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knightlife New user Chicago 8 Posts 
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For making foldable or collapsable illusion like the zig-zag do you necessary have to use continuos hinges or will any type of cabinet hinge work?
What exactly are the advantages types of hinges. Thanks |
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IDOTRIX Elite user Darien,il 467 Posts
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Strength
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Chezaday Inner circle Naperville, IL 1673 Posts
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You have a lot to learn ...
The piano hing is best used in applications where the prop can be folded into itself. It will make for a much stronger prop. Pin hinges can be used in areas where the prop can come apart. You might want to purchase one of Paul Osborne's Illusion Systems Books as they have some great practical advice for those just getting started in building. I've been playing in the shop since I was a kid ... nothing better than building your own props! Steve |
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R.E. Byrnes Inner circle 1206 Posts
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Read the BOOK
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knightlife New user Chicago 8 Posts
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Thanks everyone, I'll definitely need to pick up that book. The bad thing about piano hinges is most stores in the area only carry 48", 30" or 12" so I'd have to cut them and then wouldn't the pin fall out?
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts
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The pin will not fall out.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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Chezaday Inner circle Naperville, IL 1673 Posts
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I don't think you're ready to build a Zig Zag just yet ...
Start with something simple .. trust me. The Zig Zag Lady is a very complicated illusion and you'll only get discouraged. Steve |
Ray Pierce Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 2604 Posts
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On 2011-05-05 02:20, Chezaday wrote: Spoken with wisdom and experience. Heed the advice.
Ray Pierce
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Mike Maturen Inner circle Michigan's Beautiful Sunrise Side 2726 Posts
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On 2011-05-05 05:36, Ray Pierce wrote: I agree. I am just getting started building. I am starting with Andrew Mayne's Specter Cabinet, then the Dollhouse Illusion. I will move on from there.
Mike Maturen
World of Wonder Entertainment The Magic and Mayhem of Mike Maturen 989-335-1661 mikematuren@gmail.com AUTHOR OF "A NEW DAWN--Weekly Wisdom From Everyday Life" member: International Magician's Society |
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