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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts 
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Paul Osborne Does it again with his new Kidtrix book (Props and Presentations for the childrens's performer. Kidtrix
Here is a book for every kid performer. And yes, for family entertainers as well. It is full of easy to make items and how to use items that are sitting on your shelf.
This belong on your shelf if you are a Kid Magician... Wait a minute. If you like Osborne Stuff then this is a must have!
Dennis Michael
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magictim Veteran user Lake Charles, LA 396 Posts
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Paul Osborne just released The Illusion Paradigm.
"This book is designed for the creator, builder, performer and student of illusions. Andrew Mayne talks about creating illusions, Eric Olsen and John Uhern of EDS help you set up your own garage shop. Craig Dickens and Tim Clothier discuss building tips and Rich Hill gives you plans for a deceptive base. The builder will learn about working with aluminum, plastic laminates, plexiglass and epoxy. Craig Beytien provides tips on finishing an illusion and Taylor Reed discuses routining your show. Tim Clothier shows you how to order an illusion and gives you plans for an all new, never-before-seen illusion. These are the superstars of illusion building and performing with invaluable tips for anybody interested in illusions: Paul Osborne, Craig Dickens, Taylor Reed, Tim Clothier, Eric Olsen, John Uhern, Bruce Chdwick, Andrew Mayne, Craig Beytien, Rich Hill, Brad Holden and Thom Rubino." This looks like another good book with some great resources. I know there was a copy of an email from Paul Osborne floating around the forum about him working on Illusion Systems book 5, and I think this is it. This is going on my Christmas list. |
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Rodney New user Texas 40 Posts
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If you're new to building illusions and you don't have a lot of experience in the shop or building stage props illusion systems book #1 covers a lot of the basics such as sizing props and fitting allusions to your assistance. Another great book for building magic from the technical side is an old book called the new makeup of magic. I believe it was published by magic ink years ago it is full of useful tips for the shop such as finishing working with metals even screen printing.
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MagicRhett New user Cumberland, MD 54 Posts
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Anyone here ever buy the Rabbitastic and build it? I'm looking into getting the plans but was wondering if anyone has built one before? Thanks!
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davekilpatrick Loyal user Syracuse, NY 295 Posts
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I would also be interested in Rabbitastic as well.
Dennis, thanks for all the updates to this thread over the years. I got Osborne Books 1-4 way back when they were new. Many years ago, like an idiot, I sold them. I just ordered his three Classic Illusion books last night. Here are some questions for you. 1) The Holiday Illusions book taken from the pages of Genii - Are those illusions also included in his Big Black Book which were also taken from Genii? 2) I'm not into any kinds of scary or haunted type illusions - I do a lot of for kids 4 to 12 plus my act is more comedy oriented. So, his Halloween book, EVIL Illusions book and Haunted Illusions book are, at first blush, of no interest to me. However, my question is whether there are some non theme-related clever ideas and designs in those books that are not found in his other books, or are these mostly traditional illusions re-themed for those purposes? Thanks! Dave |
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davekilpatrick Loyal user Syracuse, NY 295 Posts
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Back on May 4, 2011, iugefu said:
OK What about Stocks of Zanzibar? BTW weird names stemming from weird times- this illusion is clearly a reference to the times of slavery and being shackled before being shipped of.( freed, and exchanged with the captor, revenge perhaps?) Id be happy from anyone who knows more-and feel free to discuss other illusions and how their titles emanated. My response: Given the history as you mention it, I would never call that illusion Stocks of Zanzibar. However, I'm considering that illusion as an alternative to a sub trunk. In my 20s I built a sub trunk, but sold it and it is being used to this day. But at 54 and arthritis in both hips (thanks to 11 years of [American] football), I no longer have an interest in the sub trunk. I have the Osborne plan for Assistant's Revenge, but the Stocks illusion is smaller and more transportable. The theme could easily be the "stocks" that were used in early American colonial days which were in the public square and used to punish people via public embarrassment. |
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts
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On Sep 30, 2014, davekilpatrick wrote: Many of them are, however quite a few are not. I downloaded all of them and offered Genii them, and they declined in favor of "If someone wants them, they have to do what you/I did." It means more money for genii, I guess. Quote:
2) I'm not into any kinds of scary or haunted type illusions - I do a lot of for kids 4 to 12 plus my act is more comedy oriented. So, his Halloween book, EVIL Illusions book and Haunted Illusions book are, at first blush, of no interest to me. However, my question is whether there are some non theme-related clever ideas and designs in those books that are not found in his other books, or are these mostly traditional illusions re-themed for those purposes? That is a tough question, especially since I love all the haunting illusions. What nice about all of Osborne's books is that there are many clever ideas to learn from and one could design their own, from that knowledge gained.
