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bugjack Inner circle New York, New York 1624 Posts |
Anybody know anything about this new effect on the Hocus Pocus site being offered under the "Paul Harris presents" banner?
You stab your finger with a knife, drawing a drop of blood, which then turns into a ladybug. Here's my favorite paragraph from the ad copy: "Ladybug resource guide: You can easily obtain enough ladybugs for hundreds of performances. The ladybugs are shipped in a self contained package and require no feeding or care." |
Nick-V. Special user Create and Devastate 817 Posts |
"BugJack" Any relation?
Peace
Peace on the Magical Streets
~Nick V.~ |
magicinsight Inner circle 4288 Posts |
Speaking as a father of a 4 year old boy and a 27 month old boy, I know a little somethng about these ladybugs that you get in the mail. The lady bugs do not live long at all and it takes about 4 weeks to get a new shipment of "live ladybugs." The ad also states that this effect is practical in real world settings. Absolutely not. This effect is not practical in real world setting or in any setting. Leave magic to the bunnies.
Michael
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
—Hakim, Loreweaver |
bekralik Inner circle Canada 1349 Posts |
Sounds a bit cruel, even for bugs. No care or feeding??? Come on now.
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Roth Inner circle The 18 5090 Posts |
It'd be cool if the drop of blood turned into a little ruby gemstone.
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Nick-V. Special user Create and Devastate 817 Posts |
Good idea Roth.
That would truly be a "gem" of an effect. Nick V.
Peace on the Magical Streets
~Nick V.~ |
Magicsquared Inner circle 1262 Posts |
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On 2007-02-09 10:19, magicinsight wrote: Uhm, how is it that you know the effect isn't practical? And for such an authority, I'm surprised you're unaware that NO ladybugs live a long time (not just "these ladybugs you get in the mail"). These aren't dogs we're talking about. This seems like a fascinating effect but it's also the type of effect that screams for an online demo and I won't be picking it up until I see one or hear some favorable reviews. |
DerekMerdinyan Inner circle 1030 Posts |
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On 2007-02-09 12:44, Roth wrote: I believe it says you could turn it into a little heart, so a gemstone couldn't be that much of a stretch Derek Merdinyan |
Newb2 Elite user 483 Posts |
"Blood diamond" anyone?
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Paul Gross Special user 574 Posts |
Hello,
See the Ladybug video demo on the Hocus Pocus website. Best Regards Paul Gross Owner Hocus Pocus |
bradyofspades New user new york 14 Posts |
Actually the dvd does include a version where the blood turns into a gemstone
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johnnymystic Inner circle North Adams Ma. 1576 Posts |
Oh I can't wait to get on MTV with this one...*Aerosmith play's*..."Dream On, Dream On, Dream On!"...maybe I'll be cool like David Blaine or Criss Angle.
Such slick advertising, just like all the others, sign me up! Hahahahahahahaha
I drink cheap tequila and vomit
<BR>I cannot eat hot wings...acid reflux <BR>I never inhale <BR>I can put a field dress on a deer |
walking_liberty Elite user 458 Posts |
"Ladybugs aren't even in season!"
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the Sponge Inner circle Atlanta 2771 Posts |
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On 2007-03-04 08:31, Flash Pro Joe wrote: hmmmmmmm, if there were 10 pages of REVIEWS and comments on this RELEASED effect, where might I find them? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, let me think....... s |
Charlie the Tuna Regular user Baltimore Maryland 111 Posts |
It available from Hocus Pocus.
Charlie
Charlie,
A Magician with Good Taste. Only perform an illusion once. The first time is magical, the second is an education. |
Exitmat Special user 641 Posts |
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On 2007-02-09 10:19, magicinsight wrote: Odd. I got my ladybugs in a week and a half, and I've been out performing Ladybug in the real world for two weeks now and have found the effect very easy and practical. |
Starromeo Regular user 134 Posts |
Do they actually ship with the live ladybugs?
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Casey Sullivan New user 80 Posts |
No ladybugs come with the trick but they tell you where you can buy them.
Casey |
Blindside785 Inner circle Olympia, WA 4541 Posts |
You can easily google where to purchase ladybugs, and for cheap to. There are probably cheaper places.
http://gardeningzone.com/catalog/product......s_id=121 |
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