I've been searching the internet for a snake basket but I've discovered that there aren't that many and that I don't like any of them, so I have decided to try and build my own and figured this would be the best place to get help. Can anybody out there who owns a Snake Basket and knows what parts I'm going to need please reply.

Thanks,
Mac Stone

I read once that the main movement you will need can be obtained from a car with an electric lengthening or shortening aerial hook this little motor up to a remote control unit and I think you have the main skeleton of the prop operateable by RC
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Tom

Thanks for the reply!! Is there anubody else out there who can help??

Mac - I am also interested in a similar project.

I am considering using a sping snake and a remore release. Not sure if that's the route you are headed. What effect are you trying to accomplish?

There have been tons of snakes powered by an appearing metal cane. Some sort of small electric motor remotely triggered or powered to pull the stop off of the cane causing it to jump.

I know this trick has a long history. What are some of the methods which have been employed to get the snake to jump? I'm only familiar with the spring snake and some sort of release.

What other options are there?

In the book "Novel magic with an Appearing Cane" published by Mickey Hades, there is some information on making one in there.

Thanks for the tip Richard!!

The Jeff McBride site has a magi only newsletter that you might want to check out, if I recall there was a two part article in there about making a snake basket.
k

I know this is a post on crafting your own, but I’d recommend to just buy the Pro Viper. It’s a great effect, and much worth the time and money that it takes to invest in one. I have the "deluxe" model (Pro Viper II) and I love it! It’s small and extremely reliable.

The only change that I have wanted to make was the basket, but searching for a perfect wicker basket is no easy task. I think in the end I will have to make my own to find the "perfect" basket for my own needs.

I've had this effect for years, and Terry (the designer/supplier) is great to deal with. He also sells new spring snakes with a newer design.

http://www.terrysmagicpub.com/download/product.html

MM

I just happen to have one on my workshop bench. I am trying to repair it. You will need an appearing cane that is the snake body. Just buy an appearing cane and break off the amount you need.

The motor has a pat. Pend. the number is RS-85 on the end. This and a battery holder 2 D cell. make up the rising portion. A ladies leggs egg make the head and eyes from a hobby shop are hot glued on. You will need a toggle switch from Radio shack. You will have to figure out how to put a spool for the take up string.

That's it. Have fun!