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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
Let me toot my own horn again. When I first came up with Dances with ropes, it was an evolutionary process. The routine was, however, a platform or parlour effect. The un-gimmicked version, (on the DVD as an advanced routine) was something I adapted to use for close-up and actually first tried it under fire in a crowd of 500. I was strolling and because the effect had several elements, I was allowed to keep the audience occupied for 3-4 minutes.
Now, because the effect, in essence resets as you perform, someone can come in the middle of it and not see repetition or have to be brought up to speed. The routine does not end, as I just keep going and I slowly revolve to the crowd behind me after each set. The audience, leaves on their own when they see the repetition (actually a combination of 25% leaving and the rest wanting to see it again.). As I work thru the crowd, I just keep going with a moving 4 minute effect with lots of key moves and applause cue points. That very first time, of performing under fire was rewarding, as I had started out with the gimmicked linking ropes which is about 20% of the routine, the gimmick came loose causing me to continue the effect without it. As I said, I had practiced the ungimmicked effect but never did it out of necessity. It not only worked, but going without the gaff allowed me to hand the ropes out for examination two times during the set. I would say, that this is ideal for any walk-a-round situation.
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
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On 2010-04-10 17:26, moechsle wrote: I just watched a performance of the Stone routine which seems to have 90% borrowed material from Sands, with a little Tabary thrown in. You may want to look into Sandsational and Sandslide (now available from Allan Sands. You wil see more content and the origins of many of these "lecturers" on rope.
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
George Sands always worked with a single piece of rope, and a pair of scissors. He is the master of rope magic, and you just can't go wrong doing his original moves.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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Dennis Loomis 1943 - 2013 2113 Posts |
I have some nice flyers about the Knot routine and I'd gladly send one to anyone that asks. E-mail me your Postal mailing address to deloomis@mindspring.com
I found this list of the segments on the DVD which will give you some idea of what's on it: Dennis Loomis Routine: Single Overhand Knot and Slip Knot Sliding Knot Intro to One Handed Knot One Handed Knot 2 Hands, 2 Knots Bow Knot Chefalo Knot Knot that tries Butterfly and Mosquito Intro to Lazy Sailor tying Figure 8 Lazy Sailor Tying Figure 8 Intro to Will Rogers Snap Knot A Clip from Ropin Rool Intro to Will Rogers Snap Knot B Will Rogers Knot End of Will Rogers Knot Insts. Bonus Section: G.W. Hunter Puzzle Knot Combo Knot Sliding Knot Alternative Party and Summer Camp Put-Ons Jim Snapp’s Weighted Knot Two Knots Snapped with one hand Bob Lewis Routine Snapping a Slip Knot Lazy Sailor tying Single Overhand Knot Intro to Strobe Sequence Strobe Sequence Flying Butterfly Monk Watson’s Sliding Knot Demo Monk Watson Explanation Intro to Eskimo Yo-Yo Oslund doing Eskimo Yo-Yo Intro to Mary Mowder doing Flips Slipknot Mary doing the Flip Slip Knot Routine Intro to Bill Spooner’s Snap Knot Bill Spooner’s Snap Knot Credits Thanks to all that have made positive comments on this DVD. Buyers are free to use my own routine if they wish, but the DVD has over 35 trick and fancy knots explained and I hope you will be inspired to put your own routine together. Dennis Loomis
Itinerant Montebank
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Dennis Loomis 1943 - 2013 2113 Posts |
Here are just a few of the comments I've received about the Knot Routine DVD:
"An invaluable DVD for anyone who wants to add rope magic to their show. Highly recommended." Meir Yedid, Fair Lawn, NJ "To be honest I do not like most routines with ropes. I think they are boring and I hear the people in the audience, sitting near me, whispering the same thing. Your routine is one of the few exceptions. It is very entertaining. There are several knots that I never tried or used or even wanted to try until I saw your routine so now I will have some fun working on them. You have the magic touch and the personality to go with your skill." Steve Dusheck, Hazleton, PA "What Counts, Cuts, and Subtleties is to Card magic.... The Dennis Loomis Knot Routine... Plus! is to Rope magic. A must have DVD!!! Dennis takes you step by step through clear explanations of magic’s mysterious rope knots. You can finally understand and learn them. Anyone putting a rope act together needs this DVD. Dennis is a great teacher and you feel he is there personally with you. Tony Blanco, Las Vegas, NV “At first I thought this was just an ‘OK’ routine. Then I tried some of the knots on a lay audience and ‘WOW!’ What a reaction. Now I realize how good this material is, and what a nice guy Dennis Loomis is. I would like to meet him and shake his hand.” Darren Kidby, UK "The Dennis Loomis Knot Routine is the perfect interlude, the five to eight minutes of time when you're forced to stretch, fill a spot, cover for something (or someone) else. It's light, diverting, and entertaining. And packs well with no preparation." Tony Chadhuri, Naples FL "I wish I had all of this information when I was a youngster! The explanations are very clear and easy to understand. I recommend it highly." Frank Baxter, Retired Professional Magician, Pollock Pines, CA "This is a wonderful teaching tool. Everything is so clear with the views shot from behind. Thank you so much for making this resource available!" Serena Lumiere, Hemet, CA "I have to admit I was somewhat doubtful that a routine of just knots would be that entertaining. I was very surprised and entertained, however, while watching it! You are doing progressively more difficult bits, culminating with the (seemingly) impossible one-handed knot tie. I liked it a lot and can see adding some of the "bits" into my rope routine. Also, I thought it was filmed and presented very professionally and your explanations were very clear. Good work, Dennis." Doug Brewer, San Diego CA "Your Knot DVD is seriously better than most productions on the market." Bill Nagler, Livonia MI "The DVD is really good. It is one of the best teaching videos that I have seen. I could follow the directions, and the demos were outstanding." Sterling Dare, Vero Beach, FL "I bought this DVD and found it a wealth of information on rope knots used in magic and skill demonstrations. Thank you Dennis for a major resource contribution for magicians looking to add rope and knot effects to their routines." Rene Clement, New York, NY “This is by far one of the finest rope routines on the market. Dennis is an excellent performer. The scripting and timing are well thought out. You cannot go wrong with this.” Oliver Greenwood, Concord, CA
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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
Any youtube performances of you around?
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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MikeDes Inner circle Montreal 1174 Posts |
I would add Bachelor's Needle. You can find it in the Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks for Magicians as well as many other places.
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Magic from A to Z Elite user Sweet Home Alabama 482 Posts |
I would suggest looking at Richard Sander's Fiber Optics Extended and David Williamson Ring and Rope routine...
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Mary Mowder Inner circle Sacramento / Elk Grove, CA 3659 Posts |
I also suggest The Dennis Loomis Knot Routine, (not just because I'm on it). I use them myself.
There are some great interactive effects on the disk and the material really engages the audience. Most of these will work up-close for walk-around and don't have to be done all at once. - Mary Mowder |
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MrHyde Special user 810 Posts |
The Loomis DVD looks interesting. As pointed out earlier, a pity he won't post them overseas.
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