Abracadabra Magic is currently advertising the “Jumping Knot” on their website and in possibly in print. One very observant member of the IBM’s Ring 2100 thought the effect looked similar to Daryl’s “Jumping Knot of Pakistan.”
Daryl obtained the rights from Pavel and certainly has not licensed or permitted anyone to sell his product.
To see the response from Alison, Daryl’s wife, on this question,
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No – this is *absolutely* being sold without permission. This is blatant rip-off of Daryl’s “Jumping Knot of Pakistan” which, as you say, is Daryl’s routine for Pavel’s “Fantastic Knot”. Daryl obtained the rights for this effect from Pavel almost 20 years ago!
Abracadabra have apparently been supplied this by another manufacturer. This type of blatant theft is insulting to the creators and hurts magic in general. We already know of one prolific inventor who has decided to keep his future projects to himself to avoid this situation. Magic is going to be so much poorer if others are pushed in the same direction.
Please, please, please do not support this.
They also mention in the ad. that other dealers are selling this for up to $75!!! I’d like to know who?! We sell the original for $25. (See the effect on Daryl’s site by clicking here).
Please check out the similarities!
I called to speak to Abracadabra today to see if they are aware that they are selling a copy. Robert Bokor is not available until this afternoon.
Thanks to all of those out there who are “watching our back” and supporting the creators of magic – we really appreciate you!
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This is the second time I have seen Mr. Maue’s lecture. This will be the first time I willprovide a review though. Last year, I was the photographer while our former colleague Ms. Lakeland did the writing. She’s gone, Mr. Maue is back and I’m ready.
Let’s go to the bottom-line: Mr. Maue’s presence, voice, look, and manner convinced me that he probably could read my mind. He has incredible style in his presentation and exudes the confidence of someone who has done this once or twice before.
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Right off the bat, Mr. Maue showed us his Riding the Wave. Based Phil Goldstein’s B’Wave, this effect is perfect for opening a show or a lecture. It is also a great opportunity to encounter Mr. Maue’s incredible presence.
The secret of this effect is the method of presentation. The scripting of the effect influences the path the effect will take and the conclusion the audience will see. The spectator’s involvement and responses are free but controlled — if that make sense.
Describing Riding the Wave will necessarily be different depending on the spectator?s choices. Unlike many of the multiple outcome effects we’ve seen, this effect ends in with the same props shown at the beginning of the trick. This factor alone makes it so much more enjoyable to watch and do when compared to other multiple outcome effects.You know the ones I am talking about.You finish by telling the spectator that her card is in one of 52 locations around the theater depending on the selection.
Easy Question Trips Jeopardy Star. Ken Jennings of Salt Lake City, Utah, could have been a gazillion-aire if only he had been a magician. After winning over $1.3 million dollars (bucks), and running a 41-show streak, Mr. Jennings lost by failing to answer this simple-as-pi Final Jeopardy question:
“In the’20s, the alleged spirit powers of Margery caused a rift between these two men: a magician and a writer.”
The show has yet to air but I am sure magicians all across America shout at the television:
?This is easy! Who are Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?!?
Mr. Jennings blew it. He mistakenly guessed ?Houdini and Fitzgerald.? Of course, I am sure I wouldn?t have answered a question from the first show: ?what is the Japanese-based nickname for the alloy created from metalplasmatic fromage??
I forget what the answer was.
It is not often that magicians can gloat about their incredible intelligence, so drink it up.
Chris Cochrane with Dean Gunnarson, Doc Eason and Rebecka
ChrisCochrane, the prime mover and chief organizers of the very successful Houdini Days Festival, was involved in a single car accident on Sunday, September 6th.Mr.Cochrane was returning from the airport when he was involved in a single vehicle rollover. He was airlifted to nearby ThedaCareMedicalCenter in Neenah, Wisconsin, where he was placed into a drug-induced coma.
According to the local Appleton paper, he was listed in serious condition after arrival. Doc Eason reports that Mr.Cochrane's right knee was shattered, his left leg was broken above the knee cap, and he received injury to his right shoulder.
Chris Cochrane with Dean Gunnarson, Doc Eason and Rebecka
ChrisCochrane in Serious Condition Following Car Accident.ChrisCochrane, the prime mover and chief organizers of the very successful Houdini Days Festival, was involved in a single car accident on Sunday, September 6th.Mr.Cochrane was returning from the airport when he was involved in a single vehicle rollover. He was airlifted to nearby ThedaCareMedicalCenter in Neenah, Wisconsin, where he was placed into a drug-induced coma.
According to the local Appleton paper, he was listed in serious condition after arrival. Doc Eason reports that Mr.Cochrane‘s right knee was shattered, his left leg was broken above the knee cap, and he received injury to his right shoulder.Despite the incredible pain, Mr.Eason has heard Mr.Cochrane is in good spirits.He is scheduled for additional surgery today (Thursday).
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Mr.Cochrane has worked tirelessly in promoting, planning and executing the Houdini Days event.He fought the mistaken, but widely held, belief that the Houdini Days’ celebration was related to the AppletonHistoricalMuseum‘s offensive exposure of Metamorphosis.Apparently, his efforts were successful.The Houdini Days event was well-attended and received outstanding reviews.
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