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brianmagic23 New user 23 Posts |
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widuk New user 71 Posts |
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On Feb 18, 2015, brianmagic23 wrote: Another suggestion here. You have to know that there are many people more important to magic than David Blaine. Harry Lorayne is one of them. |
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
What a nice thing to say! Incidentally, many years ago I was somewhere at a gathering and David was there. A fairly known singer named Fiona Apple (don't know if she's still singing) was "going with" David at the time. She came over to me, threw her arms around me and exclaimed, "Thank you so much for starting David in magic!" It was my book, THE MAGIC BOOK, that started his magic career. Best - Harry L.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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brianmagic23 New user 23 Posts |
I am going to buy the magic book. An e-book version. Their is no difference between the two is there?
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
Yes, big difference - you LEARN MUCH BETTER from the book - in my opinion. The difference in cost (when purchased directly from me) is about $6.00!!!
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
Order the BOOK! $6.00 WON'T EVEN BUY YOU A BURGER!
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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brianmagic23 New user 23 Posts |
Okay, I will order the book Harry, Should I get it off your website or conjuring arts?
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
Conj. Arts doesn't sell the regular book. Go to harryloraynemagic.com and order from there. The price shown is for sales within the U.S.A. If you're out of the U.S.A. you have to order directly from me - I'll tell you the cost. Go to harrylorayne@earthlink.net. But, if you're out of the U.S.A.. it may be a bit too expensive for you because of the outrageously expensive out-of-U.S.A. airmail postage.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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Kingman Loyal user Willow Spring NC 294 Posts |
Not to mention, Harry will graciously sign it, well he did sign mine so I hope I am not talking out of turn and offering something you don't generally offer Harry, but I know how much it means to me to have mine signed. Can't help but brag about it!
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1KJ Inner circle Warning: We will run out of new tricks in 4385 Posts |
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On Feb 18, 2015, brianmagic23 wrote: You mentioned these three people you admire. The first two have lectures on Penguin magic. You can learn some really good routines from them. KJ |
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Jason Hutton New user Atlantic City, NJ 36 Posts |
If you like cards then you must master double lifts and passes. So pick your favorite and practice until they become second nature.
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
Double lift, yes - pass? Not really necessary. Never was for me, anyway.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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Jason Hutton New user Atlantic City, NJ 36 Posts |
Hi Harry. You are right passes are definitely not necessary for sure but it still will not hurt to learn a few. If done correctly they can be great utility moves.
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts |
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On Mar 9, 2015, Eliminationsequence81 wrote: Quote:
On Mar 10, 2015, Eliminationsequence81 wrote: Gotta love commitment!
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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Jason Hutton New user Atlantic City, NJ 36 Posts |
Kabbalah Just because something is not necessary doesn't mean that you shouldn't master them to expand your horizons. I mastered one handed shuffles, fans, flourishes etc. None of which are necessary. He pretty much asked how David Blaine and Dynamo did their card tricks and every illusion with cards I seen them do consisted of a dl and a pass. So if you want to be like them, then you must master double lifts and passes. I want to thank you for taking the time to copy and paste my comments to someone else. I respect my elders and if a more experienced person tells me something I generally listen and agree. I am here to learn more of the art from experienced professionals and not have childish arguments or copy and paste others comments that may come off as hypocritical. Instead, why don't give me some professional advice and tips so I can learn to be even better?
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts |
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On Mar 10, 2015, Eliminationsequence81 wrote: So, because Harry Lorayne states his opinion about the pass, you feel compelled to alter your opinion from "must master...passes" to "You are right passes are definitely not necessary..." because of his age and his experience? Professional tip...do not be so easily influenced by *authorities*, regardless of age or their experience. If you truly believe that the pass is essential to sleight-of-hand with cards, as I do, do not be swayed from that belief. Learn to respectfully disagree in lieu of concession.
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
And definitely learn not to be swayed by Mr. knowledgeable Kabullah. You do what works for you, obviously. I just stated my opinion. So, for what it's worth - I've been doing card magic ALL OVER THE WORLD FOR ABOUT SIXTY YEARS. People all over the world, laymen that is, think I'm the best card magician they've ever seen - which of course is what you WANT people to think (whether or not it's true). And, my point - I'VE NEVER USED A PASS OVER THOSE DECADES. So, don't pay attention to the obvious yellow journalism of the great knowledgeable Kabuuulllah - who always comes in with his obvious bul***it when I try to make an obvious point. So, professional tip - and any time Mr. Knowledgeable wants to compare his "professionalism" against mine, it will be my pleasure. So "Professional tip...do not be so easily influenced by *authorities*, regardless of age or their experience." I've asked Mr. Kabuuulllah in other threads to show proof of things he's said about me - and we are all breathlessly awaiting - but forget it - his yellow journalism, psychobabble, is so d*mn obvious.
So, nitty-gritty, Mr.Kabuullsh., states categorically that the pass is essential to sleight-of-hand magic. I've told you, as above, it sure as h*ll is not "essential" for ME - and I'll place my experience, performances all over the world, knowledge, etc., against mr. knowledgeable any time, under any circumstances. So, all I said, before this idiot came in to obviously cause problems, is that I personally don't feel it's "necessary," never was for me. That's the truth - I don't do "yellow journalism" like the idiot. So, obviously, if you want to take the time to practice the pass(es), if you think it's important, that's your call, your decision. I just gave you my opinion, based on MY EXPERIENCE - then, of course, it's up to you. (It's kinda' like I wrote in the Foreword of my book, THE MAGIC BOOK - "I'll save you the forty years I spent learning sleights I NEVER used!" We don't need the jealous trolls to come it with their obvious cr*p. I've written about, I don't know, 29 books on card magic and, except when I wrote about other peoples' magic, as for Ken Krenzel, I never really said - well, maybe once or twice - to do a pass. And if I did, I always gave substitutes. I'm sure Mr. Kabullknowlegeable will tell us what he said in ALL THE BOOKS HE'S WRITTEN. So, let me repeat, "Double lift, yes - pass? Not really necessary. Never was for me, anyway." God, what a terrible statement! Now let's all breathlessly await Mr. Kabuuulsh's next obvious attempt at putting me down (no idea why, don't who the h*ll he is - the only reason I can think of is childish jealousy). But, basically, you make your own decision and do what you think is right. No?
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts |
Harry, my response had nothing to do with you in particular. I was referencing reactions to authority in general. If Hofzinser, Marlo, Vernon, Thompson, et al were commenting, my opinion would be the same!
I've only been practicing card magic for fifty years, so obviously my experience is inconsequential. And, of course, I am an idiot, so my opinions are even less valuable. I agree Mr. Lorayne. You are the best that ever was, and most probably, ever will be! My apologies.
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
Typical - putting words in my mouth - typical yellow journalism. Again, give one, just ONE example, where I ever said, intimated, etc., that I was the best, or anything like that. I leave that to trolls like you. So again, give us all just one example. Of course you can't because I don't ever say things like that. So, if you can't give an example, why don't you go back under your moist rock and continue to pull wings off flies. You are soooooooooooooooooooooo obvious, you idiot.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts |
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On Mar 10, 2015, Harry Lorayne wrote: intimate vb (tr; may take a clause as object) 1. to hint; suggest 2. to proclaim; make known Okay, here is just ONE... Quote:
On Mar 10, 2015, Harry Lorayne wrote: I am just agreeing with all of those folks, all over the world.
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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