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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
I do not have a direct link but you could probably find a link easily by doing a google search.
Kyle
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dahih beik Special user palestine 817 Posts |
Contact bill he will email you a photo I have one bilt by him and I tell the photo doesn't do justice it is the best and safest out there . I believe that jeff macbride bought one lately
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
It certainly is a great chair suspension (the one Bill makes). Just keep in mind that the price is a lot higher then say the Mak Magic Version or the Klamm version. it really depends upon your intentions with the illusion.
If you want to use an adult or an adult assistant for your shows and use them regularly, you will want and need to Bill's version. If you plan on using it mainly with children helpers, then the Klamm or mak Magic version will work just fine for your needs. Kyle
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
I use an Abbott's Chair Suspension - works great! Because the board is rather narrow and there are some weight restrictions, I typically perform it with kids. The average woman is just too large for it and there's no place to grab the board, when removing the chair.
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dfield New user 91 Posts |
I have been using a chair suspension for over ten years and the best purchase in magic I ever made! I use it ALL the time on cruise ships, cabaret, theatre shows etc. My chair suspension was made by Bill Smith and is by far the best I've seen. On cruise ships I can not afford to risk having it 'break' (yes prior to that I owned a cheaper model and it broke .. luckily I was up there on it at the time). It can hold a heavier person and there is no 'buckle'. Nothing looks worse and 'obvious' to an audience when the person starts to go on the supsension and they start to lean down.
If you are just doing 'kids' shows and not floating a full adult then perhaps go with a cheaper model, but in todays world where you can't risk having an accident may I strongly suggest investing in getting a professional model. As I said, probably one of the best investements I have made in magic! |
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Mattillusion Regular user 170 Posts |
I have the 'European Chair Suspension'...the $895 one that Hocus Pocus can't keep in stock. It's very well made, sturdy and will hold 180 lbs.
I had a change in plans right after I bought it a year ago (I ended up going on tour) and have never used it in a show. It's brand new and comes with a nice canvas carrying bag. I'm interested in selling it if you want to PM me an offer. The photo and description can be found on http://www.hocus-pocus.com |
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
Great stuff guys and thank you for sharing your thoughts here. If anyone is intersted, I have a 15 page ebook out on nothing but the proper presentation, tips, safety tips etc. for the chair suspension illusion. It is something I put together for a lecture last year and it covers off on a lot of details that just are not out there written up anywhere. If anyone is intersted in the ebook or wanting more information on it, please just PM me or you can go directly to my website at:
http://www.magicenhancer.com/Our_Products.html I think it may be of help to those thinking of buying one and a big asset to those who already own one. It covers off on a lot of different topics on the chairs and the proper set-up and prep work that is ionvolved in making sure the illusion goes off as it should. I hope it may be of help to others. Kyle
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GWSchott Veteran user Southeastern Michigan 361 Posts |
I'm just about sold on the Klamm Chair Suspension. I've been toying with the idea of adding this illusion to my kids' show for a long time but at $450 it's something I had to give a lot of thought to.
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dfield New user 91 Posts |
I once owned the Klamm Chair Suspension but had to have it 'rebuilt' because it wasn't sturdy enough. I didn't feel safe having somebody up there, this is why I opted for the Bill Smith Supsension. Of course there is a big difference in price, but if I'm going to use it professionaly then I want something that will be safe and last forever.
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magic4u02 Eternal Order Philadelphia, PA 15110 Posts |
I want to be clear here on something I feel some may be getting confused about. There are really 2 main categories of chair suspensions. Both work out fine but are geared towards handling very different type of situations.
The Klamm and Mak Magic style suspensions (usually selling for around $450) are really geared to handle a weight of around 140-150lbs and no more. In fact with my own, I do not go over 100lbs just as a safety thing for my own show. These suepsnsions work fine but are really more geared towards the suspension of a child from the audience or a child assistant that is a part of your show. For this prupsoe they work perfect and will not cause you any problems in the long run. Of course you need to still follow proper saftey protocal as well as make sure the person is on the illusion the proper way. The second type of suspensions are those built by Bill Smith. This is a much more costly illusion but the idea here is to be able to do the illusion mainly with an adult assistant. They can take weights much greater then the first verisons I mentioned above. There is no right or wrong with these. There just has to be a question you ask yourself as to the purpose of how you personally want to use the chair suspension illusion you are going to purchase. If you really want to be floating an adult assistant, then I would not get a Mak or Klamm model. If you are mainly going to be using children, then a Klamm and Mak model will serve you just fine. I hope this may clear up a few things for some folks as I feel there may be confusion out there on what types are available and what the differences are. This is one reason why I put my ebook notes together. There just is not enough good information out there on this illusion and I wanted to try and research and include as much helpful information as I could. This is a fantastic illusion that plays very big and packs small. It is easy to carry and set up and break down. It also does not have to break your budget as well. It can be a grat addition to your show and can be performed for b-day parties or even larger stage shows. If anyone has any questions, let me know. I would be more then happy to help anyone out. My pleasure. Kyle
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