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Kyf
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UK, England (but Scottish by birth)
233 Posts
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Posted: Sep 27, 2007 11:17am
Hi,
Just a brief note to say that my copy (6/50) leather bound, signed by the author (thanks, Larry) and various props arrived, and I must say this is one of the most wonderful books I've purchased. Leather bound, first edition, too....
Original material, great routines (including scripts), wonderful ideas on how to make your own props (will keep me busy over the winter months), and some magical coin effects.
The Backhand Coin Change (bonus) and Xanthomorphic Coins are beautifully illustrated - crystal clear descriptions and excellent photographs.
Along with 21st Century Coin Mechanics, I'd recommend these two books very highly to anyone interested in fully developed routines (not just quick tricks - you need to put in a bit of practise, but it's well worth that little bit of effort).
As with "Coins from Vegas", Larry's scripting makes these effects come alive.
I wish you the best of success, Larry, and thanks for all the effort in bringing this to the market.
Kyf
"I put tape on the mirrors in my house so I don't accidentally walk through into another dimension." Steve Wright
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Gary Yin
Elite user
Sabah, Malaysia
448 Posts
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Posted: Sep 27, 2007 12:15pm
Looking forward to a good Review, Kyf.
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Kyf
Loyal user
UK, England (but Scottish by birth)
233 Posts
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Posted: Sep 27, 2007 12:44pm
Gary, if you get the chance to purchase this, it's a wonderful book.
Card effects, ring/string, coins, haunted boxes - each beautifully described. The DVD is excellent, and the photographs crystal clear....
Regards,
Kyf (Keith)
PS: I'm NOT connected to Larry in any way.
PPS: Larry, should I negotiate commission on referrals....? (joke)
"I put tape on the mirrors in my house so I don't accidentally walk through into another dimension." Steve Wright
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wunceaponatime
Regular user
144 Posts
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Posted: Sep 29, 2007 11:23am
Gary, I agree with Kyf 100%. I started a thread reviewing this wonderful book in the book review section of the Café. Check it out at:
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=226797&forum=110&4
David
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Spydur
Special user
PDX, now San Diego...back to PDX
966 Posts
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Posted: Oct 4, 2007 1:26pm
How does this one compare to his last book?
And Larry, I want to hear from others on this.
Thanks you guys,
C|B
Portland Magician Seattle Magician
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boxjumper
Regular user
189 Posts
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Posted: Oct 4, 2007 3:59pm
Corey,
I have both books. Both are excellent. One is a specialty type book, and the other a more general book on magic.
21st Century Coin Mechanics is divided into sleights (mechanics) and routines (applied mechanics). This book is all coins except one (the exception uses bills). Original sleights including the URV and the Flying Changeover Palm are taught, and many applications are found in the routines section. IMO, those two moves alone are worth the price of the book. The CD shows the sleights performed, but not explained. The book does a good job explaining the moves with stop action type photos. Complete scripts are included.
Kingdom of the Red is a larger book with more variety. Lots of magic with cards, but also coins, rings, ropes, original apparatus, card spinning, mentalism, etc. Tons of photos. Like the coin book, everything is well explained with detailed patter. I reviewed part of the book in the book review section, so you can check that for more info. The DVD contains some complete performances and a lot of explanations in detail with multiple angles shot. I think this book will appeal to more magicians because it's not geared just to coin magicians like the first book. There are easy effects and harder ones, a good mixture. The quality of printing in both books is excellent, but Kingdom of the Red is the better of the two overall. I prefer books to DVDs, but here you get both and a lot of value. Or, you could spend a lot more cash on the latest gizmo or coin gaff that will satisfy a craving but not stimulate your mind. I recommend both books highly, but if you were to just get one I'd go with Kingdom of the Red because the average magician will find more choice in quality material.
BJ
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Mb217
Inner circle
La Famiglia! East Coast
3579 Posts
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Posted: Oct 4, 2007 4:13pm
Kyf, great review of this. If it's anything close to his first book, it's got to be good. 21st Century Coin Mechanics was exceptional and a real treatise on magic from a real magician and all-around great guy. I'm sure Kingdom of the Red is even better. Larry is an interesting writer, and with his wonderful wife, who I believe shoots all the pics, they are some tag-team in producing quality work. I look forward to getting this new book as "The Good Doctor" here puts a tremendous amount of work into his passion, makes it affordable, and gives you a lot of good value as Kyf most illustratively spoke to. His first book sits with all my other great books as an expert reference on magic. Oh, and Larry always gives you quite a bit more for your buck.  He's always available here, puts bonuses in his mailings, and usually packs with a DVD of presentations. It's a complete package of magic for you with great routines, moves, sleights, and good will from a great guy.  -Mb
*Hey YOU, Check it out!...MB's "Grandpa's Coins 2 - This Old Man" 
www.vinnymarini.com/download/gc2.html
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John T Cox
Loyal user
265 Posts
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Posted: Oct 4, 2007 11:01pm
I purchased Kingdom of the Red in its leather bound glory. What a nice book to hold in your hands. The text is clear, and the photos are well shot and plentiful.
