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dat8962 wrote:Well, if Mandrake can stand up and rightly defend sponge balls then I must stand up and defend rope magic.

There's nothing 'nancy' about rope magic at all

Once again it would appear that those who knock these classics think that magic consists of cards and coins.

Whilst I appreciate that you did say 'most', there is a lot of variety out there if you do you home work and search the web. It's true that some of what you will find isn't as exciting as others but that's true with everything.

I wish magicians wouldn't be so blinkered when it comes to certain genres of magic - just because 'E' doesn't push it, doesn't make it a dud!

What about all my defending of the sponge balls.... and my great routines! Lady of Mystery will tell ya! And Rope is not nancy at all when you got people like Burger using them . I wonder if the young mans view would differ if one of them "cool" magicans uses them

Markdini wrote:What about all my defending of the sponge balls

I have a feeling Dat meant you rather than me !

oooooo. Ok then although i dont mind being compared to Mandrake even if he is 35ish years older then me.

Markdini wrote:even if he is 35ish years older then me.

And totally useless with sponge balls !

Mandrake wrote:

I have a feeling Dat meant you rather than me !

Apologies to everyone who has defended sponges, ropes, cups & balls etc. You're all admired in my eyes even though I would have put money on Mandrake saying something earlier

Markdini wrote:

although i dont mind being compared to Mandrake even if he is 35ish years older then me.

Both Mandrake and myself could add to the 'I hate' post with some ageism related bits but I just can't be bothered as it's nearly time for my afternoon nap.

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hey I'm 34 and i enjoy a good afternoon nap the same as you fellas...a bit of doormouse power-napping is good for the soul...its to be encouraged...

especially after a sunday roast...oh yeah...

Not agesim Dat but respect to the wisdom over the collective years.

You can't be talking about me with the word wisdom is in the same sentence..

You must be talking about Mandrake again

dat8962 wrote:You must be talking about Mandrake again

Nah, I'm the only bloke in history to go the the Dentist to have a wisdom tooth put in!

See a very old mage could have such items as an appearing zimmer frame.

A colostomy change bag?

Stupid illusions... "... And if you look through these binoculars you will clearly be able to see that the Eiffel Tower has dissappeared!"

Sponge rope... I am talking about rope made form sponge. There is no place for it in magic.

The cards in mentalism debate. Ok so I am more of a newbie than a master but surely the point is the effect. As long as it comes over as intended what is the problem? Surely it is down to the strength of the performer to diect his audience as appropriate, say "...right now let me show you something different..."

People and TV Shows that give away the farm - Particularly gimmicks - It seldom happens with sleights.

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I hate magic which relies on stooges.

I hate magic that is sold for 10 times the amount you could pay for a book which explains about 1000 effects!!

I hate Criss Angel.. he has dont nothing for magic

I hate piracy.. unless yout talking about the ones with eye patches and names like 'one eyed willie'!!

I hate the fact I havent mastered the classic palm false transfer yet