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Joshua Quinn Inner circle with an outer triangle 2054 Posts |
Has anyone seen this new book? The Hank Lee description says "All of the items in this book are based on one fascinating principle." Could this be Goldstein's long-awaited book on the Gilbreath Principle?
Quinn
Every problem contains the seeds of its own solution. Unfortunately every problem also contains the seeds of an infinite number of non-solutions, so that first part really isn't super helpful.
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George Bleeks New user Belfast, Northern Ireland 94 Posts |
In Belfast last weekend we had the pleasure of seeing Max's lecture and this is NOT the Gilbreath book. This one is based on palindromes. Look at the title. In his lecture he said that he was still working on the Gilbreath book.
P.S. Redivider sounds really interesting. I believe it is due for release on 30-1-03, which is a palindromic date. I think Max said that there were 24 effects in the book but I'm not completely sure. I know that I will be buying it. There are bound to be a few gems there.
George Bleeks
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Joshua Quinn Inner circle with an outer triangle 2054 Posts |
Hmm, wouldn't 22 effects be a more appropriate number?
Quinn
Every problem contains the seeds of its own solution. Unfortunately every problem also contains the seeds of an infinite number of non-solutions, so that first part really isn't super helpful.
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Scott Ocheltree Veteran user 364 Posts |
Max vs. Phil ??
I'm confused by this - they're the same person right? Why does he use 2 names? |
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cardfreakhk Special user Hong Kong SAR 585 Posts |
When he does Card Magic, he is Phil.
When he does Mind Reading, he is Max. Michael Lam
Don't just dream, stay awake and action!
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John Macmillan Loyal user Vancouver, BC 226 Posts |
I ordered it. Given the fine quality of material produced by Hermetic Press and the authorship of this particular book, how can you go wrong for $15?
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Mikael Eriksson Inner circle None of your business 1064 Posts |
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On 2003-01-26 01:02, cardfreakhk wrote: I thought he used to be Phil Goldstein, but changed his name permanently to Max Maven Mikael |
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marko Inner circle 2109 Posts |
I wonder who would win in a fight between Phil and Max. Hmmm...
Thought: Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: frequently there must be a beverage.
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kermitthefrog Regular user France 128 Posts |
It's a book discussing uses of the palindromic deck, more commonly known as the "stay stack." There's a generally favorable review by Michael Close in the new Magic magazine.
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TStone V.I.P. Stockholm, Sweden 769 Posts |
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On 2003-01-26 00:30, Scott Ocheltree wrote: Consistency. Before he got the stage name Max Maven, he published material under his birth name Phil Goldstein. Later, after changing his name legally to Max Maven, he kept Phil Goldstein as a pen name for technical writing. |
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sokarnl Regular user 151 Posts |
I am a little confused. Is the Gilbreath Principle not the same as the palindromic deck/stay stack?
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trilam New user Montreal, Canada 65 Posts |
Of all the posts in this thread, most deal with Max vs. Phil and not about REDIVIDER.
I also read the review in Magic Magazine and it sounds interesting for $15, even just to read the different palindromes. Anyone else have anything to add about the effects themselves described in the manuscript? Are they usable, or merely interesting card puzzles? Thanks for the reviews of this. |
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Chris A. Inner circle AKA Chris A. 1123 Posts |
I've got it on order and will try to weigh in after I get it. For $15, I figure I couldn't get wrong.
AKA Chris A.
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Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
Quote: No, they are not the same thing. They have some similar attributes, but you could have a stay stack that didn't use the Gilbreath Priciple at all really. The Stay Stack is typically used primarily for tricks that require a stacked deck, whereas many Gilbreath effects use only a few cards and typically involve the colors (red and black) of the cards.
On 2003-02-04 11:13, sokarnl wrote: This is in no way an all-encompassing or hard and fast description of these techniques, just a basic description of how they differ. Both are very useful and powerful tools. I have not seen this book yet, but I hear good things about it, and I have never been disappointed with anything Max has published.
"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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cardguy Inner circle Queens, New York 1171 Posts |
I have this book and I think it's great. Out of the 25 effects in the book I found 2 that I like a lot. They are "Stack Cats" and "Mull I, Will I? I Will, I Will! Um..." aka "Drawer's Reward". Yes, the rest of the titles are just as interesting
Like Phil himself said, these are not devastating routines that will make your audience believe you are the anti-Christ. Rather, they are amusing and entertaining routines that will baffle and make your audience wonder. If you like Phil Goldstein's past material this is a no brainer for just $15 bucks. You have to read the book from cover to cover or you'll miss a routine that you will want to learn and perform.
Frank G. a.k.a. Cardguy
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trilam New user Montreal, Canada 65 Posts |
Thanks Cardguy. That just the type of review I needed to convince me to buy the book. More importantly than the $15 is the time I would need to devote to a new book. I have some other recent purchases that will keep my hands busy over the next few weeks, but REDIVIDER sounds like a good fun read with not too many sleights to keep me tied up.
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rrubin98 Veteran user Cogito, ergo sum scripsit 357 Posts |
I have this book and definitely consider it worth the nominal sum of $15.
As I recall, Phil does touch on the Gilbreath principle in one effect in Redivider, but as mentioned, the book is based on the palindromic deck. Something I've wondered about: Why isn't the word "palindrome" a palindrome? - Richard A man, a plan, a canal: Panama. |
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Faroshuffle New user Sacramento, CA (Orangevale) 69 Posts |
The book is a real easy read. There are several effects in it that I immediately liked and may consider spending some time on in the near future. Some of the stuff is just down right fun to play with and figure the possibilities. It will sit on my shelf of favorites for sure.
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Joshua Quinn Inner circle with an outer triangle 2054 Posts |
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On 2003-02-23 20:45, rrubin98 wrote: Because "emordnilapalindrome" takes too long to say. No lemons, no melon. Quinn
Every problem contains the seeds of its own solution. Unfortunately every problem also contains the seeds of an infinite number of non-solutions, so that first part really isn't super helpful.
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vinsmagic Eternal Order sleeping with the fishes... 10957 Posts |
I'm waiting for "Redevider." I hope it is better than "Focus."
I have heard great things about Maven's book. vinny |
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