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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24314 Posts 
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On 2005-08-03 13:54, Jonathan Townsend wrote: I guess Persi Diaconis would have no respect on the Café -- Harry Riser often refers to the book as Erdnase in normal conversation. I recall the Professor doing the same thing.
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Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts
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On 2005-08-01 22:10, Jonathan Townsend wrote: I heard Penguin are planning on releasing this on DVD for $49.99 - it's called the 'Twin Lift'. It's an exclusive. Oh, and the music is way cool.
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Brian Proctor Inner circle Somewhere 2325 Posts
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Arguing forever and ever on what is better, or where origination starts. Magicians being rude to new guys and complaining when a question is re asked from time to time. Those people really lose my respect.
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27300 Posts
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On 2005-08-06 15:37, Bill Palmer wrote:...I guess Persi Diaconis would have no respect on the Café -- Harry Riser often refers to the book as Erdnase in normal conversation. I recall the Professor doing the same thing. Persi is smart enough to know the difference between calling it "erdnase" and "Erdnase"=author. For the young... cite the text all you like, and do read the text, it's rich in content. HOWEVER, it does not serve to presume upon "author" of the text. In this case the textual method of psychoanalysis is not directly applicable. Performing flourishes and gambling demonstrations in conjuring context usually demonstrates how well folks have read the erdnase text. Sadly, those who fawn over the memory of Vernon have glommed onto the reputation of the text while missing its contents. Our Magic can help remind the student that magic is diminished by demonstrations suggesting any juggling or secret facility in manipulating the props.
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Chris Keppel Special user Kansas City MO 544 Posts
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Who started this stupid thread, what a freaking moron
Just kidding, was that one on the list. Hahah, just a joke guys, this is a good topic
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27300 Posts
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Ah what the heck, I'll tip the "Erdnase" issue.
You are supposed to be a magician. When you refer to an author not in evidence, you are speaking of a thing the way laymen speak of magic. Hence the instant loss of respect by those who clearly understand that there is no Erdnase person. Got it?
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flobiwan Regular user 165 Posts
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I guess Persi Diaconis would have no respect on the Café -- Harry Riser often refers to the book as Erdnase in normal conversation. I recall the Professor doing the same thing. OK, I give up. Who is Sinocaid Isrep? Fredd |
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27300 Posts
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On 2005-08-07 00:52, flobiwan wrote:... One is free to invent fictitious characters. A good literary device. When one confuses the facts and fictions on such matters... well there is a spectrum that runs from "fooled" to "deluded" to "denial of reality". One gets to pick ones position on those matters too. I for one have no problem respecting the delusions of others. The easter rabbit delivers nice baskets and Santa brings presents on occasion. 
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24314 Posts
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On 2005-08-07 00:52, flobiwan wrote: Read the introduction to Snotalever by Nonrev, and you will know.
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hkwiles Special user Howard Wiles 797 Posts
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I'm guessing..but should that read..Snoitalever ?
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flobiwan Regular user 165 Posts
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Sknaht!
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daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14077 Posts
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27300 Posts
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As long as you don't expect much additional respect for a grade school gag, enjoy. Those who are in grade school and for whom this is new stuff ( joke name of EaCT author too ) enjoy the new territory.
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Piers Inner circle A Limited Edition of 1394 Posts
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... or what about people who say, 'do you like my latest avatar ? '.
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ringmaster Inner circle Memphis, Down in Dixie 1974 Posts
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Quote: When you give a character a proper name you still have to capitalize it.On 2005-08-07 01:30, Jonathan Townsend wrote:
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27300 Posts
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On 2005-08-14 19:45, ringmaster wrote:...When you give a character a proper name you still have to capitalize it. Agreed Ringmaster. My issue is with those who mistake the obvious non-name for a single real person who wrote the text and who then proceed to make comment about the mindset etc of that person, who may in fact be many people including an editor or two. It would be fun and amusing for all if they were not serious about it. In literary theory this is a case of a text creating its author in the minds of the readership. A feat worthy of Umberto Eco. Again, laudable were it not in the community of magicians who are supposed to be far beyond such things.
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calexa Inner circle Germany 1635 Posts
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On 2005-08-01 20:04, Alan Wheeler wrote: I don´t have a problem with questioning dogmas. It depends on how it is done.... Magixx
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BlackShadow Special user London UK 666 Posts
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Well, a good way to lose respect, in my opinion, is making fun of beginners or younger members.
You were all young and inexperienced once, guys. It's all to easy to laugh, but not so easy to learn. Remember that, the next time you deride the sometimes over-enthusiastic or currently nieve beginner. The way you respond today, could be the straw to determine if they consign their fledgling hobby to the trashcan or develop into a star of tomorrow. |
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Pablo Tejero Inner circle Zaragoza, SPAIN 1201 Posts
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The ones I love:
- Which is the best card effects from all the times? (Why? Do you know at least one?) - Which is the best automatic card routine? (Lazy... lazy...) - I have this book, Which is best effect from it? (What´s up`? Is reading boring for you?) - Where to buy the new coolest cobra-tiger-elephant white-rose-green cards made by ellusionist? (If you ask me where to learn magic, maybe I would answer you). - Dvds or books to learn? (First... learn). - I have cheat my friends and win them money with poker (Great for you! Thanks because now I know of who I will never be a friend). Of course, the "how Blaine levitates?" is the best one
All the best magic, Pablo Tejero 
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rannie Inner circle 4375 Posts
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I don't like people earning posts by posting things like;
this has been discussed before try the search function Rannie If we want to help, might as well go all the way. Otherwise its just blabber.
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