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wizardpa
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The New Orleans area
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Posted: Mar 30, 2012 11:43pm
I have quite a bit of magic and puppets I've bought over the years. I have magic to entertain all ages.
In the past year, I've thought to myself that I do not need and will not buy anything else, but yet I still do.
Does this happen to you?
Chris
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Mr. Mystoffelees
Inner circle
I haven't changed anyone's opinion in
3362 Posts
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Posted: Mar 31, 2012 10:00am
But, of course. Saying "I don't need any more magic" creates a para-normal dimensional aberration that guarantees within one week I will come face-to-face with some new piece of amazing flotsum, which, naturally, I must have.
For this reason, I have switched my category of magic to "collecting". In this way, buying more magic makes a lot of sense... almost required, you see.
Jim
I need to learn humility - then I will be perfect!
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Christian & Katalina
Veteran user
350 Posts
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Posted: Mar 31, 2012 10:07am
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On 2012-03-31 10:00, Mr. Mystoffelees wrote:
amazing flotsum
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Now that was funny!
Milbourne Christopher Award for Mentalism 2011
Author of "Protoplasm" Close-up Mentalism
Http://EnjoytheMystery.com
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Pakar Ilusi
Inner circle
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Posted: Mar 31, 2012 1:21pm
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On 2012-03-30 23:43, wizardpa wrote:
In the past year, I've thought to myself that I do not need and will not buy anything else, but yet I still do.
Does this happen to you?
Chris
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YES... 
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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Michael Baker
Inner circle
Near a river in the Midwest
8469 Posts
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Posted: Mar 31, 2012 1:42pm
I don't buy crap magic. I only buy the good stuff...  That makes it OK, right?
My family says I'm a hoarder. That's probably true, but not in the sense of filthy rotten food gunk and vermin, like those poor souls on TV. Just a TON of magic stuff, some in storage containers, some not. Funny thing is, I know many other magicians with "collections" that far exceed mine in terms of piles of boxes, stacks of magazines, stuffed drawers, and furniture loaded up with things that don't fit in any of the other categories. At least you can walk through my house without having to step on or over any of it. Ha!
But, my addiction is a double-edged sword. I not only buy stuff, but I build it, too! 
~michael baker
The Magic Company
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wizardpa
Special user
The New Orleans area
739 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2012 5:44pm
Of course there are advantages to having much more magic then you need. It's good to have different magic
for repeat shows. I keep track of what I do at every show, and then when I'm asked to perform at another time, I can look at what I did in the past and change my show up a little.
Then there is of course the matter of upgrading your show. Of course one can sell there old magic items, but in a lot of instances you sell your old stuff so much cheaper then what you bought it for.
I have a couple of theme related tricks I no longer do, but I have them to fall back on if a client wants a show based on the themed magic I have.
Lastly, I could be wrong, but it seems that one day, my Daughter or Grand-daughter will take over my business.
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lynnef
Special user
610 Posts
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Posted: Apr 2, 2012 1:15am
Have you every noticed that balloons, rubber bands, and other amazing flotsam adhere to each other when left for a long time at the bottom of a drawer? In short, I go out of my way to purchase magic I don't really 'need'?
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Johnny Butterfield
Veteran user
361 Posts
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Posted: Apr 2, 2012 9:39am
Do you ever say "I don't need anything else."
Yes. I've also said I'm never drinking tequila ever again, never drinking rum ever again, and never drinking vodka ever again. Those didn't stick either.
The current economic crisis is due to all the coins I've vanished.
The poster formerly known as Fman111.
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Mr. Mystoffelees
Inner circle
I haven't changed anyone's opinion in
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Posted: Apr 2, 2012 9:28pm
Actually, I've been thinking that venting and a really neat puppet would open up a whole new avenue of pur... I mean gigs for me. Whatcha' think...?
I need to learn humility - then I will be perfect!
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Vick
Inner circle
It's taken me 9 years to make
1046 Posts
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Posted: Apr 3, 2012 7:05pm
I'll never have enough books ;-)
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Michael Baker
Inner circle
Near a river in the Midwest
8469 Posts
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Posted: Apr 3, 2012 7:38pm
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On 2012-04-03 19:05, Vick wrote:
I'll never have enough books ;-)
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Not the same. That's not a collection, it's a library.
~michael baker
The Magic Company
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longhaired1
Regular user
Las Vegas
200 Posts
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Posted: Apr 5, 2012 10:44pm
Not performing these days, but when my act became a specialty (wine magic), shopping for magic became a completely different experience. I had a pretty good relationship with House of Magic in San Franscisco and Mark knew what to recommend and which direction to point me.
Street performance is not a crime.
http://www.vegasbanjoplayer.com/
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tommy
Eternal Order
Devil’s Island
13343 Posts
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Posted: Apr 6, 2012 1:47am
“A scholar tries to learn something everyday; A student of Buddhism tries to unlearn something daily”
― Alan Wilson Watts
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
Tommy
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Alan Wheeler
Inner circle
Athens, Georgia
1560 Posts
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Posted: Apr 13, 2012 5:04pm
Tommy:
There is a time to build [the repertoire] and a time to tear down.
