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The Unmasked Magician Inner circle If only I didn't have a wife and a kid I would have MUCH more than 3265 Posts 
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Just check all 54 pages, the info is in there somewhere... Tsss......
Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)
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The Unmasked Magician Inner circle If only I didn't have a wife and a kid I would have MUCH more than 3265 Posts
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Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)
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FreddieLeeFroth New user 50 Posts
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So here's your answer: No. You shouldn't use anonymous accounts to support your own products in an opinion-based review, or review-like situation. I still think using an anonymous account to provide factual information about a product is okay (Does it come assembled?, Is shipping included?, etc.).
Jason [/quote] That seems like a fair assessment but you've swerved the main issue here. Are you willing to speak out on how you feel about a highly trusted and respected member of the magical community using an anonymous account as a smokescreen to criticize others whilst bizarrely referring to themselves in the third person? |
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dirtyfoucault Special user UK 854 Posts
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Thanks to Jason for his clear and honest assessment of the situation. He didn't have to get involved in the first place (and probably wishes he hadn't). It just renders Weber's failure to apologise even more disappointing.
On the trick itself: I've heard the US version has priced the products very unbelievably. Can anyone who has the UK version say whether it's any better? |
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Wravyn Inner circle 4235 Posts
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The keeping of receipts in my wallet are the reason I went to a minimalist, front pocket style wallet. Now, my jacket pocket is overflowing with them
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Markymark Inner circle 1770 Posts
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Reminds me of the Tommy Wonder line 'Only idiots or magicans' carry a bunch of receipts on them...and made from tyvek!
A few receipts from shops in your area could make sense. But of course the idea is just to shift as many units as possible until the next derivative idea is put out. [I know Tommy used the line with people who count 3 or 4 cards out loud]
''In memory of a once fluid man,crammed and distorted by the classical mess'' -Bruce Lee
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influentialist Special user 524 Posts
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On Feb 17, 2023, Markymark wrote: Reminds me of the JFK Quote "My fellow Brits, don't ask for a receipt see if you can offer to give a receipt" except he was talking about Americans and what they could do for their country. |
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martydoesmagic Inner circle Essex, UK 2203 Posts
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There are plenty of ways to justify keeping a bunch of receipts in your wallet (if you're prepared to use a little imagination). For example, Americans might be better off buying the UK version of EDCeipt. You can then tell your audience that you recently visited the UK and kept the receipts as keepsakes of your holiday. The receipts remind you of where you went, what you did and what you ate. This has one big advantage: your audience will not be familiar with the shops the receipts come from, so they won't notice any inconsistencies. This is the presentation I developed for the "Age Receipt" trick I got as a member of Real Secrets because all the shops mentioned on the receipts were American, and the prices were in dollars.
Or just explain that you have an odd hobby: collecting abandoned receipts at shops. I often find discarded receipts at the supermarket, and, being a nosy person, I usually look at what the person bought. You could even mention that friends and family send receipts from other cities and countries to you so that you can add them to your growing collection. Then, when you introduce the props, say, "Here are a few of my favourite receipts". Sure, people will think you're weird, but aren't all magicians a little strange already?  The behaviour connected to this thread is proof of that!
Finally, the cost of living crisis is causing more people to budget their spending carefully. So it makes logical sense that you don't throw your receipts away so that you can keep track of your spending. There are a few popular apps that require you to scan your receipts to accurately track your spending and manage your money on your smartphone. The five receipts in your wallet are the ones that you haven't scanned yet (or maybe they refuse to scan). Some services even give you rewards for scanning receipts, such as Receipt Hog. Another good excuse to be holding on to old receipts. I also enjoy origami. You can fold the receipts into a collection of small origami models and keep them somewhere in your home. Then, unfold them, and perform the trick. While researching this idea, I came across a great concept for an origami receipt by designer Paul Whittaker. If you go to the effort of making your own receipts, you could make them up using Paul's design and tell people you get them from a local craft shop that sells origami paper. Marty |
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teenagelabotomy42 New user 94 Posts
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I let my life fall apart and everything I own spiral into a sea of trash so having a bunch of old receipts fits my character. Do y’all have your lives put together? Sorry to hear.