Dennis Michael
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davekilpatrick Loyal user Syracuse, NY 295 Posts
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Thanks, Dennis!
On a related note, I only found out yesterday that Jim Steinmeyer's book Modern Art has been reprinted and is on sale on his website. I don't know how long ago since it has been reprinted, but I purchased it immediately. A couple of years back I could not find one anywhere. |
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davekilpatrick Loyal user Syracuse, NY 295 Posts
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Dennis,
I plan on getting the the Owen Book 1 "Keep the Wheels Turning" (not cheap!). If I do, does it make sense to also get the Great Illusions of Magic by Byron Wels or is everything in the in the Wels book also contained in the Owen book(s)? Thanks! Dave |
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davekilpatrick Loyal user Syracuse, NY 295 Posts
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Actually, I answered my own question. I got a list online of the contents of the two Owen books and the Wels book. It seems that with very few exceptions, everything in the Wels book is also in the Owens books (mostly Book 1). The total cost of the two Owens books combined is more than triple the cost of the Wels book, but they contain a lot more stuff. Anyway, that's what I found. I had the Wels book about 20 years ago and foolishly sold it.
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MagicRhett New user Cumberland, MD 54 Posts
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I'm trying to find plans for a bunny cannon. Anyone know if they exist?
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illusionman2 Special user 991 Posts
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Does anyone have the Osboune Plan Satan's Seat, not the Osborne Genii Plan Dream Seat??? I have a few questions.
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maharajademagia Regular user 127 Posts
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On Aug 13, 2015, illusionman2 wrote: I do. |
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illusionman2 Special user 991 Posts
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On Dec 18, 2015, maharajademagia wrote: I have finished my build on this now http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=26 pictures of green and gold thrones http://s177.photobucket.com/user/illusio......63346492 and http://s177.photobucket.com/user/illusio......47417367 but if you want to sell the plan at a good price let me know |
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dlprice New user 8 Posts
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Has anyone made an index of Osborne's Genii plans? I did start one but the Genii archives seem to be intermittently functional.
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Richard Kaufman Inner circle 2532 Posts
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The Genii Archive works without problem, though the search function is not operating properly. That should be fixed when we move to a new internal platform this year.
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dlprice New user 8 Posts
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On Apr 16, 2016, Richard Kaufman wrote: Just to clarify, what I meant is that the web viewer functions normally until I try to go back to reading an issue normally after viewing a search result, which prevents anything from working. For some reason it has trouble switching back to the normal viewer and everything breaks. |
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Dave Dorsett Veteran user Macomb, Illinois 345 Posts
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In response to the passing of Paul Osborne, the following was posted on the Illusion Systems home page-
To all our Illusion Systems customers: Please rest assured that Illusion Systems will continue to exist and operate as we always have in spite of the sudden and untimely passing of our creator, Paul Osborne. We will continue to endeavor to bring you the same quality product that we always have.
Dave Dorsett
Douglas~Wayne Illusioneering |
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David_N New user Lancashire, England 93 Posts
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While checking the internet today I discovered that Paul's illusion blueprints AND some of the top modern books on illusion design are being sold by Walmart!!! I know the world is going to hell in a handcart but cherished illusion secrets sold in supermarkets!
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illusionman2 Special user 991 Posts
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On Feb 6, 2017, David_N wrote: what is the web address? I would like to check it out. |
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