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fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
That was a lot of fun to watch. Beautiful magic
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
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On Nov 22, 2022, Michael Rubinstein wrote: I watch so little TV that I did not realize 'no live audience." Must be tough performing under those "no engagement conditions" conditions. I am big on the "Story told after," and a "must have been magic" response. High praise for enduring the conditions. Magic - not so much. But, any experience of personally challenging the impossible is good compared with video games (opinion).
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Mb217 Inner circle 9520 Posts |
Nice tip of the hat to Roth.
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gregg webb Inner circle 1564 Posts |
Nice going Mike! I doubt if Teller really knew how the big coin got there! Tally-Ho.
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
Thanks guys! There were a few fooling moments that I don't know if they knew or focused on - the three complete vanishes, the appearance of the copper coin, and the 2 kicker endings. But as I said, the important thing was really just to put on a good show.
BTW, less than half the sets from the close-up version remain, thanks to all for your interest and enthusiasm! For those who missed the information, it can be found earlier in this thread.
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
Wow! My segment on Fool Us has received over 50,000 views in only a few days! 99% of the comments were really nice. A few were nasty, but hey, it's YouTube, and there always will be those who think they know it all and enjoy telling you how they think you did it and how bad or borng you are. Ahhh, whaddyagonnado. Great interest in the close-up version as well! People have asked me for the backround story, and I plan on posting that soon!
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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GJo Loyal user 275 Posts |
Michael, Penn & Teller appear to be seated some distance from the performer. I know TV cameras tend to make distances and spaces look larger than they are, especially on wide shots, so perhaps they're closer than it appears on TV.
How close (or far) were they from you, and during your performance were they watching a monitor, or were they watching strictly live? On television, it seems to be a long distance to be watching close-up work. |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
They have set seats which are about 20 feet away. There is no reason to have them at the table as there is no participation. They have I pads at their seats that allow them to see everything close up, and there are giant screens on the sides that show the performance. I distinctly remember Penn watching me, then turning to look at the screen when I reveal a coin under the hand.
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
For those who asked, here is the close-up version full performance. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/DtYRvd3q5H0
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
Got a nice note from Bill Wells after he received his set:
 "...The props are beautiful. I can’t imagine the effort you went to in order to find just the right ones. You can’t possible be making much of a profit on this – I know the TCC purse retails for $12.95 and I can’t imagine what the hand and lovely chest retail for … and this is not to mention what lengths you must have gone through to produce the tutorial video. I have only had time to watch a portion of it but it is absolutely excellent with high production values and extremely well done descriptions of the sleights. I am looking forward to watching the rest of it. I had watched Rick Holcome’s review and he very accurately described the outstanding quality of the props and the routine but actually seeing them is a whole greater experience!" Thanks Bill, still available from Meir Yedid at mymagic.com, or from me, by sending an inquiry to my email rubinsteindvm@aol.com
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
In closing the year, grateful to be alive and healthy once again! Although I can no loger work as a Veterinarian, grateful to have been able to appear on Penn and Teller Fool Us for the second time, and to perform my new coin plot The Other Hand. To combine that with a tribute to the great David Roth was icing on the cake. Grateful to those who took the plunge and bought MIGRATE, as well as the limited edition close-up version of The Other Hand. I only have 11 sets left (never to be made again), and Meir at mymagic.com is down to 2 sets. Grateful that Rubinstein Coin Magic continues to be well received, and will be coming out in 2023 in Spanish, French, and Japanese! The 4th printing is almost sold out, but I be sure to print again, correcting photo 892 (one of the translators actually pointed out that it was the wrong photo), and adding a few credit tweaks (when you control the editing and publishing rights you can do this!). And grateful to all of YOU, with your support of coin magic! It still is one of the most underrated aspects of close-up magic, and it is your enthusiasm which helps to keep it alive. And to those with whom I have occasionally exchanged harsh words, know that I never hold any malace, and it is those spirited exchanges of opinions which gives others much food for thought.
By the way, if anyone never saw the notice about the incorrect photo and needs the correct photo for their own book (it can be found in the contribution from Doug Brewer), wants a signed copy of the book which comes with an exclusive FREE GIFT, or if interested in one of the last remaining sets of The Other Hand (Close-up Version), drop me an email at rubinsteindvm@aol.com . Again, best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year filled with wonderful magic!!
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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carlwag Special user Huddersfield ,West yorkshire 747 Posts |
A master of your art Michael , it was a joy to watch .
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
Thank you Carlwag, much appreciated!
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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jericho New user 26 Posts |
Great performance. I wish you had fought just a little to make P&T prove they knew how you did it.
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
The first time I was on, the producers chose the routine because of the story. I knew that Penn and Teller would know how I did it, because the general idea of the method was well known (even if the techniques were original). So, I changed the ending specifically to try to fool them. Mike Close made a point that the fooling thing is just a gimmick, they really just want a good performance. However, I felt my method for the cleanup would fool them, so when they didn't mention it I asked them using code if they knew how I did the ending. They took about 5 minutes to discuss it (you don't see that on TV), then told me in code that they knew the ending. I was surprised because I didn't think they would get it, but when I watched the performance there was a flash from the studio lights catching a glint of the gold, maybe they saw that since they also can watch the performance on their I pads at their seats. However, in having them comment on it, they kind of gave it away to everyone. Lesson learned.
This time, I decided that the important thing would be to present the routine I wanted to perform, without worrying if it fooled them or not. The tribute to David was icing on the cake. After I performed the routine, Penn spoke and miscalled the method as a billiard ball type trick instead of a cups and balls type trick. I knew what he meant, but didn't say anything because the guy who went on before me (Jafo) had just done a billiard ball routine and I realized he misspoke (that performance was put on an earlier episode). They later refilmed Penn saying the correct thing. They never mentioned anything about the rest, so I will never know if they were fooled or not. Mike Close (the judge) told me the first time he saw the trick that he was fooled by one part. My guess is that they understood the basics, but didn't think the other things were important - the appearance of the copper coin, the 5 complete vanishes, and the 2 surprise endings. So I decided to be a good guest and thank them for having me on the show. Had I questioned them about the specifics, it might have gotten contentious and they never want a back and forth. Usually when questioned, rather than let it get out of hand they go right to the judge. It is their show, and as long as they understand the basics, it is probably enough for them. Again, they don't really care about the fooling part. Anyway, glad you enjoyed it. It is one of my favorite routines.
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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critter Inner circle Spokane, WA 2653 Posts |
It was great.
I'm so happy this show is giving so much wide exposure to so many magic greats.
"The fool is one who doesn't know what you have just found out."
~Will Rogers |
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Michael Rubinstein V.I.P. 4665 Posts |
Thank you Critter
S.E.M. (The Sun, the Moon, and the Earth) is a sun and moon routine unlike any other. Limited to 100 sets, here is the promo:
https://youtu.be/aFuAWCNEuOI?si=ZdDUNV8lUPWvtOcL $325 ppd USA (Shipping extra outside of USA). If interested, shoot me an email for ordering information at rubinsteindvm@aol.com |
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