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RandyWakeman V.I.P. Plainfield, ILLINOIS 1617 Posts |
I'm a Harry Lorayne fan, and have been for years. "My Favorite Card Tricks," "Personal Secrets," "Dingle's Deceptions," and "Close-up Card Magic" are still among my favorite books.
Harry is quite charming in person, and shows a drive and passion that is amazing, and hard not to appreciate. It is not easy to write up other people's material . . . Apocalypse stands as vivid testimony to Harry's remarkable talent at doing so. The consummate "self-made man," a remarkable success story-- I deeply appreciate Harry Lorayne. |
peterscarlett Regular user England 137 Posts |
Hi Randy - Long time no see! How are you doing?
I have to agree with you, I have all Harry's books on my library shelf and regularly browse through them. Not only are they instructional but I find his style of writing to be entertaining and interesting. Best regards to you |
Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
I'll chime in here. I totally agree. I have all of Harry's books (except his last--my wife would KILL me if she found out I paid $150 for it!), and they all contain quality material. I feel that Close Up Card Magic is one of the best books of card magic EVER, and Apocalypse speaks for itself. Harry's conversational writing style makes it seem like he's right there with you.
David Roth once told me that Harry makes his audiences believe he is the best magician in history, just by the sheer force of his personality!
"Love God, laugh more, spend more time with the ones you love, play with children, do good to those in need, and eat more ice cream. There is more to life than magic tricks." - Scott F. Guinn
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Dave Egleston Special user Ceres, Ca 632 Posts |
I've never met or watched Mr Lorayne in person - But his style of writing does make me feel I know him, and like the rest of you I have almost all his titles except DOUG EDWARDS PACKS A WALLOP, But that's only temporary
I've always like RIMSHOTS the best Dave |
Chris A. Inner circle AKA Chris A. 1123 Posts |
CUCM was probably my first "serious" magic book and I cherish it to this day.
I just recently purchased Loraynes "Card Classics of Ken Krenzel" and it's just unbelievable how well he teaches even the most "knucklbusting" moves.
AKA Chris A.
Keepin' the Funk Alive |
Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
This seems like a good time to offer a big 'Thank You' to Harry. Beyond being a self made man, he has done quite a bit for others and the craft. Many of us have made first contact through his writings. What a great way to start learning about Derek Dingle or David Roth! Regards, -Jon
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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RandyWakeman V.I.P. Plainfield, ILLINOIS 1617 Posts |
Hi Peter,
Thanks for dropping in. You are looking quite prosperous! All is well here. Harry Lorayne is a one-of-a-kind. After you meet him, it is easy to be taken in by his charm and enthusiasm. The "World's Greatest Teacher" mantle has been claimed by many . . . but the amazing Mr. Lorayne gets my vote! |
magicofmagic New user 81 Posts |
Dear Randy
I appreciate you sharing the spot light with probably the greatest teacher magic has ever seen. I say this becuase I got hold of Harry's "The Magic Book" when I was 14 years old and I was off and running. On a personaly note Harry Loryane made time for me when I was very young, meeting him at a Tannens Jubilee and we have been friends ever since. I am enjoying your contribution to this forum very much and have been a fan of yours since Formula One Card Magic. I think The Card of a Thousand Faces is simply awesome. Kind regards Michael Vincent
Michael Vincent
21st Century Magic |
RandyWakeman V.I.P. Plainfield, ILLINOIS 1617 Posts |
Thank you Michael,
I certainly appreciate the kind words! |
drhackenbush Special user 686 Posts |
In the mid 70's, one of my older brothers started doing a bunch of card tricks on me. They weren't the 21-card trick I was used to, and everything he did seemed to be unbelievable. I kept asking and asking him how he did it, and he finally, with a smile, handed me his copy of "Close Up Card Magic", and said, "It's all in here. You find the tricks." I'd been a magic hobbyist since receiving my first magic set in first grade, but this book went WAY beyond anything I'd ever seen before. I think the first effect I learned was "Big Fella, Little Fella", followed by "The Apex Ace", and more. My favorite for many years was "The Little Card that Wasn't There"; When I did that effect, I switched one slight that Lorayne suggested in the book for another that my brother suggested (not to give the effect away...) - I wrote to Harry Lorayne about this, and I received a wonderful postcard that congratulated me on my interest in magic, and then he wrote that the original handling of the effect had been done with my choice of slight, and he had changed it to the one in the book when he wrote it up. I felt like he had sort of let me in on a secret.
Move forward five years. I heard from Al Cohen that Harry was in town (Washington, D.C.) for a memory event, and I bugged Al to tell me where he was staying. Al told me, and I just called the hotel up, asked to be connected with Harry Lorayne, and found myself on the phone with him. I think he spoke to me for about half an hour or so. I know this post is a little goofy, but I have to tell you, Harry Loryane is one of the main reasons I got into magic, and he showed me that no matter how big you are in your field, there is always time to help others who are learning the craft. By the way, my favorite effect from C.U.C.M. is now "STOP!" It just knocks people for a loop. |
john blaze New user PA 82 Posts |
I like Harry too. This is a nice thread. What an amazing body of work! I wish he'd do BEST OF FRIENDS VOL. 3. Perhaps I'll be able to post more later.
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Paul Sherman Inner circle Arlington, VA 1511 Posts |
If Harry had never picked up a deck of cards and ONLY contributed to the populatrity of mnemonics, that contribution alone would have been more than enough. If "The Memory Book" were a required part of elementary school curriculum, I suspect we would have many fewer complaints about the state of education in America. Anyone who hasn't read it should purchase it immediately. It even has a chapter on memorizing cards, something anyone who's ever forgotten a key-card will appreciate.
The fact that he's also been one of the most influential card-men of the 20th century...well that's just showing off Paul
"The finished card expert considers nothing too trivial that in any way contributes to his success..." Erdnase
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RandyWakeman V.I.P. Plainfield, ILLINOIS 1617 Posts |
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On 2003-03-06 22:15, folksingmagic wrote: The ticket to quality magic that Mr. Lorayne has provided for so many is perhaps his greatest legacy. |
john blaze New user PA 82 Posts |
I was going to type more. There's just too much to say.
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