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Joey Evans Special user Fort Myers, FL 535 Posts |
The apparatus of this illusion is said to be extremely bulky. I'm just wondering if in your opinion it's worth it and exactly how cumbersome it is. I know there is a lot of metal, but just curious. Presently we do the Asrah, but not as much as we would like due to various circumstances. I was curious about everyone's view on this illusion and the Osbourne version of it in specific, as that was the plan I was looking at.
http://hamiltonholtinc.site.yahoo.net/broomsus.html
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
Just go to:
http://www.stevensmagic.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1389 that is the gimmick that is used on your assistant. You can determine for yourself if it is something you can use. |
Dave Dorsett Veteran user Macomb, Illinois 345 Posts |
It can be entertaining but the h*****s can be quite uncomfortable for the assistant. If you are planning on building yourself, I would caution you very strenuously about who works on it. It is extremely important that certain specific pieces be made from proper materials and others receive proper heat treating.
Paul's plans for this one are good but I seem to remember having to do a little modification on them. This can be a very dangerous illusion for an assistant if something goes wrong. My personal opinion is the Asrah is a far more attractive illusion but it is hard to find venues where it can be performed. The Broom is certainly a more "self contained" piece.
Dave Dorsett
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Joey Evans Special user Fort Myers, FL 535 Posts |
That's the problem I've experience with the Asrah as well. That's the only reason I was looking at the broom, I like the Asrah probably more because of it's elegance.
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gulamerian Special user 581 Posts |
The Broom Suspension is a great illusion but not easy to perform. It requires a lot of practice to make it smooth and not mechanical.
This is something that should be built by an experienced illusion builder. |
puckmagic Loyal user Orlando, Florida 260 Posts |
I used the Gossamer when I did the illusion some time back. I liked it a lot but it was not the most comfortable one we used. I originally used the Wellington and it was by far the best one in the business in my opinion. The only drawback is that your assistant will have to wear more clothes.(down to the knee) The Wellington was also easier to engage and dis-engage. For those of you who have done the illusion you know how difficult that can be.
I loved the illusion and the audience reaction was very strong. Watch some footage if you can of some past performers doing the illusion. The best are Richiardi, The Pendragons, The Majestics, and so on. The illusion plays even better closer to the audience or in a hotel banquet room. It's portable, fairly light weight, and affordable. I give it two thumbs up. |
Dave Dorsett Veteran user Macomb, Illinois 345 Posts |
The Pendragons performance is very good but helped immensely by the costuming (or lack thereof) of Charlotte. Only an extremely fit assistant can carry that off as there is a lot of strain on muscles. The h*****s comfort level is directly related to the amount supported which is why Wellington would feel better.
Puckmagic is correct about the engagement/disengagement factor. Ease of execution on this facet is vital! I remember now that it was this point of the Osborne plans we modified.
Dave Dorsett
Douglas~Wayne Illusioneering |
MCM Elite user Minnesota 456 Posts |
Question: Is there a suspension illusion out there where the magician does not have to lift up the assistant?
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Magic Monkichi Elite user Ontario, Canada 401 Posts |
There was a modle out a few years back that I believe won a FISM award that had an automated harness. The assisstant would rise from vertical to horizontal on their own without the magician touching them. I do not know if this is still available. Maybe someone else remembers a little more about the creater.
Matt |
RVH Magic Special user 877 Posts |
Dear Magic Monkichi,
The automated broom suspension was created by Turrini from Italie. He won The first prize in the "great illusions" category at the f.i.s.m. convention in Madrid (1985) He also presented this illusion at the f.i.s.m. gala in the Hague (1988) There is one for sale at : http://www.papa-chico.be/illusions/OLD/ (scroll down & you see some pictures & a movie) Hopes this helps Rafael |
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