OK, two parts to this. 1- There was a TV series about magic and such, possibly hosted by Max Maven, that often featured effects like showing a grid of flags, asking you to start on a flag with yellow in the color. Follow directions- and always end up on the same flag.

The show had a lot of other effects like this- clock faces, pictures of animals, etc.

2- The old Games Magazine and other sources used to do pages of tricks. The one I recall the most was a circle of numbers with 'a tail'. You started on the tail, counted any number from X to Y. Then you counted some number the opposite direction- ignoring the tail. At the end, you were on a predicted number.

Is there someplace with a collection of these kinds of effects? Book, website, whatever?

I'd like to use them with my grandkids, possibly written on cards stored in my wallet.

Pretty much any tricks, stunts, puzzles, etc that start with 'Draw a..." or that can use a printed image to interact with.

Obviously there are professional magicians, and amateur magicians who do stuff for groups for fun and tips, etc. but what about those of us who pretty much only perform for ourselves or a couple of family and friends?

Magic Hobbyist (Hobbyist magician) is the closest I can find, and something about it just bugs me. Shari Lewis did a book 'Magic for the Non-Magician' that was nicely aimed at people like us, but 'non-magician' is worse than Magic Hobbyist.

Part of my thinking is that when I want to do a trick for friends, coworkers, etc., I really want to avoid the 'magician' label to prevent them from making assumptions. An amateur magician doing tricks is almost automatically assumed to be using magnets, invisible thread, rigged decks, etc.

A coworker just showing you something interesting they found online, especially if they are only using found items, can get away with magical murder.

Honestly, the main reason this is on my mind is that I am doing an article for my own pleasure with the working title of "EDC Magic for the Non-Magician, or Magic from the normal junk in your pocket, brain, and found objects" and I hate the Magic for Non-Magicians bit here.

Any ideas?????

They got some minor flooding overnight and are closed for right now (Tues Sept 15) but should be ok soon.

Source: staffer who answered the phone.

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THE PENS-

Sheaffer Imperial Touchdown (White Dot), Fine, 1995ish. Asking $250

• DESCRIPTION: Sterling silver over plastic barrel, same snap cap.
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.2mm) ‘Long Diamond’ 14k gold Sheaffer nib, piston filler
• INFO: Beautiful patterning on body. Writes a bit thick and wet.
• RATING: C to C-, wear and scuffing but no visible scratches or dings.
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gySRMDyvToMturVP9

Montblanc Generations, Fine, 1995. Asking $180

• DESCRIPTION: Burgundy lacquered brass body, same snap cap, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.4mm) hooded14k gold Montblanc nib and converter
• RATING:  C+, lots of very small scratches, some scuffing
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/AmttFpYhY29aqZ668

Pilot Super 250 Manifest, Fine, 1980’s. Asking $150

• DESCRIPTION: Red plastic barrel and cap, gold trim and ring
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.3mm) integrated Pilot 14k gold nib, Pilot squeeze sac filler
• RATING: C, clip is slightly crooked, fine scratching
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/o2SueTSJC9axPew67

Waterman Lady Patricia Ink-Vue, Fine, 1936. Asking $150

• DESCRIPTION: Mist'  gold and black celluloid body- "Waterman's REG.US. PAT.OFF. MADE IN U.S.A. FOUNTAIN PEN".Mist' silvery grey tone screw cap, gold trim.
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.4mm)#3 14k gold Waterman nib with heart-shaped breather hole, Ebonite feed, lever filler with new ink sac. 
• INFO: Serviced by InkPens (Etsy). Gorgeous little pen! I had to add photos of the patterns.
• RATING: B, because of reconditioning. What looks like a crack on the cap is smooth to the fingernail test. Light scuffing
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ktFAXVt6VJ3UF9i57

SOLD- Parker Vacumatic, Medium, 1933. Asking $100

• DESCRIPTION: Emerald Pearl horizontally striped green celluloid barrel, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Medium (0.4mm) 14k gold Parker nib, Vacumatic filler
• INFO: I love these striped Parkers!
• RATING: B, other than fine scratches, I do not see any issues
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DZA2MWRTXuNjJbUcA

