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nonvpro
Inner circle
1527 Posts
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Posted: Mar 15, 2012 6:54pm
As a restaurant guy I'm looking for a good knife thru cloth napkin routine, as the restaurants where I perform all have cloth napkins. I thought I'd like to add this to my set. Years ago when smoking was more acceptable, I performed Jarrow's "Hankey Pankey" routine. It was a lit cigarette thru a handkerchief and a square of newspaper routine. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Jim Sisti
V.I.P.
Connecticut
399 Posts
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Posted: Mar 15, 2012 7:23pm
Check out the Phantom Knife:
http://osterlindmysteries.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=63
I was just performing this the other evening in a walk-around situation with the cloth napkins on the table and it worked great. Also, the Jarrow ending is used for the finale in this routine, making for a spectacular finish.
It really received some amazed reactions from spectators.
www.osterlindmysteries.com
www.llepub.com
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nonvpro
Inner circle
1527 Posts
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Posted: Mar 15, 2012 8:54pm
Jim,
I really had a lot of fun with Jarrow's routine. Must have performed it hundreds of times over the years. I was really sad to have to drop it when smoking became unacceptable. Although, I've never smoked, I was happy to see someone lite-up at an event I was performing at. Happy to hear that Jarrow's ending is still alive and well as it really fried everyone. Just saw this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OXC4J-E6jI However, I prefer the knife used in the video rather than the Swiss-style knife.
Phantom Knife is a consideration. Would like to hear about other routines also.
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Christopher Lyle
Inner circle
Dallas, Texas
5224 Posts
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Posted: Mar 15, 2012 9:26pm
Took the words right out of my mouth! Who would have thought that a classic could still play today. After all, it was never sold by T11...????
In Mystery,
Christopher Lyle
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Alan Munro
Inner circle
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
5425 Posts
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Posted: Mar 16, 2012 10:42am
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On 2012-03-15 21:26, Christopher Lyle wrote:
Who would have thought that a classic could still play today. After all, it was never sold by T11...????
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LOL Some of the best sources for new material, that few are doing, comes in the form of inexpensive booklets, some of them quite old. I look at some of the Vegas headliners and some of them get much of their material from these booklets or from Tarbell.
I remember a knife thru coat routine in a set of McComb/Seabrooke notes. No expensive props required and the handling was quite ingenious.
http://www.sneakymagician.com/
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Dr_J_Ayala
Inner circle
In search of Vlad Dracul and his
2062 Posts
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Posted: Mar 16, 2012 11:53am
There is a great Knife Thru Coat in Tarbell, and Tony Clark offers up a very nice impromptu version.
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nonvpro
Inner circle
1527 Posts
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Posted: Mar 16, 2012 2:28pm
What I'm really looking for is a close-up table-side version. As a restaurant guy, all the restaurants where I perform have cloth napkins. I thought it would be nice to incorporate a close-up version suitable for table-side using the napkins.
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Dr_J_Ayala
Inner circle
In search of Vlad Dracul and his
2062 Posts
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Posted: Mar 16, 2012 10:40pm
In that case, check out the Tony Clark version - it can play close-up, parlor and stage. The only thing you would have to supply is a piece of paper because the restaurant would have the napkins and the knife. That is the bonus with that routine - you can use objects that have been on the table in front of the audience the entire time.
If anyone gets bugged out about using the knife/napkin after you have handled it (no matter how clean your hands really are), you can offer to have a new set brought to the table for them. That is IF that ever happens, should you choose this particular handling.
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slyhand
Inner circle
Good ole Virginia
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Posted: Mar 17, 2012 6:50am
I would think that Phantom Knife would work with cloth napkins or a table cloth. I don't own one so I can't say for sure.
I am getting so tired of slitting the throats of people who say that I am a violent psychopath.
Alec
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nonvpro
Inner circle
1527 Posts
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Posted: Mar 17, 2012 11:01am
Slyhand,
I believe you are right that Phantom Knife would work. However, I'm not a big fan of the swiss-style knife being offered. I prefer the style of knife used in the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OXC4J-E6jI
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slyhand
Inner circle
Good ole Virginia
1744 Posts
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Posted: Mar 17, 2012 6:06pm
Ok, gotcha.
I am getting so tired of slitting the throats of people who say that I am a violent psychopath.
Alec
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Dannydoyle
Eternal Order
14036 Posts
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Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:51pm
Jay Marshal put out a Knife Thru Coat routine and the pamphlet is about 4 bucks from Magic Inc. I think it could be pretty easily adapted if they still have it.
Danny Doyle
Semper Occultus
In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell
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dave
Inner circle
1630 Posts
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Posted: Mar 18, 2012 6:11pm
My vote goes to Tony Clark, it is one that is easy to do and works well.
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nonvpro
Inner circle
1527 Posts
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Posted: Mar 20, 2012 12:25pm
Thanks to everyone who responded with their suggestions.
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nicolas1447
New user
France & UK
15 Posts
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Posted: Apr 4, 2012 7:20am
I just bought David Williamson lecture at international magic which was recorded in 1989 and he also has a knife through napkin routine that you can perform at table
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