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magic123 Loyal user 273 Posts |
Hi Guys
Appreciate your thoughts on this , As Im drawing a blank . Im attempting to locate a way to destroy a bill without burning it as fire these days is a No No , in theatres and restaurants . Headache #2 is not using a paper shredder either , and also would rather not use a TT. hmm So what the heck is the solution to this ? M123 |
tomsk192 Inner circle 3894 Posts |
You could do a visual bill change, for a piece of newspaper or whatever, then tear that up into pieces for good measure.
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chappelly Special user Down Under 744 Posts |
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On Aug 23, 2014, magic123 wrote: I use scissors where I can't use fire. |
themagiciansapprentice Inner circle Essex, UK 1381 Posts |
I put the prediction into the top envelope of a pile. Then switch out one with a blank piece of paper inside which I then lick to stick.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I'm not sure why you'd rather not use a TT, unless everyone you work for knows about them. Even if that's the case, changing a bill to something else does wonders for taking the heat off a TT, more so than a straight up vanish.
I have some other thoughts, but it would help to know how you intend to reproduce/restore the bill. It helps to follow a logical path. As example, when I want to have a borrowed ring end up in a locked box (Lippincott, Nested Boxes, whatever), I apparently place the ring into a small container with a lid. In fact, it is stolen via a TT that was in the container from the get go. The illusion is further enhanced by the rattling sound coming from the container. This later proves to be a small key, which is used to unlock the box where the ring is then found. Another idea would be to fold the bill up (about the size you would if using a TT). Then, place it under a small handkerchief for someone to hold. I'll assume you know the method.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
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On Aug 26, 2014, themagiciansapprentice wrote: I don't believe he mentioned a prediction. Quote:
On Aug 23, 2014, magic123 wrote: A lot of this depends on what you are going to do with the bill. If you are going to restore it inside a lemon or an envelope, consider vanishing it instead. You could switch it for a piece of rice paper and eat it. Or you could switch it for some of that Dissolvo paper and drop it into a glass of water. The image of the bill needs only to hint at the appearance of a real bill, since it may not be in sight for very long, if you do this right. If you can find one of those Roy Roth ring grinders, you can use it to grind up a banknote as well
"The Swatter"
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magic123 Loyal user 273 Posts |
Wonderful suggestions guys Thanks
Curioius are we still able to get flash bills these days ? love th idea of bill under the silk held by a spec , Without diubt an issue of management , as the are all aware of the LIMITED attemtion span of most these days , Still orth a shot . Curious Bill does rice paper come in colors ? Possibly food coloring for touch ups ?? thinking out loud. M123 |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
I don't know whether rice paper comes in colors or not. You might be able to use food coloring, if you plan to eat the bill. You can also mime eating the bill.
Flash bills have never been convincing enough for me. Remember, you are not going to show the full bill to the spectator after you fold the bill and do the necessary work. I can't go into more detail here because this is an open forum. If you need to know more, send me an e-mail. Don't try to send me a private message, because it won't work.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
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"The Swatter"
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imgic Inner circle Moved back to Midwest to see 1336 Posts |
They have shredder scissors that look pretty wicked and would make quick work on a bill
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george1953 Inner circle Mallorca (Spain) 5943 Posts |
They look like a torture instrument, I might give these a try depending on shipping costs.
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9981 Posts |
I believe that silk representations of a bill are available -- or used to be. Otherwise, printable silk is available from many sources and you can copy your own.
As Bill Palmer noted, the copy does not have to be very good. Once switched there are many vanishes possible with the ability to "restore" the bill at will. ................. since "laundering money" is a common term you could drop the folded bill into a container of cleaning solution - some of which have "magic" on the label. Bill in, white paper out. Likewise with an old "Money Machine" or Blotter. These can change a bill into a blank sheet rather than the other way around as designed. .......... given the price of cigarettes, roll the bill up like a cigarette and pretend to smoke it -- using fake smoke if desired. Then vanish it using a variety of cigarette handling methods including a special Pull
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