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Brad Sheppard New user Rogers, Arkansas 69 Posts |
I am learning how to use the hank ball to produce 2 large silks. What are your favorite methods for acquiring the device? My initial thoughts are using a billiard ball holder underneath my vest. I perform with short sleeves without a jacket. Any suggestions?
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
If you perform in short sleeves with no jacket, then I would not use a hank ball. A billiard ball holder will not help, as it would be exposed on light clothing. If you mean a T-Shirt, it will not work at all, but even with button down shirt, left out, it will still be to tight.
So you have not pockets due to not enough clothing. This gimmick was not intended to be used with your requirements, but it was invented to be used with it's requirements. If you want to produce a large silk, then consider the silk roll, and then manipulate the silk bundle accordingly. With pocket dodges and the like, it is possible. |
Brad Sheppard New user Rogers, Arkansas 69 Posts |
I am wearing a buttoned vest with dress shirt sleeves rolled up.
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
Still not good for stealing a hard solid ball, some Hank Balls have a loop attached to make the steal with the thumb. The only place I can see where you can place the hank ball is at the "V" formed by your buttoned vest.
Just look up the silk roll, there is the silk ball, or the Triangle fold, or Fantasio's Flat Fold. This type of production is very surprising and pretty to see. Some snap it, but I think it looks best when is is allowed to unroll down from your hand. You can steal this from the bottom of your vest, your pocket, or in a special pocket on the side lapel area of your vest similar to a dove steal. You can tie a loop of clear fishing line on one corner of the silk, to make the steal. If this will be your 1st effect, tne just use the old elbow silk production. |
Mark Ross Loyal user Batavia, NY 236 Posts |
If early, or not too far into your act, stuff the hank ball in your arm pit, a la Bob Farmer's cups & balls routine. Actually you can hold it there for quite a while. Then turn that side away from the audience and let it drop into your hand. Ditching the ball at the end might be the bigger problem.
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Julie Inner circle 3936 Posts |
How about having it in your pants pocket and stealing it when you drop off a coin or go into your pocket for a compact magic wand (or a spot of colorful confetti)?
Julie |
Brad Sheppard New user Rogers, Arkansas 69 Posts |
I like the idea of being in my armpit. I haven't heard of that one. I think I can easily ditch in my pocket while turning away.
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