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Matt Adams Special user Harvest, AL 828 Posts	Posted: Jan 7, 2013 04:32 pm 0 Quote: On 2012-11-21 21:01, Merenkov wrote: So it was never really a “better deal” than MAGIC, it was just a different deal. Make no mistake - this sort of "different" IS better. I currently have both - but I feel Genii is not only weightier in material, but you get MUCH more access because of the archives. SO MUCH WIN! Website: www.MattAdamsMinistries.com Instagram: @mattadamsministries Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattadamsministries
Merenkov Elite user 424 Posts	Posted: Jan 9, 2013 12:35 am 0 Quote: Make no mistake - this sort of "different" IS better. That's like saying an ad-free subscription to Pandora is a better deal than buying a CD, since Pandora gives you thousands of songs to listen to for that subscription. But the catch is that you have to continuously subscribe to listen to those songs on Pandora, and you also have to have internet access. But if I buy a CD, I own it forever and can listen to it whenever I want, without the need for internet access. So which is the better value between subscribing to Pandora or buying a CD? I don't know personally, as I see value in each option. They're just different. The same logic applies to Genii and MAGIC. To view those digital versions of your Genii subscription, you have to maintain that subscription forever (unless you buy those issues separately, for a cost above your subscription fee). To view issues of MAGIC or Genii that you purchased separately, you can open them at anytime on your iPad forever (note that the digital issues of Genii are $6.00/issue, though, compared to $3.99/issue for MAGIC).
Matt Adams Special user Harvest, AL 828 Posts	Posted: Jan 9, 2013 09:03 pm 0 Quote: On 2013-01-08 19:35, Merenkov wrote: Quote: Make no mistake - this sort of "different" IS better. That's like saying an ad-free subscription to Pandora is a better deal than buying a CD, since Pandora gives you thousands of songs to listen to for that subscription. But the catch is that you have to continuously subscribe to listen to those songs on Pandora, and you also have to have internet access. But if I buy a CD, I own it forever and can listen to it whenever I want, without the need for internet access. So which is the better value between subscribing to Pandora or buying a CD? I don't know personally, as I see value in each option. They're just different. The same logic applies to Genii and MAGIC. To view those digital versions of your Genii subscription, you have to maintain that subscription forever (unless you buy those issues separately, for a cost above your subscription fee). To view issues of MAGIC or Genii that you purchased separately, you can open them at anytime on your iPad forever (note that the digital issues of Genii are $6.00/issue, though, compared to $3.99/issue for MAGIC). That logic makes sense. Question though - can't you just download the PDF for each Genii you want? So how is it $6 an issue? It's FREE when you are a subscriber...so just download whatever you want! The other thought is to just ante up the 1000 bucks and be a lifetime member. Seems that could be worthwhile if you are young enough. I just renewed for a single year again...and will consider lifetime next year. We'll see... Website: www.MattAdamsMinistries.com Instagram: @mattadamsministries Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattadamsministries
Merenkov Elite user 424 Posts	Posted: Jan 10, 2013 04:53 pm 0 Quote: Question though - can't you just download the PDF for each Genii you want? So how is it $6 an issue? It's FREE when you are a subscriber...so just download whatever you want! You know, I think you're right. I was under the impression that I wasn't able to access the media files (video and voice) in Genii without internet access. But now that I play around with it, I see that you can choose that option (down-loading the actual media files) when down-loading a particular issue.
Matt Adams Special user Harvest, AL 828 Posts	Posted: Jan 11, 2013 09:02 pm 0 Good stuff. I think I changed my mind about renewing with Magic this year. I'm going to do it at least one more year...cause I'm going to Magic Live and that would really be goofy to attend and not even be a subscriber to their magazine. But after that I might just get single issues that interest me. There's valuable stuff in EVERY issue of Magic...but there's just no point in having it since I can't find time to read it compared to all the things Genii provides. Just info overload! No sense in spending more money I guess. Website: www.MattAdamsMinistries.com Instagram: @mattadamsministries Facebook: www.facebook.com/mattadamsministries
MarkFinn New user North Texas 80 Posts	Posted: Jan 24, 2013 09:38 pm 0 I'm still on the fence about it. I've been getting Magic on and off for a while, and last year was the first year I subscribed. I really liked getting the mags in the mail every month (I'm old enough to appreciate when fun stuff came in the mail). And while the little code word Hunt and Peck thing is slightly annoying, I have been looking at the enhanced content on my new Ipad recently, and I like it a lot, too. For the time being, I'll keep getting Magic as a physical copy and subscribe to Genii and read the digital copy. After a few months, I may well re-evaluate that decision, but for now, it works for me. Mark Finn Raconteur, Ne'er-Do-Well I can be followed, but never shadowed: twitter.com/FinnsWake
themagiciansapprentice Inner circle Essex, UK 1381 Posts	Posted: Feb 2, 2013 10:52 pm 0 Digital £2.49 hard-copy £6 simple choice I also like having Magic Magazine on my iPad - last year I took it with me to the FCM Convention and read back issues between lectures or whilst travelling.This has now become a habit. Have wand will travel! Performing children's magic in the UK for Winter 2014 and Spring 2015.