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illusionman2 Special user 991 Posts |
For me it is Zig Zag and tipover trunk (I have built 4 of each)still have 1 Zig Zag and 3 tip trunks (different sizes).
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Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
The Arabian Tent was easy to build, with 1X2s and vinyl canvas spread over the frame.
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Chris Stolz Inner circle Mississauga, Ontario 1958 Posts |
Sub trunk can be easy to build depending on the style.
Chris Stolz
BLACK ART BOOK: Hiding In The Shadows. |
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Aaron Smith Magic Inner circle Portland, OR 1447 Posts |
A standard Shadow Box wasn't that difficult for me. And a through a one inch hole was fairly easy, once I figured out the lid!
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Zig Zag??? Mine was pretty involved. maybe I should have saved time instead of building it correctly.
Flash Appearance is pretty simple. I've made many of those. I've also made Lady From The Light and Sub Trunk... both fairly simple builds. Doll House... not too difficult. Same with Temple of Benares, but the swords took some time.
~michael baker
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
Victory cartons.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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w_s_anderson Inner circle The United States 1226 Posts |
Taking my son's nose, or pulling off my thumb...lol.
This was when I was first getting into magic and is actually the only illusion that I have built from scratch. It was a dagger head box. I built it out of cardboard, with very thin m*****s. It worked until I was able to buy the Murder Inc. from Mak. I had bought a bunch of plans with the intent to build, but I had to face reality. I was a performer, NOT a builder. After a few failed attempts at other props, I decided to leave it all to the guys who know what they are doing. |
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Falconer Special user PORTUGAL 576 Posts |
- I would put in the first place which is more convenient than what is easiest!
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Pakar Ilusi Inner circle 5777 Posts |
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On 2011-07-31 23:07, Father Photius wrote:
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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Lou Hilario Inner circle 2235 Posts |
For me, it was Andrew Mayne's Voodoo Box illusion.
Magic, Illusions, Juggling, Puppet & Parrot Show ^0^
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Chris Stolz Inner circle Mississauga, Ontario 1958 Posts |
Lou for the win. You're right, that was the easiest to build. ALl we did was buy a cardboard box and paint over the advertising with brown paint and tada!
Chris Stolz
BLACK ART BOOK: Hiding In The Shadows. |
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Ray Pierce Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 2607 Posts |
But it took me forever to match that shade of brown shade of paint just right!
For me, the question is a little wrong. The easiest "illusion to build" isn't really important. The "best Illusion that is suitable for a first time builder" might be a better way of approaching it. I can give you a full list of illusions that are VERY easy to build but they also suck so it doesn't matter how easy they are. The hard thing isn't necessarily the magic, but learning to be a good builder! Yes, I started with a sub trunk oh these many years ago and it is a great illusion and I made it work but it is far from the easiest to build. I only tackled it as my father is an amazing builder and helped me with the practical details. A Zig Zag is FAR from an easy illusion to build well (ignoring the rights issue entirely) for a first time builder. You really have to look at your individual level of ability to know where to go with this. You can look at the level of "cardbord" illusions of UF Grant and now Andrew Mayne and use these to get a good understanding of how illusions work. Some of these are very good and many are not. Some stand on their own as very clever and deceptive and others are only listed because they are a cut rate version of a better illusion built traditionally. They are a very good way to get experience with sizes, loads, angles. etc. I still mock up illusions this way for a "proof of concept" design before fabricating them. Master your designs this way where cost is not as much of an issue. Most everything can be done with gaffer's tape so there is a lot of adjustment and adaptability. This is a great way for a new builder to learn the basics of design, spatial relationships and how the whole thing fits together. If you really like the cardboard prototype, you can easily make it out of foam core, plastic or any other easily workable material. When I didn't have the budget for something, I have actually made many "one off" illusions that didn't need to be load bearing out of foam core, finished them nicely then thrown them away after the show. I had some 3/4" ply with castors for a base and things just sat on there. A BA table is a very easy method for many things as it's just a regular table with a mask that you can do a lot with but again, its not necessarily practical for many situations. Yes, a shadow box is very easy technically but not the most practical if you just have one illusion. Look at your needs, where you work, if you have level off stage access for a production or vanish illusions. In many of my early corporate shows, I had a 12' x 16' open stage with no curtains, ramps or any way to hide anyone off stage. This is why many of the working club guys when I was growing up had the classic pattern of Broom Suspension, Guillotine and Sub Trunk/Canvas Covered Box as their basic nightclub set. Many added a sword basket for more time. It can work anywhere under any circumstances. This is why many illusionists stick with puzzle illusions in what I call the "one in, one out" type of prop. No one has to load off stage or be hidden. The prop can start out on stage if necessary (although I never recommend that!) I always suggest staying away from anything with too many moving parts or components at first. My original Modern Cabinet style prop is still in use today. It's very simple, not much to go wrong. Just basic dimensions. Now on the other hand, if you are already an experienced builder and just getting into magic, that's different... but I would still follow the same path above. Learn the inter-relationships between loads vs. visible spaces, how components work around the human body, various materials and how the interact, various latches and hardware that works best for different things, etc. If you're not a great builder, learn that first before tackling magic or at least larger illusions. As kids do in wood shop... build a bird house. If you're already an experienced craftsman, then still start with simple designs with larger less intricate components. The more experience you get in building magic, the more detailed you can go!
Ray Pierce
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Sure Ray... let's take another moot topic and attempt to throw some logic into it.
~michael baker
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Ray Pierce Inner circle Los Angeles, CA 2607 Posts |
Lol...Michael, as always, comedy is all about timing. Everyone here wondered what I was laughing at and there's no way I could explain it!
Ray Pierce
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Except telling them you were farting around on the internet instead of working?? (Ok, yeah, me, too.)
~michael baker
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pradell Special user Alaska 560 Posts |
Changing one person into another with a blanket, as found in Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic. Don't underestimate the value of this one, done correctly, with something you already own!
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Falconer Special user PORTUGAL 576 Posts |
I totally agree with our friend Ray Pierce. He added to my previous statement.
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Marshall Thornside Inner circle chicago 2016 Posts |
There is no illusion that is 'easy' to build.
you just have to be a good builder with the ability to use your hands and your head and you can build anything...easily.
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Brian Arkell New user 42 Posts |
I would say that the easiest to build is the sub trunk..its just a box..lol
Brian Brian Arkell Arkell Magic http://www.arkellmagic.com |
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AmazingEARL Veteran user Tennessee, USA 350 Posts |
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I would say that the easiest to build is the sub trunk..its just a box..lol Then I would say that you've probably never built one..a bit more to it than that..lol Dan Wolfe |
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