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by **Paultempleents** » Jun 18th, '15, 09:57

I have an original anverdi jumbo rising card. It's the two way version. Without giving too much away it is not working! I have replaced all of the consumable parts required but still nothing. I know that historically this was not always a reliable prop but it would be great to get it operational again as it is such a collectable item. I think I purchased it about 25 years ago from Tony Curtis.

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to a techie who can either repair/service it.

Cheers

by **bmat** » Jun 19th, '15, 17:03

Ah Anverdi. The best I can offer is to start with your toaster. That is right, take your toaster apart and put it back together, only turn it into a satallite. Once you can achieve that you may be able to figure out how to repair an Anverdi item.

I know, I am no help whatsoever. But I was feeling bad that nobody was responding.

by **Mandrake** » Jun 19th, '15, 21:51

How about asking Tony Curtis? www.tonycurtismagic.com.

by **Paultempleents** » Jun 19th, '15, 23:18

bmat wrote:Ah Anverdi. The best I can offer is to start with your toaster. That is right, take your toaster apart and put it back together, only turn it into a satallite. Once you can achieve that you may be able to figure out how to repair an Anverdi item.

I know, I am no help whatsoever. But I was feeling bad that nobody was responding.

Thanks Mandrake, I was feeling a bit felt out in the cold :lol:

Good idea to contact Tony, I will let you know of progress.......tried the toaster idea.....does anyone here know how to fix a toaster now ??.?..

by **Paultempleents** » Jun 20th, '15, 10:11

Mandrake wrote:How about asking Tony Curtis? http://www.tonycurtismagic.com" target="_blank" target="_blank.

Just had a very helpful and speedy reply from Tony. With a couple of suggestions.

Unfortunately he is unable to assist with the repair as the only engineer he knew that could do it has now died. Looks like I may have to find an electronics geek to have a tinker with it now as nothing ventured nothing gained.

by **bmat** » Jun 22nd, '15, 20:24

There is also John Gaughn. Not sure how to reach him seeing as I've never done so personally. But he is the Master builder of our time.

by **Mandrake** » Jun 22nd, '15, 22:19

If you need an electronics expert then your local Maplins may be able to suggest a few names to try.

by **Mark Wynn** » Jun 25th, '15, 17:57

I used a wiz kid from the world of radio controlled model cars. He fixed and tuned it in for me for a pint. Look up Model Car Clubs in your area.

by **Lady of Mystery** » Jun 26th, '15, 10:04

Jon Thompson (author of Naked Mentaliam and Electronics for Magicians) is a serious electronics whizz and also magician so might be a good person to get in touch with and see if he can help out.

He used to be a member here as Tomo but he's not been around for quite a while. He also used to post on the cafe but I've not been there for years so no idea if he's still there or not.

by **bmat** » Jun 26th, '15, 18:05

Mark Wynn wrote:I used a wiz kid from the world of radio controlled model cars. He fixed and tuned it in for me for a pint. Look up Model Car Clubs in your area.

Fantastic Idea!