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cardone Special user 860 Posts |
Anyone know who the originator is for the the illusion" Life and Death Frame"?
I know Bill Neff sold one in his catalog many years ago ..... This is the one where a girls head slowly transforms into a skull ala... Girl to Gorilla...... |
Keith Jozsef Loyal user 212 Posts |
It's an Abbott's illusion--I'm having one built as we speak.
Keith Jozsef |
cardone Special user 860 Posts |
I looked in their catalog and couldn't find it ...What page is it on ...?
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M-Illusion Special user 549 Posts |
I don't think it's in the latest catalog, since it has just recently been put back into production.
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Terry Holley Inner circle 1805 Posts |
I was just looking at this earlier tonight!
http://www.magicgettogether.com/mm5/merc......de=FOLAD Terry
Co-author with illusionist Andre' Kole of "Astrology and Psychic Phenomena."
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MagicalDragons New user MO 55 Posts |
I just saw Paul Osborne's plan for this today!
http://hamiltonholtinc.stores.yahoo.net/lifeanddeath.html |
Keith Jozsef Loyal user 212 Posts |
A little problem....
I ordered mine from Greg at Abbott's back in early May--he said it would take 4-6 weeks. Going on the 8th week, and getting no response to email that I sent to Greg. I finally received a reply yesterday from a secretary. She notified me that Greg has been having health problems and is in the hospital as we speak, dealing with a heart-related ailment. She said it may be some time before he is able to come back to work and that they are just getting back on top of things--having re-hired a former employee. I'm calling today to get the status on my frame of life....but I wouldn't expect much out of illusion production for some time--At least until Greg gets working back day to day. Just thought you should know... Keith Jozsef |
cardone Special user 860 Posts |
I hope he is well ....He's a good man !
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cardone Special user 860 Posts |
I found all the info in the Neff Book ! Its got a lot of great photos and show decriptions in it .
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rtgreen Inner circle Portland, Oregon 1322 Posts |
I'm not 100% sure, but isn't there a section in Hopkins' book about this illusion? Akso, I think David Devant talks about it in Secrets of My Magic.
Thanks, Richard |
magicgettogether Special user Michigan 556 Posts |
Hi
My understanding is that they hope to have your Frame of Life ready to go this week. Greg's illness will not slow down production on Abbott's products or deliveries, however the staff is adjusting to answering his emails which sometimes results in delays getting back to people. I think they have that under control now but if any one feels their emails have fallen through the cracks feel free to email me and I would be happy to help out if I can. Of course you can always call Abbotts like Keith did, best time to call is between 11am and 3pm, that's when Gordon Miller is in. We are hoping that Greg will be returning in a week. The test's they are performing on him now will put him on the list for a transplant. Once on that list they will want him back in the hospital while they wait for a heart. I should see him Wednesday and I will relay best wishes to him from the Café members. Abbotts Get Together in August will not be affected by Greg's illness and we are all looking forward to seeing you all in August. All the best webmaster@magicgettogether.com (Chuck) |
Keith Jozsef Loyal user 212 Posts |
I can't wait to get it--I'll keep you posted when it arrives.
All the best to Greg. Keith Jozsef |
magicgettogether Special user Michigan 556 Posts |
I checked with the plant and the latest is they are still expecting it this week (or very, very soon). The guy who is building it is the same one who built them for Neff/Abbotts way back. Since Bill Neff's death, Greg thinks he has built maybe 2 or 3 since then (he only remembers 2, one in the 70's and one in the 80's).
All you need now is Wilma Rench playing "Moonlight on the Ganges" and it will be 1961 all over again. |
cardone Special user 860 Posts |
Does the illusion break down or does it stay in the box shape ? The legs must come off.......
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Terry Holley Inner circle 1805 Posts |
When I was a kid in the 60's, my parents took me to Abbotts. At that time Duke Stern was a demonstrator. If you met Duke or saw him oerform you would never forget him.
At that time the Frame was demo'd. It was a great experience for a kid, especially when they took the skull out of the box. But even after seeing that illusion, I was most impressed by a close-up effect that Duke performed with a marble and a handkerchief (Phantosphere). Terry
Co-author with illusionist Andre' Kole of "Astrology and Psychic Phenomena."
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magicgettogether Special user Michigan 556 Posts |
Talked to Greg today at Abbotts, he's back at the helm and they hope to get the unit out very very soon.
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sier5 New user 78 Posts |
Keith will you post a video when you get it.
Nathan |
Keith Jozsef Loyal user 212 Posts |
Good to hear Greg's back! Can't wait to get it!!!
Keith Jozsef |
Rick Fisher Elite user Rick Fisher 471 Posts |
We are building our fifth Frame Of Life & Death and I am bragging because you won't find quality like this ...anywhere. Read about it on our blog
http://fabmagic.blogspot.com/ |
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