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revmike
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Birdsboro, PA
645 Posts
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Posted: Dec 31, 2010 10:03pm
Good evening and Happy New Year,
I just finished my last show of the Year about 90 minutes ago and was reflecting on Magic I purchased in 2010 or incorporated in 2010 - Now I do all sorts of shows but here specifically is my top 3 for Children's Shows:
1. I bought the Wacky Wash Machine from Practical Magic - I cannot say enough about this effect/prop - From the moment I received it I fell in love with it and have used it constantly for the 7 & younger set.
2. The Sheep Dog Puppet from Practical Magic marketed by David Ginn - I actually bought this in 2009 but didn't really put it into the act until this year. AGain, I cannot say enough about what a great prop this is and what a great routine it makes for the younger crowd. You cannot go wrong with this one.
3. Lastly, one of my newer investments of the year is the Improved Pizza Oven from Smokey Mountain Magic - I had been doing the regular Pizza Oven a lot, but I saw this, got it, and immediately incorporated it into many of my shows including my School Shows.
Now that I named my top 3, I was wondering if anybody else would care to share the top effects they either purchased this year or just incorporated into their acts this year.
Thank you and again, Happy New Year.
Mike
The magic is not in our sleights and illusions, but instead in our ability to bring love and joy.
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phill
Veteran user
Connecticut
355 Posts
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Posted: Jan 1, 2011 10:34pm
For me:
1) The PM sheep dog puppet. I have named him "Carlisle"
2) Can-Opener by Barry Mitchell
3) Mother of All Diamonds by Barry Mitchell
Scripture, Sculptures & Surprises!
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revmike
Special user
Birdsboro, PA
645 Posts
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Posted: Jan 2, 2011 10:34pm
I use Mother of All Diamonds all the Time- Have Can-Opener but never used it yet.
The magic is not in our sleights and illusions, but instead in our ability to bring love and joy.
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Skip Way
Inner circle
3445 Posts
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Posted: Jan 3, 2011 8:54am
Top three 2010 Kidshow investments?
1) John Breed's "How To Create Kids’ Magic and Triple Your Income!"
2) Pete McCabe's "Scripting Magic"
3) Ken Weber's "Maximum Entertainment"
Top three Kidshow Investments ever? Tough One!
1) David Kaye's "Seriously Silly"
2) Pete McCabe's "Scripting Magic"
3) Julian Franklin's "Kid Control"
It was really tough leaving some really great books off of this last list including David Ginn's wealth of material, Jim Snack's "Success in Magic" series, all of Barry Mitchell's books, Eddy Wade's marketing kits, Ken Weber's "Maximum Entertainment"...geesh, so many others! All are books no pro's library should be without!
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RaleighMagicClub.org
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Dennis Michael
Inner circle
Atco, NJ
5970 Posts
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Posted: Jan 3, 2011 12:10pm
Top three 2010 Kidshow investments?
1) Always, the trip to the "KIDabra Conference" in August. (Forever Learning.)
2) Mackie SMR 150 Sound System (Fits the bill for size, weight, inputs and output power)
3) Kodak Zi8 HD Video/Still Camera (Brad Ross Biz Builder Lecture)
Top three Kidshow Investments ever? Easy for Me!
1) The Pro Viper II (So Much Fun)
2) Lefler Table (Now Got Two of them)
3) Chair Suspension (Great Kodak Moment)
4) Wiz Kote (Honorable Mention: But an extra trip to the car.)
Single greatest creation is the Magic Theater I built onto the House where we hold our KIDabra Magic Meetings.
Hundreds of DVDs, Lots of Books, and a Lifetime of Magic all in one room. (Tough to choose what's Best!)
Dennis Michael, Atco, NJ (856)768-2281
KIDabra Chapter #1
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Email: DennisMichael@KIDabra1.org
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Gary Shelton
Regular user
175 Posts
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Posted: Jan 7, 2011 10:04am
This year ...
1. Grand Ma's necklace Matt Fore's DVD got me thinking and I wrote a pirate routine that plays well
2. Bigger Wands (auction item at Kidabra)
3. Duck Bucket (Rabbit production)
All time ...
1. Kidabra
2. 1977 I bought a set of sponge balls they are the seed of it all
3. Multiplying wands
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revmike
Special user
Birdsboro, PA
645 Posts
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Posted: Jan 7, 2011 8:35pm
Thanks for all the comments coming in -
I am sure my first Kidabra Convention this August will be a valuable learning experience and I am hoping I will also be able to attend the FCM a month earlier in Indiana - Given that I also do a lot of Gospel Magic, I always come away from there with lots of info and learning as well.
