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Paul Prater Elite user North Little Rock, AR 483 Posts ![]() |
Just wanted to share some more pics of projects. Here is the square circle I made. I have used it a couple of times in performance and really enjoy working with this prop.
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp31/paulyp/IMG_1973.jpg |
Illusionist11![]() Loyal user 220 Posts ![]() |
Another great picture...awesome!
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Danny Borneo![]() Special user 722 Posts ![]() |
Pauly, you cease to amaze.
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B Hackler![]() Special user 778 Posts ![]() |
Looks great
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Danny Borneo![]() Special user 722 Posts ![]() |
Or "never" cease.......just read my post and realized that it takes on a whole new connotation without that one tiny word.
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BCS![]() Inner circle 1083 Posts ![]() |
I also think it looks great! What did you use for the tube?
Thanks, Bruce |
lin![]() Special user California 871 Posts ![]() |
Paul,
I'm really enjoying the photos of your work! Keep 'em coming! |
JamesTong![]() Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts ![]() |
Amazing craftmanship, Paul.
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Paul Prater Elite user North Little Rock, AR 483 Posts ![]() |
Thanks for the compliments everyone. Like the Lota Vase this was an example of me seeing something and using it for a magic prop. This never ceases to **** off my wife because I am always getting stuff out of the trash or buying stuff at Goodwill or flea markets. Usually I have no clue what I will do with it at the time. (I have a whole box of cool stuff just waiting to be used for something).
My father in law put in new carpet and he had the cardboard roll from the center of it. This was thick and strong and pretty big around and I thought it would probably work for the tube. Of course, it is cardboard and the surface didn't look good so I had to cover it. I found metallic contact paper at Target and laid this on a sheet of posterboard. I then glued the posterboard to the cardboard tube. That is how I did the tube. |
JamesTong![]() Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts ![]() |
This shows that potential magic items (raw materials) are lying every where just waiting to be reborn into good magic props.
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conjurormatt![]() Regular user Ft. Worth, TX 181 Posts ![]() |
Agreed. When I was younger I crafted a set of linking rings from those 10" brass rings you could get a walmart in the craft section. I eventually got a heaver set from a dealer, but those brass rings lasted for quite some time.
Matthew Martin
"Merely to be acquainted with the basic secret of a card trick, in no way qualifies you to perform it. Few people realize that even a simple trick in the hands of a capable performer can become a minor miracle." ~Dai Vernon |
Cyberqat![]() Inner circle You can tell I work on the net from my 2209 Posts ![]() |
I've noticed that most square circles have fairly small front openings.
Is this necessary to pull off the illusion? I was thinking of trying to build one that looked like an "animal crate" for animal production. The front would be a mostly open frame with vertical "bars" set in it.
It is always darkest just before you are eaten by a grue.
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jay leslie![]() V.I.P. Southern California 9497 Posts ![]() |
Depends on lighting, how high (and thick) the top (procenium) is in relationship to the audience view and how absorbent the interior is in addition to the brightness of the grill on the front.
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
ClintonMagus![]() Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts ![]() |
I have seen Square Circles with completely open fronts as well as one that was hinged to open completely that used triple black velvet on the interior surface.
Things are more like they are today than they've ever been before...
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CharlaineC![]() New user rhode island 61 Posts ![]() |
Love the look and great work on the front.
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Mike Maturen![]() Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts ![]() |
Beautiful work, Paul! My son and I are going to begin to build some classic props (starting with the Silk Cabby and the Mirror Box) with beautiful woods, rather than the normal "magic look". There is a place for both types of props, but there are far too few available of the wood-finished ones.
Again, nice job!
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment The Magic and Mayhem of Mike Maturen 989-335-1661 mikematuren@gmail.com AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life" member: International Magician's Society |
Paul Prater Elite user North Little Rock, AR 483 Posts ![]() |
Thanks guys. I hate that typo in the name, but oh well... I still use this prop and it is still in good shape. I still enjoy making most of my own props. My most recent is a bed of nails.
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Paul Prater Elite user North Little Rock, AR 483 Posts ![]() |
Thanks guys. I hate that typo in the name, but oh well... I still use this prop and it is still in good shape. I still enjoy making most of my own props. My most recent is a bed of nails.
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