Ive written one of the few detailed histories of magic bar, which is included in my first book, shattering illusions. It is a wonderful tribute to eddie fechter, with lots of stories about him, the gags he did, pictures, and all the magic that went on at the forks. Magic variety pack 2 follows mv pack 1, its predecessor, with no need for paul lelekis to abdicate his throne as a professional walkaround magician. It contains 265 pages and is packed with the excellent card and. Eddie fechter used to teach magicians to not palm a card, until you have someplace to go with it. Make no mistake eddie invented, in my opinion, one of the greatest card effects of all time with this one. I would have to say this is the one trick i get asked to do the most as well, as a civilian and as a worker.
Under tricks, eight great card effects, under moves, the m. Barrie richardson theater of the mind, act 2, curtain call. Learn some of eddie fechters finest and most requested magic routines in this fantastic ebook. Our main focus is publishing our book titles, manufacturing the many tricks invented by mr. Paul gertner has appeared on the tonight show starring johnny carson three times. He hosted the first closeup convention known as fetchers finger flinging frolics there in 1969. This search includes results that are not relevant to tricks or sleights e. Other chapters are devoted to many of the fine gimmicked wallets available including himber wallet, mullica wallet and lepaul wallet.
His mentor there was the forks owner, legendary bar magician eddie fechter. Dice magic gambling 3 bk lot eddie fechter audleywalsh senator crandall stacking. Its pete mccabes sequel to his 2009 book, scripting magic, to which i contributed a 10,000plusword essay about eddie fechters neoclassic quickie card trick, ive got a surprise for you. Eddie fechter february 16, 1916 march 31, 1979, born edwin john in. This video of eddie fechter was taken by brian gillis at the forks hotel in buffalo, ny in 1978. Also learn many of eddies gags, jokes and oneliners as well as. The full contents of this book are included along with more in the updated, magic of eddie fetcher, so if you have. From the mid1970s on, gertner performed mostly corporate gigs and trade shows, and has worked for a variety of companies, including ibm, nasa, glaxosmithkline, and us steel. Card to wallet book by jerry mentzer martins magic. C to become the magic bartender at bob sheets inn of magic, i was stepping into a lengthy american magical and artistic tradition. The world of magic bar began in chicago during prohibition, and quickly expanded in the years after its end.
Dai vernon eddie fechter was one of the premier bar magicians of all. The magic of eddie fechter is more than just a magic book with tricks in it. Easymedium fechter was written by jerry mentzer and published in 1993 by magic methods. Stevens magic emporium a full service magic dealer and shop with professional magic, stage magic, closeup magic, and illusions. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. When i moved to the maryland suburbs of washington d. Card to wallet the book by jerry mentzer quality magic. Its fast, the magic happens in the spectators hands, and it really is remarkable. He was a big man with large hands and sausage like fingers, yet he could handle a deck of cards with the precision of a surgeon using a scalpel. A handbook on performance for magiciansive been reading magic books for almost 50 years, and i can categorically state that performing magic by tony middleton is the most important magical publication of them all to date.
He then told me that often times eddie would palm a. Insights, sandwiches, gambling themes, plus a full chapter on the magic of tony binarelli, and a chapter about the magic of eddie fechter. This was in the last year of eddies life when he was suffering from cancer and he did not have the. Andrew lang included it in the orange fairy book, listing it as translated by mrs. It is an interactive journey designed to help you experience gratitude on a. Card cavalcade by jerry mentzer magic methods second printing, 1974, hardcover, 148 pages, size 512. Fechter the magic of eddie fechter including complete text o. He also shows that this type of magic is just as astonishing when performed close up and for theater audiences. Bill okal is no longer involved with the convention and eddie fechter. Eddie fechter was a closeup magician one of the best in the world. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Eddie fechter was one of the greatest closeup performers of all time. The magic, by rhonda byrne creator of the popular film and best selling book, the secret, is not a book to just read.
