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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts 
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On 2009-08-10 07:54, gimpy2 wrote: That is my interpretation of the philosophy of Theo. Bamberg or Okito as he is better known. I read everything I could find about him and by him and I feel that was his philosophy even though he didn't say it so I guess you can credit me with respect for Okito. Thanks, Steve, for the kind words about the book. Im glad you got something out of it. Ive loved being part of the magic scene and honored by the friends and customers who found their way to my door (or internet portal as the case may be). Your pal, -=El Tab
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts
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I understand Okito's son wanted to be a builder so he built a beautiful table. When he showed his father, his father lifted it up and looked at the underside. And said, "It isn't finished yet."
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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On 2009-08-11 02:29, Pete Biro wrote: The PyroShot shop now has Wyfi and my cousin fixed my laptop and Im online from Pyro world. That's a good story. I like the quote. -=tabman
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magicmatt Regular user 101 Posts
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How is "Automated Sefalaljia" different than the original. Was the box gimmicked because it was my belief that it was fully examinable. I built my own version many years ago and always believed that Busby's version wasn't any different that the original. Just a fancier box. Could someone clarify this. Isn't the Busby version in the Stewart James books?
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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The version published in The Jinx and the first big James book appears to be ungimmicked but since you built one, if you think about it, it is gimmicked in a very small way, but as you say is "fully examinable."
-=tabman
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts
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TC... think about eliminating the hook. Maybe a hook with tiny strong magnet? Palm it off.
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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On 2009-08-13 15:21, Pete Biro wrote: Thanks Pete, I may do something like that as I go on. Right now I'm deep into the original 1939 version using a borrowed ring and the safety pin, handkerchief, ball and glass, cigar and milk (I may do a beer bottle as an accessory since I like beer a lot better than milk personally). The only thing I'd change on the ring on tape is to use Magician's rope instead of the tape. The original is my starting point and I'm trying to keep myself out of the way of that. Watch for a video of the self smoking cigar on the site very soon.
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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DJG Inner circle 1310 Posts
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Tab,
Put me on the waiting list! 
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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On 2009-08-13 15:54, restaurantmagician wrote: Yes sir, consider it done. I dropped you a PM. -=tab
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts
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On 2009-08-13 12:24, magicmatt wrote: Busby's Automated Sefalalgia isn't detailed in the Stewart James books. All the other Sefalalgia's are in the Stewart James books. Busby's Automated Sefalalgia isn't just a fancier box, it contains multiple gimmicks. |
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rowdymagi5 Inner circle Virginia 3637 Posts
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I don't think the hook is neccessarily a bad thing. If you use a magnetic hook, and explain that the ring will be hung from it, it can be justified.
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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On 2009-08-14 16:27, rowdymagi5 wrote: Agreed, the cup hook in James 1939 version is certainly justified by hanging the ring on it. It makes more sense to me than some other variations. I do love the linked ropes from Dean's Box but that's Dean's variation of the hook and his device so I will leave that for others to copy. -=tabman
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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Today was the first live trial of the self smoking cigar as per the 1939 routine. If you go to the Sefalaljia website below and scroll down theres a 13 second video in wmv. I don't know if it runs on a Mac or not. Maybe somebody can let me know.
http://Sefalaljia.com
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silverking Inner circle 4574 Posts
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Runs on a Mac perfectly Tabby......and looks great!
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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On 2009-08-16 23:52, silverking wrote: Thank you kind sir for letting me know. -=tab
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jolyonjenkins Inner circle United Kingdom 1187 Posts
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I've made my own sefalaljia box based fairly closely on the original SJ article (though with a few elements from Dean's Box) but I've not had much luck getting the ball and glass phase to work. Has anyone got experience of this? I have difficulty working out the best thread - ITR is too difficult to thread and not strong enough. Fishing twine is too shiny and visible. Also a rubber ball makes too much noise when it falls in the glass, but a sponge ball looks wrong. Any ideas?
Jolyon Jenkins
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mdspark Special user 784 Posts
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Use a SPONGE BALL and regular black thread.....
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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On 2009-09-07 21:10, mdspark wrote: Yes, and don't forget to wear a black shirt. -=tabman
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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jolyonjenkins Inner circle United Kingdom 1187 Posts
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OK my solution, which works, is to use the "invisible thread" that tailors use, but to darken it with black permanent marker so that it is no longer shiny. This is strong but much less visible than ordinary cotton thread. And a sponge ball. And a good realistic skull, such as James specifies. I may say that this bit of the routine plays exceptionally well - better than any other, even though it is so simple.
Jolyon Jenkins
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts
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Where did you get your skull?? Well, not your skull, but the skull you're using??? Is it a full sized skull?? That still doesn't sound right so I hope you know what I mean!!??
And one more question if you don't mind, did you build your box to the SJ dimensions from Jinx??
...Your professional woodworking and "tender" loving care in the products you make, make the wait worthwhile. Thanks for all you do...
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Posted: Aug 10, 2009 03:43 pm 