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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
Everything is the same setup as in the standard silk in balloon. The penetration, however, is visible and without cover. I include the method in my coin balloonacy dvd and in my lecture,
I really forget how other people perform this. Would like comments on this short clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C41ImYlUn4 -Ian Posted: Sep 24, 2010 12:15pm By the way, no pulls, threads, topits, holdouts, elastics, and no sleeve work etc.
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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Payne Inner circle Seattle 4571 Posts |
Looks good, but how do you get into it? Can you pick up the silk and balloon? Or do you have to walk out on stage holding them?
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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
The standard silk in balloon has the balloon sitting on a cup or pedestal which enables you to pick up the balloon at any time. I can also have an assistant bring me the balloon and he/she does a hand-off move.
My preference is to come on as an opener, but I can also reach behind a table. The purpose of the clip was not that part of it. The reason for the clip was my dissatisfaction with those who do the effect by vanishing a silk first, the have the silk appear by shaking the balloon. The simultaneous action lends the effect to be more believable.
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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Dr. Lexx New user 22 Posts |
I've usually performed this with the the balloon resting on a container; your handling is much more believable; and it's quite fun to play with what the next step after your befuddled reaction to the silk trapped in the balloon will be.
Do you have lecture notes available? |
magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
Yes, notes and DVD's. e-mail me magicians@aol.com
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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Magic Patrick Inner circle Minnesota 1591 Posts |
Ian,
Very nice presentation. I liked it. Patrick |
Jimmy Joza Special user New York City 760 Posts |
I really like your handling, Magic Ian. It makes things smoother and simply more visual.
I will have to place an order for your DVD. Jimmy
"Those who simply walk in others' tracks leave no footprints."
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
I can attest that even when done for magicians this is a killer.
At the Lecture in Knoxville, TN Ian had to do this three times.
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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