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Foxbiz Loyal user Atlanta 209 Posts |
I go KU from Abbots some years ago and was dissapointed in the quality of the gimmick and sent it back. Looked nothing like a knife even on stage.
A local magician in Atlanta (Jay Altamus) suggested having the extra "necessary" under the jacket lapel. This was brought into play when reaching in the coat to retrieve the knife or sissors. The most difficult part of the routine is showing a convencing cut/separation once the knot is move toward an end. Dan Harland shows his method in his tight rope routine. It's hard to beat Pavel's method, but KU can look good (and a lot cheaper!). Lynn Fox |
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
I thought of a funny bit with a knife used to slash a gimmicked rope. Say, "This knife, I got on home shopping network,is so sharp you can cut with the handle."
Hold blade and cut at the gimmck with the handle. (dull the blade first).
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tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
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On 2010-07-17 14:39, Pete Biro wrote: That's a funny idea. I wonder how you could do it with some scissors???
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Easily.
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AllanK Loyal user Australia 212 Posts |
Knot Unexpected is fully described in Jim Steinmeyer's wonderful book Device and Illusion. On page 111, Mr Steinmeyer expresses his dismay with the marketed version and details the correct dimensions for all the gimmicks. I bought the marketed version in the 80s and agree with his concerns! Making up the trick is not difficult - no welding is needed if you use epoxy resin. It's a great trick because audience members can examine and hold the ends of the rope. You can do it anywhere. Pavel's effect is superior, but the audience can't touch the rope or be too close. So, it all depends on the conditions you are working under. I have used both to good effect.
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leondo Special user Las Vegas 759 Posts |
Gary Darwin has a wonderful, practical vesion of this effect...two persons holding a solid piece of rope, cut in half, then magically restored, in one of his MANY books. I've used it, it has legs. Stupid simple, VERY deceptive....if you can be entertaining!
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
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On 2010-07-19 15:07, tabman wrote: Yes, it is called the Slydini Scissors, been inverted already for the Slydini Cut and Restored Rope Trick. Allmagic had one on there sight several years ago, I think they were selling it. Rope Shears with gimmick attached to the blade. |
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Bphoto New user 1 Post |
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On 2010-08-10 13:06, Bill Hegbli wrote: |
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
Instead of trying to make a Slydini Scissors, take Alan Shaxon's suggestion (I believe that is who suggested it) and use a rubber band around the scissors at the rivit. Does the same thing, more simply.
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