Turn, turn, turn.
--Alan Wheeler
English Instructor and
Performing Magician
Athens, Georgia U.S.A.
Racial Harmony
Jesus vs. the Occult
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Jim Sparx
Inner circle
Far Out, Texas
1125 Posts
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Posted: May 8, 2012 11:43am
"Do you ever say; I don't need anything else."
Yes, I say that after every marriage.
I knew a guy in New Orleans that was a dealer/collector, he had an out building/garage that was huge and packed with trunks and boxes of apparatus. In the house was rooms that you could not even walk into, it was packed so tight. I wondered what happen to all the stuff in the garage knowing the humidity in NO must have had some effect. Take a look at this guys house.
I collect magic catalogs. My collection is minuscule compared to some people I know.
http://www.bohonus.com/galleries/personal-projects/steves-weird-house/
Spartacus died for your sloth
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cirrus
Inner circle
his minions made
1487 Posts
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Posted: May 8, 2012 12:32pm
I Love magic theory books. My last bought book is strong magic. I love to read about magic theory. It gives me more then just a book on tricks. A book on tricks makes me analytical about technique while a book on theory makes me analytical about magic completely.
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ropeadope
Elite user
Mississippi
453 Posts
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Posted: May 8, 2012 5:24pm
Yes, I say that all the time, but no-body ever hears me.
John
Nothing is better than more.
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dpe666
Inner circle
Under your bed or in your closet
2782 Posts
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Posted: May 8, 2012 8:09pm
I don't say it, but my wife tells me that all the time. 
Find my e-books at
http://www.mentalshocks.com
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Vick
Inner circle
It's taken me 9 years to make
1046 Posts
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Posted: May 17, 2012 11:00am
Some effects I've bought and they sat, some for a few years ....
... then comes a show with special requests or circumstances and they fit right in
These days I deliberate purchases for quite a while, I know it often takes 6 months practice and rehearsal before the effect will go into the show (I spent over 6 months with "The Thing" including making modifications before I ever took it on stage) and 5 years to the rest of my life working on it
On the other hand I have a weak spot in the show am looking to replace with something that will play stronger ... I've got my eye on ........
Am with cirrus on theory books and biographies
Unique, Thought Provoking & Amazing Magical Entertainment Experiences
Illusions By Vick
Blog of a real world working magician
Magic would be great, if not for magicians
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Dynamike
Eternal Order
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Posted: May 20, 2012 3:45am
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On 2012-03-30 23:43, wizardpa wrote:
Does this happen to you?
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Yep, I'm an addict to purchasing magic tricks.
Dynamike
Oakland County Magician Macomb County Magician Wayne County Magician Detroit Magician Detroit Clown
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Pakar Ilusi
Inner circle
4637 Posts
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Posted: May 20, 2012 4:56am
Do you ever say; "I don't need anything else."
Yes, just before I but something new. Like just yesterday. 
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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Ray Bertrand
Special user
674 Posts
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Posted: May 26, 2012 11:32pm
"Do you ever say; I don't need anything else."
Occasionally I fall into this mantra. My wife on the other hand always says: "YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING ELSE!!!
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wizardpa
Special user
The New Orleans area
739 Posts
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Posted: May 27, 2012 12:06am
Gee, since my original post on March 30th. when I really thought I didn't need anything else I have bought a chair suspension, and a Temple of Benares. Both had prices too good to pass up.
Now I'm saying it again. "I don't need anything else.
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Ray Bertrand
Special user
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Posted: May 28, 2012 12:51am
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On 2012-05-27 00:06, wizardpa wrote:
Gee, since my original post on March 30th. when I really thought I didn't need anything else I have bought a chair suspension, and a Temple of Benares. Both had prices too good to pass up.
Now I'm saying it again. "I don't need anything else.
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We fully realize you 'don't need anything else'. That is not the question. The question is: "Will you buy anything else?"
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wizardpa
Special user
The New Orleans area
739 Posts
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Posted: May 28, 2012 10:04pm
I'm going to try not too.
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Mr. Mystoffelees
Inner circle
I haven't changed anyone's opinion in
3362 Posts
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Posted: May 29, 2012 8:54am
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On 2012-05-17 11:00, Vick wrote:
Some effects I've bought and they sat, some for a few years ....
... then comes a show with special requests or circumstances and they fit right in
These days I deliberate purchases for quite a while, I know it often takes 6 months practice and rehearsal before the effect will go into the show (I spent over 6 months with "The Thing" including making modifications before I ever took it on stage) and 5 years to the rest of my life working on it
On the other hand I have a weak spot in the show am looking to replace with something that will play stronger ... I've got my eye on ........
Am with cirrus on theory books and biographies
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I hear that...
I need to learn humility - then I will be perfect!
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wizardpa
Special user
The New Orleans area
739 Posts
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Posted: Jun 9, 2012 8:35am
OOPS! I did it again. Well, it's really not my fault. I blame this on Tommy James, and his new trick called; "Escaped." As it seems that I'm mostly a children's performer, and a lover of anything Monster related I couldn't help myself. This fits perfectly with the magic I do.
On a positive note though, I'm having one of the best months money wise, that I have ever had.
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