Yaniv Deautsch found this footage of Randi online. Here Randi is performing the effect with two face to face cards in the envelope. He also appears to make a error in performance, identifying the cards in the wrong order. But he manages to set things right by the end.
Yaniv Deautsch emailed to say that Randi showed the trick to Yorini when he visited Israel in 1977. The 1977 date fits. As I mentioned, it did feel like a 1970s parapsychology experiment.
Yorini is the stage name of Yoran Nachman and he is mentioned by Randi in his book Flim-Flam! Randi described him as a master of spoon bending and telepathy and was clearly impressed with his work as a mentalist. Worth reading again for Randi's early exploration of the Geller phenomenon and the world of psychic research.
David, thanks for the Randi tribute. As you say it sounds like a test from the 70s. A powerful effect in the right hands no doubt. And an interesting method. I'm glad you mentioned what a good magician and performer he was. I never knew him well but we were both from Toronto and when he was in town we (young kids) would talk with him at the Arcade Magic and Novelty Shop and go to see him at his summer performences at the Canadian National Exhibition. As adults both my wife and I separately interviewd him for various magic related documentaries. He always seemed pleased to perform and the performances were always great magic and great fun.
David, I have just subscribed to your newsletter. Great story, sad to hear about Randi. It was however a wonderful experience to see him in Blackpool a few years ago.
In regards to the trick with iron fillings, effects with magnetic principles using ESP cards. In recent years both Gary Jones and Nicholas Einhorn have contributed updated handlings to this plot.
I am sure you are aware of this, but mention it just in case. Love your contributions to the magic world. Best Wishes John
Thank you for this David, Randi was top class in many ways. The iron filings story is brilliant, I can imagine your feelings when the wavy lines turned out correct.
Yaniv Deautsch found this footage of Randi online. Here Randi is performing the effect with two face to face cards in the envelope. He also appears to make a error in performance, identifying the cards in the wrong order. But he manages to set things right by the end.
You can view the performance here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovhHjnAg6AA
Yaniv Deautsch emailed to say that Randi showed the trick to Yorini when he visited Israel in 1977. The 1977 date fits. As I mentioned, it did feel like a 1970s parapsychology experiment.
Yorini is the stage name of Yoran Nachman and he is mentioned by Randi in his book Flim-Flam! Randi described him as a master of spoon bending and telepathy and was clearly impressed with his work as a mentalist. Worth reading again for Randi's early exploration of the Geller phenomenon and the world of psychic research.
David, if you email me at dzuckerbrotatgmail.com I can send you private links to Conjuring Philip, etc.
David, thanks for the Randi tribute. As you say it sounds like a test from the 70s. A powerful effect in the right hands no doubt. And an interesting method. I'm glad you mentioned what a good magician and performer he was. I never knew him well but we were both from Toronto and when he was in town we (young kids) would talk with him at the Arcade Magic and Novelty Shop and go to see him at his summer performences at the Canadian National Exhibition. As adults both my wife and I separately interviewd him for various magic related documentaries. He always seemed pleased to perform and the performances were always great magic and great fun.
David, I have just subscribed to your newsletter. Great story, sad to hear about Randi. It was however a wonderful experience to see him in Blackpool a few years ago.
In regards to the trick with iron fillings, effects with magnetic principles using ESP cards. In recent years both Gary Jones and Nicholas Einhorn have contributed updated handlings to this plot.
I am sure you are aware of this, but mention it just in case. Love your contributions to the magic world. Best Wishes John
Thank you for this David, Randi was top class in many ways. The iron filings story is brilliant, I can imagine your feelings when the wavy lines turned out correct.