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spcarlson Veteran user Minneapolis MN 369 Posts |
Are there any clips, to be found on the internet, which have Howard Thurston speaking?
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Doug Trouten Elite user Minnesota 471 Posts |
The DVD "When Thurston Came to Town" reportedly includes recordings of Thurston's voice, but the folk who made it are asking $100 for a copy. Learn more here:
http://www.thurstonmastermagician.com/TMS_06.htm
It's still magic even if you know how it's done.
Terry Pratchett |
spcarlson Veteran user Minneapolis MN 369 Posts |
Thanks Doug, I was aware of that excellent DVD on Thurston.
I was wondering if there was something on the internet at the present time. There are some video clips but no audio. |
Doug Trouten Elite user Minnesota 471 Posts |
Steven, I've never come across anything that has Thurston speaking, but I'll sure keep my eyes open.
By the way, I really enjoyed your presentation at IBM Ring 19. I went right out and ordered some Papercreme!
It's still magic even if you know how it's done.
Terry Pratchett |
Doug Trouten Elite user Minnesota 471 Posts |
Here's something that's NOT Howard Thurston speaking, although it seems like it should be. Midwest Magic has a collection of magic-related radio items for the reasonable price of $15.The cover shows Thurston doing radio, but the accompanying promotional copy makes it clear that the CD does not include Thurston's long-lost radio appearance.
http://midwestmagic.net/shop/item.aspx?itemid=12827
It's still magic even if you know how it's done.
Terry Pratchett |
spcarlson Veteran user Minneapolis MN 369 Posts |
Doug:
I will most likely order When Thurston Came to Town, it sounds pretty good. I am presently reading Jim Steinmeyer’s book on Thurston, for the second time, it is outstanding! Papercreme, is it working for you Doug? Michael Skinner, carried two containers with him at all times Personally I couldn’t do magic without it, my hands are just too dry. Thanks again for the Thurston info! All my best, Steven |
Doug Trouten Elite user Minnesota 471 Posts |
The Papercreme is working well. IT's much better than Quiksort, or regular hand lotions that leave my fingers slippery. (Turns out trying to grab slippery cards with slippery fingers could be the basis for a magic comedy act, but that's about it. I sill need to try out few other products, such as Con Huskers. When you use Papecreme with cards do you find that it transfers to the cards? If so, a what point to you decide it's tie for a clean deck?
If you decide to go ahead with the Thurston DVD, I might be willing to pitch in with you. I have no need to actually own this video -- I'd just like to watch and listen at some point, I'd be willing to put up, say, one-third of the price. You would have full custody of our little one, but I would have visitation rights. The DVD would live in your library, but come for brief visits to mine on occasion. Let me know what you think.
It's still magic even if you know how it's done.
Terry Pratchett |
spcarlson Veteran user Minneapolis MN 369 Posts |
RE: Papercreme, I use very little, just enough to get the surfaces of my hand that will make contact with the cards and coins. i.e., finger tips, heel of the the thumb etc. I rub it in real good and let it soak in a little before I start working. If the fingers seem “slippery” you have too much on. You want your fingers to feel dry or a slight tacky.
When I lived in Vegas and worked at the Excalibur, I tried everything to combat the dryness. Every lotion you can imagine, Cornhuskers included and nothing worked for me. I had given up on much of my difficult coin work… until I discovered Papercreme! Now I’m sounding like commercial ha ha. Hey if it’s good enough for Mr Skinner, nothing more need be said! Doug, When I get my Thurston DVD we can have a magic video night at my house! |
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