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Anverdi-museum![]() Inner circle 1073 Posts ![]() |
I have owned Owen's Blue Phantom as well as several other versions. This was always one of my favorite effects. A few years back at a convention I picked up a unique version called The Green Zephyr....never found out who is the builder. Attached is a brief video of me performing it:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua597lMT1VQ Chuck |
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Magic Mark![]() Special user 704 Posts ![]() |
It's been a week since I placed my order for Andy Hurst's Blue Phantom. Still no reply to my emails or even an order confirmation from Andy. An email sent prior to my order being placed was replied to within 24 hours. Since placing the order, crickets.
I don't expect the product to magically appear on my doorstep. But after giving Andy $351 of my money, I *do* expect the courtesy of a reply to emails and a reasonable estimate on when the Blue Phantom might ship. That email prior to placing the order stated that it would take 2 days to have the Blue Phantom ready. I relied on that information when I placed the order. Still, I'm going to give it a few more days because I'd like to own the product. But I won't wait weeks in the total absence of communication. Mark |
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Magic Mark![]() Special user 704 Posts ![]() |
Andy finally replied. He said my previous emails apparently went to spam. He said my Blue Phantom is ready to ship and he will send the tracking (he didn't state WHEN). He replied at 1:05pm UK time and it's now 4:11pm UK time, fingers crossed I'll get the tracking number today.
He also said that he doesn't charge VAT because he's not registered to collect it. He knows the statement about VAT being included in his prices is misleading and he apologized for that. Mark |
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Magic Mark![]() Special user 704 Posts ![]() |
Hooray, I finally have a tracking number! Andy shipped it via UPS and apparently used a 3rd party service for the shipment. Based on an email I received from Parcel2Go, I don't think it's going to start moving until Monday. But, at least it's on its way (sort of).
Mark |
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Magic Mark![]() Special user 704 Posts ![]() |
I guess Andy shipped via an express method because the package tracking started showing movement earlier today and UPS is now estimating that my Blue Phantom will be delivered on Monday. Nice!
I have a custom close-up pad from PropDog in the UK being delivered the same day. Then the local IBM Ring meeting that night. Show and tell! ![]() Mark |
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Magic Mark![]() Special user 704 Posts ![]() |
My Andy Hurst Blue Phantom was delivered today and Eric is absolutely right, it was worth the wait. The quality is excellent and the gimmicks (there are more than one) work beautifully. It's a thing of beauty. And the quality of the one gimmick is strong enough that this can be performed as a close-up effect.
I'm very pleased with my purchase. My PropDog close-up pad arrived today too. Red Thistle Suede and it looks fantastic. Card spreads are a treat on this surface! Mark |
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erichoudini![]() Regular user 129 Posts ![]() |
Glad you like your Blue Phantom Mark. They really are beautiful
Eric. |
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Magic Mark![]() Special user 704 Posts ![]() |
Our local IBM Ring meeting was tonight. I brought along the Blue Phantom and showed it to some friends and fellow members when we met at Denny's after the meeting. Everyone was impressed with the quality of Andy's version and I think a couple of them are going to order one to call their own.
Mark |
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Bill Palmer![]() Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24273 Posts ![]() |
The original post also mentioned "The Architect's Nightmare." It was a version of the Blue Phantom with square blocks instead of checkers. They had "architectural details" painted on them. I don't know who made them, but they are scarce. I suppose it was because they looked rather strange.
This is one of those cases of a trick that faded into obscurity because it really didn't connect with people.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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loserdlj![]() New user 59 Posts ![]() |
Thanks Bill for the info. I love the effect
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Julie![]() Inner circle 3430 Posts ![]() |
I think "The Architect's Nightmare" was a Thayer item (not certain).
Julie |
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JoeLyons![]() New user Although I've lurked here for years, i only have 24 Posts ![]() |
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mrmagic0![]() Inner circle Ron Frank 1514 Posts ![]() |
I inherited this Blue Phantom. Can anyone tell me the maker?
Thanks; Ron Click here to view attached image. |
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magicone![]() Veteran user Doylestown, PA 353 Posts ![]() |
Was hoping to find a copy of the Owen Blue Phantom instructions. Does anyone have a copy before I contact Owen directly.
Thank you! Dave |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11160 Posts ![]() |
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On May 25, 2019, Bill Palmer wrote: Thayer made them originally. Paul Lembo made a small run a few years ago. The one shown on the Potter auction is one of Paul's.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11160 Posts ![]() |
Here is a little webpage I put together about my Blue Phantom refinish project. I neglected to take any "before" photos, but this will show the finished result...
http://themagiccompany.com/bluephantom.html
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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Payner44![]() Loyal user 262 Posts ![]() |
I own the BP version made by Andy Hurst. Love this piece, but haven't really come up with anything special to perform it and am wondering if there's any publications available with some good routines?
Thanks BP collectors and aficionados!
"I'm not arguing with you, I'm just explaining why you're wrong!"
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j.morl![]() Regular user 117 Posts ![]() |
Hi All, this is an effect I would love to own!
It seems like the Andy Hurst version has proved very popular. Can anyone confirm if he still makes them and the best place to look to purchase one? I am based in the UK. Many Thanks James |
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Payner44![]() Loyal user 262 Posts ![]() |
Google is pretty easy to use... http://www.emagictricks.co.uk/product_in......_id=6022
"I'm not arguing with you, I'm just explaining why you're wrong!"
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j.morl![]() Regular user 117 Posts ![]() |
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On Apr 14, 2020, Payner44 wrote: Google is indeed very easy to use...... I assume from your post you feel this is the best place to buy from? Is this Andy’s own “shop”? Thanks for your help 👍 |
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