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cadillaczak New user 30 Posts |
Hey everyone,
I am looking to start building some of my own illusions, just for fun mainly, but possibly to also use in my show. I would love to start with some stuff from jim steinmeyer's books...especially "Hospitality." But I am leary of buying the books for fear that I won't even be able to construct any of it. Thoughts? Encouragement? |
Dave Dorsett Veteran user Macomb, Illinois 345 Posts |
Jim's books (and more importantly, thinking behind the effects) are a great place to begin. His plans are far more practical than a lot of them out there. "Hospitality" is a relatively easy build if you have modest building skills depending on how you design it to fit your act/personality.
Others can be a little daunting and occasionally there is a mistake in dimensioning. Always construct a mock-up first to work out any kinks. As for encouragement, go for it! It can be fun. If you go too far and look at doing it for a living, beware. There's no quicker way change love to hate.
Dave Dorsett
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
Be sure to start with some basic illusion construction books, such as Paul Osborne's Easy Build Illusions. They will give you a lot of tips basic to anything you build. Also, see about taking a course in woodworking at a local community college or technical center if you have never done much of it before.
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Lusion Special user 590 Posts |
Jim's book 'Modern Art' which has the plans for Hospitality, Shadow Theater and Modern Art is a very good book!! I built each illusion and I use all three of them in my show. If you want to see pics PM me. Jim's books are onpoint!
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