One thing I particularly like is the structural layout of each chapter. The effect is stated clearly and simply. The skills needed are listed. The props are listed. There is a clear explanation, then a discussion section, and finally a step by step synopsis. Additionally, some of the chapters have a video example on the included DVD.
I wish that the DVD had performances of the tricks with an audience, but perhaps that is in Larry's future!
Bravo, Larry. This is a well done book.
Keep it visual
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Oct 11, 2007 11:38am
Thank you all for your support (Kyf, BJ, Marion, David, and John). It means a great deal to me.
On another note, I would advise anyone who is interested in the limited leather edition to purchase it now, since I'm running low on them and they will not be reprinted.
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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Kyf
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UK, England (but Scottish by birth)
233 Posts
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Posted: Oct 11, 2007 11:59am
Hi,
It's a great book - and for reference, the leather bound copy is excellent quality and will last a lifetime.
Kyf
"I put tape on the mirrors in my house so I don't accidentally walk through into another dimension." Steve Wright
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Gary Yin
Elite user
Sabah, Malaysia
448 Posts
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Posted: Oct 13, 2007 4:30am
Is the coin routine spectacular? Or, would you recommend 21st Century Coin for a coin man?
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Kyf
Loyal user
UK, England (but Scottish by birth)
233 Posts
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Posted: Oct 13, 2007 5:52am
Hi Gary,
21st Century is 100% coin routines. Kingdom of the Red has 28 routines, 6 with coins (if you include the coin element of the Haunted Cabinet), but the rest add variety to any routine.
All of Larry routines are spectacular, IMHO.
I've marked the coin routines below.
Kingdom of the Red
Alignment of colors are Montauk Point
Binary Predictions
Comedy Rope and Ring
Dice/No Dice
Entropy I and II
Flying Single and Double Spinner
***Gateway through Space and Time
***Haunted Cabinet
Intrusive Black Threes
Juxtaposed and Joined
Kingdom of the Red
Lost in Limbo
Magic Lesson
Natural Selection
Outer Limits
***Peace Dollar Production
Quantum Spinner
Rendezvous Aces
Shuffle, Cut and Fold
Three Lesson Monte
Urokinase
V-Cut
Wedding Ring Redux
***Xanthomorphic Coins
You Do as I Do with My Dough
Zero-Sum Game
***All Heads Up
***Backhand Coin Change
Hope that helps.
Kyf
"I put tape on the mirrors in my house so I don't accidentally walk through into another dimension." Steve Wright
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sleightofhander
Elite user
493 Posts
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Posted: Oct 19, 2007 11:49pm
Hi, another thumbs up for this material. This is my second book from Larry, and I am pleased with my purchase.
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Oct 20, 2007 1:12pm
Thanks, sleightofhander, for your thumbs up. Kyf, many thanks for your support, too.
I'll be in Paris Oct. 21-27, but the staff at Gyromagnetic Press will continue shipping books/DVDs and apparatus while I'm away.
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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boxjumper
Regular user
189 Posts
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Posted: Oct 22, 2007 12:02pm
Kyf,
There is one other routine that uses coins (for part of it), and that's Binary Predictions. That makes 7 routines with coins. Not much sleight of hand used, but it does use a bunch of pocket change.
BJ
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Kyf
Loyal user
UK, England (but Scottish by birth)
233 Posts
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Posted: Oct 24, 2007 2:54pm
Thanks, BJ.
Sorry, Larry, I missed that one - neat effect.
Kyf
"I put tape on the mirrors in my house so I don't accidentally walk through into another dimension." Steve Wright
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Oct 25, 2007 12:01pm
Kyf,
When I was creating Binary Predictions I thought to myself, if I hadn't created this first, I think Gaetan Bloom (who I greatly admire) would have had to. The method uses mathematics and an apparatus, the style that I think Bloom would have come up with.
On a different note, I am almost out of Time Tunnel kits. So if you are thinking about getting one, I would suggest ordering now.
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Oct 28, 2007 8:30pm
I've located another cache of genuine, solid, Chinese, dollar-size coins. They have milled edges and are naturally shimmed. For each book ordered, while supplies last, I'll include a coin FREE with the purchase of one of my two books; Kingdom of the Red + DVD, or 21st Century Coin Mechanics + Video CD.
