Tonite July 7, 2010 an illusion was shown twice by 2 different performer. It was a transportation of assistant and magician into a cage box.

Never seen that one and it is very impressive, even more then the old Sub-Trunk. The 1st performer, who did manipulation and parasols this week, did it better then the fire guy, I thought.

Its Suspended Animation made by Bill Smith.

Michael

Thanks, this is an impressive illusion, it has been a long time since I seen anything this good.

I'm glad you finally got a TV Bill....

I have a quick question, is it a 3-person effect? Or can it be done with 2 people?

Please - no methods disucssed in this public forum.

The Suspended Animation performed by Michael Grasso a few weeks ago was
built by me and the rights paid to John Taylor. The Suspended Animation
performed by the "Fire Guy" on July 7th is a "knock off" and the performer
and builder have been notified.

Bill Smith

When I find a person or builder that has copied my creation, and I do find out- myself and my team go after them. For we need to protect our invention and the original buyers of a genuine Suspended Animation illusion.

I have turned people around from Italy to Spain who have previously owned pirate Suspended Animations and encouraged them to do the right thing by me and the industry by owning a real model. - The original model is hard to beat as it has many original design features that all other copy's lack, the 5 min pack down system and possible 2 person operation - Yes you heard right 2 person operation makes this a worth while investment for anyone looking for wow factor or a sensational closer for their show.

When you buy a genuine illusion you are not just buying a prop, you and paying money also to the creator for the performance rights that's what makes it worthwhile for me and other creators, otherwise I would have just kept the illusion for myself to perform. Please -Do the right thing and don't copy anyone creation, it will just bite you in the butt one day, especially if I have to contact you about a rip off illusion of mine!


John Taylor

John - great! Hopefully it's a helpful support for our art. At least it sounds like it will be one! Looking forward to see it.


PS: Would love to have that for each illusion.

Glad to see you're on top of things. It's very sad that there are so many performers out there that have no regard for others creations.

Sure you want to strive to be original .. but, then you turn around and rip someone else off. Does that make a lot of sense?

Steve