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illusiOHN New user 65 Posts |
Outsmokin' by Jaxon...great illusion, gets great laughs too.
As a non-smoker, I present it to smokers as "hey, have you seen these new cigarettes that can help you quit smoking?" I then proceed. No one has yet figured out how the filter moves right in front of their eyes. |
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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
Many of you know my trick Outsmokin but I've never put a video of me performing my entire cigarette routine on line so you'd only have seen me do the entire routine if you saw me in person. I'm telling you this so I can share this story.
About 4 or 5 years ago I performed the entire act in a close up contest. I took first place and later someone handed me a piece of paper and said one of the judges wanted him to give it to me. Sometimes the judges will write advice or suggestions to the performers in these contests. The note read: “Clever. I really enjoyed the cigarette routine. Very Entertaining. Things to improve: I really can't think of anything. Overall I would have paid money to see that routine! (That is my highest compliment)” I think that kind of illustrates that magic with cigarettes can still be entertaining even though most people look down on smoking. In my case I think the reason I don't get many "I hate smokers" comments is because this act is done with cigarettes yet it's kind of an anti-smoking routine. I am a smoker myself (I want to quit but easier said then done). When I'm in a place where there are smokers around. Especially in bars. Cigarette magic can be very strong. People know that cigarettes are kind of fragile objects. Then there's the fact that if you use a lit cigarette it's hard for them to imagine how you can hide it (up sleeve for example) without getting burned. I think the smoke rolling out of it can also add some visuals to the effects. Even though smoking is becoming much less popular (for good reasons) people will always know what they are so they'll always be common everyday objects. I'll also recommend Tom Mullica's cigarette magic videos. You can also pick up the Encyclopedia of cigarettes magic. The information in there is very out of date (was written back when everyone smoked filterless Camel and Pall Mall's) but many of the moves and trick can still be performed with today's cigarette. Ron Jaxon |
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
I do the Bic pen through the quarter.
Al
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
http://www.juggleral.com http://home.comcast.net/~juggleral/ "Footprints on your ceiling are almost gone" |
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LeeDillingham Loyal user Las Vegas 263 Posts |
I have never smoked. However, I carry a wooden cigarette pull in every jacket I own. Smoking is still allowed nearly everyhwere in Vegas. I always make cigarettes disapear. It's fun, entertaining and healthy.
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Eva Regular user Magicienne 125 Posts |
There is a video of Tom Mullica's FISM act on Youtube...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgRWvKYB8W4&search=FISM
"Believe it, or believe it not!" ~ Manuel Muerte
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Addy Loyal user NY 243 Posts |
See, in NYC there's no smoking in bars or clubs, so when I do a cig act I think it goes over better because the room isn't filled with smoke already. My cigarettes are the only ones out. It stands out even more. And I get so many questions after the show. One guy approached me after a show and says, "I don't know if this is true, but I heard an urban legend that if you eat a cigarette you'll die. I guess it's not true." To which I responded, "I hate to break it to you but were all going to die." He says, "No, I meant immediately." I say, "Well, I finished the show, didn't I?" He just looked really perplexed.
Jaxon, I'd love to see your routine. |
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Jaxon Inner circle Kalamazoo, Mi. 2537 Posts |
Just to show you how popular cigarettes still are (I'm not saying they should be). Check out this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iMtLbCu1Qk Sorry. I just couldn't resist. Ron Jaxon |
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gaafman Loyal user 248 Posts |
Hehe that's really stupit.
Here in Holland cigarettemagic is a bit limited, in the sence that not allways in performance cigarettes are appreciated. I am now practicing a great David Stone routine. I don't smoke myself, but the great think about the david stone routine is that you never have to light the cigarette. |
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cnewsome New user 1 Post |
I am new to magic. say about 4 months... about two years back I was on a patio having a couple "pops" This guy beside me take a cigarette and rolls it up in a bill. He then ties the bill in a knot and unties it and the cigarette is whole again. Anyone know the name of this trick?
