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« on: February 26, 2009, 01:30:34 PM »
I just got an email from Mark Reed at Magic Vault with this message from Gazzo. I have not heard back from Gazzo myself yet, but I wanted everyone to know what I know so far. I hope to have more info soon.

Till next time,
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Sad news. Cellini has just recently suffered a stroke. He is in the hospital. So unfortunately Jim won't be coming to the school of busking in Cardiff. I know this is my first post here for a long time. But what I intend to do is set up somewhat of a charity fund or a hat pass for Jim. Please send donations to this adress:

So here is Jim's snail mail address. Please send all mail, cards and donations to

Richard Sullivan
Im Roggebode 5
5400 Baden
Switzerland

I'm sure Jim would love to hear from you all.
Marianne told me that Jim is in pretty bad shape. I could imagine he is in bad shape financially. So anybody out there would like to send some form of donation this would be really appreciated. I'm sure Jim and Marianne would be over the moon with it.

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« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2009, 02:49:46 PM »
Too bad! A stroke is bad news. I hope he is able to recover. Thanks for letting us know.

Tom
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« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2009, 04:47:08 PM »
I have just heard from Gazzo. He has asked us to please pass the word on everyone.

The above address is the right address to send all cards and donations to.

Also, there is some confusion to why send the checks made out to Richard Sullivan. Well that's easy Richard is Cellini's real name.

A fact that many people may not of known.


We are looking at doing some kind of fund raiser here at CupsCon, but we are not sure just what yet. (100% of any money we raise will go to Cellini. You can quote me on that.)

I will let all of you know what we are looking at doing as soon as we have news.

Let's keep Jim in your Prayers.

Till next time,
Sean
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« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2009, 08:14:26 PM »
A Paypal account has been established to collect donations for Cellini's expenses. I'll have a donation link up soon, but in the mean time if you have a Paypal account you can send money now to cellinifund@beatthecheat.com
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« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2009, 12:32:31 AM »
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This just shows the love the magic community has for Cellini I have never meet him but have benifited from his books and DVDS. I will pray for a full recovery and when I can I will be donating.
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« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2009, 03:36:12 AM »
I JUST GOT THIS E-MAIL FROM A MUTUAL FRIEND IN ZURICH....HIS NAME IS MARTIN AND HE MAKES THE CELLINI TABLES...AMONG
 OTHER THINGS ANYWAY..HERE IS WHAT HE SAYS___
Hi Tom

Yes Jim had a bad stroke but is getting better, he can talk, a bit, but there is still a lot to recover. He will be going to a Clinic for 2 to 3 weeks and so we hope things will develop to better.

There is not much one can do, just to wait. I gave Marianne your regards.

Here spring is slowly appearing, the ice cold weather is hopefully gone.

so long
Martin

I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS TO ALL OF YOU HERE ON THIS FORUM...FOR PULLING FOR HIM...JIM IS AN OLD TIGER AND MAY PULL THREW THIS THING YET...
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« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2009, 01:42:56 PM »
Could someone give me a heads up about how I can place a Pas The Hat banner on my site please?   I'd like to help if I can.
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« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2009, 02:07:36 PM »
I sent you an email with the code.
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« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2009, 03:58:15 PM »
Thank you Dave.
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« Reply #9 on: March 09, 2009, 11:18:06 AM »
For those interested I'm preparing 10 boxes for sale. Several distributors will be contributing. These boxes will be sold and all profits sent to Jim.

So far the boxes have:
Jimmy Talksalot Pouch by me and jimmy
Rainbow Manipulation balls 1.75"
DVD and Book contributed by Murphys Magic Supplies
Cellini DVD contributed by KozmoMagic
loop ball and cellini "wand" purse by me

I'm also going to write up my rainbow 4 ball production routine which makes use of the Jimmy Pouch

I've been in contact with a few more distributors and so far they all seem eager to add to the boxes. I should hear more on that today.
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« Reply #10 on: March 09, 2009, 12:09:36 PM »
Frank, how much will it be?
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« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2009, 12:41:09 PM »
I do not know the price yet. It depends on how much everything costs us and what we get from the different distributors.
Whatever it is it will be an extremely good price for those purchasing it but with the idea that Jim will also benefit from it.

Obviously, if we gave it all away for free, it would not do Jim any good at all. So there's a balance in there.
I want Jim to get a lot of money and I want everyone to get a tremendous deal as well.

Everyone goes away happy.
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« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2009, 12:57:13 PM »
Frank, I've been meaning to ask you this for a while seeing as how I don't have much Cellini material. What is a loop ball?
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« Reply #13 on: March 09, 2009, 01:14:27 PM »
I have a loop ball. I got it from Frank and the DVD that Cellini tells you all the stuff you can do with it. (I forget the name.)

To give you an example. "Produce a ball from no where. Drop it in your hat. Again produce a new ball...."

I rocks for stand up, or street, and I am sure you can do a lot more.

A great buy.

Till next time,
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« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2009, 01:45:26 PM »
Thanks Sean. I'm not fishing for exposure, but what does the gimmick consist of?


 
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