Gary
Scott: Hi Mr. Kort.
I am currently working through some of Bobo's modern coin
magic. Your name is attached to some 23 effects in the book.
David Roth is also known for performing some of your great
effects such as coin thru glass. How do you feel about having
had such an influence on so many, though so many decades,
and into the 21st Century.
Kort:
Hi Mr. Scott,
I feel great to have had an influence!
When
I was working for Sterling Magic in Detroit and professionals
would drop in along with well-known amateurs I always made
it my business to fool them, because if you fool a magician
they remember you and they talk about you (at least for a
day or two).
Because of my work schedule I was rarely able to attend conventions…
People came to see me… word of mouth from professional magicians
that came to town spread my name around. I never realized
I was well known until my later years.
Paul
Green: Hi all,
I am new to this board. It is a pleasure to be here.
Milt Kort is an awesome talent! I consider him one of the
most knowledgeable people in the world of Magic. He has always
been able to help me with my research into various routines
and material. I am a better magician and performer because
of what he has taught me.
Read his books!
Mike
Gallo: I just want to thank Milt for having the influence
he has had on me. When I was first getting into magic I devoured
anything with the name Kort on it. Even to this day, the coins
though the table using a shot glass and the O-Korto box routine
are features in my close-up act Not to mention his cups and
ball routine with the plastic Adams set from Kort is Now in
Session. Milt, once again...Thanks for sharing with us...there
are many magicians who have bettered themselves because of
you!!!
PS: Hey
Milt....I finally mastered the Rumsey Vanish
Kort:
Paul,
How are you. It’s been a long time since we’ve spoken. Nice
of you to drop in on the forum.
Hi Mike,
Glad you mastered the Rumsey Vanish - one of the greatest
moves in magic!
I’ll never forget how thrilled I was when I did it out at
the Magic Castle and heard the gasps of amazement.
Damien:
Hello again.
If you were in any situation and had the opportunity to perform
any 1 effect, what would it be? (and why )
Mine would definitely be the cups and balls.
Kort:
Hi Damien,
The Copper Silver Transposition using only two unprepared
coins – pure sleight of hand – no gimmicks.
Dowdy:
Hi KORT!
I know not everyone knows the story about the O-Korto Box.
In your book, "Kort" you have a terrific trick with
a box set. Would you elaborate on why you came up with the
O-Korto Box?
For those
who don't have Kort's book, "KORT", you're sure
missing out!
Thanks Kort!
Kort:
Hi Dowdy!
Wally Wilson and I were behind the prescription counter at
my drug store playing around with the Okito box and trying
to get some off-beat ways of using it. And I thought, wouldn’t
it be funny if the coins would not go into the box… Which
of course may mean you may have to switch a box, but everything’s
fair in love and magic. We wrote up a routine. The end was
going to be that the coins would not fit in the box. Then
Ron Bauer came to the store a few days later. We discussed
the box some more. And, we decided that instead of having
the switched box at the end it would be better to have it
in the middle of the routine. After playing around with the
routine some more, Ron wrote it up as it appears in my book,
The Magic of Milt Kort by Stephen Minch.. And, that is the
story of how the Okorto box got started.
Mike
Gallo: Howdy Kort,
Through the years you have develop so much and so many great
routines. Well, could you share some of and personal favorites
and tell us why they are a favorite with you?
Inquiring minds want to know…
Kort:
Mike,
You wanted to know which of my own effects I think are my
favorites…
#1 “Copper Silver Transposition” - I like this because it’s
very simple to do as it depends mainly on the presentation..
Everything’s done slowly and very clear to the spectator.
(For more information, refer to The Magic of Milt Kort by
Stephen Minch)
#2 The only thing of mine that is the actual routining of
four different effects - it could be known as a lesson in
magic, and that is “Gone Again and Again and Again.” The magician
removes a half dollar from his pocket and covers it with a
handkerchief.. A gentle tug on the corner of the hankie causes
the coin to vanish. Remarking that maybe everything happened
a little too quickly, he removes another coin from the pocket,
covers it again and it also vanishes. This is repeated two
more times until four coins have disappeared. Remarking that
he has to stop as he has run out of coins, he replaces the
handkerchief and acknowledges any applause he may receive.
(From my book, Kort Is Now In Session)
#3. “Umgowa” - The vanish of a small statue of an elephant.
You tell a long drawn out story which I hope is funny. (For
more information please refer to The Magic of Milt Kort by
Stephen Minch.)
#4. My gambling expose, titled “Gambler’s Type Four,” part
of which was written up in the magazine, Cardiste..
Thanks for asking.
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