tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.comments2023-05-22T00:55:42.457-07:00Magic FridayJamie D. Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07982349049215202156noreply@blogger.comBlogger229125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-48774596894831307592013-09-07T17:57:16.497-07:002013-09-07T17:57:16.497-07:00Hey Jamie,
It's good to see that you've ...Hey Jamie, <br /><br />It's good to see that you've written the book! What you have learned is invaluable because it's from the trenches.<br /><br />One thing I've already learned, from reading your <b>Magic Friday's</b>, is to reflect on what the audience loved about a performance.<br /><br />It's been a wonder to watch you move from being an absolute beginner to being a top professional.<br /><br />If your signature strengths, which include caring, optimism, and persistence, can rub off through this book to its readers, then the magic scene and the world will both change for the better. <br /><br />Cheers, <br />ShaunShaun Luttinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680634475427529458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-92220971667342104502013-07-30T13:34:48.788-07:002013-07-30T13:34:48.788-07:00Hi Jamie
Really looking forward to the "draf...Hi Jamie<br /><br />Really looking forward to the "draft". Having bought Industrial and both versions of The Vault I know that this will be a quality product based on real experience.<br /><br />It's just struck me that your day job is dealing with people at a critical time of their lives.<br /><br />How then could you not have valuable insights into entertaining them at less stressful times?Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10499438003253196392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-40728548572859343652013-06-06T22:12:28.319-07:002013-06-06T22:12:28.319-07:00Francis was my mentor, I was lucky enough to be a ...Francis was my mentor, I was lucky enough to be a student of his for four and a half years. He was unbelievable!ropierrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16318262303959378659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-18975542863477222002013-04-22T02:41:38.934-07:002013-04-22T02:41:38.934-07:00I am Dai Vernon's son and knew Francis well. ...I am Dai Vernon's son and knew Francis well. Although he was a world class alcoholic he was as lovable inebriated as he was cold sober. His humor was even funnier when stoned. I even performed with him in a "muscle reading" act.Derek Vernernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-81360191300954538482013-02-22T03:17:16.736-08:002013-02-22T03:17:16.736-08:00Its amazing work....really different idea's......Its amazing work....really different idea's...thanks for sharing.!! <a href="http://business-cardsprinting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Plastic cards</a>ali naqvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471222261460110019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-26794727117982714992013-01-26T20:42:29.406-08:002013-01-26T20:42:29.406-08:00Jamie, WOW!!!! This thing is just incredible!!! Wh...Jamie, WOW!!!! This thing is just incredible!!! When I first got this I was surprised by the customer service emails, as well as the actual product itself!! Fantastically made!!! Great quality and an absolutely great weight to it!!! This is one of the best purchases I've made and IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY!! I was highly worried about the secret being revealed due to how easy it was for the performer to operate, however, having said that, I've used this at least 7 times for a total of 30+ people and NO ONE HAS FIGURED IT OUT!!! I HAVE ZERO DOUBT IN MY MIND THAT THIS IS ONE GREAT INVESTMENT! LOVE THE CONFUSED REACTIONS THAT I GET WHEN I SHOW A CARD WITH A SLIT IN IT, THEN POUR OUT THE SOLID STEEL BLOCK OF ULTIMATE CONFUSION!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CREATING A PRACTICAL VERSION OF A CLASSIC TRICK THAT I WILL ACTUALLY USE!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-36434200571648959022013-01-19T08:33:26.990-08:002013-01-19T08:33:26.990-08:00I've seen that one on sankey's "45&qu...I've seen that one on sankey's "45" dvd. If you dont want a bill with holes punched in it how about a bill switch for a different denomination?kevin chilvershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16939969564037555510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-846127591544401822012-08-23T19:20:08.598-07:002012-08-23T19:20:08.598-07:00Great review like always Jamie.
