I was shocked when I read this, it was on an e-mail from Jay Sankey to the people who subscribed to the sankeymagic newsletter. This is what it said:
HAUSS THIEF?
Lighting has struck again. A couple of months ago I received emails from many of you asking about a Dan Hauss release called 'SLEEPING QUEEN' which is the exact same effect as my original 'REM' routine I released several years ago. I also included 'REM' (re-titled as 'SLEEPING BEAUTIES') in my HYPERVISUAL DVD, also released several months BEFORE Hauss released his, umm, 'variation.' And now, ever since Blaine performed an effect called 'LIT' (also credited to Hauss) on his recent TV special, many of you have emailed me asking if it is a rip-off of my effect 'FIRE DOWN BELOW' from my book SANKEY UNLEASHED released a few years ago. The answer is: I don't know. Yes, my original effect 'FIRE DOWN BELOW' involves a book of matches transforming into a folded selected card, complete with a couple of rows of matches stapled inside. And yes, 'LIT' is almost the exact same effect. But as for Hauss having 'stolen it,' who can really say? But this much CAN be said: for the second time in a row Mr. Hauss has released a very novel effect that is VERY close to an effect widely credited to me. Thanks SO much for all your concerned emails. I really appreciate you guys
'having my back.'
What do you guys think?
HAUSS THIEF?
Lighting has struck again. A couple of months ago I received emails from many of you asking about a Dan Hauss release called 'SLEEPING QUEEN' which is the exact same effect as my original 'REM' routine I released several years ago. I also included 'REM' (re-titled as 'SLEEPING BEAUTIES') in my HYPERVISUAL DVD, also released several months BEFORE Hauss released his, umm, 'variation.' And now, ever since Blaine performed an effect called 'LIT' (also credited to Hauss) on his recent TV special, many of you have emailed me asking if it is a rip-off of my effect 'FIRE DOWN BELOW' from my book SANKEY UNLEASHED released a few years ago. The answer is: I don't know. Yes, my original effect 'FIRE DOWN BELOW' involves a book of matches transforming into a folded selected card, complete with a couple of rows of matches stapled inside. And yes, 'LIT' is almost the exact same effect. But as for Hauss having 'stolen it,' who can really say? But this much CAN be said: for the second time in a row Mr. Hauss has released a very novel effect that is VERY close to an effect widely credited to me. Thanks SO much for all your concerned emails. I really appreciate you guys
'having my back.'
What do you guys think?