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gitty Special user Vienna, Austria 871 Posts |
Is it worth to buy the illusion plans for MODERN AMPUTATION?
A modern-design cabinet, as shown ... open at the front at both ends ... front center section fitted with a hinged door. A member of the audience inserts his or her arm into the cabinet in full view. Two solid steel blades, that completely fill the cabinet, are inserted through the top of the illusion and, apparently, through the arm. The front door is opened and a portion of the spectators arm is missing! The magician pushes his hand and arm through the open space! Members of the audience can look through and they are still completely mystified. The front door is closed, the blades are removed and the uninjured arm is removed. Video: http://www.magicgettogether.com/mm5/merc......Code=IP8
WALTHER
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Chezaday Inner circle Naperville, IL 1673 Posts |
The demo is awesome, I remember seeing a half dozen of these things in the showroom. I always wanted one just out curiosity.
As far as buying the plans, I don't thing this is something you would want to build unless you have advanced woodworking skills. It looks like Abbott's still makes this one and it will save you a lot of time and frustration. Steve |
M-Illusion Special user 549 Posts |
I have the actual prop and pull it out from time to time. It's quite an interesting piece and I know some people don't think much of it, but it does get quite a good response. I have used it as an in-one piece, in between larger segments. As far as building it goes, I am with Steve on this one, it is actually pretty complicated. I've had one apart that badly needed repairs and there's more to it than meets the eye. But of course, I am sure the plans cover most of the details. Good luck either way!
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Drew Manning Special user Dallas, Texas 913 Posts |
The plans were like $5 on the site. Even if you never build it, it might be worth the investment to learn the principles behind it.
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Just like those poured by my bartender vice Any taste of vermouth would be really sublime, When you have a good martini time! -The Reverend Horton Heat |
Chezaday Inner circle Naperville, IL 1673 Posts |
Of course it's nothing to buy the plans and actually it's a good idea just to see what you would be getting yourself into. Then you can decide if it's really something you would like to invest the time or money into the project.
Steve |
ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
I'm not certain, but I think the plans for this might have been included in the "Abbott's Illusions" book. For a little more money you can get a lot more information.
Things are more like they are today than they've ever been before...
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Matthew W Inner circle New York 2456 Posts |
Do you have a link to the "Abbotts Illusions" book?
-Matt
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M-Illusion Special user 549 Posts |
I don't know if it's the same book or not, but there was an old book (might have been Nightclub Illusions, or something to that effect) put out by them that alluded to having the plans, but just had a few drawings and was really more of a catalog description with no method.
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gitty Special user Vienna, Austria 871 Posts |
Thanks to all for your infos!
WALTHER
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Moxahalla Special user Los Angeles 751 Posts |
Another U.F. "General" Grant creation! (no youngsters, I don't mean "General Grant", the current "dove magician").
Bear in mind - this prop is pretty BIG --good for visibility; bad for transporting. |
magicgettogether Special user Michigan 556 Posts |
Page 19 of nite club illusions which is part of an Abbotts Illusion book pkg which can be found at the link below.
http://www.magicgettogether.com/mm5/merc......ry_Code= |
ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
That package is a pretty good deal.
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magicgettogether Special user Michigan 556 Posts |
I bought one, Greg talks about the pkg on the youtube link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_PO2DXa2rs He mentions Modernistic Amputation at the 1 minute mark of the video. |
Johnny_Dee Loyal user 225 Posts |
I have own the illusion for quite some time and never performed it. Honestly I was not really happy with it. Spectator has to be about only few feets to see what actually happen. Also you have some angle to take care of. Honestly, I would really invest on something else.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I bought an old Modernistic Amputation last summer, and have re-finished it. I like it!
And yes, that book package is a great deal. I own some of those books and have built a number of very good illusions from them.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
I have a set of the plans. Just buy one that's already made...and refinish it. The paint job is a major sore spot, but it's otherwise a nice prop.
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
I just found one, used, at a price I couldn't refuse. Refinishing it shouldn't be a problem, but I'll have to replace the blades. Chrome plated brass doesn't hold up for long.
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