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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts |
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On Oct 4, 2014, foolsnobody wrote: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main/ref=ol......8EZLIGGE Magicians helping magicians. Nice selections.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
Guess they forgot to tell Bill Buckley. "...as we reason and love, we are able to hope. And hope enables us to resist those things that would enslave us." |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Oct 4, 2014, General_Magician wrote: When I do a parlor show - whether for kids or adults - the only card trick I will do is Cards Across: adults and kids can follow and appreciate that one equally. I use precious little apparatus for a parlor show. If you consider rope effects, linking rings, Silk-to-Egg, and so on, you'll start to see that there are many, many effects that will entertain adults and children alike. As I say, my parlor show for a corporate Christmas party and for a seven-year-old's birthday party don't differ substantially. |
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
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On Oct 3, 2014, General_Magician wrote: It's a forum right here at the Café devoted to mentalism. You'll find the same level of helpfulness though in MANY of the other sections here. |
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slowkneenuh Regular user After 5,278+ posts, only credited with 133 Posts |
Alright, I am going to take the title of this thread literally. The book that has shaped me was "Top Secret Recipes: Creating Kitchen Clones of America's Favorite Brand-Name Foods". Unfortunately the shape isn't very flattering to many except possibly Santa Claus and Frosty The Snowman.
John
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imgic Inner circle Moved back to Midwest to see 1337 Posts |
As a young child:
Dr Suess Books A series on great Americans (Jefferson, Ben Franklin, and Teddy Roosevelt being my favorites) An illustrated Bible As a teenager : Isaac Asimovs Works Amatuer Magicians Handbook Jaws (not sure why...never had a book grip me like that) Older Out of the Crisis by Dr Deming Air Forces Tongue & Quill (a guide to speaking and writing) Frank Miller's Batman Graphic Novels (reminded me about being a kid again) And is forgotten about the SRA reading cards...thise helped me develop a love for reading and helped my comprehensive skills.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts |
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On Oct 4, 2014, imgic wrote: "The great fish moved silently through the night water, propelled by short sweeps of its crescent tail." I've read thousands of novels since Jaws; few match its hook.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
Guess they forgot to tell Bill Buckley. "...as we reason and love, we are able to hope. And hope enables us to resist those things that would enslave us." |
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imgic Inner circle Moved back to Midwest to see 1337 Posts |
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On Oct 4, 2014, LobowolfXXX wrote: I was 12 or so when I grabbed it to read on a trip over summer vacation. It was first book I couldn't put down. Stayed up til 3 am reading to finish it.
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
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Salguod Nairb Room 101 0 Posts |
After the first couple of chapters everything went pear-shaped.
We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness...
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General_Magician Special user United States 707 Posts |
I had "The Amateur Magicians Handbook" waiting for me when I got home. It appears to be a more recent version that includes a section on shows for children as well as coaching yourself with videotape by The Amazing Randi. Looking forward to reading it.
"Never fear shadows. They simply mean there is a light shining somewhere nearby." -unknown
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Excellent. I think you'll find it to be one of the most worthwhile books you've ever bought.
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slowkneenuh Regular user After 5,278+ posts, only credited with 133 Posts |
Relative to entertainment, for the past several years it has been any book by Martin Gardner, God rest his soul.
John
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
First to come to mind:
The Tao of Pooh Erdnase Hardcore Zen Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind Tao Te Ching Yoga Mala The Complete Sherlock Holmes Robert E. Howard's Conan stories The Tao of Jeet Kune Do The Hellbound Heart
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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JoeHohman Special user Erie 706 Posts |
Critter, I read The Tao of Pooh in Baltimore in 1987 and thoroughly loved it! Great pick.
Seeing that you have more than a little Zen thing going on, have you ever read any J.D. Salinger? |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Oct 2, 2014, S2000magician wrote: I just heard from my younger brother today that I'll soon be learning those titles. Our father passed away two weeks ago, and my brother's going to be shipping me all of his old textbooks. I cannot wait! Christmas in October! |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Oct 4, 2014, foolsnobody wrote: I'd have included that if I'd thought about it. An excellent book; I love Terence Reese's writing style. Quote:
On Oct 4, 2014, foolsnobody wrote: I've read both Reese's and Truscott's books on the Buenos Aires Affair (for those of you who are unacquainted with the history of bridge World Championships, suffice it to say that this is not the title of an episode of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.), and I found Reese's arguments more compelling than Truscott's. |
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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts |
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On Oct 8, 2014, S2000magician wrote: Sorry to hear about your father, Bill.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
Guess they forgot to tell Bill Buckley. "...as we reason and love, we are able to hope. And hope enables us to resist those things that would enslave us." |
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General_Magician Special user United States 707 Posts |
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S2000Magician Sorry to hear about your old man passing away S2000. My sympathies and condolences.
"Never fear shadows. They simply mean there is a light shining somewhere nearby." -unknown
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
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On Oct 7, 2014, JoeHohman wrote: Not much. Catcher in the Rye a long time ago. Interesting dude.
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Oct 8, 2014, LobowolfXXX wrote: Thanks, Lobo. I appreciate it. |
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S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
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On Oct 8, 2014, General_Magician wrote: Thanks, William. I appreciate it. |
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