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magicinsight Inner circle 4293 Posts |
Rich,
I have performed Autobend both in a formal close-up setting, in a restaurant and at a cocktail party. I will be doing it at a 4th of July BBQ party, if it does not rain in New Jersey. It is easy to re-set. It takes me about 10 seconds to reset using rubber bands. You can also reset it on the fly without the use of rubber bands. The use of a rubber band allows you to set it and leave it on the table with other spoons. If you are simply strolling, without a table, you do not need to use a rubber band and you can instantly reset it as you go to another table just by holding the spoon as directed in the manuscript. If you are going to do the routien where the spoon breaks in half, then you can still quickly reset the spoon but you will need a little bit more privacy to do so. You could probably reset the spoon on the fly even if you do the breaking in half routine, yo just need to do it more discretly. For restuarant work, you cannot go wrong with this effect. It is practical, visual, amazing, and reasonably priced. ALso, you do not need to bend the restaurant's own silverware and some restaurant's silverware may be very difficult to bend using other mehtods. With autobend you are always ready. The restuarant's patrons do not need to know that you carry you own spoon. They will think it is the resturant's spoon. YOu will love the effect and the detailed manuscript. Best regards, Michael
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
When Michael refers to a rubber band, he is referring to a clever way I devised to allow the gimmicked spoon to be laying on the table straight. You can pick it up anytime and go into the bending and breaking. Use don't have to use a rubber band but this allows for the spoon to be in full view and straight. Something previously NOT possible with other gimmicked spoons of this type.
This technique is explained in the release and can be applied to other bending spoons of this type, however I think I'm the originator of the rubber band idea. |
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magicinsight Inner circle 4293 Posts |
The only time that I use the rubber band set up, as explained in the manuscript, when I do a formal close-up set sitting at a table. However, in a strolling situation, the "regular" set up, also explained in detail in the manuscript, is very easy to do and only takes a couple of seconds.
Michael
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
—Hakim, Loreweaver |
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RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts |
Thank-you Michael and also Devin.
After I receive this and work out a routine,I will let you know how it is received at my restaurants. I have a real good feeling about this one. Best. Rich |
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kissdadookie Inner circle 4275 Posts |
I love the new added facet of the break after the bend. It makes the clean up logical and actually work. This has filled the gap that Perfect Bend left me and let me say this once, that was huge gap which it left.
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
The break after perfect bend is such a logical conclusion, I am really suprised so many people are saying it's so cool.
If you bend much silverware, breaking it is a highlight. I'm sure Devin has a lot of good handling tips on this though. James
Still with the Chinese circus
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misterillusion Special user Roseville, California 748 Posts |
"BTW I can't tip off the gimmick but you can buy a lifetime replacement supply in Walmart in the pet department for less than 2.00 so don't let that deter you.
I'm glad you guys are enjoying this....this has been a real reputation maker for me ever since I started doing this back in the 80s." Devin [/quote] I just got back from Walmart and my first stop when I got there was the pet department. I was thinking, now where would they have this gimmick in the pet department. I was in the department only 15 seconds when I saw it hanging on a hook for way less than $2.00. It is definitely a lifetime supply. I like having this, though, so I don't have to worry about losing anything during a show. When I left the pet deparment I went over to the housewares department and for $3.00 I bought about 20 spoons the same size as the spoon used in the effect. At that price I can give bent spoons away as a souvenir. When we were checking out, my wife asked me why I was buying so many spoons. I told her that I am still putting a routine together that will be a real audience pleaser. This is going to be one of my FAVORITE effects and methods. WOW |
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kissdadookie Inner circle 4275 Posts |
I do not remember seeing anything about breaking the spoon in the instructions given with the Perfect Bend. This I believe has left a lot of purchasers wondering about the clean up. I do admit that it was a logical step after the bend but the thing is I never thought about it until Autobend and I am quite sure that for the majority of the users of Perfect Bend the situation for them was the same.
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misterillusion Special user Roseville, California 748 Posts |
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On 2006-06-27 00:55, kissdadookie wrote: This is one thing I LOVE about this effect is that the spoon breaks at the end and can be handed out for inspection and the cleanup is so so so e-a-s-y. This is my kind of effect. The instructions explain the breaking in excellent detail. |
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magicinsight Inner circle 4293 Posts |
Paleomagi,
Let me know how you like it and how it plays in the restaurants. I am sure that you will like it and, more importantly, I am confident that your audience will love the effect. It is very visual and easy to do. Best regards, Michael
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
There was nothing in perfect bend instructions about breaking it.
