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Wil Castor Regular user Seattle 144 Posts |
Just curious as to wether or not anyone has seen or performe the exploding lightbulb. It was introduced to me by Tom Frank last night and seems like fun but $50 bucks to break a light bulb sounds a little steep...
Any reviwes from current users? thanks...
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Lee Marelli Special user Aurora, Colorado 876 Posts |
Make sure you have insurance.
Seriously, if you cover the bulb, to protect the audience or audience assistant, it is not as impressive. There are so many PK routines that are just as impressive, that unless you have a dynamite place for it in your mentalism act, I would invest my money in a good mentalism book. Hope this helps
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Ruben Padilla Loyal user Narrative Strategist 206 Posts |
How about placing the bulb in a clear plastic bag? Does that diminish its effect? I've seen the gimmick, and it certainly looks like it'd get the job done, but it also appears to have the potential to snap your finger and cause a bit of pain if not done correctly. I'd like to see this used in conjunction with a multiple routine - such as preceding the bulb with mentally lighting a match and/or bending a key...
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Steve Hoffman Regular user 143 Posts |
There was another thread on Magic Café about this in recent months and a number of folks posted warnings that this could be dangerous to the magi or to specs.
I disagree. I have this device. In my opinion, there is no way you could hurt yourself with this, as long as you don't aim the bulb at your face. Likewise, you will not harm anybody as long as no one is standing within a few feet of you. I think it is very effective. Sure, $50 is steep, but you're paying for the idea not just the item, and I'm glad it's not so cheap that everyone has one! And in the right hands, this effect is literally a reputation maker. You CANNOT hurt your finger when you "snap" the device. Trust me. I am about as cowardly as they come when it comes to physical risk or physical pain. There is no pain with this. Again, you don't want to do this as close-up. You need a few feet between you and the audience. And most importantly, you need a good presentation. A solid script. A context for this effect. It is way too powerful an effect to just perform it in a "hey look at this cool thing i can do" sort of way . . . Another thing to keep in mind is when you practice this trick you're gonna have a lot of broken lightbulbs to clean up. I've been saving my used lightbulbs at my home just for practice. Steve Hoffman mailto:steve@goodnote.com |
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lesterkirad Loyal user west lafayette, in 227 Posts |
How big is the device that is used for this effect?
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Steve Hoffman Regular user 143 Posts |
Quite small. It remains hidden from public view.
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Wil Castor Regular user Seattle 144 Posts |
Thanks for the input, both pro and con...
It was introduced to me as "we are going to use colective power to light the bulb" then everyone points their finger and concentrates, when the quiet falls and everyone is focused the bulb pops... you then attribute the excessive energy to one of your specs without singeling them out, just a nod and a "you know who you are" seems like it would be good for closing a show but still a little sketchy. A few years ago there was a device that allowed for a brief flash like a cammera from within your clothing, anyone familiar with this? If so please steer me to where I can find it, maybe they would work well together, a flash then a burst bulb... hmmmm thanks for the input
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R2 Special user 935 Posts |
The Fism Flash is what you speak of Will...It is no longer being manufactured....
by John Cornelius. I have one available with a modified ankle switch...it runs off of a 9volt battery...and is completely self contained. PM me if you wish to just talk about it and it's presentation. Good luck on your presentation... |
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Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts |
I know I mentioned this in another thread but, simply hold the bulb over a trash can before exploding it. If there is one of those huge plastic cans with handles, it should contain the pieces.
And why not use the plastic bag? Sure it would diminish the effect a bit but this appears so strong anyways. JMO
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Sam Haine Regular user San Jose, CA 159 Posts |
Greetings,
Ah, one of my favorite effects. If the bulb base is held tightly, and your fingers touch only the metal, and the bulb is leaned slightly back toward your wrist so the impact is higher, the bulb will explode in a fury of tiny little shards. Very few get on your hand and wrist, but enough that you must wash or clean immediately after or risk putting ground glass in your eye. However, the majority of the glass spray goes outward in about a 120deg arg in front of you. The range is surprisingly far if the bulb really pops well. When I first started performing this on a platform, I was surprised when one day several balloons that were some 8 feet to the side of the stage popped right after the bulb. Nice side effect, but that also meant my front row was powdered with miniglass crystals. Nowadays, I perform it inside a basketball display case. The case allows for lighting which really enhances this effect. The small space adds noise as the pieces rebound off the glass sides of the case. And only I end up with the nasty stuff on me. (I justify the case by keeping a necklace on a stand in it. The necklace is in fact what causes the bulb to shatter.) I didn't like the plastic bag approach since the reaction is so much less violent. You really need to see this thing go once to understand what a spectacle it can be. If you do attempt it, try it once in a parking lot. Use a flashlight to discover the radius of the spray. You'll be surprised. Sincerely, Sam Haine
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bsears Inner circle Cincinnati, Ohio 1040 Posts |
I bought one from Tom years ago but have been hesitant to use it b/c of the mentioned safety issues. My 2 cents: putting it in a box, bag, or even holding it over a trashcan cues the audience as to what is about to happen. If you hint that it may light or flicker and then it breaks - people will scream. There is little in magic that is so shocking.
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tophatter Inner circle connecticut 3329 Posts |
I agree with you Tom , If you hold the bulb the right way When the bulb breaks the pieces will fall directly to the floor , or downward this is a great effect! I never thought of putting the bulb in a plastic bag I will definetly try It out . THANKS
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LordM Loyal user Portugal 232 Posts |
I've seen Yigal Mesika's exploding lightbulb. It's a very pratical and small gimmick that you can carry with you all the time. It looks amazing when you see him performing, but is it safe?
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Eric Leclerc Inner circle Ottawa Ontario 1185 Posts |
I perform it regularly in my stage shows and I never had a problem with it. The gimmick is well made and easy to conceal. the effect is killer!! I would reccomend it to anyone. It dosent make that big of a mess, and it dosen't explode in tiny little pieces. I find it safe to handle and perform. I perform it over a huge "bed sheet" on the ground, then afterwards it can just be folded back up and carried offstage easily.
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ScottLeavitt Special user 730 Posts |
Can't remember where I read/heard it, but was an interview recently with a well known menalist who carried the prop around ("loaded") in his pants pocket. Accidently set it off once.
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ostadler New user Munich, Germany 62 Posts |
Hello all,
does this gimmick only works on lightbulbs or could I also crash other glas with it? I´m asking because I need some kind of device to break glas for performing a bullet catch. Thanks in advance, Greetings, Oli |
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ScottLeavitt Special user 730 Posts |
Probably won't be strong enough for what you're looking to do. even with bulbs, only works with certain types.
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bsears Inner circle Cincinnati, Ohio 1040 Posts |
Just lightbulbs. There are other methods for breaking other types of glass.
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Eric Leclerc Inner circle Ottawa Ontario 1185 Posts |
I cant see the gimmick doing damage if it went off in your pocket. I'd say odds are 50 to 1 it would actually hurt you inside your pocket. And I don't see it not working on a certain type of lightbulb. This thing will brake ANY lightbulb,no matter what it is.
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Terry Holley Inner circle 1805 Posts |
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On 2002-12-17 19:55, Wil Castor wrote: "Guilding the lily" in my opinion. I think it's best to just let it explode. The flash looks great, but I believe it would detract from the effect. Many years ago I did a routine where a camera flashcube would go off in a spectators hand. The cube would be picked out of a pile of cubes. It was a strong effect, but as you know, flashcubes are now a thing of the past - and so is the routine! Terry
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