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That's good to know! In that case I'll definitely add it to my must-buy-list. I agree. I had a tremendous amount of respect (actually, respect doesn't cut it, admiration would probably be the better word) for his skill even before I knew too much about it, but since I read the Genii article --...

Never mind, I checked with their support staff and it's only included in the whole package.

Thank you very much! I'd keep that for later. Mr Forte says that the content of the book (you are referring to Casino Game Protection, right?) is more for the serious game protection enthusiast and the "gambling junkie", without really much in it for the sleight-of-hand interested. Also...

It's fantastic how much help you gave me in so little time. Thank you all very much!

Hi guys, After having read a few similar threads lately I was wondering about whether you could recommend me some good movies about card cheating or casino heists. My personal criteria: It should be a fairly good movie of course (acting-wise; the plot should ideally be a little less twisted and...

Thanks very much for the info!

Actually, one other thing: On YouTube there's a video "Hand Quicker Than Eye", showing Steve Forte, if I'm not completely mistaken. That isn't from the GPS, is it?

Are they worth checking out? I'll have to read it sometime. Unseen University?!? Are you trying to insult me? The most likeable guy there is a monkey! (Cue: An angry "Ook!" followed by pained grunts and a bruised head on my side.) No, my favorite institution in Ankh-Morpork is the Watch...

That's fantastic, thank you very much! From everything I have seen of Mr Forte so far, I would agree if there wasn't this steep price tag. But seriously, just watching him shuffle the cards is awe-inspiring. Vanishing Inc. actually offers the four volumes seperately, for the same total price...

Without wanting this thread to deviate into Discworld-nerd-discussion -- Actually, I do! Does Moist Von Lipwig appear in any book other than Going Postal? I've read that one, and actually don't distinctly remember palms or switches being mentioned. Can you help me out here? I love all of the...

Hi guys, The last few days I've taken a good look at Steve Forte's "Gambling Protection Series" and I'm seriously thinking about getting it. However, as does cost a lot of money (for me), I want to be quite sure. So for all those who know this DVD: How well can you learn from it? I know it...

Quick note: I already posted this thread on the Magic Forum, but only later realized that it would probably fit better here. Moderators, please feel free to delete the thread posted in the wrong section. Thank you for your hard work! --- Hi guys, A few days ago there was a thread about your...

Hi guys, A few days ago there was a thread about your favorite magic movie. I'd like to be a little more specific: What's your favorite magic/card cheating (or any other form of cheating at games, for that matter) scene in a non-magic movie or book? Though I don't know many such scenes my...

This is what I love about Teller's performance style: He once said (I think in a Google Talk) that one reason he doesn't speak on-stage is so the spectator pieces together his own story. This is actually the exact example he uses: If you say "I have an ordinary ..." the spectator gets suspicious...

Now that I can relate to. Almost exactly what I feel, but much better said than I could.

Thank you all for your contributions! Just to be clear: This post is meant to be purely about sleight of hand, so the method of presentation (or the skill of presentation) isn't really important here.

Hi guys, I'd be interested in knowing who you think the best modern sleight-of-hand artist is. Of course this is highly subjective; some people say it's Teller, some say it's Shin Lim, others say it's Ricky Jay. Anyway, I'd like to know what you think. For the purpose of this discussion I don't...

Pleased to meet you, Nathan! :) Even though I haven't been here too long myself, I'll just feel free to welcome you to this forum.

Sadly, registration is closed at the moment. I've tried registering there myself, as they do have some things T11 doesn't (sorry), e.g. the gambling spot, but they don't seem to want any new members. If anybody has an idea why this is the case, or until when this is going to be, please tell me...

And some of us can just talk on and on and you'll never know what it had to do with the original question. (Nope, not me. Definitely somebody else. Definitely.)