I posted this when perfect bend first came out: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......start=60 Like I said, it was the first thing I thought of because I bend metal all the time. James Quote: On 2006-06-27 00:55, kissdadookie wrote:
Still with the Chinese circus
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Phil C Special user Ontario, Canada 903 Posts |
Hi James,
Yes the Perfect Bend routine does not cover a bend. But I believe the break could actually be done with Perfect Bend too. The idea just didn't occur to me before. But it is actually a good clean up. Phil |
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
Phil,
Did you even read my post? I said I posted about using a break with perfect bend when it first came out. Look at the link and then scroll down. James Quote: On 2006-06-27 11:16, Phil Chau Kin Man wrote:
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Phil C Special user Ontario, Canada 903 Posts |
Oh sorry, I misunderstood your post.
I read this: "There was nothing in perfect bend instructions about breaking it. I posted this when perfect bend first came out" And probably misunderstood, my fault. |
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
I can see how you thought that.
I was replying to Kissdacookie when I said there was nothing in the instructions. The instructions to perfect bend were almost nothing. Anyway, I'm sure Devin's manuscript has a lot of ideas. James Quote: On 2006-06-27 19:09, Phil Chau Kin Man wrote:
Still with the Chinese circus
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Phil C Special user Ontario, Canada 903 Posts |
Thanks for understanding.
I have Perfect Bend too. And I just reread your post too. I guess the breaking aspect is nothing new with Autobend Silverware. What do you think? Does it interest you? I am pretty sure the manuscript is probably the main thing that interests me. And nowadays in magic/mentalism, thin booklets can easily sell for a certain price. If it offers some good handling and subtleties, that is enough for me to consider getting it. |
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
Autobend goes beyond the breaking aspect. Part of the routine has the spoon becoming rubbery and then rigid again, then rubbery and breaking. Actually in the manuscript you get a method for breaking a bending spoon that doesn't use the Perfect bend/ Autobend gimmick. It was actually the first method I devised in the early 80s and used NO gimmicks. Even if others (including James) thought of the logical conclusion you find in my manuscript the proper technique and handling of how to do the breaks, rubbery illusions developed thru years of performances.
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Phil C Special user Ontario, Canada 903 Posts |
Hi,
Thanks for the info. The manuscript is definitely the most interesting part of Autobend |
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Nat Special user 566 Posts |
I received AutoBend and am very pleased with it. The instructions are clear and easy-to-understand. And I also appreciate the historical comments about silverware bending. Thanks, again to the creators and manufacturers.
Nate Quote:
On 2006-06-28 04:43, Phil Chau Kin Man wrote: |
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Devin Knight V.I.P. 2493 Posts |
Autographing the Spoon....here is something new I've started doing and will be mentioned in the next edition of Autobend. I mention it here so those who already have the trick can use it.
Mister Illusion mentioned he likes to leave the bent spoon with the spectator. Depending on what version you use in my manuscript there are two endings where the person is left with an UNGIMMICKED bent spoon. Obviously they will want to show this to their friends. You can buy spoons cheap in Walmart (6 for $1.00) If you do the double bending effect in the manuscript or the Autobend with the Switch you are able to apparently drop a STILL BENDING spoon into the person's hand. Rather than take it back (since you can't use it again) leave it with the person as Mister Illusion suggested. HOWEVER, A FINE tip Sharpie Marker will write on the metal spoon. Take out your sharpie and say let me autograph it for you. This in most cases should please the person...but if you write you name so it can be read (which is easy with the sharpie) YOUR NAME is on the spoon. That why they don't forgot your name, if they show it to someone they see YOUR NAME. Sure beats them saying some magician bent this in the restaurant last night. Now they know YOU bent the spoon. If you really want to get commerical, you could write your PHONE NUMBER on the stem and say if they'd like to hire you call this number. Same applies to when they show it to other people, your phone number is on the spoon making it possible to contact you. Ok, just for the record, for all you pick up girls magicians. YES, you can write your name and phone number on the spoon for the girl you're trying to impress as a way of giving her your phone number...by being subtle you say it's so her friends or boss could hire you for a party, etc. The important thing is this is a clever way of getting your name and number out there. Business cards wear out, signed playing cards can get lost. But a signed spoon bent by you....well that's a keeper. |
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