On 2013-12-11 11:15, Bill Hegbli wrote:
The productions look very clumsy to me, maybe it because you are trying to do too much, or it could just be the performer. The candle does not respond to the popup production either time. Or maybe because it was just too slow. I wonder how Lance Burton or David Copperfield would handle the productions.

Nice idea, but I don't think it is ready for prime time. The old hiding the gaff is obvious as I the steal. Hand looks cramped. The performer looks like he does not know where to go after the productions. Keep picking up and putting down. Maybe if there was a audience to applaud it would make a difference.

I only see a production piece like this working in a playlet of some sorts, not really a magic act piece.

Okay, that maybe the answer, it would really only work with an assistant. She comes on with the tray, magician takes it from her, and has the girl sit down. Then the table is set. They hold hands. Will need great romantic music as well.

Or maybe as the last trick, make it a talking piece and thank the audience, produce everything and toast the audience. It will then need some brilliant patter lines as each piece is produced.

The candle needs a holder and should be produced lit to add to the magic. As is you should lit the candle and not re-handle everything.

Just thinking out loud, as there is some possibilities but something is missing, hard to say want exactly. To bad, as this is my kind of magic.