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viktorbc Special user Baltimore 648 Posts |
Hello Everyone!
Wish me luck this week my friends. I am working with a craftsman and engineer this week to recreate the recently discontinued Hand of Cleopatra. For years this clever effect, manufactured in Germany, has been sold at Stephen's Magic Emporium. Here it is in action: Now, for ease of construction AND to add to the effect, I will be scaling this up. It will be approximately 6 inches high and made of wood. The symbols will be burned onto the side, the wood will be stained dark walnut and the whole thing lacquered over. The hand itself will be LIFE SIZED! I am going to make a gaffed mummy hand to increase the creepy factor. I may add some brass trim if I can finish it in time for a performance on the 10th of October. I will be recording each step along the process and taking notes. I am hoping that the finished product will inspire one of the prop makers out there to reproduce this wonderful illusion. Construction begins on the 4th of October (tomorrow as I write this). I will post updated as much as I can without revealing the secret.
VINCE WILSON
Bizarrist, Hypnotist and Paranormalist Profile and more: www.vincewilsonmagic.com www.poesmagic.com |
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Brian Thomas New user Virginia 61 Posts |
I still have, and use, my original Hand of Cleopatra that I purchased in a shop (the name of which escapes me) in north Houston, TX way back in 1983 or 84. I have always loved this piece. They demo'ed it to me and I had to have it...we all know that feeling.
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The Curator V.I.P. Beware Vampire, I have 3909 Posts |
I published a routine using this wonderful little item in Capricornian Tales.
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viktorbc Special user Baltimore 648 Posts |
I know Christian! That's one of the reasons I want to do this! Capricornian Tales is one of my favorite sources of inspiration for Bizarre Magic!
VINCE WILSON
Bizarrist, Hypnotist and Paranormalist Profile and more: www.vincewilsonmagic.com www.poesmagic.com |
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horus1 Special user 645 Posts |
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
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morgaine_le_fey Veteran user Montreal, Canada 391 Posts |
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On Oct 4, 2014, The Curator wrote: Same here! I adore this book! |
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viktorbc Special user Baltimore 648 Posts |
As of day 1 on the project, we hammered out the issues with creating a six sided (hexagonal) pyramid.
We will be using a 3/4" enclosed bearing set for the metal shaft that will support the main effect. There was some last minute debate about using wood for the sides of pyramid. There was some suggestion to use a mold and a make a pored brass hexagonal pyramid. Although part of me really liked this idea as it could look more "Ancient Egyptian", I am unfamiliar with how to do acid etching or how to age the prop effectively. Now that we have all the materials, we begin construction tomorrow.
VINCE WILSON
Bizarrist, Hypnotist and Paranormalist Profile and more: www.vincewilsonmagic.com www.poesmagic.com |
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Gismologic Regular user 171 Posts |
Hi Viktorbc
How is this project progressing ? |
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ssucahyo Inner circle 1954 Posts |
I have the Hand of Cleopatra it s a gift from my Germany good friend. Very well made and works well.
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MagicDan3333 New user Sun Prairie, WI 38 Posts |
Very nice effect, with many practical applications.
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
Are there any copyright issues? I love the "Hand" but I never buy unauthorized knock offs. It's just how I was raised and I can't shake it. I'm not sure what legal hoops you must jump through to sell these but you did do that right?
BTW ... loved this link with the reversible name and all ..but it didn't go anywhere...??? http://www.vincewilsonmagic.com/
THE MAN THE SKEPTICS REFUSE TO TEST FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS.. The Worlds Foremost Authority on Houdini's Life after Death.....
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Mystification Special user 571 Posts |
What ever became of this project? I am surprised that nobody has come out with a better variation of the Hand of Cleopatra.
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viktorbc Special user Baltimore 648 Posts |
Well, I ad issue getting the rights to do it. It was not too impossible to create, but I wasn't going to pursue making it if I could not get permission. C'est la vie.
My version would have been larger and have a mummy hand. t
VINCE WILSON
Bizarrist, Hypnotist and Paranormalist Profile and more: www.vincewilsonmagic.com www.poesmagic.com |
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Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
I have been wanting one that had a more evil look and this might just be it.
Ray |
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Mystification Special user 571 Posts |
That is too bad. The basic workings have been incorporated into so many different effects. The Hand Of Cleopatra is not even available anymore.
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viktorbc Special user Baltimore 648 Posts |
If it were 50 years ago, I would be ok with it. But it only stopped production a few years ago and I think the family of the creator may still own the rights.
VINCE WILSON
Bizarrist, Hypnotist and Paranormalist Profile and more: www.vincewilsonmagic.com www.poesmagic.com |
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Mystification Special user 571 Posts |
That is understandable. Good ethics on your part is commendable!
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RCP Inner circle Two Minnie's in The Hell's Half Acre, The Republic of Texas 2183 Posts |
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On Jun 14, 2017, viktorbc wrote: I'm not sure there is an ethical issue and certainly no copyright infringement here. Clearly if you produce the "Hand of Cleopatra" there is an issue but the principle is hardly owned by anyone. |
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afinemesh Inner circle Senseless gibberish that amounts to 2621 Posts |
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On Jun 23, 2017, RCP wrote: I agree
"I've always been mental, I'm sure of it" Boris Pocus
"Someday we'll look back on this and it will all seem funny". . .Bruce Springsteen |
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the Sponge Inner circle Atlanta 2771 Posts |
I'm pretty sure "The Hand of" has already had one bizarre remake. It was a different kind of hand...
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