Favorite routines and ideas of more than twentyfive talented card men fill the nine chapters of this fine book. This is the book on the work of the renowned bar magician and founder of the legendary 4f convention. The magic of eddie fechter hardcover january 1, 1974 by jerry mentzer author visit amazons jerry mentzer page. The magic books series 7 primary works 8 total works largely written during the vietnam era, featuring young outsiders struggling to fit in and make sense of their worlds through fantastical journeys to times past. Magic book table of content listings tocs last update. This book also includes the full text of magician nitely, the original fechter book. Properly performed, it is incomprehensible to spectators. Also learn many of eddies gags, jokes and oneliners as well as his history. This is an inside look at one of the most gifted magical performers of all time and one of the greatest dice men. Eddie fechter february 16, 1916 march 31, 1979, born edwin john in buffalo new york, was a bar magician at his forks hotel restaurant outside of buffalo. Being one of the most prolific creators in magic, he is truly the goto. The magic of eddie fechter by jerry mentzer fechter. This is the book on the work of eddie fechter, renowned bar.
The other local magicians provided magic when eddie, the chief magician, was busy performing at another table. If you have a photo of someone performing at the forks pm me and ill reedit and include it here. The card to wallet effect is one of the strongest possible closeup effects with cards. Magicians from every corner of the planet flocked to watch eddie perform at the forks hotel in buffalo. Tribute to the magic of eddie fechter at the forks hotel.
See blog for details of specific book updates by date thank you to the many ebay sellers and others who have graciously provided permission to. Eddie fechter is gone, and were not likely to see anyone like him ever again. The magic of robert harbin rare and the book rw harbin by martin breeze. In the magic, rhonda byrne reveals lifechanging knowledge about the power of gratitude that was hidden within a twothousand year old sacred text. He was known as fast fingers eddie and slippery ed to the public. Fechter the magic of eddie fechter including the complete text of magician nitely. Fechter the magic of eddie fechter including the complete. I have since developed a handling of the same routine with a shell coin, which makes the displays cleaner.
Fechters finger flicking frolic commonly referred to as the 4f or obies 4f convention was started in april 1971 at the famous forks hotel in buffalo, new york by eddie fechter, bill okal and obie obrien, who decided that it would be nice to have a convention dedicated strictly to the art of closeup magic. Eddie fechter is most certainly one of the rare few who has all the attributes that combine to make him a superlative performer. Fechter the magic of eddie fechter including the complete text of magician nitely mentzer, jerry on. Loaded with powerful, practical magic, pluspage after page of stories, gags, shtick, photos and history. He was a like a lifesized teddy bear who did the most amazing closeup magic you will ever see. Jerrys urge to write a book on card magic led to the publication in 1972 of the hardbound book, card cavalcade. Then, on an incredible 28day journey, she teaches you how to apply this lifechanging knowledge in your everyday life, completely transforming every aspect of your life into joy. I refer you to the above book for the presentation, which was highly praised by no less an expert than larry jennings. Frederick eugene powells 1931 christmas card printing block. Fechter the magic of eddie fechter by jerry mentzer. Fechter the magic of eddie fechter including complete text of magician. Fechter, eddie 19161979 american closeup magician, owner of the forks hotel in buffalo, new york, and cofounder of the 4f convention fechters fingerflinging frolic. Jm hofzinsers card conjuring ottawar fischersh sharpe with prospectus.
He was rude to an old man, refusing to give up the way, but entered his service. Strip out, running cut, slow motion subway, sneak ease, quick stack, under thre. A major book of card magic one hundred fiftynine pages 148 photo illustrations. In verbal magic juan tamariz reveals the largest body of such magic ever offered, while taking it in new directions and teaching new principles with widereaching possibilities for further application. Performing magic by tony middleton book performing magic.
Ferrante american magician on the lyceum and chautauqua circuits. The presentations are from another place and time, but they still have lessons to. After getting out of the army, he opened fechters magic bar in. The magic of eddie fechter by jerry mentzer including the complete text of magicain nitely eddie fechter is most certainly one of the rare few who has all the attributes that combine to make him a superlative performer. The very best way to learn about fechters magic is by getting the big fechter book that was published by jerry mentzer. Allan hayden was greatly influenced by eddie fechter, and has been a full time professional restaurant worker for the past ten years.
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