic? Book

Well...that was quick. Got one ordered from Amazon. Thanks for knowing the book, Bill.
by Ray Eden
July 25th, 2012, 11:56 am
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: Encylopedia of Card Magic? Book
Replies: 3
Views: 6880

Re: Encylopedia of Card Magic? Book

Thanks Bill! I'm pretty sure that the one I mean. It's been a long time ago and the memory fails. I found a picture of it on Amazon, and it seems to be the one I remember; big and white. Going to have to try to track down a copy for old time sake.
by Ray Eden
July 25th, 2012, 11:36 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Praise for Michael Close...
Replies: 24
Views: 5413

Re: Praise for Michael Close...

Hello Mr. Close, I've been trying to get the hang of the faro shuffle for years. Your instructions were so good that I was doing it with consistency within a few hours. True...I have been able to do the faro shuffle on a limited level, but I'm really happy to be hitting it with consistency now. I'm ...
by Ray Eden
July 25th, 2012, 10:56 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Praise for Michael Close...
Replies: 24
Views: 5413

Re: Praise for Michael Close...

Here's the quote:

"I learned to do a faro shuffle between the ages of 12 and 13. I learned it from the description given in Harry Lorayne's book Close-Up Card Magic."
by Ray Eden
July 25th, 2012, 9:27 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Praise for Michael Close...
Replies: 24
Views: 5413

Re: Praise for Michael Close...

Close mentions in his notes on the Faro that he learned it from your book, Harry. BTW...I highly doubt you remember me, but I remember all those times at Reuben's Deli soaking up the magic from you; although, I spent most of my time with Wes.
by Ray Eden
July 25th, 2012, 7:15 am
Forum: Other Magic Publications
Topic: Encylopedia of Card Magic? Book
Replies: 3
Views: 6880

Encylopedia of Card Magic? Book

Back in the '70s I remember taking a book from the library (I don't remember if I returned it or not) that I remember being called THE ENCYLOPEDIA OF CARD MAGIC, but I've never been able to track down a copy since. The book was white and quite thick, as I remember, and each effect was accompanied by...
by Ray Eden
July 25th, 2012, 4:52 am
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Praise for Michael Close...
Replies: 24
Views: 5413

Praise for Michael Close...

I've struggled with the Faro Shuffle for years. Recently I bought Michael Close's Workers series DVDs and found out about his handling for the shuffle. It's not hype. Within hours I was able to do the eight runs to bring the deck back to new deck order following his instructions. I'll be spending th...
by Ray Eden
June 29th, 2011, 1:21 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: For the Collector: P. L. Card Sword
Replies: 1
Views: 400

Re: For the Collector: P. L. Card Sword

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
by Ray Eden
June 27th, 2011, 8:49 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Tommy Wonder
Replies: 7
Views: 1784

Re: Tommy Wonder

Wow! Hard to believe that its been that long already. I was fortunate to meet him before he passed. He was - a remains - a true inspiration. Thanks, Max, for getting those VISIONS OF WONDER DVDs made and a part of Tommy's contribution to magic preserved.

R.
by Ray Eden
June 27th, 2011, 8:05 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: For the Collector: P. L. Card Sword
Replies: 1
Views: 400

For the Collector: P. L. Card Sword

Hello,

I have a P.L. Card Sword that needs a good home. I do not have the box, but it is in good condition and in full working order.

Price: $100.00US + shipping from Finland.

If interested respond to info@rayedenmagic.com

Regards,
Ray Eden
by Ray Eden
December 4th, 2009, 2:08 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Not Snap... Then Who?
Replies: 7
Views: 2722

Re: Not Snap... Then Who?

Thanks for the suggestions. Are any of these mentioned based in Europe?
by Ray Eden
December 3rd, 2009, 5:25 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Not Snap... Then Who?
Replies: 7
Views: 2722

Not Snap... Then Who?

I've been following the Snap Illusions threads over the last few months, which lead me to this thread. What illusion builder companies are recommended? It seems that there are very few places to get quality illusions, especially in Europe, which is where I am now. So... which illusion builders to de...
by Ray Eden
October 27th, 2009, 5:34 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Uri Geller in Athens GR, with offensive show to mentalism.
Replies: 39
Views: 8092

Re: Uri Geller in Athens GR, with offensive show to mentalism.

Just my two cents... I watched the airing of the American version here in Finland, and I didn't find the credibility of the performers to be in doubt. All - except one - billed themselves as magicians. On a more subtle level... I thought the show took away Uri Geller's credibility. As a "true p...
by Ray Eden
October 16th, 2009, 3:37 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: 5 Minutes to Perform...What do you do?
Replies: 29
Views: 7852

Re: 5 Minutes to Perform...What do you do?

I'm assuming you mean that one has 5 minutes and full access to one's props. I suppose I'd perform SnowStorm under those conditions.

In an unprepared situation... I would perform Wayne Houchin's CONTROL. It never fails to KILL!
by Ray Eden
September 25th, 2009, 4:51 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Masked Magician Spreads like a Virus
Replies: 14
Views: 4883

Re: The Masked Magician Spreads like a Virus

The Masked Magician series didn't kill magic in the U.S. of A., and it won't kill magic in Europe either. However, it may force magicians to step up their game a bit. I'm reminded of a quote I once heard from Jim Sisti (paraphrased): "Don't use a picture of a rabbit on your business card unless...
by Ray Eden
September 17th, 2009, 12:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Neil Lester
Replies: 35
Views: 8726

Re: Neil Lester

Sad to hear... he had made up several coin gimmicks using euro coins for me before they were more readily available. Another magickal great leaves the scene. Farewell.
by Ray Eden
September 11th, 2009, 1:58 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DERREN BROWN - PREDICTING THE LOTTERY NUMBERS
Replies: 47
Views: 8978

Re: DERREN BROWN - PREDICTING THE LOTTERY NUMBERS

Hmmmm... what is the reason for Derren to expose the method? Just a ratings ploy?
by Ray Eden
September 9th, 2009, 11:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: Did You Know Bob Nixon of Maine?
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Re: Did You Know Bob Nixon of Maine?

