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Ben Blau Inner circle 1475 Posts |
Given that I was in sole possession of this footage, I thought that now might be an appropriate time to share it. This was shot last summer in Chicago during my visit with Eugene. I'm proud to share this with the public, and was given permission to do so by Eugene himself.
Hope you enjoy, and feel free to share. https://youtu.be/dmsiaV1TeHE
Ben Blau
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Tony Iacoviello Eternal Order 13151 Posts |
Thank you.
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rowdymagi5 Inner circle Virginia 3616 Posts |
Such a great person. He will be missed. He did your effect Unfazed justice!
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Ben Blau Inner circle 1475 Posts |
An honor I don't take for granted.
Ben Blau
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jstreiff Special user 701 Posts |
What a masterful demonstration of a clever effect. It shows how presentation really does matter.
John
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Jerskin Inner circle 2497 Posts |
Great, thanks.
GrEg oTtO
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John C Eternal Order I THINK therefore I wrote 12941 Posts |
Excellent
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Magnificent
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Nestor D Special user France (Paris) 830 Posts |
Thank you
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Sudo Nimh Inner circle 1866 Posts |
Having been a Mystery School Alumni who got to study under Eugene personally when I was younger, I was fortunate to get to know a bit more about the man - outside of his books and videos. I learned so much from Eugene and he, more than any other, had the greatest influence on my development. The shadow of his influence remains forever present in my work, as always. This news has only served to make an already bad summer even worse...
Thanks for posting this video up Ben. Here's a shot of Eugene and I back in 2001. |
Francois Lagrange Veteran user Paris, France 380 Posts |
Thanks for posting, Ben.
Protect me from my friends, I'll deal with my enemies.
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Yogi2x4 Regular user 190 Posts |
What a glowing human being!
Wherever he is; beauty is with him. |
Tim Cavendish Inner circle 1404 Posts |
I wanted a great closing line from Eugene!
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Ben Blau Inner circle 1475 Posts |
Quote:
On Aug 16, 2017, Tim Cavendish wrote: Eugene did in fact have a great closing line just before his passing. It was shared with me by someone very close to him that was with him at the moment of his passing. It is not my place to reveal it here, but I can tell you that it is exactly what you would have wanted him to say. Ben
Ben Blau
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paul180 Loyal user 219 Posts |
I hope this doesn't hurt anyone's feelings but I was able to deconstruct the trick, just from Eugene's presentation. Having said that, I don't think it's because of a flaw in the his handling, I was just watching to closely and with the eyes of a magician/mentalist. I think the effect would floor laymen.
And as I said in another post, I am already missing Eugene, as he could always make me feel like a kid watching magic for the first time. May he rest in peace.
A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a foolish man can learn from a wise answer.
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Waters. Special user 703 Posts |
Ben,
Thank you for sharing this. Your comment about a poetic departure is both beautiful and heart-wrenching at the same time. It should remain a mystery. It's only fitting. Sincerely, Sean |
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