I'm new here on the board and very excited to here back from some fellow conjurers!

Slowly...I'm performing more and more corporate engagements. I was recently asked to make a company logo appear in a puff of smoke. I have a flashpot, but have no idea what to use or how to produce the logo. Copperfield had some type of production board he used on SNL. Any suggestions??? Also, I was checking out the new Gift Surprise illusion by Anton Corradin. These seems like a great way to produce a CEO but I fear it wouldn't be able to handle the weight. Any suggestions on other simple production boxes, etc. for Corporate heads?

Thanks!

R

Check out Grant's Victory Carton Illusions for some simple, inexpensive, and effective ways to produce a person.
Also Karrell Fox's book -- Another Book by Karrell Fox, I believe -- has several ways to produce/introduce company spokespeople and logos/names.

Thank you so much for your help!

Ryan

I know this is an old topic, but is Karrell's book still available? I searched, but couldn't find it.
-Tyler

There has been a lot of talk about Bryce's Screen lately. From what I understand, that is a great way to produce a CEO. It should also be easy to customize for each show by decorating it with company logos.

Richard

Check out JC Sum's book "Illusionary Departures".

http://www.illusionbooks.com/

There is an illusion contained within that specifically deals with producing a company logo. "Branded" on page 103.

JC is a member here on the boards, or you can contact him through his website above.

Tyler,

Check with H&R Magic Books:

http://www.magicbookshop.com/

Or Bradbury Books and Beyond :

http://www.bradburybooks.com/


Actually a quick search of Bradbury shows that they are currently (as of 03/02/05) listing a copy
of Fox's Another Book on their General Magic page :

http://www.bradburybooks.com/genmagic.htm

26822. Fox, Karrell. ANOTHER BOOK. Bideford, Supreme Magic, 1979. 320pp., illus., 4to. Cloth in dj. Near fine. 28.00

The books are listed alphabetical by author name , so scroll down to the F's .

Thanks guys.
-Tyler

Magicguy88,

Years ago for a TV spot I had the same problem. Ultimately, we used balloons with the copy on it. The balloon was substituted for the rabbit in a Chalet doves to rabbit. It worked fine. However, for TV Commercials you get to use the zoom lense. I don't know your staging situtation.

On stage, use a motor cycle vanish and have the logo on the sides of the box that falls.

Good Luck!

Bob
Magic By Sander

I have used a large silk with a logo to produce up to 6 CEO's. You should find it under a search by my name in my favorite appearances. I think this is the proper link .
Category » Stage, Platform and Parlour
Forum » Grand illusion
» Favorite Appearance

PM if you have any questions.

Hi

Have a look at the photographers reflector the folds up by twisting it.

The come in differect sizes and can be carried as a load under a jacket.

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/index.cf......ite.html

A little time with some felt pens and a pantograph and you are ready to go.

http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/geo/panta/panta.html

HTH

Paula