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freefallillusion1 Elite user Cincinnati, OH 446 Posts |
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On 2013-06-19 11:22, msmaster wrote: I added a Table of Death to my show last season. Yes, there are safeties built in, but the fact remains that you are legitimately lying under a very real rack of sharp spikes. If everything goes according to plan, you're safe every time. But- is it theoretically possible for an assistant to do something really stupid and kill you? Yes. Granted, it would be a serious screw-up, bordering on intentionally murdering someone, but possible, yes. This is where it differs from an Abbott's botania (although I guess you could inhale a flower and choke...) |
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Sam Sandler Inner circle 2487 Posts |
I think one other aspect no one has mentioned is that this prop is also very heavy. there are weight restrictions in many theatres.
some will not allow you to perform this due to the weight of the prop but also the force created by the spikes dropping. not to mention the liability insurance you will need to carry for this prop. not a started illusion - nope not at all. but now that every one has discouraged you from this prop there are a few other "dangerous" illusions out there that would serve you well. sam
sam sandler- America's only full-time DEAF Illusionist
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krille New user 50 Posts |
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On 2013-06-19 16:34, freefallillusion1 wrote: freefallillusion1, is that a common cause of death for magicians? |
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noble1 Special user 651 Posts |
Not a common cause of death for other feather flowers, but epidemic when it comes to Abbott's Botania. Known by magicians worldwide as the Feather Flowers of Death. Isn't that right freefallillusion1?
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freefallillusion1 Elite user Cincinnati, OH 446 Posts |
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On 2013-06-19 18:10, noble1 wrote: Actually, the "Feather Flowers of Death" is a little known routine which plays as follows: The performer is shackled to a platform beneath a suspended rack which contains 150 bouquets of cheap knockoff feather flowers. There is a single piece of thin string holding up the rack, and a second performer standing nearby attempts to get through a complete performance of the multiplying candles- with a horrible quality version of that prop as well. So, when the solder on the candle gimmick melts away (which it will) and the entire candle prop bursts into flames in the performer's hand (happens immediately), performer #2 inadvertantly drops the burning mess onto the string, causing the rack to drop and engulf performer #1 in cheap knockoff flowers. The resulting cloud of loose flower fluff collects in his lungs (if he has failed to escape in time) and not only swells and blocks his airway, but also fills his chest cavity with that cheap foreign dye which was never properly applied to the flowers in the first place. At least, that's how I remember the routine |
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MagicalDragons New user MO 55 Posts |
Another lesson to not use knock off flowers.
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noble1 Special user 651 Posts |
Hey freefallillusion1 any video of you doing either the Table of Death or the Flower version?
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krille New user 50 Posts |
You guys are hilarious. I would love to see a video of this.
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collective foundry Inner circle 1404 Posts |
Controlled chaos I guess. Some illusions are inherently dangerous even with the safety measures. It's just part of the deal. but I think more to the point of having a professional build them instead of one's self would be better. I hear DC was terrified of FLYING, although he did it, it was something that if something broke or went wrong could cut a limb or someone (himself) in-half (and not in that showy lovely good way either). I've heard of several instances one in particular I think in france? somewhere something broke, leaving David understandably upset and quite afraid for himself dangling in mid air as the curtain closed rapidly The other instance where the car lev broke and smashed to the ground right before he walked under it. While working with Jonathan Bayme he had a spike escape (not the TOD, something different) that had welds that broke in a safety mechanism from a builder who was NOT a magic builder. Could have killed him. He was just lucky. Another instance, he was doing a motorcycle appearance almost drove off the end of the platform from slipping off the brake, this was 20 feet in the air or something. Would have been a mess. I guess he was just a few inches from going off the end before catching the error. Anyway. I guess the point is things do go wrong, but have a professional with the experience and proven safety measures build for you. Then do what you can yourself to be safe onstage.
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MagicalDragons New user MO 55 Posts |
I guess the large scary illusions are really scary after all. Not just tricks.
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Hector Loyal user 273 Posts |
IMHO, the best TOD is Yunke's. It is not that massive, the effect makes more sense that the common one and it doesn't seem to be that dangerous from the performer's point of view.
Here you have a clip of it, it is an old one, I can't find a more recent vid. I know he added some details to the routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfIJF4uFzZ4 All the best! |
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DavidThomas Loyal user 240 Posts |
As to the comment "But if it is a fact that it's an unsafe prop why would big time magicians like Copperfield risk doing it?"
The table of death is not any more unsafe, as long as it is built correctly, has adequate safety measures, has trained operators and is maintained properly. No more then driving a car. The real issue is you need to have a lot of money in the bank or have a need for the prop as you are working regularly in venues that the prop will work and the budget allows. It is in the beginning very expensive to purchase and requires a qualified team to transport, set up, perform and load out. As said many times in this thread not a prop for the un experienced illusionist. If you wish to start with this, get an advisor / director who has experience to train you on how to use.
David Thomas
TheWorldofMagic.com |
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collective foundry Inner circle 1404 Posts |
Here is something I ran across today. Look at 8:58 into the video some interesting info about TOD told from Copperfield himself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIcSCM83O_E here's part two in case you wanted to see the rest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6UsqjPVzhw |
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