Wanted to give a final thank you to everyone who helped me. I was able to get the information I needed and more. If others knew Bob Nixon, I would be interested in hearing more anecdotes.
by Ray Eden
September 8th, 2009, 5:57 am
Forum: Link Watch
Topic: Fabrice's Oil and Water
Replies: 3
Views: 1116

Re: Fabrice's Oil and Water

I've always liked David Regal's handling of Oil & Water (Perfectly Oiled). I went so far as to track down a black-backed deck of Bicycles to keep the black/red theme even more clear. I also like Jon Racherbaumer's handling (Technicolor Oil & Water) found in his Lecture Notes 1 (1976). The ef...
by Ray Eden
September 8th, 2009, 5:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: Did You Know Bob Nixon of Maine?
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Re: Did You Know Bob Nixon of Maine?

Thanks for your response, David. It was a big shock when he passed. The strange thing was I was just preparing to email him when I got the news that he had passed away. I never saw him perform either. We started corresponding after I moved from New York to Finland. I was raised in Ohio, and my mothe...
by Ray Eden
September 7th, 2009, 1:51 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Whats the buzz on the new Bicycle Box design?
Replies: 22
Views: 8267

Re: Whats the buzz on the new Bicycle Box design?

I'm wondering if the new box design may be a response to the China issue as well.
by Ray Eden
September 7th, 2009, 1:51 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Whats the buzz on the new Bicycle Box design?
Replies: 22
Views: 8267

Re: Whats the buzz on the new Bicycle Box design?

Michael Weber mentioned that Bicycle (U.S. Playing Cards) will be discontinuing gaff cards - if they haven't already. The explanation he gave was that China has been knocking off Bicycle cards, and Bicycle didn't have a legal defense to stop them because of the gaff cards. He also mentioned that U.S...
by Ray Eden
September 4th, 2009, 5:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Did You Know Bob Nixon of Maine?
Replies: 4
Views: 1323

Did You Know Bob Nixon of Maine?

I'm wondering if anyone in this forum was acquainted with Bob Nixon of Maine. He was the IBM TVP, but I'm not sure when he held the office. He recently passed away, and I was only in sporadic contract with him. He was my 2nd cousin, and my mother's first cousin. I'm hoping I can find a magi who knew...
by Ray Eden
September 3rd, 2009, 5:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What's the Best Glue?
Replies: 12
Views: 1845

Re: What's the Best Glue?

I think I'll go a bit bigger than that.
by Ray Eden
September 3rd, 2009, 5:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What's the Best Glue?
Replies: 12
Views: 1845

Re: What's the Best Glue?

I'm in Finland... all one can get is Birch Ply. :-) I think Finland is one of the biggest exporters of Birch Ply.
by Ray Eden
September 3rd, 2009, 5:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What's the Best Glue?
Replies: 12
Views: 1845

Re: What's the Best Glue?

Hey Seuss, what dimensions did you use for the table top?
by Ray Eden
September 3rd, 2009, 1:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: What's the Best Glue?
Replies: 12
Views: 1845

Re: What's the Best Glue?

Thanks for the tip, Dave.
by Ray Eden
September 3rd, 2009, 6:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: What's the Best Glue?
Replies: 12
Views: 1845

Re: What's the Best Glue?

It sounds like you've already done what I intend to do. Thanks so much for the tips and the video link!
by Ray Eden
September 3rd, 2009, 6:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: What's the Best Glue?
Replies: 12
Views: 1845

Re: What's the Best Glue?

I'm planning to make a table like the one seen in the L&L DVDs, so the under padding wasn't a real consideration for me, as I intend to use a close up as well. But... maybe it would be better to use a padding underneath. Now... when I said I wasn't a carpenter or good with building things... I w...
by Ray Eden
September 3rd, 2009, 4:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: What's the Best Glue?
Replies: 12
Views: 1845

What's the Best Glue?

I'm not much of a carpenter or much for doing with my hands, but I'm putting together a close-up table, and I need to know what the best kind of glue is to use for gluing the type of green "fabric" used for pool tables. Any DYIers out there who know?

Thanks,
Ray Eden
by Ray Eden
September 2nd, 2009, 3:50 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bobby Baxter has Died
Replies: 23
Views: 6878

Re: Bobby Baxter has Died

Damn... I'll always remember Bobby Baxter as the guy who would call every three months or so and hit on my girlfriend when I was living in New York City. What a true character he was and a great magician. Rest in Peace, Bobby.
by Ray Eden
August 27th, 2009, 3:10 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Most astonishing thing I've ever read in a magic magazine
Replies: 85
Views: 24457

Re: Most astonishing thing I've ever read in a magic magazine

It is my understanding the Carson had seen Martin doing the Flydini routine (perhaps at the castle?) and had begged him for years to come on The Tonight Show to do the routine. Martin finally relented once he knew that Carson's term as host of the program was nearing the end.
by Ray Eden
August 26th, 2009, 4:38 pm
Forum: Feature Articles
Topic: Most astonishing thing I've ever read in a magic magazine
Replies: 85
Views: 24457

Re: Most astonishing thing I've ever read in a magic magazine

The Great Flydini is CLASSIC!!! Its great that Carson was able to talk Martin into doing that bit right before Carson left The Tonight Show.

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