Sailor Leather, Fine, 1970’s. Asking $100

• DESCRIPTION: Wine red sheep leather covered body, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.25mm) #2 14k gold Sailor nib, cartridge
• INFO: This has been my favorite Sailor pen in terms of how it writes- noticeably less feedback than more modern ones.
• RATING: B, looks good!
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/H956nJbFcvkBhk3Y9

PENDING- Waterman Crusader, Med Flex, 1847. Asking $100

• DESCRIPTION: Black celluloid med barrel, matte brushed gold snap cap, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Medium Flex (0.5mm?) 14k gold Waterman nib, lever filler with refurbished sac. 
• INFO: Tuned by InkPen (Etsy)
• RATING: D+, lots of scuffing where the cap posts, a scuff and small ding on the cap (which seems the norm for older gold caps)
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zk1fM1HGXUaDJ45JA

WAWCO (Evans Welty), Fine? (0.3mm), 1910. Asking $100

• DESCRIPTION: Black hard rubber body "WAWCO", WATERLOO IA."
• INK SYSTEM: unknown size 14k gold WAWCO nib, Hump filler
• INFO: Body is engraved with ""WAWCO", WATERLOO IA." This pen is probably most collectable as a curiosity.
• RATING: C+, rating this is almost unfair, it’s an old pen made from cheaper materials, but is nonetheless in good shape
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8UXLea4UybdMRtN9A

Wahl Eversharp Skyline, Fine, 1841. Asking $80

• DESCRIPTION: Black/blue polystyrene large cigar barrel, green striped screw cap, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.25mm) #7 14k gold Wahl nib, lever filler w sac
• INFO: Work well. Made in Chicago. Includes fragile box, paper
• RATING: C+, some discoloration on the side of the lip. I hope I look this good when I’m 180
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/A2z8DCf15JKQ5KCX8

Parker 61, Medium, 1956. Asking $75

• DESCRIPTION: Aqua barrel, gold cap 
• INK SYSTEM: Medium hooded 14k gold Parker nib, Parker capillary filler
• INFO: Some scratching on upstrokes
• RATING: C+, minor general scuffing and fine scratches
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fyNgvWUxGkNa4Dn87

Pelikan M200, Fine, 1985. Asking $75

• DESCRIPTION: Blue striated barrel, black screw 'Derby' cap, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.4mm) #05 gold tone steel Pelikan nib, piston filler
• RATING: B, with some shop wear. 
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2DNAYJo7w5Hvb1gy5

Sheaffer 800 'Dolphin', Medium, 1962. Asking $75

• DESCRIPTION: Dark grey barrel "MURIEL A. GREEN" and cap, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Medium inlaid14k gold Sheaffer ‘Long Diamond’ nib, Touchdown filler
• INFO: The ‘Touchdown’ filler is a plunger you press to empty the sac, then release to fill. The sac seems to be in good condition
• RATING: C+, lots of fine scratches
• INFO: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Pujs9RuWYitcNHMFA

SOLD- Pelikan 140, Fine, 1960s. Asking $70

• DESCRIPTION: Green stripe celluloid body. with window stripes, black screw cap, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.3mm) #04 14k gold Pelikan nob with Ebonite feed, PISTON filler
• INFO: This is like a ‘baby’ Pelikan, almost pocket sized
• RATING: B-, some minor scuffs and scratches
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zWsgSmZh7eUTjoXT7

Sheaffer Balance 350, Fine, 1940s. Asking $70

• DESCRIPTION: Green striated celluloid small body, same screw cap, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.3mm) #03 14k gold Sheaffer nib, lever filler
• INFO: Just an observation- these vintage smaller pens seem to fit human hands better than a lot of modern pens!
• RATING: B, little visible damage beyond a small scratch near the filler (fingernails?)
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gZe22PxR4UHHz5P88

Platinum PKS-500 Pocket Pen, Fine, 1964. Asking $70

• DESCRIPTION: Black and silver striped stainless steel med taper body, same snap cap, silver trim
• INK SYSTEM: Fine inlaid 18k gold Platinum nib, cartridge
• INFO: This is supposedly the inspiration for the Pilot Myu
• RATING: C, a tiny ding, and fine scratches
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/itcVFKoEH8PqQeNj9

