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TDPB Podcast Episode 1

Posted on December 16, 2010 by pdjamez

Welcome all to the very first TDPB Podcast presented by your hosts Paul and Pete. Thirty minutes of non-stop magic nonsense. Show Notes Paul and Pete introduce the show and then talk about: Blackpool 2011 Magic Convention guest announcement BBC … Continue reading →

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Review: 20 Things Marlo Didn’t Publish

Posted on January 25, 2007 by pdjamez

For those who haven’t read my previous reviews of Euans work, let me make a few things clear. You will get for the price of a few pints of beer a small ringbound booklet containing a number of effects and … Continue reading →

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The Collected Works Of Alex Elmsley Vol 2. By Stephen Minch

Posted on June 7, 2006 by pdjamez

When I first sat down and considered the value of the first volume of this collection I said: There are many accepted classic texts in card magic and this is almost certainly one of them. I’ll now take this statement … Continue reading →

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The Collected Works Of Alex Elmsley Vol 1. By Stephen Minch

Posted on May 15, 2006 by pdjamez

There are many accepted classic texts in card magic and this is almost certainly one of them. Written by respected magic author Stephen Minch this is the first in a two volume series that collects Mr Elmsleys unique take on … Continue reading →

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Cardboard Capers By Euan Mccall Bingham

Posted on March 3, 2006 by pdjamez

Title: “Cardboard Capers” By Euan Mccall Bingham. Supplier: Euans own site http://www.magicden.co.uk/ Cost: £10.00 Difficulty: 4 (1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used, 4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)

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Free From Filler By Euan Mccall Bingham.

Posted on February 26, 2006 by pdjamez

Title: “Free From Filler” By Euan Mccall Bingham. Supplier: Euans own site http://www.magicden.co.uk/ Cost: £10.00 Difficulty: 3 (1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used, 4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)

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Tricks By David Ben

Posted on February 20, 2006 by pdjamez

Title: “Tricks” By David Ben. Supplier: Penguin Magic Cost: £16.17 Difficulty: Ranges from 1 to 5 (see below). (1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used, 4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)

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