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terrick New user IN 75 Posts |
(For the record, I ran across this routine somewhere at one point, but I don't know where or when. So, someone else deserves credit for the basic idea. I'm just adding my own details, kind of.)
ROUTINE: Starry night, white d'lites. Basically, you ask the child to point out a star. Move behind the child a little and point with him/her to try to point at the "same" star: "That one? Right theeere?" Pull it out of the sky using white D'lites. They won't notice that the one in the sky didn't actually disappear because the bright white light will draw their attention away. Maybe do a little tossing with it or something. You will have a small quartz star palmed the whole time. When you're ready, pick it up between your thumb and index finger so it still lights up. Place it in the child's hand as you ditch the D'lites to grab some kind of string or necklace type thing to allow the child to wear it (this, I haven't completely decided on because of age, which I will mention later.) You're clean at the end, and the child has a "star" souvenier. This is all assuming you're outside at night for some reason with children. I was reminded of it because I was at the drive-in last night when there were a few friends' children around and stuff. Otherwise, the only other good excuse is a camping trip, a summer camp, or something of the sort. I was hoping you guys could give some ideas for the setting, as this would not work during a daytime birthday party or in a restaurant. Now for my questions: 1.) I have two stars in mind: 19mm and 12mm - Do you think it would be a bad idea to give these out because they are choking hazards? Or, at what age would it be okay, if any? - If so, do you think it would be okay to string it on a cheap chain, fishing line, or something like this instead? I've also found some that arer about 31mm, but they are $9 each. I could afford to buy a few, but I can get the smaller ones in bulk for around $15. I think 31mm would also be a little more difficult to hide. PART 2: I know this is long. I'm sorry. I just really liked the idea when I started thinking about it last night. Why does the glowing stop when it is placed in the child's hand? Maybe it only stays light for a short time after being plucked from its home? I don't have an actual answer, but I have a solution to make it glow slightly: Glow paint: The smaller stars have a slight blue color in the middle, as you can see. this paint seems to be a good color, but it also goes on blue rather than clear. This paint glows white, which makes sense because stars don't really look blue to us. However, it also goes on white. There is no clear glow-in-the-dark paint. So, maybe I could drill a small hole and fill it with the glow paint (or maybe glow powder, which is also sold at that site), then reseal it with the clear sealer the company also sells. Yes? No? That is it. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please share them. I can work around the paint and stuff myself, but my biggest concern is whether or not I should use small objects as souveniers, or for what age I could. That, and the setting because I'm not usually hanging out with children outside at night very often. With the exception of my recent trip to the drive-in, of course. |
Andre Hagen Inner circle 1432 Posts |
I love making Pearl Poodles for children and have worked it into an magic routine instead of just twisting the poodle.
However, these can definitely be a choking hazard for toddlers. I always give them to the parent and tell the child that it's for "display not for play." The key is to give it to the parent and not the child. Andy
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one - Albert Einstein
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Terrick
Like Andy I give away thousands of pearl poodles every year. They cost me $.02 each, and I give them to females of all ages. If the kid is too small for the poodle I just give it to the mom. When I do walk around magic at cocktail parties every women at the party gets one. The pearl poodle makes all women act like little girls. The poodle is a big hit in nursing homes too. Forget about D'lite it sounds too complicated for me. Look up "Stargazer" by Alan Wong. I also give hundreds of these star shaped rubber bands to little boys, and girls every year. I also do a great CMH/Stargazer routine for adults, that really knocks their socks off.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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Patriot Regular user 112 Posts |
Terrick, I like your idea. I do something similar when I portray Santa using a Red/Green D'Lite. I pluck a bit of glowing red Christmas Spirit from my heart and invite the child to make a silent Christmas wish. As the wish is made, the Christmas Spirit turns green. I gently place the light in the child's hand and fold his/her fingers over the light with my gloved hand. As my hand covers his/hers, I gently withdraw the D'Lite so that the child never touches it...and it appears that the light is still in their hand...residual mental imaging at work. After a short pause, we open the child's hand to find the light gone and I explain that my Christmas Spirit is now in his or her heart and it is their job to keep it alive until I see them again next year. A fun little story that delights the children and plucks at adult heart strings.
Your story line is similar and will have a killer impact on child and adult. Don't abandon this idea! If you must use a crystal, I think you should stick with the 19mm star until you find a larger, more suitable substitute. Use the crystal effect for children aged 6 and up. For 6 and under, don't use the crystal...simply place the star in their hand, close it around the star and when they open their hand explain that the night sky is filled with wonders...and now a bit of that wonder lives in their heart. Maybe create a story about one of the constellations and make that body of stars come alive for the child. You never know...you may create a whole new generation of astronomy buffs with one act of magical kindness. Frankly, I think it's just as strong, safer and much more impromptu without the crystals. A truely beautiful idea. Thanks for sharing it! |
Bob Johnston Inner circle Philadelphia, PA 1251 Posts |
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On 2007-07-14 20:24, Al Angello wrote: Al speaks the truth, I have seen him work. He gave my wife the poodle and the star. What makes him a joy to watch is the fact that he really enjoys every move he makes, it's infectious. And now that I think about it, I have been missing a sock! Bob |
KC Cameron Inner circle Raleigh, North Carolina 1944 Posts |
It is a great idea, if you are around kids at night! When you hand the "Star" to the child., tell them it's glow was absorbed by them, making them even more special and now they can . . . you get the idea. You don't even need to use the "star" and just use the glow, and put it into their hands to be "absorbed" into them - a little "star dust".
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