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dirtyfoucault Special user UK 854 Posts
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Marty - great suggestions, thanks for sharing. A good reminder that you don't have to go with whatever backstory is presented on a download.
This thread is making me feel very self-conscious about my everyday receipt carrying. It's not that abnormal! |
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mike donoghue Inner circle 1321 Posts
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As usual we have people arguing about if it’s normal to carry receipts about & what looks bath& what doesn’t.
It’s always the same on here & after many many years of being paid to turn up at events & talk rubbish & do daft tricks I find it really laughable. There are the thinkers & armchair magicians who don’t actually perform on a regular basis if at all . Then there are the people who think they are creating a ‘religious experience’ Just go out and DO IT !!! You are nothing more than an Entertainer or you should be . Get a grip people , it’s not Rocket Science. Go out & perform & add FUN to what you do |
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Intrepid Inner circle Silver Spring, MD 1281 Posts
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On Feb 17, 2023, FreddieLeeFroth wrote: Jason seams to be a stand up guy, who was very much true to his word and stated his opinion on the ethical issue at hand in unequivocal words. This is something to be respected and appreciated. At this point to layer on further demands of Jason would be in bad faith and would undermine the ultimate goal of working together in a positive spirit for the good of everyone.
Bob
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The Unmasked Magician Inner circle If only I didn't have a wife and a kid I would have MUCH more than 3265 Posts
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On Feb 17, 2023, mike donoghue wrote: If your magic skills are as good as your writing skills I’m not sure why you are climbing on that high horse (and judging people who are simply passionately discussing stuff that matters to them)
Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)
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DJG Inner circle 1426 Posts
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On Feb 17, 2023, mike donoghue wrote: As one of those people, I feel I need to defend myself. Fact: it has spelling errors (US vs UK, and at least one common misspelling). Fact: with today's economy, the prices are low. It could have been an oversight when converting pounds to dollars. Fact: they do not feel like common receipts. Fact: I said I'd be using this I'd some way, shape, or form. So what's the hub bub, Bub? Not all releases are turnkey. Some require creative thinking and adapting. I believe this is the later. So unless you have any other complaints to air, may we continue? |
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Nathan Alexander Inner circle 2229 Posts
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Pfft... you aren't even cool unless you've posted in this thread.
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martydoesmagic Inner circle Essex, UK 2203 Posts
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Marty - great suggestions, thanks for sharing. A good reminder that you don't have to go with whatever backstory is presented on a download. Thanks. And be proud, my friend. You're not abnormal. You're a receiptologist! In truth, I don't think there is a name for a person who collects old shopping receipts, but "receiptologist" makes sense. "Lotologists" collect used and unused lottery tickets (a good lead-in to "Powerball 60" by Richard Sanders and Bill Abbott). Quote:
Just go out and DO IT !!! To a certain extent, I agree with Mike. Receipts are everyday objects, so it is totally fine to treat them as such. However, consider these opening lines: "Did you know you can make money from your old shopping receipts?" "Did you know that I'm a world-renowned receiptologogist? "Look what I found stuffed down the back of my sofa?" (Remove receipts from pocket, along with some other odd objects for comedy value.) "Look at the weird marks on these receipts. Doesn't it look like a face?" (Add some strange marks, a ghostly face or black fingerprints to the receipts. Read this spooky news story for inspiration.) I think something like this is a much more memorable way to introduce the receipts. I've also thought of a way to admit that the receipts are fake but still keep them above suspicion. I'm not going to share this idea here because the explanation would be too lengthy. It will appear on my blog once I've had time to write it up. Marty |
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martydoesmagic Inner circle Essex, UK 2203 Posts
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Some light relief from all the drama:
Marty |
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ablanathanalba Loyal user Can't really boast with only 288 Posts
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On Feb 17, 2023, Alewishus wrote: I’m still waiting for it. Makes me less inclined, as I think one should own and try a product before reviewing it. |
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EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 2111 Posts
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On Feb 17, 2023, martyjacobs wrote: They are called business owners.
How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
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warren Inner circle uk 4923 Posts
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I have one on it's way and look forward to trying it out as I don't usually perform mentalism.
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