BluBob from USA

[BluBob]

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Greetings JohnM, et., al.

Thrilled to find this site.

I hope to contribute thoughts, comments, and observations when appropriate.

I am a Blues Guitarist with a lifetime interest in Magic/Mentalism. I began playing Guitar at age eight. (8) Also, around that same time, I became interested in Magic and was mentored by the late Robert Nelson. The other big influence (and friend) was the late, great Mentalist Al Mann.

I was introduced to some early Tenyo effects, and remember thinking how clever they were.

I am also a Photographer, who became an early digital adapter. I have worked with PhotoShop since it's first introduction in 1990. My traditional darkroom gave way to new technology by 1995. I built my first computer in 1986 from scratch.

That's about it.

[JohnM]

Welcome Bob,

I am glad that you found us.

I love working with Photoshop as well.

John

[BluBob]

Thanks John, and once again, thanks for the latest email with that nice surprise!

[Steffen from Germany]

Hello BluBob, I'm new here too, so greetings from another newcomer.

Having been mentored by Robert Nelson must have given you a great start in mentalism. Last year, with a rekindled interested in cold reading, I read his "The Art of Mentalism" again. Great stuff, and his way of thinking is still fresh and valid, don't you think?

By the way, when I became deeply interested in Tenyo, I was surprised how many mentalism effects they've published over the years. It would be interesting to know how you judge them.

Regards, Steffen

[VictorS]

Welcome Bob,

Nice to have you here and I believe you are a great artist. Having music, magic, photography and design skills make the life perfect and very2 interesting. It is a nice way to enjoy the life.

Vic

[BluBob]

Greetings Steffen,

Robert Nelson had a magic shop here in Ohio, which was fascinating. As you know, Mr. Nelson was "all in" when it came to "Mentalism." I happen to have old manuscripts, books, pamphlets, etc., which introduced me to an interesting wealth of "mentalism" knowledge.

I really do not judge Tenyo, nor any other trick so as to make a comparison. I simply accept each effect on it's own merit. An effect will either work in accordance to my taste or not.

AL MANN: here is a link to Al Mann -http://www.zem.demon.co.uk/almann.htm-
If you scroll down to the "KOLOPHON" book you will see that Al released an effect of mine called "The Kolophon." in 1980.

Our Band performed in Berghausen Germany (so very beautiful) a couple of years ago. Then we stayed in Munich for a few days before returning home. I LOVED the Technical Museum (Deutsches Museum) in Munich, which is a just amazing.

Happy New Year to you, and will look forward to seeing you on the Tenyo boards.

and now, on with the show ...

BluBob
Happy New Year

[BluBob]

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Welcome Bob,

Nice to have you here and I believe you are a great artist. Having music, magic, photography and design skills make the life perfect and very2 interesting. It is a nice way to enjoy the life.

Vic

Thank you for the welcome Victor.

I have always been grateful to have been given the gift of "self expression." I believe that emotion, combined with tools of creativity, and a passionate pursuit of excellence can lead to a creative result.

Kind Regards,
BluBob

and now, on with the show ...

[SimonC]

Bob if you're ever in London I'll take you to "ain't nothin but blues" my favourite blues bar. It's a bit of a squeeze but well worth it

[BluBob]

Thank you Simon. I would be thrilled to take you up on that offer!

Once again, thanks, and Happy New Year ~ ~

[Shan]

welcome!!!!great to have you here!