Very sad about Shiv. I was supposed to meet up with him last Autumn for a session with him, Justin Higham and Steve Reynolds, but all the trains were cancelled that day and he couldn't get into London, so we missed the chance to meet in person for the first time in many years. I must have first met him in Marin Breese's Magic Lounge in the early 1980s, he was probably there with you and Steve Tucker. He was such a kind, skilled, and helpful magician.
Very sad re Shiv. I only met him twice. First time in the early 80s and last time at The Magic Circle Convention in 2023. I was with my friend Graham P Jolley and all three of us chatted for well over an hour. What a talented kind man. ♥ 😔
Thanks Paul. Shiv was great company. He is missed every day. Thanks for the Edward Victor footage. I think I've seen that before if it's the 1957 footage from the Mystic Craig's Camera DVD set. As you'd expect, he's more serious there than when performing. Pathe has a couple of videos of Victor doing his hand shadows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLjG29E4O3Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvLcodUt9tU. Worth a look for anyone who is a Victor fan.
I`m sure i`ve seen this advertised and sold on a magic shop web site for £19.99. Name of trick and web site can be found on youtube. No explanation in ad. They didn`t give any clues.....Very clever trick.
Hi David, "Edible" is hilarious. I love your cards from mouth ending, why didn't I think about that!?
Shiv's Sandwich Spread is excellent. Sorry to hear he's gone. I know how it feels, I've lost quite a few good friends over the years. Take care of yourself. Btw thanks for the Edward Victor film, good to see.
Pardon d'avance, je parlerai dans ma langue naturelle. J'apporte personnellement une petite modification pour le "Shiv Duggal's sandwich". Au moment de la première révélation de la carte du spectateur, je pèle le premier Roi puis je repose les cartes en main droite décalées sur ce Roi, je reprend le tout en tenue Biddle paume en l'air pour révéler la carte. Ensuite, je repose le paquet tout en pelant le Roi sur le paquet et la carte intruse sur la table. Merci.
Thanks David. I think this reinforces the idea that the card is sandwiched. I admit I was a little skeptical about the "topological move" to reveal it entirely.
Very sad about Shiv. I was supposed to meet up with him last Autumn for a session with him, Justin Higham and Steve Reynolds, but all the trains were cancelled that day and he couldn't get into London, so we missed the chance to meet in person for the first time in many years. I must have first met him in Marin Breese's Magic Lounge in the early 1980s, he was probably there with you and Steve Tucker. He was such a kind, skilled, and helpful magician.
Hi Ian. Yes, we all met at Martin Breese's Magic Lounge. Shiv was such a lovely guy. Sorry to didn't get to meet up with him last year.
Very sad re Shiv. I only met him twice. First time in the early 80s and last time at The Magic Circle Convention in 2023. I was with my friend Graham P Jolley and all three of us chatted for well over an hour. What a talented kind man. ♥ 😔
Btw, wonderful blog and vids. Nice to see Edward Victor. I've a video clip of him performing just before he died. I'll try and dig it out. ♥ Paul
David. I found it. 16 mins of Edward Victor in 1960. I've uploaded it here if interested. https://youtu.be/aXWNakFDGmE?si=HNxzluP_KnOA_DYe
Thanks Paul. Shiv was great company. He is missed every day. Thanks for the Edward Victor footage. I think I've seen that before if it's the 1957 footage from the Mystic Craig's Camera DVD set. As you'd expect, he's more serious there than when performing. Pathe has a couple of videos of Victor doing his hand shadows. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLjG29E4O3E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvLcodUt9tU. Worth a look for anyone who is a Victor fan.
Many thanks indeed for the other links. I'll take a look now. I love watching the vintage magic vids. ♥ ♥ ♥
Ref: U.F.Grant`s Cheek to cheek....Still can`t quite work it out but i`m guessing that half of the pack are double-backs...Cheers, Ken.
Absolutely right and I've added an additional tweak or two. I'll make an explanation video for the next issue.
I`m sure i`ve seen this advertised and sold on a magic shop web site for £19.99. Name of trick and web site can be found on youtube. No explanation in ad. They didn`t give any clues.....Very clever trick.
Hi David, "Edible" is hilarious. I love your cards from mouth ending, why didn't I think about that!?
Shiv's Sandwich Spread is excellent. Sorry to hear he's gone. I know how it feels, I've lost quite a few good friends over the years. Take care of yourself. Btw thanks for the Edward Victor film, good to see.
Thanks Peter. Glad you enjoyed it. It's a great bit of business you came up with.
Hi Gino. No, but I am planning a print edition in the future that will incorporate everything plus bonus material.
Pardon d'avance, je parlerai dans ma langue naturelle. J'apporte personnellement une petite modification pour le "Shiv Duggal's sandwich". Au moment de la première révélation de la carte du spectateur, je pèle le premier Roi puis je repose les cartes en main droite décalées sur ce Roi, je reprend le tout en tenue Biddle paume en l'air pour révéler la carte. Ensuite, je repose le paquet tout en pelant le Roi sur le paquet et la carte intruse sur la table. Merci.
Thanks Jonathan. I used Google Translate. "Merci Jonathan. C'est une manipulation très économique."
Thanks David. I think this reinforces the idea that the card is sandwiched. I admit I was a little skeptical about the "topological move" to reveal it entirely.