478: Hans-Joachim Brucherseifer - "Looking For Erdnase"

Young German filmmaker Hans-Joachim Brucherseifer was bitten by the magic bug and jumped into the deep end right away. His undergraduate thesis for a film was on a search for the covert mystery man known as S.W. Erdnase. Thanks to a Kickstarter campaign and the German Film Board, he is raising money to produce a docudrama called, “Looking for Erdnase”.

American filmmaker Jim Davey has a similar film in production called “The Expert” which has a different perspective. Jim’s film will be more interviews whereas Hans’ film will have scripted vignettes based upon stories, documents, letters and conversations. Both documentaries are targeted to an audience who loves mysteries.

You can listen to the conversation with Jim Davey from the archives by Clicking Here.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fourmatfilm/looking-for-erdnase

Erdnase convinces Smith to illustrate his book.

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This campaign ends on March 25, 2019. Please consider supporting this film with your financial pledge. Visit the Kickstarter campaign at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fourmatfilm/looking-for-erdnase?ref=nav_search&result=project&term… — This campaign ends on March 25, 2019. Please consider supporting this film with your financial pledge. Visit the Kickstarter campaign at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fourmatfilm/looking-for-erdnase?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Erdnase

408: Richard Turner Q&A on "Dealt"

Following a recent screening of "Dealt", a documentary on the life of legendary card mechanic/magician Richard Turner, we conducted a Question and Answer session via Skype over the big screen in the theater. Richard gave us some insight into the making and production of this fascinating film. "Dealt" has not been widely released despite its critical international acclaim.

If you have not yet viewed the documentary, then you will be pleased to learn that the producers have released the digital download and DVD's which include additional scenes, more magic from Richard Turner, AND additional magic from the likes of Steve Forte, Jason England, Pop Haydn, Lennart Green, and much more! For more information, visit: https://streamingmoviesright.com/us/movie/dealt/ where you can hear from the cast and crew, where to watch “Dealt” online, and view the trailer. Or you can go directly to download or purchase the documentary by following this link: https://gowatchit.com/watch/movies/dealt-592790#watch-rent-own-online

http://www.dealtmovie.com Experience the amazing & inspiring story of Richard Turner. Watch DEALT now In Select Theaters & On Demand! Like DEALT on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/dealtmovie Follow DEALT on TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/dealtmovie One of the most renowned card magicians of all time, Richard Turner astounds audiences around the world with his legendary sleight of hand.

Time stamps for this podcast:

00:07:14 - Richard Turner talks about production of "DEALT"

00:47:32 - Product Review - "Sublime by John Carey: 10 super simple, no slights, card and coin tricks DVD - recommended

00:50:44 - Product Review - "Snag" by SansMinds: borrowed ring appears on your neck chain (necklace). A bit angly and not easily resettable, but clever and recommended.

00:54:15 - Product Review: "Calculated Risk" by Michael Murray - ten tricks with an iPhone for devining a hidden number or word, such as the phone's passcode. Recommended for iPhone users because it cannot be used for Android phones.

I planned on giving out just one deck of cards, but I discovered two more decks which were awarded to two additional lucky winners of this week's contest.

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383: The Expert - New Documentary: Looking for S.W. Erdnase

Jim Davey is a filmmaker based out of Los Angeles, California who is currently raising funds to produce a documentary film about the book The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase, it's history, legacy and the mystery surrounding it's authorship.

The Indiegogo campaign features a variety of great perks including items from Daniel Madison, JM Authentics, David Ben and Ellusionist.

Be sure to view the sizzle trailer (below) that features Brent Geris, David Ben, Richard Hatch, Jason England, R. Paul Wilson and Mike Pisciotta.

This project has taken him around two years to get to this point and he is hoping to attract as much attention to the campaign as possible now that the crowd funding campaign is live. He hopes to have it completed by the end of 2018.