The magic is not in our sleights and illusions, but instead in our ability to bring love and joy.
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JimbosMagic
Inner circle
1324 Posts
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Posted: Jan 28, 2011 4:14pm
I am not sure I will be at Kidabra this year.
I have seven Cruises booked in and the one finishes on the 8th Aug.
I hope I can make it. I have so many friends there.
My best 3 were.
Calamity of Rudolphs Nose.. Jimbo's Magic (me, I get so much out of this)
Ben in a Basket.. Practical Magic.
Duck Puppet.. Axtell
All Time best investments
DVD Duplicating Machine.
Kidabra
KGB in Hollywood
JIMMY CARLO. KIDabra International Family Entertainer of the Year 2009.
IBM Triple Award Winner. Uk Champion of Comedy Magic.
Represented the UK in the United Slapstick Awards on German TV.
European Children's Entertainer of the year 2007/8
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mike storz
Inner circle
Orange, CT
1351 Posts
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Posted: Feb 21, 2011 12:53am
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On 2010-12-31 22:03,
1. I bought the Wacky Wash Machine from Practical Magic - I cannot say enough about this effect/prop - From the moment I received it I fell in love with it and have used it constantly for the 7 & younger set.
2. The Sheep Dog Puppet from Practical Magic marketed by David Ginn - I actually bought this in 2009 but didn't really put it into the act until this year. AGain, I cannot say enough about what a great prop this is and what a great routine it makes for the younger crowd. You cannot go wrong with this one.
3. Lastly, one of my newer investments of the year is the Improved Pizza Oven from Smokey Mountain Magic - I had been doing the regular Pizza Oven a lot, but I saw this, got it, and immediately incorporated it into many of my shows including my School Shows.
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Hey Mike!
Now that's done great props! I love my PM dog and I would love to own the other two!!! Sell em to me!!!
I love everything I bought this last year. I have to think about that one!!!! 
www.themagicmikeshow.com
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revmike
Special user
Birdsboro, PA
645 Posts
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Posted: Feb 21, 2011 10:14am
Hey Mike, based on some of the Café postings, I think you bought some pretty nice effects over the last year or so as well.
Mike
The magic is not in our sleights and illusions, but instead in our ability to bring love and joy.
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bwarren3
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Special user
519 Posts
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Posted: Mar 3, 2011 5:21am
Hey Mike,
I agree with you, The Mother of all Diamonds is always a big hit no matter what story I tell with it, The new Pizza Oven from Smokey Mountain Magic just retired my Die Box and the Dog puppet keeps them guessing whether he is real or not...Hippity Hop Rabbits has always gotten rave reviews and lots of applause.
Bill
Posted: Mar 4, 2011 11:46pm
Mike,
Just took a long look at Wacky Wash Machine and was not aware of it before your post.
just ordered it and should be here next week, looks like a really funny 10 minutes to add to one of my kid shows.
Thanks for the posting.
Bill
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Dennis Michael
Inner circle
Atco, NJ
5970 Posts
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Posted: Mar 6, 2011 6:48am
Mike, All three purchases are powerhouse routine. You got yourself a winner!
Dennis Michael, Atco, NJ (856)768-2281
KIDabra Chapter #1
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Email: DennisMichael@KIDabra1.org
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revmike
Special user
Birdsboro, PA
645 Posts
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Posted: Mar 6, 2011 9:47am
Thanks, I agree.
This year, rather than magic, concentrating more upon publicity, costuming, music, etc. - all items to keep upgrade my shows and continue to make it even more professional.
The magic is not in our sleights and illusions, but instead in our ability to bring love and joy.
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Dennis Michael
Inner circle
Atco, NJ
5970 Posts
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Posted: Mar 7, 2011 3:35am
Good plan
Dennis Michael, Atco, NJ (856)768-2281
KIDabra Chapter #1
Facebook
Email: DennisMichael@KIDabra1.org
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DominotheGreat
New user
50 Posts
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Posted: Apr 1, 2011 5:22pm
Nice
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idomagic
Loyal user
Chad Wonder
248 Posts
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Posted: May 14, 2011 1:42am
Great thread.
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Chad Wonder (Chad Wonder Magic, Inc)
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Tonylew
Regular user
Tracy, CA
181 Posts
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Posted: May 3, 2012 3:17pm
THe best item in my KIds' show is Sammy Smith'a Tailspin. However, I use my own much improved version of this trick that I am trying to sell to Sammy. I have a detailed writeup of my version. Anyone who is interested can PM me.
