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mcharisse Inner circle York. PA 1226 Posts |
I’ve long wanted to add a slate routine to my repertoire -- the white chalk on a black slate creates a strong, ghostly visual. I also had an idea for a routine that made the slates a logical component and would work well for any audience, from school shows to seances. Slates played an important part in school as well as spiritualism and properly introduced will not seem out of place in the modern era.
But I’ve found the slates commercially available to magicians tend not to look anything like the genuine article, certainly not a century-old school slate that might or might not be haunted. So I decided to make my own. I soon found it was nearly as easy to make 6 as it was one, so I decided to share the others with the magical community. I suspect I’m not the only mystery performer looking for a realistic slate and a practical routine. I did the routine at Denny's in Baltimore last night and he bought five from me and has them for sale. He sold one last night but had four left. He doesn't have it on his site yet, but you can contact him by phone or email and ask about Marc Charisse's slates if your interested. I made all six as though they were for me, and kept the one I liked the least. These came out very nicely and if the reaction is as good as it was last night, I will certainly make so e more. questions are welcome, and if someone wants to start a discussion of slate methods and psychology, I'd love to share what I've learned in this process. School Spirits comes with two genuine stone and wood slates, hand aged, performance script, handling tips, suggestions for further reading, even a box of chalk and boy’s handkerchief to wipe the boards. Please pm me with questions or post them here, but if you want a set of the remaining 4, please contact Denny directly. Marc Click here to view attached image. |
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Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
I love the look of your slates!
I have been thinking of adding slates to my seance and these would fit the bill. I haven't been to Denny's web site in years. I just went on Denny and lee's web site and can't find it. Ray |
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spookyone Loyal user Canada 282 Posts |
I said the same thing but for some mysterious reason, my post was deleted. Anyway, Marc suggested that we contact Denny's directly as it's so new, it's not listed yet.
UPDATE: It's listed now but without a picture, just search for the product name. The text is the same as the original post. I just ordered mine Excited to finally have my own spirit slates! These look way better than most of the other offerings on the market, I think. |
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mcharisse Inner circle York. PA 1226 Posts |
Thanks, I'm flattered you would go to the extra trouble. I asked that the first thread be deleted because I accidentally posted description of gimmick. Happy to discuss it by PM but thought it should not be public.
Here's a link to the slates on Denny's site: http://dennymagic.com/store/school-spiri......sse.html |
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spookyone Loyal user Canada 282 Posts |
Oh, I see, thanks for clarifying Marc! I thought I had done something wrong LOL
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Merlinsmagic Inner circle Daly City, CA 1606 Posts |
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On Sep 15, 2014, mcharisse wrote: PM sent |
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mcharisse Inner circle York. PA 1226 Posts |
Someone PMed me the link wasn't working for them. Just checked and it works for me on iPad, maybe it's a mobile site or something. But here's Denny's number -- I order by phone all the time, and Denny can be a bit gruff, but he's always helpful. 410-686-3914
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Intrepid Inner circle Silver Spring, MD 1179 Posts |
Are these locking slates?
Bob
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gostone23 Loyal user 221 Posts |
Wow, Your slates looks great. I am totally coveting them.
***, I blew my magic budget for the month on books. -robert |
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Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
What are the dimensions of these slates?
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mcharisse Inner circle York. PA 1226 Posts |
The slates are 7 by 9.
Marc |
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mcharisse Inner circle York. PA 1226 Posts |
Just talked to Denny! he has one of these left. I'm making a half dozen more, but they are very time consuming and should be ready in two or three weeks.
Marc |
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mcharisse Inner circle York. PA 1226 Posts |
Re, locking question: posting in crypt.that way I can answer any questions you might have.
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Merlinsmagic Inner circle Daly City, CA 1606 Posts |
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On Sep 16, 2014, mcharisse wrote: OOf, looks like I need to Call Denny in the AM & check if he still has that one before I order, been busy & forgot to order. If he's out, I'll have to wait til you restock him |
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Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
I want one of these....... Denny and lees are sold out for now.....
Ray |
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spookyone Loyal user Canada 282 Posts |
I ordered one but it still says "pending". I hope mine didn't go to someone else, I think I was the first to order.
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Merlinsmagic Inner circle Daly City, CA 1606 Posts |
Yep see it's sold out....:-( I'll have to wait until Marc makes the next batch & make sure I jump on it fast !
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mcharisse Inner circle York. PA 1226 Posts |
Spookyone,
Please let me know. If yours got overlooked I'll make sure you get one of this next batch ASAP. Hopefully, it's on its way. Looking forward to reviews when they arrive. Marc |
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Darkness Inner circle 1626 Posts |
Hi Spookyone, I ordered one yesterday on the 16th, very early in the morning after I read one left at 8:30am.
My order says pending, so not sure who got it
THE SUPERNATURAL ILLUSIONIST & EFFECTS CREATOR WWW.MRDARKNESS.COM
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spookyone Loyal user Canada 282 Posts |
Aw, thanks Marc. I heard back from Denny and I did indeed get one. Darkness, hopefully you got one as well.
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