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g0thike Special user 722 Posts |
I remember reading that the "psychic" Jason Michael's performed the blindfold drive with the windshields covered with paper. Is Jason M. the person you are referring to Kuffs that gives permission?
But I have no intention to do a blindfold drive anyway. I just love knowing how effects are done. Knowledge is power. G0THIKE Speaking about Al Mann. What are the Top 10 Al Mann rare books? I have a few in my collection and I don't know if they are the gems. G0THIKE |
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RileyG Special user Las Vegas 840 Posts |
I don't have the manuscript in front of me, nor do I reveal names of people that I have purchased confidential information from... Being a training stunt driver his method intrigued me, but I can and have added to the effect by being blindfolded, the front windshield and sides if needed and do a course forward but can also take the car in a high speed reverse drive and flip a 180 (Reverse 180) and hit a mark (Predetermined spot)... i.e. camera position...
PS. The Headless horseman has a great blindfolded car drive were all the windows are painted black, not tinted, plus the driver is blindfolded before being placed into the drivers seat as well... great effect and well worth the $100 that I spent... I would have paid $1000 or more for the effects... Just edited this message... No it was not this Jason M. fellow... |
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kuffs Special user 791 Posts |
Yes Gothike, contact me in private please...
Mr.Ryley is probably wiser than me, to simply don't even mention name...So I’ve edit my message here, sorry for this mistake... :P Humbly Take care Kuffs |
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Terry Holley Inner circle 1805 Posts |
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On 2003-07-08 13:43, Stef wrote: The blindfold is massive (at least the original that I have), and by following the ideas in the original booklet that came with it, there appears to be no other way to pull off the routine than with supernormal ability. I suppose the new book is even better. I have seen other metal blindfolds and they looked as if they were made from tin cans when compared to Osterlind's. Terry
Co-author with illusionist Andre' Kole of "Astrology and Psychic Phenomena."
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vratkins Regular user New Orleans USA 151 Posts |
Stef,
I saw the blindfold at one of Richard's lectures once. It's beautifully made, of brushed stainless steel, heavy gauge. It's examinable, and you can put it on the spectator to try out. There's no "peek down the nose" (the piniata peek!) It comes so far down the face as to eliminate that idea. Richard uses it in combination with coins and bandages over the eyes; you should be able to combine it with more extensive "gaffer's tape" blindfolding. For the $70 bucks, you couldn't make a blindfold like this. It would be worth the money to me. Regards, Victor |
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shrink Inner circle 2609 Posts |
Metal Vs cloth? What would have the best impact on an audience? My imagination tells me black cloth would have more of a theatrical impact as most of the audience is familiar with such a blindfold. Metal blindfolds are uncommon I’ve never seen one. I just wonder if it would look gimmicky?
I’m not saying that this is the case because I really don't know just a feeling I have. Any input anyone? I’m am intrigued by the description Richard's Metal blindofold. But what has the greater impact on the audience? |
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Greg Arce Inner circle 6732 Posts |
Better minds than mine have said the following: it doesn't how much you cover your eyes someone will still think you can see. The impact is made by doing things that would be next to impossible even if you had your sight. If you just describe things then someone will think, "Oh, he can see them." Now if you do a drawing dupe, or a russian roulette type effect or read some minds, all while blindfolded then you have something.
Greg
One of my favorite quotes: "A critic is a legless man who teaches running."
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Sid Mayer Special user Santa Fe, NM 656 Posts |
Metal blindfold? The Man In The Iron Mask. Presentation idea? Someone might like to develop this angle.
Sid
All the world's a stage ... and everybody on it is overacting.
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shrink Inner circle 2609 Posts |
I haven't seen an act using a metal blindfold. However it does strike as being a manufactured prop. Where as cloth blind folds are used in other contexts...
I was impressed with Marc Salem's blindfold act he did do quite a lot of various effects while blindfolded. Greg can you give me any publications that cover a really good blindfold act in detail? Thanks I just downloaded "sealed vision" but that really skips over descriptions of blindfolds rather than specific effects with them... |
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kuffs Special user 791 Posts |
I personally use the Apex Metal Blindfold in my current act, the justification I’ve came up, is I tell the audience that the metal blindfold is the same use by doctor when they put you in the X-Ray machine, to protect themselves from the radiation...