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Oct 29, 2007 3:56pm
All the Time Tunnel Kits have been sold.
I do have a few extra Time Tunnels without the coins (you can get the coins from most magic dealers but I provided them in the kit much cheaper).
I don't know when I'll be able to make more Time Tunnel Kits available, If you would like to reserve a kit, please email me at barnowsky1@aol.com and I'll put you on a waiting list (no money need be sent).
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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wunceaponatime
Regular user
144 Posts
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Posted: Nov 4, 2007 9:59am
There is a real gem at the end of the book called All Heads Up. It's done with a dozen quarters more or less and a cup or glass. It is basically self working and can be done anywhere you have a small surface to work on. I did this for some people at a diner and performed it right on the counter. It's sort of a prediction effect where the spect. mixes the coins and turns coins over. At the end all coins are facing face up. I wouldn't close my act with this but it's easy, can be done with borrowed change, and there are no gaffs.
David
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sleightofhander
Elite user
493 Posts
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Posted: Nov 4, 2007 12:29pm
I like the principle that makes that effect work. Also I've always wanted to learn a good ring and string and wedding ring redux looks like real magic.
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sleightofhander
Elite user
493 Posts
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Posted: Nov 4, 2007 12:31pm
I just realized I posted off topic about the coin work, my bad.
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Nov 7, 2007 11:59am
Sleightofhander,
You're not as far off topic as you might think. Wedding Ring Redux uses the type of moves and concealments that coin magicians would find right up their alley. Even if you don't have a rope or cord with you, you can use a shoelace and your own ring.
All Heads Up is fun to do and very baffling. All you need is a bunch of quarters. The mathematics takes care of the rest.
By the way, I have only two Time Tunnels left (all kits sold out).
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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rannie
Inner circle
4099 Posts
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Posted: Nov 7, 2007 12:21pm
Congratulations Larry! I wish you all the best on this new offering.
take Care,
Rannie
"If you can't teach an old dog new tricks, trick the old dog to learn."
-Rannie Raymundo-
aka The Boss
aka The Manila Enforcer
www.rannieraymundo.com
www.tapm.proboards80.net
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bill7
Regular user
169 Posts
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Posted: Nov 7, 2007 2:57pm
Time tunnela?? What are those?? I was thinking of buying kingdom of the red this weekend. BUt If you are sold out of the time tunnels.......mmmmmmm......
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Nov 7, 2007 4:08pm
Bill,
It sounds like you're kidding but in case I misread your post here's the situation. I have two copper Time Tunnels in stock. This is used for a favorite coin effect of mine called Gateway Through Time and Space which is taught in Ch. 7 and on the DVD. You can see a picture of it at:
http://www.geocities.com/larrybarnowsky/kotr6.html and at:
http://www.geocities.com/larrybarnowsky/kotr1.html
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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bill7
Regular user
169 Posts
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Posted: Nov 7, 2007 5:22pm
No really. I am up in the air about your books and the Tamariz book. Imagine that. I have been trying to decide for a while now. I cant imagine any of you guys have ever had this little dilema. LOL. Trying to decide mmmmm what will I actually use. But any idea when you will have the time tunnel kits again??
make up my mind for me. KIDDING
thanks in advance
BIll G.
virginia, usa
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Nov 7, 2007 5:48pm
Bill,
I'm hoping to have the kits available in a few weeks.
My book has material that has been performed over decades and it's all practical stuff, sone easy, some that'll take some practice, and some challenging items. It's an assortment of magic with cards, coins, bills, balls, rings, ropes, dice and much more. Also, only 500 copies were printed including 50 in leather so not everyone is going to have this book. The companion DVD further helps you to learn the material.
Best,
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Nov 10, 2007 4:29pm
To find out about the latest on the Time Tunnel and Time Tunnel Kits go to: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=226797&forum=110&15&start=0#14
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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Larry Barnowsky
Inner circle
Cooperstown, NY
3357 Posts
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Posted: Nov 12, 2007 10:44am
I just sold the last Time Tunnel I had in stock. I expect to have more Time Tunnels and Time Tunnel Kits available by or before Dec 1, 07. On my website you'll see the words SOLD OUT next to the Time Tunnel. When they are back in stock the "SOLD OUT" will be removed which means that you can then purchase them.
Larry
ALMOST OUT OF 21st Century Coin Mechanics
Kingdom of the Red New Book and DVD http://www.barnowskymagic.com/kotr1.html
21ST CENTURY COIN MECHANICS + Video CD www.barnowskymagic.com
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