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spycrapper Loyal user Indonesia 295 Posts |
I'm a little bit confuse about the word used when talking about books. I've seen there're many word "gems" what is that?
and few books are contains packet trick, is that means the trick was marketed before? thx a lot |
mgical Regular user 195 Posts |
Gems usually is just refering to something being a good trick. Just another way of putting it (sinces gems are rare stones, it is saying here is a good trick). Can also refer to a gem of information, again the same sort of thing...simply put it means good or useful.
Packet trick, is just meaning a trick which does not use a whole deck of cards. Colour monte is an example of a packet trick. |
Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts |
"Gems"
Precious stones or jewels. Books may have some small thinks in them that are of great value but often overlooked. "Packet Trick" A trick done with only a few cards. The cards may be normal or specially printed. The trick may be a marketed one or use a few cards from a regular deck. |
MattWayne Special user Manhattan, NY | Studio City, CA 624 Posts |
Jaz said it all. I also refer to a packet trick not always as a card trick but a sole trick usually implying the use of some gaff. Gaff meaning a secret gimmick of some sort. 'Back in the day' packet tricks were apparently the big thing. Even marketing Dai Vernons, "Twisting Aces"- a routine needing no gaff, only handling. Some of the other 'older' gents here could probably fill you in more. In my opinion a packet trick in todays society would be: "Aces in their Faces" or even "Daryl's Three Fly" trick.
Best regards, Matt Tomasko
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Parson Smith Inner circle 1937 Posts |
Spycrapper,
So glad that you are here. Here in the States, we have a lot of little word plays. Some of them are "gems," some are not. Anytime you have a question, just ask. Peace, Parson
Here kitty, kitty,kitty.
+++a posse ad esse+++ |
calexa Inner circle Germany 1635 Posts |
I would go a step further. If a trick is a gem, it is notonly good, but something you treasure very much, like a little gold coin....
Magixx
Optimists have more fun.....
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spycrapper Loyal user Indonesia 295 Posts |
Wow thanks for all your response... I think I've known a little bit about some of magic terms
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Parson Smith Inner circle 1937 Posts |
Calexa,
How very right you are. And it might be good to note that what are "gems" for me might not be so precious to someone els. Peace, Parson
Here kitty, kitty,kitty.
+++a posse ad esse+++ |
spycrapper Loyal user Indonesia 295 Posts |
I think I know what you mean, Parson... my favorite trick (my 'gems') is my friend's garbage trick...
I will ask again when I get another *strange* word for me... thank you all |
Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
This has gotten me thinking... Has anyone ever written and produced an Encyclopedia of Magic Terms? That could be a cool thing to have.
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spycrapper Loyal user Indonesia 295 Posts |
Wow it's a great idea! why don't you write it?
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Foucault Elite user New Jersey, USA 424 Posts |
Don't be afraid to ask here if you have any other words or terms you're unsure of.
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Reis O'Brien Inner circle Seattle, WA 2467 Posts |
Quote:
On 2005-11-10 00:21, spycrapper wrote: Because I'm a horrible writer! |
Matt Malinas Inner circle Transylvania 1367 Posts |
I'll give it a shot when I retire
-Matt
The masters make the rules, for the wise men and the fools
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spycrapper Loyal user Indonesia 295 Posts |
And don't forget to send me one when you finished ;p
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