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The Pianoman Veteran user Lliving in Scotland. 345 Posts	Posted: Apr 3, 2003 11:35 am 0 Hi all. Just starting to go throught my Simply Harkey book and am working on the GF routine. Anyone else doing it and perhaps could PM me if they know of a video clip showing this on the internet somwewhere?. Its very clever and well written but, it's always nice to see a visual presentation. Regards Alan
Dan LeFay Inner circle Holland 1371 Posts	Posted: Apr 3, 2003 01:47 pm 0 Alan, Sorry I do not know of a video, but I've been intrigued by goldfinger ever since I got the book. I think that the form of your fingers really make this routine or not. Since I am "guitarman" and my fingers are long and thin the illusion doesn't look too good. However I've seen a couple of "pianoman-fingers" who seemed to do the job quite well. Maybe you're lucky! Do not forget to read the Crib routine which uses the same technique for a routine that is really original. Alas, only for the right audience of mathematicians, scientists or Trekkie-fans... "Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths, that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot." Neil Gaiman
kipling100 Loyal user 260 Posts	Posted: Apr 3, 2003 10:43 pm 0 Yeah, the goldfinger principle looks terrible when I do it. My fingers are too skinny.
Hugin New user Oslo, Norway 15 Posts	Posted: Apr 8, 2003 12:13 am 0 I have been using this quite a bit. It fools people. I have a large hand but my fingers are relatively short and fat. Don´t know if it makes a difference.
spiral-stares New user New York City 90 Posts	Posted: Apr 8, 2003 08:58 pm 0 Check out Harkey's video, "Simply Harkey" for his performance of this effect. It looks incredible.
Koji Takada Regular user Tokyo, Japan 146 Posts	Posted: Apr 10, 2003 01:17 am 0 Yes, his video is good example for checking his GF. D.Harkey performed and explained three kinds of GF on this video. Koji
jasonchr Regular user North Carolina 173 Posts	Posted: Apr 12, 2003 11:02 pm 0 As others have mentioned, check out the video to see David perform this. It really does look great when he does it. I personally use the variation where you have someone cover your hand with their hand and then have the ring penetrate. I get better cover this way and the effect is still very strong. Jason P.S. I am selling my copy of Harkey on Video in the trading forum if you are interested. Feel free to e-mail or PM me for more info... The aspirant should acquire the resolve to explore and expand his talents to the best of his ability. With a thorough commitment to quality comes a sense of accomplishment and unique satisfaction. John Carney
Andrew E. Miller Inner circle Southern California 1428 Posts	Posted: Apr 13, 2003 12:56 am 0 I want to get this book sometime myself. What is the effect of Gold Finger? Sounds interesting... Andrew If you get bored go to www.a-miller.idz.net and watch some magic. -Andrew
Mago Mai Elite user Venezuela 485 Posts	Posted: Apr 19, 2003 01:34 am 0 Andrew, as Dave Harkey mentions on his video, The GOLDFINGER principle can be used to make you pass a ring thru flesh and bone,change one ring to another and if you have a ring too small for that finger you can take the finger off and see the ring drop. It is an excellent visual effect.I hope this helps you. Mago Mai I invite all of you to share some of my magic on videos.Please, CLICK HERE
Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts	Posted: Apr 19, 2003 03:53 am 0 I have great success performing Goldfinger preceded by Garrett Thomas' "Ring Thing." I do the Thomas effect first, and then offer to show them how it works "close up and personal"--then I do Goldfinger. It kills 'em! "Love God, laugh more, spend more time with the ones you love, play with children, do good to those in need, and eat more ice cream. There is more to life than magic tricks." - Scott F. Guinn My Lybrary Page
Challenge New user 3 Posts	Posted: Apr 30, 2006 11:50 am 0 I want to learn this effect, but "Simply Harkey" seems to be out of print Can someone please confirm if Goldfinger is taught in "Harkey on Video" (or any other source)? Thanks.
Zap Regular user 181 Posts	Posted: Apr 30, 2006 12:47 pm 0 Goldfinger IS on "Harkey On Video."
-0- New user London 58 Posts	Posted: Apr 30, 2006 05:08 pm 0 Also, I believe that some places ), still have copies of it available, I'm sure I've seen them. have a look, you might be lucky! Regards, -0-
Kjellstrom Inner circle Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe 5211 Posts	Posted: Apr 30, 2006 09:04 pm 0 I saw David Harkey do this effect in his great lecture at the Magic Theatre in Sweden: the 28 of August 1994 and it was an amazing illusion first time I saw it live I think this effect is great together with effects like Ring Thing and Pinnacle etc... The Magic Theatre in sweden is owned by swedens top magician Stefan Schützer: http://www.magispecialisten.com
Kjellstrom Inner circle Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe 5211 Posts	Posted: May 14, 2006 02:58 pm 0 Quote: On 2006-04-30 08:47, Zap wrote: Goldfinger IS on "Harkey On Video." IS this movie available on DVD?
Zap Regular user 181 Posts	Posted: May 15, 2006 12:18 am 0 Not sure, but I think it's VHS only, and I'm not sure where you would buy it now (maybe Steven's).