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darkleopard5 Regular user Canada 107 Posts |
Hi, I just wanted to know how do you use your INVISIBLE THREAD,cuz I have been having problems with it, first of all its really heard to put on to to the object seccodley, it breaks to easily, when I want to put it in my pocket and use it for later. any tips r appreciated.
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JoeJoe Inner circle Myrtle Beach 1915 Posts |
I practice a lot. Thread work is no easy task, it takes a lot of patience and practice to get it down right.
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Sam Tabar Inner circle Austin, Texas 1050 Posts |
Thread work does not just consist of buying the thread and doing the trick immediately. It needs a lot of constant practice and experimentation to suit your specific needs. If you want to learn more about Invisible thread magic. Grab a copy of Michael Ammar's "Easy to Master Thread Miracles" series.
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KidCrenshaw Special user USA 537 Posts |
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On 2005-06-02 23:24, darkleopard5 wrote: Hehe, that could be your first problem. You need to anchor one end to something on the outside of your clothing, like a shirt button, or behind your ear.. Anchoring the other end is where you need to get creative.
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darkleopard5 Regular user Canada 107 Posts |
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On 2005-06-03 11:17, KidCrenshaw wrote: ye, lol that's an good trick my friend told me to this but I didn't try also for aothers, you could also anchor it to your watch |
RickDangerous Special user I can't believe I made 974 Posts |
Get yourself some magicians wax and play with it. Maybe you should read (guess in his book "pure effect", or was it "absolute magic"?!) Derren Brown's version of the "ring flight". You can learn a lot from him about using invis. thrd.
"Reality is what you can get away with."
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bloodkin Special user 646 Posts |
It takes a lot of work. I started using thread in in third grade and have made every mistake in the book. It's also important to use the right thread for the job. I used to by "thread" tricks even if I knew how they were done, just to learn how other magicians handled it.
It's also important to know what type of effects you need it for. I started out floating everything I could get my hands on. Now I only do PK effects. But if you're looking for a lot of all-around knowledge, pick up Ammar's series. Feel free to PM with any really detailed questions too. |
rumburak New user 83 Posts |
I can only back up the suggestion to have a look at the Ammar DVDs. They give lots of valuable advice on how to practice properly and also on how to transport the thread. You do not need a reel, but may benefit from it if you prefer certain hookups. It can simplify the logistics tremendously.
Floating objects is difficult, because it is so easy to give the method away. It is almost impossible to avoid the "dangling" feeling and even when you have mastered this you have to have excellent misdirection. Just moving objects is much easier, and also consider an effect like "Socrates Chi Power" (on Ammar's DVD 2), perhaps in combination with PK touches (if you have the presentation experience). That should make an impression to your audience. Just don't overdo levitations. |
mysticalmike Special user Saratoga Springs, NY 509 Posts |
I that what a ITR is. Is that the same thing you are talking about.
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JustinVisible Elite user South Jersey/Philadelphia Areas 453 Posts |
If you are having problems with the IT breaking, maybe consider purchasing Kevlar thread. It does hold a lot better than most others. I just replaced my spider pen ITR w/kevlar and it holds much, much better. JPV
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darkleopard5 Regular user Canada 107 Posts |
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On 2005-06-03 11:16, KidCrenshaw wrote: Can you give me an example of "the other end" do you mean the object your levitating? |
Jluvlace New user 33 Posts |
I'm warning you, you have to be careful with this, but I use the fibers in silk rope as invisible thread. It's much cheaper, but on the bad side it catches light more than real I.T.
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Dave V Inner circle Las Vegas, NV 4824 Posts |
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can you give me an example of "the other end" do you mean the object your levitating? No, he means the other end of the IT. You can either have a one point hookup where the object is attached to the end of the IT, or you can have a two point hookup where the IT is *lightly* stretched between two objects and the item is suspended in the middle of the line. The creativity comes into play as you try to camoflage the other end of the IT so it doesn't look suspicious. I've had good luck while seated at a restaurant dinner table by moving a ketchup bottle out of the way (and attaching the IT to the cap in the process) The same idea can be used with a drink glass, as recommended by Michael Ammar. Just don't let the waitress clear the table as your performing
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Gislain New user 54 Posts |
They sell an indian reel th. that is retractable and uses wax to stick on objects.
It is aleays ready to use. On 2005-06-02 23:24, darkleopard5 wrote: Hi, I just wanted to know how do you use your INVISIBLE THREAD,cuz I have been having problems with it, first of all its really heard to put on to to the object seccodley, it breaks to easily, when I want to put it in my pocket and use it for later. any tips r appreciated. [/quote] |
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