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allan31 Regular user everywhere 182 Posts |
Hi !
I would like to buy the effect "liquid glass" popularised by the great Harry Blackstone. Please, could you tell me who is building this effect and what do you think about it. regards allan |
Chezaday Inner circle Naperville, IL 1673 Posts |
This is expertly crafted by Willie Kennedy of California. He's the only authorized builder of this prop .. and its a beauty. His site is simply wkmagic.com. You can contact him through the site. I highly recommend his work.
Steve |
allan31 Regular user everywhere 182 Posts |
Hi !
Thank you Steve. It's exactly what I was looking for. I will contact him. What do you think of this effect on the audience? regards allan |
Chezaday Inner circle Naperville, IL 1673 Posts |
In the right hands it can be a masterpiece. I still remember seeing Blackstone Jr. perform it at the Abbotts Magic Get Together. Its an amazing illusion and just right to perform in one. Eventually I will add this to my show .. right now I'm working on something else.
Steve |
DJ Trix Inner circle 1197 Posts |
Hi guys,
Would you mind explaining the effect? I have never heard of it and it sounds interesting from the name. Thanks, DJ |
Face Elite user 495 Posts |
Is there a video of it, somewhere?
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Chezaday Inner circle Naperville, IL 1673 Posts |
There is a video .. I believe its on the Abbott Magic Get-Together 1993 with Harry Blackstone Jr. I would have to dig through my tapes .. otherwise it was the 1992 edition of the Get-Together that actually had my act on there. So, if you want to see some vintage Chezaday footage .. grab the 1992 VHS copy.
Twinkies not included ... Steve |
DJ Trix Inner circle 1197 Posts |
The effect is?
Thanks, DJ |
ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
Check this link for a description:
http://www.wkmagic.com/gallery/set04/magazine.html Amos McCormick
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Keith Jozsef Loyal user 212 Posts |
Well I got the Abbott's video based on Chezaday's suggestion. (I've been thinking about adding this to the show and had never seen the effect performed.) After showing it to my wife (layperson and harshest critic) she stared blankly--and said--"Well, that's 3 minutes of my life I won't get back." Ouch!!! I hate it when she rains on my parade.
So, has anyone had any positive feedback about this piece or is it just a "so what" for laymen? I was dissapointed that Blackstone didn't even handle it very well...and I love Blackstone! Anyone? Anyone? Buehler? Thanks, Keith Jozsef |
bry1513 Veteran user 373 Posts |
Hey I have a wife like that too!
Take care, Bryan |
Chezaday Inner circle Naperville, IL 1673 Posts |
You know ... from what I remember, this may have been the very first time Blackstone performed this illusion. I do remember him kinda fumbling a bit .. but its still an amazing effect. Maybe he just needed a little more practice .. that's all. Harry always did what was tried and true .. I don't think he was much at adding new things to his show.
Oh .. I still don't have a wife .. but my mother does give me a hard time when I want to add something to the show. "You've got enough junk collecting dust .. why do you need another illusion?" .. sound familiar?? Steve |
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