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Steve Brooks
Manager
Northern California - United States
4199 Posts
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Posted: Mar 21, 2002 4:12am
It has been suggested that perhaps a forum for the discussion of magic publishing be included in the Cafe, I agree. 
From trick creation, to marketing, it's no easy task, believe me. It is hoped that this forum will become an invaluable resource for anyone attempting the risky and sometimes costly pursuit of bringing a trick, book, dvd, or other such item before the world of magic. 
You can now follow me on
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See you there!
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amagician
Regular user
Hobart Tasmania Australia
160 Posts
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Posted: Mar 21, 2002 6:32am
This is an area which I am very interested in.
I compiled and published one book (the Card Mondor autobiography) on CD Rom, will have an ebook of tricks published shortly by someone else and am spending much of my non-magic time promoting and selling electronic books on a variety of subjects.
I would be happy to provide any information I can after I have had another 
Have a Magic day
John Williams
http://www.ezymagic.com/
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Philemon Vanderbeck
Inner circle
Seattle, WA
2863 Posts
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Posted: Mar 22, 2002 3:09pm
I only have one book (so far) to my name, "The Collected OORT" (which I'm the editor and primary contributor). And I also publish a quarterly newsletter for professional cold-readers.
While I don't pretend to be an expert by any means, I would certainly be happy to share my experiences in the field of self-publishing.
- Philemon Vanderbeck
Elemental Entertainment
"I use my sixth sense to create the illusion of possessing the other five."
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Scott Wells
Magic Café Columnist & I.B.M. forum Staff
Houston, TX
513 Posts
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Posted: Mar 28, 2002 2:57pm
Banachek and I have a partnership called "Magic Inspirations" since 1989. Together we have published Psychokinetic Time, Psychological Subtleties, and Peek Performances among others (audio/video tapes and CD's, too). I'd be glad to offer suggestions to whomever asks and for whatever my comments might be worth.
yours,
Scott
"A magician who isn't working is only fooling himself." - Scott Wells, A.I.M.C. with Silver Star
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Magic Inspirations website for all things Banachek: www.magicinspirations.net
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CWilcox
New user
Roseville, California
70 Posts
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Posted: Mar 28, 2002 7:04pm
I'm very excited about the recent addition of this section to the site. Thanks, Steve and everybody.
Now, I just need some ideas that don't suck!
Chris
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Steve Brooks
Manager
Northern California - United States
4199 Posts
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Posted: Mar 29, 2002 2:10am
My pleasure Chris! 
You can now follow me on
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See you there!
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Jeb Sherrill
Inner circle
Elsewhere
1158 Posts
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Posted: Mar 29, 2002 5:32am
Good, I've been hoping for this.
Sable
I don't believe in reincarnation, but I may have in another life.
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Cacoal
New user
Lewiston NY
70 Posts
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Posted: Apr 5, 2002 10:44pm
My Gosh!
Scott where did you find Keller's imps? 
Jason
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massimo
New user
72 Posts
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Posted: Mar 25, 2005 12:21pm
There is a new magic inventor/maker here in town. He has ask the age old question: How do I protect my inventions and what do I do if I get ripped??
Any help out there
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KyletheGreat
Special user
Georgia
559 Posts
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Posted: Jul 13, 2005 4:13pm
I am glad. I need information on publishing my upcomming book!
Kyle Jarrard
"Entertainment at its Best"
http://www.kylesmagic.com
http://www.hypnobilly.com
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chucklmiller
New user
South Carolina, USA
13 Posts
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Posted: Oct 15, 2005 11:41pm
Advice needed!!
I have created a gimmick that allows the mentalist to perform the perfect book test. I have made only 2 of these, and use them exclusively in all of my shows. The reaction it gets is amazing because the effect is simple and flawless.
Question is, how do I make it available commercially?
Any thoughts from experienced inventors?
chucklmiller
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leapinglizards
Inner circle
1254 Posts
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Posted: Mar 6, 2006 11:39am
I am the owner of Leaping Lizards Magic publishing, and we publish both magic and mainstream new age/ self help books.
I'm happy to offer any info advice I can.
Leaping Lizards!!! Who knew it was possible.
www.LeapingLizardsMagic.com
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Nick-V.
Special user
Create and Devastate
694 Posts
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Posted: Mar 29, 2007 7:11pm
A most valued thread. Many Thanks Steve.
Fantastic idea!
My advice to anyone bringing forward any effect to the magic world...
*Make sure it is protected in every possible way.
*Make sure you are comfortable finally letting one of your babies go.
*If ever in any joint venture and contracted with another party, be very sure you are happy with the terms and conditions of the agreement before signing and moving forward.
Finally,
Be at peace with everything, every step of the way.
Peace on the Magical Streets
~Nick V.~
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Ocha
Loyal user
228 Posts
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Posted: Jun 6, 2007 1:31am
Thank You all for this forum, I hope it will help many. (mainly me ;>)
I have recently created a gimmick for use with the M5 or PK Pro, the driving force behind this gimmick is the fact that I do walk around and street magic, and during the summer months with short sleeves and no table it is very difficult to utilize my M5. I tried many different things to hide my gimmick- cigarette pack (not very PC now), hollow deck, etc... of all the things I tried the hollow deck held the most possibilities. The only problem was in order to do a card trick I had to switch decks. So I developed my own gimmick to solve this, You start clean, pull out a deck and causally show both sides, then take the cards out and perform any card trick you like.... at any time set the cards down and perform your favorite PK effect. To clean up you simply put the cards back into the case and pocket the case. It really is that clean. Now that I have developed this I don't know who to talk to about marketing it.??? I believe this would do best as a DVD teaching how to make it and some suggested routines. (similar to The Art Of Card Splitting) It is easier to make than splitting a card and does wear out so I feel this would be the best and most fair way to market it.
Sorry I got a little long winded there.
Who would you suggest I present this gimmick to for marketing, Or even just general advise from a Pro who uses the M5 in his or her act?
I know this has been a L O N G post so I wont torture you any more, Any advise would be greatly apreciated.
Sincerly,
Gerald Dupuy
I was Me but now He is gone.......
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Stephen Young
Inner circle
Thought Illusions
2804 Posts
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Posted: Jul 25, 2009 8:36am
I'm also at the "Let's get this to market" stage and I think a forum discussing how to go about it, how to protect yourself is just what a lot of use could do with.
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supra97
New user
nj
37 Posts
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Posted: Nov 6, 2009 11:00pm
Anyone doing anything,, I have an idea also, don't kknow what to do
supra
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MrGreggy
Loyal user
208 Posts
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Posted: Dec 2, 2010 4:25pm
I've been designing a bunch of t-shirts for magicians. One set is for the "card-revealed-printed-on-the-shirt" routine, with lots of interesting characters. Another set is magician humor. The third set is generic magic images. I'd like to contact dealers about them, but first I'd like to know more about how these types of items generally sell. Anybody have experience with shirts?
Thanks!
Greg McMahan - MisterGreggy.com
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mehdielamri
New user
79 Posts
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Posted: Sep 1, 2012 4:32pm
@MrGreggy , hum I like your idea ...
Women are magical ... so I became a magician.
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