~The Catch-All Drawer~

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

Magic Trick Demo Videos
Here are some not-too-bad videos of magic tricks, on a magicians' trick sales site. They would sell you the kits or instructions to do all these tricks, I assume. Everything I checked was out of stock, though. If you order any, or if you figure one out, please tell me how it is done. I particularly want to know how the "A Sucker is Born Every Minute: How to Lose Friends and Win Money" one is done. Magic Trick Demo Videos and Movies

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Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Find a Human
When calling a corporation, do you ever find yourself in voice mail hell, trying to navigate through a maze of menus just to find yourself back at the beginning, or missing the crucial key to get to the department that you want?

Now you can refer to this website and get the quick key solution to get a human being on the other end.

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Sunday, September 18, 2005

Rock video
Here is a film using a technique that is not new, running things backward. But it is very creative and strange.
Balancing Point (2005)
Danny Brown employs "reverse destruction" of rock sculptures and dazzles the eye in this magical short film. (5 min 58 sec)

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Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Kiddie records
This guy has an incredible collection of over 12,000 vintage kiddie records, a few of which are listed on his site. If you would like a cd of a favorite memory, he'll make it for you.

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Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Links tossed in the drawer
A few links to odd sites, without further comment:

Singin' in the rain.
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World's ugliest dog?
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Magic Trick Demo Videos
Find a Human
Rock video
Kiddie records
Links tossed in the drawer