I was in Thailan...Great review like always Jamie. <br /><br />I was in Thailand about a year ago, where I got a henna tattoo of the ace of spades on my upper arm. When I wore a t-shirt, the short sleeve covered any signs of the tattoo. <br /><br />So later on whilst drinking down Khaosan Road, I happened to see another magician. He was showing a group of people a few tricks, and I decided to introduce myself and do a few of my own. I did a force of the ace of spades, and asked the girl to hold the card close to her chest, and to put her other hand on my arm, over the top of the unknown tattoo. I asked her to concentrate, and for the magic to happen, and then I revealed the card - the reaction was unbelievable, I'm pretty sure she fell over. <br /><br />Whether it was the magic in the air in Thailand, or the amount of alcohol that was flowing, or the situation, I believe that the girl, as well as the rest of the group, believed that the tattoo really did 'materialise' somehow on my arm. <br /><br />Such a simple trick, yet it provoked more reaction than most other tricks - I think because this was real magic to them. Not set up, not an illusion, not on TV, but it happened by chance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-70603297748029445112012-05-22T11:55:23.822-07:002012-05-22T11:55:23.822-07:00What's your secret project??? Oh, I am soooo c...What's your secret project??? Oh, I am soooo curious. <br /><br />I like how you defer the to audience response for the evaluation of the effect. It's good because people ask you to do it again. For sure.Shaun Luttinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680634475427529458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-87466493338145302492012-04-21T09:40:03.824-07:002012-04-21T09:40:03.824-07:00Francis was my father's brother. I remember h...Francis was my father's brother. I remember him visiting our family a few times when I was a child. He was fascinating! I also remember that he was the younger of twins. Does anyone have any information on Matthew the older twin?<br />Mary Finneran<br />P.S. Debby who is your husband?Mary Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711087163167730545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-15849351263670100542012-04-21T09:36:18.961-07:002012-04-21T09:36:18.961-07:00Francis was my uncle. He visited with our family ...Francis was my uncle. He visited with our family on two occassions that I remember. He was fascinating! I remember that he was a twin - does anyone have any information about Matthew the older of the twins.<br />Mary Finneran<br />P.S. Debby who is your husband?Mary Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11711087163167730545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-25038997189880917942012-04-07T18:32:20.083-07:002012-04-07T18:32:20.083-07:00Hi Michael. This is from Uncle Larry and Debby. ...Hi Michael. This is from Uncle Larry and Debby. Suzanne Smith wrote in Sept, 2011. Suzanne..if you get back on this blog, we met Candy Naughton about 15 (?) years ago in Vermont. Are you her cousin or her sister. Unfortunately...I can't remember if Candy was Alice's or Dorothy/s daughter. Larry Finneran's father was William...Dorothy's younger brother. Did you know the name of Uncle Francis' wife? Or the year they were married?...Hope to hear from you...DebbyDebby/Larrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-35088977106969529102012-03-21T18:10:19.997-07:002012-03-21T18:10:19.997-07:00Francis was my grandfather's brother, although...Francis was my grandfather's brother, although I never met him since he passed away a few years before I was born. I dont have any information about him, besides what I have read on the internet in recent years. <br /><br />Mike FinneranMikeFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-61562685660233015322011-12-28T16:21:42.454-08:002011-12-28T16:21:42.454-08:00Good tips on stage shows for conference. Emphasis ...Good tips on stage shows for conference. Emphasis on taking care of support staff. They can be your friend. :-) <br />BTW: lov'in my IR in Georgia.Willihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722402111010961546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-58608103596625897972011-09-26T20:31:22.810-07:002011-09-26T20:31:22.810-07:00This is the most incredible thing ever!! That'...This is the most incredible thing ever!! That's right, *ever*! I can't tell you enough how pleased I am to have purchased this! Thanks Mr. Grant, this is a great product.NathanaelBergenMagichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217430882344063236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-48692225455898220692011-09-20T07:32:53.968-07:002011-09-20T07:32:53.968-07:00Brilliant.Brilliant.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15610166779837992561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-45956868908758910802011-09-19T19:02:16.284-07:002011-09-19T19:02:16.284-07:00Hey Jamie its paisa from the cafe and the dude tha...Hey Jamie its paisa from the cafe and the dude that went through EVERY exhibit at Ripleys in San Antonio to get you the picture of Anything is Possible Bottle. Anyway did you ever think of reshooting this review with a video? I have Ringer but would have loved to see the Funkey part.paisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186945828918368371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-66190260884882425332011-09-09T18:37:58.694-07:002011-09-09T18:37:58.694-07:00Debby
Francis was my mom's brother - Dorothy ...Debby<br /><br />Francis was my mom's brother - Dorothy Finneran- I met Framcis several times and his magic thrilled me as a kid. My mom was very fond of him. Your husband was his nephew? <br /><br />Sincerely<br /><br />Suzanne SmithSuzanne smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-47433319602950242322011-07-08T00:11:55.682-07:002011-07-08T00:11:55.682-07:00funny thing is my majors are:
Fiber Optics
Banded
...funny thing is my majors are:<br />Fiber Optics<br />Banded<br />Get Sharky<br />and any of the effects I can do with a normal deck of cards.Matthew Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-46992182313455490312011-07-04T09:07:40.846-07:002011-07-04T09:07:40.846-07:00Wow that is pretty snazzy.Wow that is pretty snazzy.Haunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695067718744704355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-32982598816724762592011-07-04T00:00:56.408-07:002011-07-04T00:00:56.408-07:00Curious indeed.Curious indeed.Derek Hughesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-65015415385541535572011-07-03T21:05:53.752-07:002011-07-03T21:05:53.752-07:00Looks amazing!Looks amazing!V @ The Magic Networkhttp://themagicnetwork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-43717123126843290222011-06-30T07:59:34.359-07:002011-06-30T07:59:34.359-07:00Brilliant, apparently moveless solution. Working o...Brilliant, apparently moveless solution. Working on ways to limit the range to the required x+26 range without arousing suspicion.Thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-78754194757495708982011-06-14T22:12:19.598-07:002011-06-14T22:12:19.598-07:00That really made me laugh- thanks! I'm surpris...That really made me laugh- thanks! I'm surprised people don't comment here- it's a great feature.<br /><br />Anyway, many thanks for the informative and entertaining reviews.sadly factualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318352924547733069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516842069489854717.post-60377910394479022622011-05-12T06:09:56.850-07:002011-05-12T06:09:56.850-07:00I always watch Ripleys belive or not.I love magic ...I always watch Ripleys belive or not.I love magic tricks.Fitted Suitshttp://www.suitusa.com/noreply@blogger.com