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RandyM Special user 579 Posts |
At the age of 17 I found the Philadelphia Magic Company while looking in the phone book. My first trip was with my father and I must say that it was because of Danny that I continued in this field.
On this particular day I walked in and was warmly greeted by Danny. He asked me several questions to gauge my knowledge and then proceeded to blow me away with several effects. I recall looking at a particular effect when he said "That will be a challenge for you" "Are you ready for that". He then spent another hour with me picking up various pieces and then handed me a book "Close up Card Magic" by Harry Lorayne and said with all the others you picked and this book you will be plenty busy. I remember this day like it was yesterday. For Danny to take the time that he did with me will never be forgotten. As I was leaving, Danny suggested I stay , I asked why, and he told about this magician who would be in shortly and peforming a lecture. His name, David Williamson. What day this was and I have been hooked ever since. Now after all these years , I finally get to say "Thank You Danny" Words cannot express my gratitude. RandyM |
Danny Archer V.I.P. Philly 607 Posts |
Hey Randy,
Thanks for the memories ... those were good days (1985 or 6??) and the Williamson lecture was superb ... Next time we met, show me something from the Lorayne book ... |
RandyM Special user 579 Posts |
Yup 85-86 is about right, Williamson sold his Williamson Wonder's book then which I still have and is autographed from that night. I just thought of one of the effects you did that blew me away... It was similiar to a ring flight but had a shell penny attached to the Reel. I bought that too..LOL,
Hmmm.... something from the Lorayne Book, jeez there is so many wonderful effects in that book. Maybe one day we will meet again and instead of a card trick I think something special like Slydini's/Tony Clarks Paper balls/rings to box with music of course would be fitting, just to show ya that the time you took with me that day and many other days after, gave me the courage, determination and confidence to keep practicing. RandyM |
Danny Archer V.I.P. Philly 607 Posts |
OK Randy ...
see ya down the road ... |
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