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William Wortman Veteran user Omaha, NE 301 Posts |
I think I go with the 1 inch balls, Also I have the L & L dvd on the trick, which has Johnny's, Vernon and as well as Roth's take on the trick. Also has one by Gary Ouellet that has me think of having done to music ( I was going to use nothing else matters by apocolyptica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbTozgoj9OQ )
Thanks for the find back. Want to hear more on the 3 ball trick from the Café members. William |
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Lawrence O Inner circle French Riviera 6811 Posts |
Here is a photo of Silent Mora performing his routine. It is easy to see that his balls were fairly large and it gives an idea of the type of net that he was using.
http://www.conjuringlights.com/CL/Portra......nt_1.htm
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
The link is broken. Just go to http://www.conjuringlights.com
And search "Silent Mora." The "net" he uses is about four feet across. This spreads the helpers farther apart so they don't block the view of the audience.
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
Regarding the size of the balls -- if you are familiar with the move Johnny Thompson uses and the move Silent Mora used, you will understand why Mora could actually use a larger ball with ease.
I really like Johnny's move, though. A four foot net is a very good idea.
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
How about an eight footer and throw in some TRAMPOLINE MOVES
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Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
John Rodgers has a great 3 ball routine here: http://www.woodencigars.com/3ball.html - he includes the Fakini balls with his routine.
And (if you can find it) the Frank Garcia book, "The Real Secrets of the Three Ball Routines", is a terrific source. It includes the Silent Mora routine, but the last time I saw one for sale on the big auction site it was very pricey. I can't believe how big that net is in the Silent Mora photo! I've been doing this all wrong. |
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Andrew Zuber Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 3014 Posts |
Thanks for posting that, Donnie - some very cool moves!
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magic_up_close New user 24 Posts |
You can find the scarf here store.ammarmagic.com/coins-thru-silk.html it is the same scarf that Michael Ammar uses for his coins through silk routine.
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Andrew Zuber Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 3014 Posts |
I just bought the Dai Vernon Book of Magic and read through the routine. I'm looking forward to working on this some more! (I even bought white Fakini balls from Denny and Lee...glad I could support them!)
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padre rich Special user 635 Posts |
The original Silent Mora routine is available through Jay Leslie for under $15. This is not an adaption, it's the original notes. Contact Jay for details.
Posted: Nov 5, 2010 10:39pm The word I meant to type is "adaptation" not "adaption".
God's grace rocks! It makes a good cups and balls routine look pretty boring in comparison.
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
Any of these approaches can be done impromptu using Creamers or Butter Packets common to restaurants these days. The top of each is the size of a half dollar, making for some interesting Palming variations, though the FP much like a ball. If you are gutsy you can have some of the appearances/changes occur in the spectator's hand, or use a an available coffee cup for a "third hand." Jelly packets are a little harder to handle with small hands, but have the advantage of "color changes."
You can do Mora's Net routine with a large menu since the Packets won't roll off.
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Andrew Zuber Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 3014 Posts |
For some reason, the net idea doesn't really appeal to me. I can see its applications and why it would be effective, but I personally wouldn't use it.
"I'm sorry - if you were right, I would agree with you." -Robin Williams, Awakenings
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
I never used to either -- but now am looking for more ways to have spectators involved. Two people holding a tray, menu, etc. provides a working surface other than a table -- and is more visible. Having some spectators up close also may satisfy a need to examine things.
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padre rich Special user 635 Posts |
I like Kent's routine in that it does not require the use of a table or net . I do half a dozen versions of the three ball routine all hybrids of the Mora's ball and net . I’ve done the routine with Fakini's , super balls, GRAPES, OLIVES, cumquats, foil balls and other things . That's why it's such a go to effect for a worker . It is very doable in most venues and plays very with well all audiences. I wouldn't get hung up on equipment for this trick but as Kent suggests - become a student of the trick as there is so much material on it . As a dyslexic (severe) I know how difficult reading can be but the problem with video is that opens the door for copy cat syndrome. More so then written instruction does IMHO.
Whit Haydn has a great approach the classics - he has suggested that one learns the classics at first , straight out of the box but don't stop there ,get creative and experiment then pretty soon you have a personalized rendition of a classic . I hope that I paraphrased Mr. Haydn well enough. I have much love for the three ball trick as it has served me well for 2 decades. I’m very glad to see a rekindled interest in this great effect.
God's grace rocks! It makes a good cups and balls routine look pretty boring in comparison.
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Andrew Zuber Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 3014 Posts |
I saw John Carney do a variation of it at the Castle using a giant (and I do mean giant) glass/wine goblet sort of thing. I don't remember exactly what it was but it made for some great patter, as well as the perfect place to dump the balls without needing a spectator. In a room that only seats 22 people, we could all see pretty well what was happening. That's what first got me interested in it.
Padre - while I'm not dyslexic, and am in fact right-handed, I do most things backwards from what magic texts and DVDs show, so in some small way I understand the reading issue. My left hand does a lot more of the work than my right (vanishes, wand spins, etc.) and I have to reverse things when reading. For instance, as I went through the Vernon routine in his book I had to switch the words in my head every time is said left hand or right hand, which can make things confusing.
"I'm sorry - if you were right, I would agree with you." -Robin Williams, Awakenings
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padre rich Special user 635 Posts |
Andrew,
Carney used a giant brandy snifter his last time at the Castle as fot the balls hementions that they are roulette balls. I totally get the pain of having to reorder things all the time but hard work always pays off .
God's grace rocks! It makes a good cups and balls routine look pretty boring in comparison.
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Andrew Zuber Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 3014 Posts |
Ah, thanks for the info! I was about to email him and ask but you saved me the trouble His production of the glass at the beginning of the routine was quite memorable, merely because of the size of it; it caught us all by surprise.
"I'm sorry - if you were right, I would agree with you." -Robin Williams, Awakenings
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JordanB Special user dallas, tx 626 Posts |
I think that the PG phenolic balls are the best, but they are pricey and extremely hard to come by.
Pix Smith had some balls that were almost identical to the PG ones. They were both made of phenolic....same size, shape, color. I'm not sure if he has any left, but they were wonderful. He's a member on the Café "pixsmith". |
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
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On 2010-11-06 06:26, funsway wrote: Actually, you can't do the move Johnny Thompson does with creamers or butter packets. They must be balls. Posted: Nov 6, 2010 1:31pm Foosball balls should work. You can get them for about $4.00 each. You can get 7/8" roulette balls from Kardwell.com for $3.95 each.
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