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Kevin Fortin New user 90 Posts |
I've been thinking that a small magnet in the back of the hand might be very useful. Of course the insertion point would have to be chosen so the scar wouldn't be noticeable.
I don't travel much, but maybe airport security might be a problem now that I think of it. I'm also concerned about qi flow through the meridians -- would a magnet mess that up or would the qi just flow around it? |
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Jumbopenny Loyal user Bay Area, Northern California USA 257 Posts |
Wow, I admire your creativity and ambition, but I don't think that is a good idea. I love magnets, but use them as little as possible due to health concerns. Everything in moderation, but permanant implants is asking for trouble.
I don't even see a big advantage to doing this. You can't just leave it there so it's not a complete vanish. You can accomplish more with pure sleight of hand. |
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Hare Veteran user 323 Posts |
I was thinking of having a 2" hole drilled through my hand for a cool penetration effect with a steel spike, but decided against it when I realized I'd drop my change a lot.
"Better described in The Amateur Magician's Handbook"
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rklew64 Inner circle 1265 Posts |
Besides - how would you classic palm. See, instead I'm going to just shim my finger pads. Wow, this is it - body gaffing for magic, stellar!
Posted: Mar 22, 2011 5:35am Sorry for the snarky. I know foreign body implants are done for decorations such as ball bearings etc. Man, if you commit - just know that it has to be done under sterile conditions and not knowing if it won't be rejected. If inmates can ink the whites of their eyes, why not. |
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jazzy snazzy Inner circle run off by a mob of Villagers wielding 2109 Posts |
It could get really annoying whenever you wanted to get something out of the fridge.
Forget about the silverware drawer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgcBaxEv6VA&feature=related
"The secret of life is to look good from a distance."
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Wes65 Inner circle I've said very little in 1219 Posts |
I doubt this would allow you to accomplish anything that couldn't be accomplished through other methods.
Wes
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Sean Giles Inner circle Cambridge/ UK 3517 Posts |
There is no such thing as chi and meridians. It's pseudo science sp I wouldn't worry about it. On the other hand, getting magnets implanted for a coin trick is madness! seriously! Maybe you are pulling our legs?
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BanzaiMagic Inner circle 1339 Posts |
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On 2011-03-22 12:38, seangiles wrote: Probably so Sean. Still, it got me thinking about skin-tone appliances like those you could find/make here: http://www.monstermakers.com/category/mo......es.html/ The insertion of a small neo magnet seems to be a logical addition and would allow for some cool hol***t possibilities with a sleveless shirt. Securing the appliance would be an issue, perhaps. Regards, Alan |
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Kevin Fortin New user 90 Posts |
Sean, I'm sure that's the case
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TWOCAN Special user PORT RICHEY FL 869 Posts |
Don't do it,
Profits over people are a common thing . Be uncommon and be the best .
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NicholasD Inner circle 1458 Posts |
I can't believe anyone would even consider doing this. If you're a really good coin magician, you don't need it. If you're not, it won't change that fact.
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
I had to call 911 for the paramedics to get my hand off the refrigerator door
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
If breast implants could be filled with a ferromagnetic liquid rather than saline solution, there would be some interesting holdout opportunities. Well, not for (most) male magicians, obviously.
:)
My ex-cat was named "Muffin". "Vomit" would be a better name for her. AKA "The Evil Ball of Fur".
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
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On 2011-03-22 21:11, Chessmann wrote: And that leads us to some very strange magic DVD's that go way over the pornline. Here's a three letter reason not to play with embedded magnets. MRI. One day you may need one.
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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Kevin Fortin New user 90 Posts |
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On 2011-03-22 21:47, Jonathan Townsend wrote: Good point! I hadn't thought of that. |
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rklew64 Inner circle 1265 Posts |
How can anyone know when they would need an MRI or at all? I say go for it.
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Wes65 Inner circle I've said very little in 1219 Posts |
Can you also go to a surgeon and get implants of personality, performing style and character? If a doctor can't make you entertaining you gained very little with your magnets.
Wes
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Kevin Fortin New user 90 Posts |
But if the audience is being entertained, why shouldn't the performer use a method that amuses him?
(well, aside from technical and health reasons as noted above) |
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Hare Veteran user 323 Posts |
Because there isn't anything you can accomplish with a magnet surgically implanted in your hand, that you can't do with simple Sleight-of-Hand. Except maybe, increase your odds of developing an infection, or cancer, or magically erasing your laptop's hard drive whenever you type.
"Better described in The Amateur Magician's Handbook"
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Kevin Fortin New user 90 Posts |
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On 2011-03-22 05:26, rklew64 wrote: Took me a while, but I think you had the better idea of inserting a shim rather than a magnet. Thanks for the refinement! Otherwise, à chacun son gauss |
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