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Daniel Ulzen Elite user Berlin/Germany 490 Posts |
Hi everybody,
I like the video for the Linking Cigarette DVD by Akira Fujii (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdYujVios84) and I plan to buy the DVD. How difficult is it to learn the trick (I read in another forum the trick is very difficult) and is it possible to perform the trick at a table when lots of people are watching the trick? Thanx for any advice Daniel |
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts |
I plan to purchase this myself, but from what I have heard from many performers is that while the technical aspect of the effect is not difficult, it will take some time to learn how to do it smoothly. Some may have an easier go of it than others.
Everyone I have talked to about it have no problems doing it surrounded, because this is one of those things that, even when a spectator burns the hands very closely, it still kills. Again, it requires one to learn how to do it smoothly. The greatest thing about this, as even mentioned in the DVD, is that it can be performed with things similar in size to cigarettes, and close to the weight. There are some dealers out there that even carry a very nice set of sanded, stained and finished wooden dowels that are the same size as a cigarette, made just for this effect. Anyone that actually has seen the DVD and/or used the effect, please add to this. |
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peppermeat2000 Elite user 428 Posts |
I have the DVD and have practiced on and off for the past several months. It is a bit technical and confidence plus a certain finger coordiantion is required. I have yet to try it on folks other than my girlfriend as I still need a certain amount of warm-up attempts to get it smooth. When done properly it kills, as obviously shown in the video advertisement.I have played around with having a cigarette "melt" through a 4" solid ring from a close up linking ring set I use at my close-up gigs.
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts |
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On 2011-07-20 23:52, peppermeat2000 wrote: I also use various silent melt-on links in my linking ring routines. Very cool idea for this application though! But, back to the topic at hand: Would you agree that even though it is 'technical' it is not really technically difficult (read: complicated)? Also, would you agree that when done smoothly, they can burn all they want to no avail? |
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CardC Regular user San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 158 Posts |
It's VERY VERY hard...AND VERY VERY VERY worth it. You just have to put in the time, and then you have a piece of real magic whats better than that!
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peppermeat2000 Elite user 428 Posts |
The techical challenges will be different for each performer,as with any technical move in magic. I suppose for me it was like learning how to use chopsticks for the first time. The timing of the "move" and the movement of the hands was the most challenging for me. If you don't coordinate everything perfectly it can mean the difference between a cool bar stunt or a beautiful and mind bending illusion.
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RS1963 Inner circle 2734 Posts |
It certainly will take some work and as has been said if you put in the time effort and attention to detail it will be a very worthy weapon to have available to you.
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Is this not the SAME EFFECT as done with matches?
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MagicMan1957 Inner circle 1445 Posts |
Pete, it is a variation of the matches version.
To get this smooth every time will take lots of practice. |
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
This is matches on steroids. The technique is slightly different. While the cigarettes are way more visible matches or toothpicks are much easier to use and, if performing for just one or two people close-up, can be just as effective.
How practical? Borrow two cigarettes and you’re off. I know that might be becoming more and more difficult with today’s attitudes toward smoking. I’ve yet to be in a pub/bar where someone doesn’t have cigarettes to borrow (I perform the borrowed and signed bill to borrowed cigarette). How difficult? It is not “out of the box” easy and does take a fair amount of practice to learn the handling and even more practice and rehearsal to make it look magical. It is worth the effort to have a totally impromptu little miracle.
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Hugokhf Special user 581 Posts |
If you have thin fingers, like I do, it will be very very hard to get it right, even to get it to the position of ba******g the c*******e
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Fábio DeRose Inner circle San Paolo, Brasile 1477 Posts |
I have quite "heavy hands" - I just can't do it with cigarrettes. With similar objects, though, it works like a charm.
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
I gimmicked some crayons from a "three pack" for Shoneys (give aways) -- replaced the center section with foam to reduce the weight. I still have lot of practice to do -- but it will be a viable substiture for cigarettes. Standard cigarette sleights would allow for switching in the gaffed one at Shoneys, or after a box has been casually examined.
My difficulties come from crippled hands -- not the technical difficulty of the moves. Practice required? Certainly - but that may mean there are few others doing it ;-)
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atinczor Regular user New York / Istanbul 113 Posts |
I have the DVD and tried learning the moves with cigarettes first.. I wasted a lot of them. After a month of practicing with cigarettes,I purchased the wooden cigarettes specifically made for this trick and they work like a charm.. Still practicing and have a long long way before I feel confident enough to perform it for other people.. It will take time but it is worth the challenge..
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Louis Lu New user 58 Posts |
I find you really need a delicate touch if you're using cigarettes. When practicing with them, I find they develop creases, get bent, and lose their sturdiness pretty quickly. It sounds like it may be easier to use stronger objects, like matchsticks, q-tips, or the wooden cigarettes.
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donrodrigo Special user U.S.A. and Europe 635 Posts |
It uses an old method. (Sorry) As before mentioned, timing is the deal of it as with any finger-hand manipulation.
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magic.mind Loyal user 247 Posts |
Very difficult to my mind. I prefer the classic Crazy man handcuffs.
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Gary Kosnitzky Elite user 409 Posts |
Thank you Akira.
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RS1963 Inner circle 2734 Posts |
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On 2011-08-01 09:58, magic.mind wrote: It really isn't that difficult. Sure it takes a bit more time to master than the original way done with matchsticks wooden or paper but it's not beyond the reach of most. As long as you put in the practice. If you don't like to practice for more than five minuets on something. (You shouldn't be practicing any magic for that short of time actually) then this isn't for you. |
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Shawn D Elite user Hughson,Ca 465 Posts |
Really depends on each person. I am having a hard time doing it and my son picks up the cigs and does it no problem. I keep destoying the cigs so think I will pick up the wooden ones. I tried crayons but too heavy. Ill give funsway idea a try.
Lots of practice for me but IMO will be well worth the effort. |
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