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Personally Speaking - Nov07 - Part 3

The secret lies in two pivoted pieces which pivot from one side to another. Illustrations show how the method works. By pivoting the pieces at points X (both sides) and because these are covered in black velvet or flock, (both sides) these can be made to pivot inward or outward at will. So, when inward, the livestock (or indeed any other production load) which is situated behind these, can be made to come forward and appear in fr...
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Personally Speaking - Nov07 - Part 2

FEATHERS… FEATHERS… By Robert Harbin Way back in December 1947, I was commissioned to create several different magical effects for the theatrical version of The Wizard Of Oz, which Mr. Gordon Stewart decided to stage. The production was presented on a small stage and amongst the effects which we used, The Sentry Box was one which I knew would and could do further things. Here, in a different disguise and with a new design, I off...
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Personally Speaking - Important Nov07

Stevens Magic Emporium Important Announcement Exclusive American Distributor Of The Ken Brooke Magic Range It has been necessary for us to, once again, announce to the magic world, due to the fact that our “magic world” is beset with those who would take effects that they have no right to take and sell and distribute these with no respects at all to those who buy rights, invent and create our wonderful miracles of our magic art...
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Personally Speaking - Nov07

Joe’s Personally Speaking – November 2007 This is a tribute to Robert Harbin from Ian Adair’s Volume 5 of Dove Magic. Ian composed and created five volumes of magic with doves and all effects were different and all were from his creative mind or from friends who gave him permission to include their routines in this book. You will enjoy the article on Robert Harbin and the contribution he gave to Ian’s books called, “Fea...
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Personally Speaking - Aug07 - Part 3

Edwin always told me, “To succeed in magical dealing Ian, you must comply with three things…” 1. Create new and original material. 2. Manufacture these at a reasonable price. 3. Run a very quick return of postal service. Edwin Hooper was a very successful children’s entertainer. He was also every good at writing lengthy instructions and routines. One night, whilst taking a bath he came up with three major effects, one being Farm...
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