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docmagik Regular user San Bernardino, CA 119 Posts |
Alright, I realize this is a pretty obscure refrence, but maybe somebody will recognize the schtick and be able to help me out . . .
About twenty years ago I attended a taping of one of the incarnations of the TV show "That's Incredible." This one was called "Incredible Sunday" and featured a lot of magicians. This one night I was there, there was a close-up magican who went through a series of awesome productions under various cups and things--yeah, I know, not much to go on. But the kicker move was that he lifted up his hat, a little derby that he had just been using, and there was a huge lug nut underneath, as big as the hat. He picked it up and dropped it and it thudded hard against the table. His patter at this point was something like, "And there's the nut, because you're a nut." Even though it sounds pretty standard, I swear I've never seen the like of this guy since. Does anybody either A) know who this guy was or B) have suggestions for where to go about starting to string together a routine like that? Books or DVDs that deal with close-up productions? Thanks for your help on this, whichever question you're able to answer. |
Royston South Regular user Jersey Channel Islands 137 Posts |
Hi docmagik,
The Magician Must be the great Don Alan and the Big Nut Production was his top routine and he did'nt like the thought of anyone using it, sadly he is no longer with us. hope this helps Royston |
docmagik Regular user San Bernardino, CA 119 Posts |
Royston South, you are officially my hero. I've been trying to get that name for twenty years.
Go ahead and have a holiday tommorrow, on me. Doc PS Has anyone read "In a Class By Himself" about Alan or any of Alan's own books? Any thoughts on them? |
Gary Dayton Special user New Jersey 542 Posts |
You might enjoy this:
http://members.tripod.com/vidaccess/ Greater Magic put out a very nice DVD on Don Alan -- see Steven's Magic |
magico Special user Connecticut 862 Posts |
Paul Gertner has a great routine with a hat and dice in his Steel and Silver book. If my memory serves me he was also on That's Incredible.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
This definitely was Don Alan. Your memory of the show has "improved" it as time has passed.
In a Class by Himself is actually a rather controversial book. There is a considerable amount of misinformation in it. Some very important information about his chop cup routine was left out of it, as well as some important information concerning the genesis of "Clyde."
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
docmagik Regular user San Bernardino, CA 119 Posts |
Thanks, everybody.
Bill, if you get the chance, I'd be interested in more about the controversies. |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
Sent you a PM.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
mrunge Inner circle Charleston, SC 3716 Posts |
Does anyone know if Don Alan's "Big Nut Production" routine is available for viewing somewhere? Perhaps on a DVD or obscure video tape?
Mark. |
Gary Dayton Special user New Jersey 542 Posts |
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On 2006-11-25 15:36, mrunge wrote: It's on the Greater Magic DVD on Don Alan available at Steven's (performance only). |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
It's similar to Paul Gertner's big die production in Steel and Silver. It gives you a hernia, though.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
Mr. Muggle Special user 999 Posts |
Don was on that show a few times; I have two or three segments with him on video - his magic was amazing.
"Now you're looking for the secret... but you won't find it because you're not really looking. You don't really want to know the secret... You want to be fooled." - The Prestige (2006)
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