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servant Regular user Texas 103 Posts 
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On Sep 11, 2019, Dick Oslund wrote: This is very interesting to me Mr. Oslund, because I know I've accidentally interchanged these words before. An effect is what the audience perceives. A trick is what the magician performs. So what the magician purchases from a supplier would either be a gimmick or the instructions on how to perform a trick. Am I right? Or am I wrong? |
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8345 Posts
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It could be a prop! (e.g.; a silk, or a set of "xxxing" balls, or a deck of gaffed cards or even an Okito Box! (Those are not gimmicks. A gimmick is an unseen device", needed to perform a trick. Yea, you are basically correct.
I get very impatient with "magicians" (note " " !) who don't know basic nomenclature, and, don't bother to learn. I learned those terms, when I was 14. Gimpy started this thread in 2008. I get tired of "educating" these so called magicians who don't know basic terms. I'm 87. I'm considering canceling my "membership" (for want of a better term). I have better things to do! It's apparent that YOU have read one of my posts before. I hope that you've benefited.
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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servant Regular user Texas 103 Posts
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On Sep 12, 2019, Dick Oslund wrote: Ah yes, props. Thanks for responding. I try to soak in your wisdom when I see it! I truly hope that you wouldn't "cancel your membership" on account of "wanna-be" magicians like me. Your advice on this board is invaluable. We just need more appreciative souls for all that you have and continue to contribute to the community. If I can ever return the favor, please let me know. Specifically, I work in computers and technology. If you ever need anything, I'm your guy. Thanks for all you do. |
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8345 Posts
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You are most welcome!
It IS exasperating to read some of these posts when it is obvious that the guy hasn't read the entire thread, and, complains, when someone else tries to clarify a point, or expression which is either wrong, or unclear. (Especially when the OP, or someone else commenting, doesn't know what he is talking about. ) You appear to be serious about learning! It's a pleasure to correspond with someone like you. When Jon Racherbaumer insisted that I write a book, I bought a lap top "infernal electrisch peckenclacker". It sat on my desk top for several weeks before I opened the lid! I was born "too soon" (1931) and definitely not a computer maven!!! In the Navy (1951-1955) I could type about 99 words a minute. Now, at 87. I'm lucky to do 15! (The mind is working fine, but the fingers don't cooperate! With your "encouragement", I'll endeavor to "hang in there", at least for awhile! I, fortunately, had several great mentors, when I was a Johnny come lately. They insisted that I read, no, STUDY, knowledgeable, qualified authors. It "paid off". I was able to develop a show that could play almost anywhere, for almost any group. I was never at liberty, in almost 50 years.
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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Animated Puppets Regular user Lost on a Green Screen 150 Posts
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On Sep 17, 2019, Dick Oslund wrote: In the Navy (1951-1955) I could type about 99 words a minute. Now, at 87. I'm lucky to do 15! (The mind is working fine, but the fingers don't cooperate! You may be interested in Dragon Speak software. It will type what you say and adjust to your voice inclinations. I bought it for my Dad years ago and he had no experience with computers prior. https://www.nuance.com/dragon.html  |
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Cleverpaws Regular user Northern California 127 Posts
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When can we get back on to the original topic?
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servant Regular user Texas 103 Posts
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On Sep 17, 2019, Cleverpaws wrote: I feel like you may need to clarify your earlier question, per Mr. Oslund's posts. That aside, is there some sort of patent involved that may be owned by someone? |
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Cleverpaws Regular user Northern California 127 Posts
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On Sep 17, 2019, Cleverpaws wrote: When can we get back on to the original topic? I feel like you may need to clarify your earlier question, per Mr. Oslund's posts. The above reply is why people should just respond with useful information to the original question, instead of going off topic. I've replaced the OP's original incorrect words (according to Mr. Oslund) with the correct word in "CAPITAL LETTERS" so that perhaps we can get back to the original query. Those who would like to get into the technicality of word usage, could start their own thread... Quote:
On Oct 8, 2008, gimpy2 wrote: |
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servant Regular user Texas 103 Posts
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On Sep 17, 2019, Cleverpaws wrote: Here's an interesting article. Would be interesting to know what an attorney says. https://www.wired.com/2013/07/the-tricky......c-trick/ |
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