SOLD- Waterman Philias, Fine, 1993, $60

• DESCRIPTION: Green marble barrel, same snap cap, gold trim and inlaid icon
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.4mm) #05 two tone steel Waterman nib, cartridge
• INFO: An interesting and attractive pen, but the Pelikan steel nibs don’t do much for me compared to their gold
• RATING: B-, some fine wear
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/vJmEsRheKvQyVHon9

Cross Century II, Medium, 1940s. Asking $50

• DESCRIPTION: Silver barrelSame snap cap, silver trim
• INK SYSTEM: Medium (0.4mm) gold tone steel Cross nib, cartridge
• INFO :A great writer, an American classic.
• RATING: B-, fine scratches on body, no damage
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/QjQ4NoGJUBmToSrq9

Esterbrook Desk Pen Set, 2 pens and desk stand, Fine Firm and Medium Fine, 1947. Asking $50

• DESCRIPTION: Black and clear long tapered plastic body.Black and silver base.
• INK SYSTEM: Firm Fine, #2556 and Medium Firm #2668 Durachrome Esterbrook nibs, lever filler
• INFO: The 2556 needs work, probably a new ink sac. The lever moves freely
• RATING: 2668- C-, 2556- D to PARTS in current condition
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/13fMXBzN1VEUUrSq7

PENDING- Parker 51, Medium, 1940. Asking $50

• DESCRIPTION: Burgundy body, gold-filled snap cap
• INK SYSTEM: Medium (0.5mm) hooded 14k gold Parker nib, squeeze converter
• INFO: A little scratchiness, but writes a nice line
• RATING: C-, small dent beside the clip. Lines around tapered barrel end. General scuffing
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/kZeL24xHcheherS66

Sheaffer Desk Pen Set (1 pen and stand), Fine, 1912. Asking $40

• DESCRIPTION: Black plastic long tapered body, gold trim
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.25mm) #5 steel Sheaffer nib, lever filler w sac
• RATING: D, it’s old and I don’t want to unpack and reassemble it. 
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/dpsJ1oQABah1Pfsk8

Waterman Hemisphere, Fine, 1994ish. Asking $40

• DESCRIPTION: Glossy Green Marble barrel, same snap cap
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.3mm) #05 Two tone steel Waterman nib, cartridge 
• INFO: Introduced in 1994, not sure when this color came or went
• RATINGS: A2-, looks new
• PHOTOS: https://photos.app.goo.gl/msPyHa4GvsLCv2gW9

Esterbrook SJ ("Short J Model"), Fine, 1948. Asking $50

• DESCRIPTION: Green barrel with jewel on bottom, green patterned cap, jewel on top, silver trim
• INK SYSTEM: Fine (0.25mm)  #2556 Durachrome Esterbrook nib, lever filler
• INFO: A smaller pen that still feels good in my big hands
• RATING: B-, I do not see any dings or damage, but there are a few worn areas. No significant scratches
• PHOTO: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BbU4NF2RvETRWTUA9

FREEBIES-

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• Asvine V126, blue swirl, 1.1 stub. ($10)
• Jinhao 75, matte black with red trim, Fine. ($10)
• Jinhao 9013, trans red, Medium, 2 available. ($13)
• Jinhao 9016, transparent, Fine ($10)
• Jinhao X159, ivory, Fine. ($14)
• Jinhao X159, dark blue, Medium. ($14)
• SOLD- Jinhao X169, matte black, Extra Fine, ($15)
• SOLD- Majohn P139, Glacier blue, soft flex, ($14) (sorry- not pictured)
• SOLD- Pilot Kakuno, cream and light blue, Fine. ($10)
• Pilot Kakuno, cream and light purple, Medium. ($10)

My poor homemade Blue Dot sign broke.

Any one know where I could get a 3'x5' outdoor Blue Dot flag to replace it with?

I'm thinking of special ordering one, but that's not real cost effective, and I'm afraid painting one wouldn't look sharp or hold up.

Thanks for any ideas!

Hi! I'm getting back into magic since my grandkids are interested.

I've got a chunk of my old stuff still sitting around but am missing the shaved half dollar that fits the shell.

Any chance anyone can sell me one, point to where I can buy one, or share some easy way to make my own?

(I have a Dremel and figure I can grind the edges down, but getting them even and fitting properly is probably tricky.)