Lukenp
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Posted: Jun 14, 2007 01:09 am
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Well, I'm interested to know how much this book is worth. It's OOP just like the other Garcia books, but I am not sure that this book holds the same "high status" as the other ones. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Luke
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van
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Posted: Jun 14, 2007 02:16 am
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The title of the book is "The Elegant Card Magic of Father Cyprian". It was printed in 1980 and sold for $12.50
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Van
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Lukenp
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Posted: Jun 14, 2007 10:20 pm
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Ok, anyone else?
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eddieloughran
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Posted: Jun 16, 2007 09:25 am
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Why do you keep asking what books are worth ?
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Lukenp
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Posted: Jun 16, 2007 12:48 pm
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Does it matter to you? It's my own business, thank you.
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Schmecal
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Posted: Jun 16, 2007 01:34 pm
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I think, maybe..... 1/100 of a cent. I could be wrong though.
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boinko
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Posted: Jun 16, 2007 06:24 pm
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It's worth whatever someone pays for it.
Seriously. I remember when I was attempting to sell my Marlo RCM, you PM'd me and said I was asking too much.
Well, it sold. No problem.
Best advice -- or, rather, my advice to you this time -- is post in the forum, set a price, and see what happens. You might be surprised.
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Lukenp
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Posted: Jun 16, 2007 09:15 pm
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Yeah, I guess so.
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Rennie
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Posted: Jun 17, 2007 05:55 am
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I purchased the book, checked it out ( no good) and sold it on E-Bay. If you do not have, don't get it. If you do have it, get rid of it..One of the worst card books I ever had.
Rennie
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closeupcardician
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Posted: Jun 18, 2007 01:21 am
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Would you care to elaborate on why... Cyprian had some great work. I myself am wondering if this book is available frome anywhere?
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Rennie
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Posted: Jun 20, 2007 04:21 am
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Quote: On 2007-06-17 21:21, closeupcardist wrote:
Would you care to elaborate on why... Cyprian had some great work. I myself am wondering if this book is available frome anywhere?
Since I sold the book I cannot remember exactly, but as I recall the magic appeared to be filler type effects. By that I mean the stuff left-over after the good stuff has been published.
Rennie
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van
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Posted: Jun 21, 2007 12:52 am
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Finally had time to go through the book again.
15 tricks and 1 sleight.
Frank Garcia's very ordinary writing style and lack of credits describes some,I thought, fairly effective magic. None of the tricks require much technical skill. A few use minimal gaffs and/or setups. Many of the effects have been republished by others with newer technique.
Swindle Cut Aces - A quick four ace revelation.
The One Handed Cut & The Two Handed One Handed Cut - Discussion of the Charlier Pass
The Spectator Cuts The Aces - Spectator cuts to 4 aces with different backs
Suitcase Charlie - The One Handed Gambler - Small setup, clever presentation
The Solid Gold Prediction - a minor variation on Red Hot Mama
Psychological Card to Pocket - Spectator removes signed selection from performer's pocket
The Spectrum Effect - Double card match
Any Four of A Kind - The production of any 4 of a kind named by a spectator.
Four Ace Quickie - exactly what the title says
Quick Change - Variation of the KM move
Multiple Surprises - 4 Ace production with a kicker
Super Shuffle Four Ace Trick - 4 ace production + Triumph
Roll Your Own - Easy variation of Roll Over Aces
Hofzinser's Departure - Hofzinser's Ace Trick variation
Royal Mounted Monte - Monte type routine with a kicker
The Poetry of Magic - Essay on card magic
On the whole, it was worth the $12.50 I paid for it.
Van
Later Ya'll
Van
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tmorgan1011
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Posted: Feb 4, 2024 02:46 pm
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Thanks for the info!
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magicfish
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Posted: Feb 4, 2024 09:10 pm
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[quote]On Jun 17, 2007, Rennie wrote:
I purchased the book, checked it out ( no good) and sold it on E-Bay. If you do not have, don't get it. If you do have it, get rid of it..One of the worst card books I ever had.
Rennie [/quote
It is a fantastic book.
And there is a gem in there worth 100 times the price of the book.
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magicfish
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Posted: Feb 4, 2024 09:12 pm
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And beautifully illustrated by Richard Kaufman. I'll never part with my copy.
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Leo H
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Posted: Feb 4, 2024 10:57 pm
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Quote: On Jun 21, 2007, van wrote: Frank Garcia's very ordinary writing style and lack of credits describes some,I thought, fairly effective magic.
Frank's writing style was precise, and elegant.
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magicfish
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Posted: Feb 5, 2024 10:10 am
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This book is a gem!
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RiffRaff
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Posted: Feb 5, 2024 01:27 pm
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Quote: On Jun 21, 2007, van wrote:
The Solid Gold Prediction - a minor variation on Red Hot Mama
Van
Solid Gold Prediction is more like an open prediction or stop trick.
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Leo H
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Posted: Feb 8, 2024 03:24 am
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Quote: On Feb 5, 2024, RiffRaff wrote: Solid Gold Prediction is more like an open prediction or stop trick.
Yes it is! I've used this with a Tarot deck and it's wonderful! Choose a Tarot card you want the spectator to stop at, for example the Two Lovers card, the Fool, or Death. Presentational possibilities here.
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Good to here.