And for the record my routine is very simple, i just reproduce 2 drawings made while i was blindfolded myself... The routine is probably the best part of my show and help me work a lots...It’s a 20 mins., with laugh and entertainment, in my humbly opinion...My repeat business, tell me I must do a good job for my clients... I good act in print is " The Great Marco act " it is very commercial and well presented...Maybe H&R can help you retraced this manuscript... Also the manuscript of the Osterlind Apex Blindfold is alone a very good reason to buy the product.... Some of the information in the book, worth more than the actual price of the blindfold itself...for me at least !!! Take care Kuffs |
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Greg Arce Inner circle 6732 Posts |
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On 2003-07-12 16:42, shrink wrote: Shrink, I don't have specific ones, but Eyeless in Gaza and the Falkenstein tapes carry some good ideas. John Riggs has several presentations and different types of blindfolds in his books. Right now I'm doing a multiphase routine where I call out cards that two individuals have ended up with after the deck was shuffled, draw a picture that one person drew and sealed away and pop various cups with my bare hands until one is left... the one containing a sharp razor... all this is done while blindfolded and at the same time. I'm also going to include another Russian roulette like effect by the time I do my stage show in August. Well, I hope to include it... I need my friend to finish making it so I can practice and feel safe. Let's say it involves a bunch of axes and the probability of getting my pinkie cut off. greg
One of my favorite quotes: "A critic is a legless man who teaches running."
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vratkins Regular user New Orleans USA 151 Posts |
Kuffs,
Thanks for the clue. I was trying to find that book on H&R's website. The description is: $20.00 Great Eyeless Vision Act by Marko, na , Books PB, pub. 1994, 12 go to http://www.magicbookshop.com or the direct link is: http://www.magicbookshop.com/cgi-bin/war......amp;y=19 I remember what made it so good was the information on how to structure an eyeless vision routine and how to end it on a high note. Thanks, Victor |
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shrink Inner circle 2609 Posts |
Thanks Kuffs and Greg! I really want to look into introducing something like this in a show...
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Richard Osterlind V.I.P. 2213 Posts |
Since many of you wondered when the new blindfold would be available, let me announce that it is now. You can find all the details at http://www.osterlindmysteries.com.
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Greg Owen Special user 623 Posts |
Whoah! That is one snazzy prop. And it provides near-full vision. Very cool.
ONLY reservation would be that it looks a bit like something from a sci-fi movie or something that an aircraft pilot might wear. People might think of a mirrored surface or such that could be seen through. I do not know the method, and I am not proposing the above as a possible method , just that audience members might perceive it that way. Do any of you have this? Is this really good? Says can withstand rigorous examination. True? - Greg Owen
Author of The Alpha Stack ebook - the balanced memorized stack
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adolphus Loyal user 229 Posts |
Greg,
Richard demoed his steel blindfolds at his recent workshop. He explained that he once sent it to a Police station (?) in a Japanese city to be examined long before he performed there. So, it certainly "passes." I was the volunteer who tried it on and then band-aided his eyes before he put it on. After he touched my outstretched hand wearing it, I stuck my face inches from his, looking for gaps anywhere he could peek out of. Zilch. Nothing could be seen. Of course, Richard's professionalism and offbeat misdirection didn't hurt, either. Mine is coming in the mail in a few days!
"Unlike the mere Conjuror, the Mentalist reaches into that space which a hat normally covers. And from there, he withdraws something more fleeting - and at times, far fuzzier - than any rabbit"
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Scott Xavier Inner circle 3672 Posts |
Why is there something hokie about a steel shield over your eyes?
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Greg Owen Special user 623 Posts |
"Why is there something hokie about a steel shield over your eyes?"
I guess 'hokie' isn't my issue. I'm concerned that it will look like a one-way mirror! Of course, spectators in the front row could try it on or have someone come up on stage and try it on to disprove this notion before anyone even gets the idea. I'm sure it’s amazing in performance. After all, Richard does it! It was just a concern that I had. - Greg Owen
Author of The Alpha Stack ebook - the balanced memorized stack
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adolphus Loyal user 229 Posts |
Osterlind's steel blindfold is very sci-fi in appearance, so it will draw interest. They also look eerie on your face, so maybe that can add, or detract, from your act depending how you choose to use them.
Richard said some (including magi) think there is some hi-tech, sliding view screen that automatically opens up inside. People know they can't work like see-thru cloth ones, and once they examine it, they can't figure it out. The long length down the face rules out any obvious down peeks, too. (Kuff's online video shows what looks like thick, black electrical tape stuck over his whole face before putting them on! Of course, if he says he can blindfold drive cars with covered windows, then a little tape shouldn't be a problem!)
"Unlike the mere Conjuror, the Mentalist reaches into that space which a hat normally covers. And from there, he withdraws something more fleeting - and at times, far fuzzier - than any rabbit"
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J.Warrens Inner circle Canada 1098 Posts |
Greetings.
I too, own the Osterlind blindfold and must agree that it is a wonderful tool. It can pass examination (there really is nothing to find), and it works like a charm. I also find that having people try it on before you use it to verify its opacity, to be very effective. Such volunteers readily admit that it is like being "locked in a sealed can". Also comes with a great book of routines, the acid test being my favorite. Cheers, J.Warrens |
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