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frenchmagi Loyal user 264 Posts |
If anyone is interested I got my hands on all three of those Mullica vhs tapes and am selling them in the Let's make a deal section of the Café.
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......77&0 |
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frenchmagi Loyal user 264 Posts |
I found it interesting for Mullica to mention in the tapes that as unpopular cigarettes becomes, his magic with cigarettes become more and more popular. Especially since many are most impressed with any kind of vanish or manipulation with something that is lit.
My question to all you cigarette workers is: How do you practice tonguing? |
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Addy Loyal user NY 243 Posts |
Very Carefully...
But seriously, since I roll my own I put 2 papers on a cigarette because the saliva will tear up the paper. The second paper serves to reinforce the cig. Obviously, start with an unlit cig till you are comfortable with the motion. Once you are ready for a lit one, smoke it down about half way. It's smaller and easier to deal with in your mouth. As your confidence increases, don't smoke it down as much. But remember, you WILL burn the inside of your mouth and you will go through a lot of cigarettes. It takes A LOT of practice. I've been practicing the Lorrayne Vanish. It's a tough one. Luckily it doesn't involve the mouth. |
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Matt Malinas Inner circle Transylvania 1367 Posts |
I am currently working on Mullica's napkin and cigarette eating routine as well.
thanks for the tip regarding the two papers. I will try it out and hopefully it will diminish the pain about the practicing , well , practice everything at first with unlit cigarettes. not only for this routine. practice everything well and after you have the movements down then use litten cigarettes and try not to think about that detail. you may get little burned (happens ) but everything will come natural . good luck ! -Matt
The masters make the rules, for the wise men and the fools
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wayno Veteran user Canada 323 Posts |
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I don't really want to include cigarettes, because I perform many of my tricks at school. Isn't there a smoking area just off your school property where the students smoke? Practice with crayons, or wooden dowels cut to size. Sincerely, Wayne Stevenson The SpookClub |
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wayno Veteran user Canada 323 Posts |
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My question to all you cigarette workers is: How do you practice tonguing? The only way to practice is by doing. When I first started tounging, I would practice every time I went out for a cigarette. Sincerely, Wayne Stevenson The SpookClub |
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wayno Veteran user Canada 323 Posts |
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On 2006-07-19 12:10, raphlo2 wrote: Really nothing. Last time I was in contact with Michael Maxwell about these, he had no plans for putting the Mullica Cig volumes out on DVD. You an get a good deal on the used VHSes though. John Rogers' Smok'N'Candies has a couple sleights that work well with cigarettes. But nothing you probably haven't already come up with on your own. Cellini's Art of Street Performing (Vol 2 I beleive) has a simple cig routine in it with a couple decent sleights. As I Recall (Slydini tribute) has a couple cig routines in it. But all these really aren't worth it if you're just looking for cigarette material. There's a bunch of cigarette effects in the old dover books. But for the most complete resource, pick up Keith Clark's Encyclopedia of Cigarette Tricks. It's a hard read, but well worth it. Sincerely, Wayne Stevenson The SpookClub |
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frenchmagi Loyal user 264 Posts |
In Mullica's cigarette magic tapes there's a card effect where a spectator chooses a card, brings it back into the deck. Another spectator names a number and Mullica reveals it by counting that number of cards off the deck. Does anyone know the name of that card trick?
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TKE Veteran user FL 346 Posts |
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On 2006-08-17 02:16, raphlo2 wrote: I think its called Card is Cigarette. or Cigarette is Card. In the end their signed card ends up being in his mouth as a cigarette. I think... |
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frenchmagi Loyal user 264 Posts |
It's actually not. It'a a Mullica effect which involves card counting. Once you master this little gem, it fries. Someone from the Café was kind enough to PM me the method and I've been having a blast with it ever since.
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Sven Heubes New user Duesseldorf, Germany 59 Posts |
I think years ago Rocco came up with the idea of sleeving a burning cigarette. IT WORKS!!!! Just don't leave it in there for too long. A way of being able to reproduce it again...
(Don't try that one when your drunk...)
If you were half as good as you think you are, you would be double as good as you think you are...
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