Meir’s Muses
MyMagic eNewsletter #1,206
June 1, 2024
Dan Garrett published one big hardcover book that featured the magic of Jim Buffaloe. I will eventually release it as a paperback, but until then I have a few of the original first edition hardcovers available.
Many of the hardcore coin magicians would know Jim’s name from his contributions to Bobo’s Modern Coin Magic or his multiple Linking Ring Parades.
Jim was a coin magician and more than three-quarters of this book focuses on his original coin creations. I think this quote by Phil Willmarth will surprise you, “I said then, that only the world-renowned David Roth could compare to Jim in ability to create unusual plots and totally-deceptive routines of coin magic. Like David, Jim has a knack of introducing unusual props into his coin routines. But, in addition, Jim possesses a down-home sense of humor that gives his work a bounce and verve and sense of fun that is totally refreshing.”
►Buffaloe’d:
Jim Buffaloe was a magician who specialized in coin magic, he created many original routines that appeared in the classic Bobo’s Modern Coin Magic and multiple Linking Ring Parades. His specialty was showpieces which combined unique props and coins. He also performed many stand-up and family shows.
Subtitled as “The Magic Of Jim Buffaloe”, more than 150 pages are dedicated to original coin magic with bonus chapters full of original stand-up routines and magic for children. You will also find some essays about improving your performance.
Watch and buy: HERE
►Kidshow Konnivery:
Learn real kid-tested routines for young audiences from Dan Garrett’s working repertoire. The DVD begins with selected portions of his live “Dan the Wizard” magic show for children followed with explanations to the routines.
Routines Include: Invisible Hare, Thumb Tipnique, Tooth Fairy, Triller, Karate Kid, The Un-Cut Rope, The Fastest Balloon Animal in the World, The Whole Tooth (and Nothing But the Tooth), The Mouse That Roared, World Famous Banana Trick, Hanky Mouse, Martian Rabbit Eggs, Over The Rainbow, Acey The Wonder Rabbit, plus sponge tips, music cue-tips, and much more.
Watch and buy: HERE
I decided to continue the introductory sale prices on all of Dan Garrett’s magic until I am able to offer you many more of his tricks, books, and lecture notes.
►FOR EVERYTHING GARRETT GO: HERE
►BACK IN STOCK:
Below you will find the bestselling and most popular trick of 2023 and a recent packet trick that sold out in minutes.
►Demi Deck:
Imagine taking an ordinary deck of cards, putting it inside the case, and with a slice of the blade you cut the deck in half, showing both ends. Then with a few kind words, magically heal the deck back together.
This is a self-contained illusion that uses any poker-sized deck of cards, even a borrowed one. The tutorial includes multiple handlings and routines.
Watch and buy: HERE
►Very Wild:
A visual card routine where four indifferent cards become the four Aces.
Comes complete with all necessary gimmicked cards (Phoenix large index poker size) , a plastic envelope, and access to an online video tutorial.
Watch and buy: HERE
►OUR LATEST RELEASE:
►Traits & Emotions:
This routine begins with having your friend think of any person that they know something about. It could be a friend, a relative, an acquaintance or someone famous.
You then show them ten cards which have a list of 100 different human characteristics. You have them find a characteristic that reminds them of the person they are thinking of.
After a little byplay you will know the word they are thinking of, and you can reveal it anyway you like.
Watch and buy: HERE
►UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
►JUNE 16: Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show at Comix @ Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. Tickets: HERE
To view all my upcoming appearances go: HERE
Stay happy, Meir
PS: I have been looking for some color photographs of Jim Buffaloe with no luck. If anyone has any, please let me know.
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“I believe magic should be supported by an effective speaking voice, a sense of what pleases an audience, an interesting appearance, comedy that suits the personality of the performer, a flair for the dramatic, and solid technique.”
…Jim Buffaloe (Buffaloe’d, 1998)
