This DVD only has 3 tricks on it though.
True.
Sometimes I'm lucky to get 1 out of 1, so 2 out of 3 might not be bad.
Besides, like I said it might not be that bad. Maybe some will find it useful.
This DVD only has 3 tricks on it though.
That, in itself, is a bonus. Most DVDs these days only have one.
Wow... I was on neutral terms with E before reading this, but this makes me lose some more respect for them. Whatever.
Here's an idea: Why not wait for both sides to address the issue before passing judgment?
All we have is Garcia (allegedly*) stating his views on a forum. Is there an official statement on his Web site? Has he made a public case where it is unquestionably him, saying incidents A and B happened? Has E issued any kind of response? All this happened just a few hours ago.
How would you react, as a moderator, if T11 released an Aaron Fisher effect, then Fisher published a similar comment to Garcia's? I'm guessing it'd be a tad differently.
* I am a journalist by trade. I'd like to have some confirmation before treating those allegations as being straight from Garcia's mouth. EDIT: To be fair: The user "dg magic," who has upwards of 320 posts, is recognized as Garcia by other long-time Magic Cafe users, so it's likely a safe assumption.
You said it yourself. It's most likely DG so I'm assuming it is. I also know it's true because a certain someone I was talking to before confirmed it. I won't say who, but chances are you think that was just a BS statement I'm saying to get out of this little "argument". It's not, but you can choose whether or not to believe that yourself. I never lie.
As for your Panic example, I would had absolutely said the same thing. You see.... contrary to everyone's beliefs, Theory 11 moderators are not "fanboys". I would have no problem voicing my actual opinions. I'm not gonna be a suck up so I can stay a moderator. Unlike many people on here whom I won't name, I'm not on a giant quest for unlimited power. I mean really... what power do I have? "Hey guys! I'm a Theory 11 moderator! I have power over EVERYONE here because I can lock threads, edit posts, and instead of saying "member" under my name... It says moderator! Aren't I just the man?! " I mean jeez... I'm just one of you except I help make sure the forum doesn't turn into a giant ball of chaos.
Hope that completely turns your opinion around. Thanks.
-Doug
Here's an idea: Why not wait for both sides to address the issue before passing judgment?
Shine on you crazy diamond.
All I'm saying is that there's two sides to every story, and we heard one side on a forum thread this morning. We haven't heard anything from E, or anything else from DG about a resolution.
At any rate... Theres no more need for any speculation. Danny is finished with E as are many others. That they have lost so many artists over the past year or so speaks volumes. That Danny would post something like this knowing it may hurt sales of the DVD just to voice his thoughts, Also speaks volumes.
Man it's hard to tell sometimes what side you are on with the way you talk.
They really have lost a lot of guys, haven't they? To name a few... Wayne, Dan and Dave, Justin Miller, Nate Kranzo, and now Danny.
My guess would be if LBarnes didn't make a thread on this over at E, we wouldn't hear any info on it.
Now that E sees threads about the situation on other sites + their own, they'll have to do/say something about their side or how they'll fix it.
This makes it sound like Danny is making an "official" statement to me....."Hey Guys... I don't post on the Café often any more... but just thought I could come one and clear some MISLEADING things up...
"These effect were actually shot 2 YEARS ago... and are just now being released.
As far as the "3 pieces of classic garcia" line that is being used in the ad copy that ellusionist sent out... that is UNTRUE"
Straight from the preverbial horses mouth ... He is disatisfied with something that has his name on it.. Now I totally agreee that there are 2 sides to every story and as a matter of fact I believe there are usually 3 sides... Most times only one party has a gripe with how things go , and such as life they become the ones to "air the dirty laundry"
" TOUCH - THIS NEEDS TO BE CLEARED - The other effect "Touch" was created when I went out to San Francisco 2 years ago to film... Brad asked me if I could do an effect, so I showed him how I would do it... he then really wanted to shoot it, so I did ... but it is in NO WAY "Classic Garcia" and to be completely honest with you, I have not performed TOUCH since we shot it 2 years ago... just not my style, and I kinda feel silly that I got persuaded into filming it.
I just thought I would come on and clear up a few things because I am TIRED of the community being MISLEAD.
All the best,
Daniel Garcia""
Just sounds like Danny being honest ( in his opinion) and speaking his mind ... My opinion about that... That is why I love this country and in turn the Internet....I will paraphrase a spoken word rant I once heard.... " Where is the one place you can go to tell your version of the truth , rant against liars fakes & propagandists? , and flood the world with your own unique propaganda? , Sign your name to it and let everyone know how you feel? That's right , The internet" ...Now my point is not to call anyone names or cast judgement ... Actually all I am saying is that we all have the right wether some people like it or not , to say whatever we want as long as it is our opinion and not slanderous or libelous. If DG has an issue he should feel free to talk about it wherever and how ever he feels the urge.. We should feel free to go ahead and discuss it ourselves... The slippery slope happens when we make assumptions and cast judgements... Judge DG and E on thier own terms and on interactions you yourselves have had... I have had a few interactions W/ Danny and he seems like a fairly honest and respectable individual in my opinion... Also on the flip side , I have been an E customer for a few years and actually really enjoy thier products and have had very few negative dealing other than on thier Forums , which I think they run like the Gestapo and the freedoms we enjoy here on these forums don't exist... With that being said I have a choice , and that choice is to use or not use those forums with those rules in place... They have that right and I respect that .... So wether I agree or disagree is irrelevant , fact is I am just proud to be a part of a board that we can have these types of discussions.... My 2 cents for what they are worth ...
This makes it sound like Danny is making an "official" statement to me...
I disagree. Don't get me wrong: I think it is him, and I think he is being honest about his feelings. But they are posted on a forum, which is very free-flow, emotional and nothing akin to a professional position statement.
It would probably help if I clarify what I mean by "official statement." I see them all the time at the newspaper where I work, so I'm spoiled. An official statement would be something on DG letterhead or ones-and-zeroes; either a message on his personal Web site or a video posted somewhere. It would sum his side of events up and state the kind of resolution that he either is seeking or has obtained.
Because he has posted this story on another forum, I think an official statement would be helpful. I might be the only one, but I'm fans of both E and DG, so I'm interested in how this plays out.
That is a valid point... I think this is a case of us arguing semantics , or at the very least about the definition of a word...." Official " ...