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MR Effecto
Elite user
485 Posts
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Posted: May 4, 2012 11:29am
Best buys for me were ( Chair Suspension ) Also The Sheep Dog Puppet from Practical Magic marketed by David Ginn. Just great magic.
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MT
Elite user
406 Posts
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Posted: May 4, 2012 10:49pm
The chair suspension is a good investment cuz parents are willing to pay $25 extra for it. So it can pay itself off. Also it leaves a great impression will increases chances of further bookings
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Magicgorilla
New user
3 Posts
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Posted: May 18, 2012 11:44pm
#1 - CHICO the Monkey by Bill Abbott - Always a killer at shows for kids or adults.
#2 - Vanishing Bandana
#3 - Any puppet routine with an Axtell puppet. Axtell makes incredible puppets that kids love. I have the gorilla and the smoke breathing dragon. The dragon was $500 US, but has paid for itself. I've been debating adding the Platypus - hilarious and catchy tune comes with it. I've just played the Youtube video in my grade 4 class and I hear the students walking around singing the tune.
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Mike Maturen
Inner circle
building a horse pen and needs
1985 Posts
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Posted: May 19, 2012 8:24am
The two routines that absolutely killed at last night's show were:
1. Vanishing Bandana
2. Kandu Comedy Carton
I was at a church family dinner...about 25 kids and 125 adults. I did about 20 minutes...and even our 81-year old Priest was laughing. All of the adults roared at the Bandana routine...and the one kid I called up for the Comedy Carton darn near pee'd her pants she was laughing so hard.
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment
The Magic of Mike Maturen
989-335-1661
mikematuren@gmail.com
AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life"
member: Fellowship of Christian Magicians, KIDabra International
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revmike
Special user
Birdsboro, PA
645 Posts
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Posted: May 24, 2012 3:35pm
Thanks for all the input - it's great that this thread keeps going on.
One that I now do almost all the time is the Smile Maker by Barry Mitchell - Got this either late 2011 or early2012, can't remember, but great routine for anti-bullying, gospel, etc.
The magic is not in our sleights and illusions, but instead in our ability to bring love and joy.
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John Breeds
Loyal user
England
251 Posts
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Posted: May 24, 2012 6:28pm
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On 2010-12-31 22:03, revmike wrote:
1. I bought the Wacky Wash Machine from Practical Magic - I cannot say enough about this effect/prop - From the moment I received it I fell in love with it and have used it constantly for the 7 & younger set.
Mike
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Top three 2010 Kidshow investments?
1) John Breeds' "How To Create Kids’ Magic and Triple Your Income!" [the plans for the Wachine Machine are included in the book]
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On 2011-03-03 05:21, bwarren3 wrote:
Just took a long look at Wacky Wash Machine and was not aware of it before your post.
just ordered it and should be here next week, looks like a really funny 10 minutes to add to one of my kid shows.
Thanks for the posting.
Bill
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Nice to see that Wacky Washing Machine is taking off in USA. Presently, I can hardly keep up with orders (Bless you).
For those who asked, the image shows a précis of events. Obviously it has many advantages over the old Chinese Wishy Washing Machine.
Hocus Pocus has sole distribution rights in the States; and his web site gives more details and a video of the Wacky Washing Machine.
John
Click here: Wacky Washing Machine!
www.johnbreeds.com
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MT
Elite user
406 Posts
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Posted: May 27, 2012 3:33am
John, what advantages does the wacky washing machine have over the other washing machines?
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revmike
Special user
Birdsboro, PA
645 Posts
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Posted: May 27, 2012 9:36am
Here is a video of me using it. I think this should answer your questions MT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGSUOTy-c0I&list=UUk9kQuOELL9Ch7F5mR6tCJg&index=3&feature=plcp
The magic is not in our sleights and illusions, but instead in our ability to bring love and joy.
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John Breeds
Loyal user
England
251 Posts
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Posted: May 27, 2012 5:04pm
Nice one Mike
John
Click here: Wacky Washing Machine!
www.johnbreeds.com
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revmike
Special user
Birdsboro, PA
645 Posts
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Posted: Oct 29, 2012 10:57pm
Congrats on it being marketed now thru Hocus Pocus John. Can't recommend it highly enough.
The magic is not in our sleights and illusions, but instead in our ability to bring love and joy.
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Mondeaux
New user
9 Posts
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Posted: Jan 5, 2013 12:38am
1. Lefler Table
2. Can Opener by Barry Mitchell
3. Mother Of All Diamonds by Barry Mitchell
This is the year I've taken my Kid's shows onto the stage...
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