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brad12d3 Special user 526 Posts |
So I thought it might be fun to do something of a mini magic show for the trick or treaters this Halloween. Nothing fancy, just a couple of tricks that are kind of spooky. The one thing that I know I will use for sure is Tony Chris' "Haunting". I've been throwing around the idea of a ghost magician,... maybe Houdini himself.. or something else.. I don't know. I've got a creative block.. Any suggestions?
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Tony Chris V.I.P. Vancouver, Canada 714 Posts |
I like it!!!! You have great taste!
Seriously though, it is a great idea that you have. I use to perform Harry Anderson's Needle through arm for Halloween in my earlier days when kids would come to the door. That always got a rise out of them. If you can still get one, there is a great little effect by Bob Farmer I believe called Creature or something like that. It is the effect where you cup your hands and open them slightly and a cool little creature appears to move in your cupped hands. I use to use that one all the time for Trick or Treaters. That would really freak them out. I lost my gimmick though. It is fantastic. Also if you have a little table set up, I strongly recommend using a Glorpy, haunted hanky type effect. That is perfect for Halloween. You could also do a knife through arm if you have one, or how about The Web by Jim Pace. That should scare them good! Man, I am thinking I should do this too again. I haven't done a Halloween Trick or Treat at my door show in over 10 years. I am sure you will come up with lots of good stuff. Tony
As magicians we create what onlookers call magic. If they truly believe in what we have created for them to witness then magic is real!!!
- TONY CHRIS, A.K.A. Zany Zack http://www.tonychris.com |
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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts |
For small kids, I'd suggest doing something quick and visual, like lighting flash paper in a Dove Pan and turning it into candy, which you then hand out to the kids.
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bblumen Special user Baltimore 987 Posts |
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On 2011-09-23 22:11, Tony Chris wrote: Creature was the effect marketed by Keith A. Lack. The Bob Farmer effect, The Creepy Little Baby Hand was published in Magic For Dummies, pp. 109-113. Brian
"Lulling the minds of your company is more important than dazzling their eyes." Ed Marlo
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Tony Chris V.I.P. Vancouver, Canada 714 Posts |
Ah yes, thanks for the correction. I remember that now. Thanks Brian. Both of those are great little effects and perfect for quickie at your door for the tricksters that night.
TC
As magicians we create what onlookers call magic. If they truly believe in what we have created for them to witness then magic is real!!!
- TONY CHRIS, A.K.A. Zany Zack http://www.tonychris.com |
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wizardpa Inner circle The New Orleans area 1011 Posts |
Most of the children will be young so I wouldn't do any thing scary or the parents might get upset. I'd use a change bag and show it empty. Have the children say the magic words; Trick or Treat and then they can reach inside the bag and pull out some candy. Just keep refilling the change bag between groups of children.
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Regan Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts |
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On 2011-09-24 12:31, wizardpa wrote: They come to my house to get scared! Parents love it. Sometimes it is too much for some of the kiddies, but they know what it is before they arrive. Some never make it out of the car, some make it out of the car but hop back in before taking a step towards the house, some make it to the walkway and turn back, some maker it to the entrance and turn back, and some run when I open the door. When this happens, usually one or more of the parents/adults with them will come in. They love it! As for a good, quickie magic effect, it depends on what you are going for. I have done a lot of different things through the years. You could do an arm/hand/finger/head chopper, or something creepy with tarot cards or a Ouija Board. I've done the floating Lite Flite and the lighted hoover card effect before, and they worked well. Even something as simple as vanishing a piece of candy can make the atmosphere more magical and/or spooky.
Mister Mystery
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The Melkur New user 29 Posts |
Haunted key? Haunted hand?
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TommyJ Inner circle Foxboro, MA 1750 Posts |
GUILLOTINE!!!!!!! (With lots of blood)
"Keep the Kids Laughing!"
https://www.tommyjamesmagic.com/store |
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
I have some Front Porch Illusions in various issues of The Wizards' Journals on my site: #4 "Mr. Bones", "Return of the Werewolf", "Giant Spiders", "Ghost Box" ; #13 "Eisenheim's Ghost"; #14 "The Inexhaustible Jack O'Lantern" ... plus a few others which can easily be adapted for front porch mini-shows.
Professor Spellbinder
Professor Emeritus at the Turkey Buzzard Academy of Magik, Witchcraft and Wizardry http://www.magicnook.com Publisher of The Wizards' Journals |
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Lou Hilario Inner circle 2235 Posts |
Floating Zombie Skull by Kovari is what I always include in my shows for Halloween.
Magic, Illusions, Juggling, Puppet & Parrot Show ^0^
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brad12d3 Special user 526 Posts |
Wow ... thanks guys. Good stuff! I have been brainstorming an idea that would involve some fancy rigging either off of my roof or in one of my two trees (or both!) that would let me float something around remotely.. I haven't started dabbling with it yet but I was thinking that I could use the motor and transmitter/receiver of a cheap rc car to make it happen.
I guess what I am aiming for is around 3-4 tricks/gags that will give the sense that there is some unseen ghostly entity floating around. I don't necessarily want to give them nightmares for the rest of the year (it would be a fairly friendly ghost) but I want them to remember it and tell there friends about how they saw a ghost and it wonders around their neigborhood every year. I just want to get their imaginations rolling! |
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
You might want to look into "Air Swimmers Remote Control Flying Fish" at Amazon.com or the Flitter Fairies from the same place.
Air Swimmers Fish on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIJINiK9azc Flitter Fairies on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=318bPWJWyaM
Professor Spellbinder
Professor Emeritus at the Turkey Buzzard Academy of Magik, Witchcraft and Wizardry http://www.magicnook.com Publisher of The Wizards' Journals |
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Full Effect Steve New user NJ 82 Posts |
Here is a link to a routine I use for Halloween. No big rigging involved but it is fun!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbxcdaGRW6Y&feature=related |
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jiayi Veteran user Canada 313 Posts |
Check out Tommy James' halloween DVD, a lot of great ideas!
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TommyJ Inner circle Foxboro, MA 1750 Posts |
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On 2011-09-28 15:59, Full Effect Steve wrote: I Like it. great job Steve!
"Keep the Kids Laughing!"
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Full Effect Steve New user NJ 82 Posts |
Thanks Tommy!
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arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
If you have the Skeleton-in-the-Closet props, "Skull-o-pini" is a big hit with audiences of all ages. See http://www.arthurstead.com for details.
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Full Effect Steve New user NJ 82 Posts |
Hi Arthur, is there anyway to hear or see some of the routine? Sounds very interesting!
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arthur stead Inner circle When I played soccer, I hit 1773 Posts |
Hi Steve,
Unfortunately, no samples or videos are available. But take my word for it: Skull-o-pini is a fabulous routine! Generates wonderful responses from kids and adults alike. |
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