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GeraintClarke Special user 655 Posts |
FULL TRAILER: https://www.ellusionist.com/el-hilo-by-javi-benitez.html
A GYPSY THREAD SO CLEAN… IT MUST BE CURSED. El Hilo (Spanish for 'The Thread') is the best take on the classic gypsy thread we've ever seen. Taking the age old effect and adding a handling so clean, it fooled us 6 times in a row. Everything happens in the spectators hands, they tear the thread, roll it into a ball, and then slowly they restore the thread back to its original form. Magic this clean should be criminal. But here’s the kicker… Once again the thread is rolled into a ball, only to disintegrate into nothing but dust. El Hilo comes with everything you need to get started, with 2 hand spun spools of specialty thread, crucial to a smooth, mind blowing performance + magic dust refills for a kicker ending that nobody can see coming. FISM Winner and Penn & Teller fooler Javi Benitez, will take you through an in-depth tutorial in his signature Spanish style, ensuring you have the guidance needed to pull off the smoothest gypsy thread routine the world has ever seen. Learn El Hilo TODAY. |
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
At that ridiculous price I shall stick to the original.
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magicinsight Inner circle 4289 Posts |
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On Nov 21, 2018, pegasus wrote: Then spend more money for replacement (if they are even available) for extra spools of "special" thread.
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
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Lseeyou Inner circle 1271 Posts |
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On Nov 21, 2018, magicinsight wrote: There's no special thread or refills needed. Great idea from Javi! |
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academy Veteran user 394 Posts |
Ad says MAGIC DUST REFILLS. I'm willing to pay big money for some magic dust.
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
You maybe upset when you realise it’s a small amount of talcum powder.
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TStone V.I.P. Stockholm, Sweden 769 Posts |
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On Nov 21, 2018, pegasus wrote: Nope. It is not. It is something else. And the price isn't ridiculous considering the work that have been put into it, and the result. I booked Javi to my show Mystique in Stockholm, in September. The airline lost his luggage, so he had nothing of his act to perform. After shopping for 20 minutes, he had an outfit to perform in, a deck of cards and some string. About 20% of the audience were magicians who had come especially to see Javi. None of them realized that Javi didn't perform what he had planned, and El Hilo was the strongest piece of the whole evening. It just broke the audience, laypeople and magicians alike. I know the original routines, both the two-piece version, the one-piece version, and the combo version from Greater Magic. I know the Al Baker version, I know Max Londono's version. I know the finger shell version, the perforated background version. I know Gaetan Bloom's version. I had a clear view of Javi's routine from the wings, and I have no idea how the *** thread came whole again. No idea! This is the real deal, the real work. In one way, there's nothing new here, yet everything with it is new. This is what Gypsy thread always wanted to look like, but never did. I have no idea what a great piece like this is doing at Ellusionist though. This is an actual performance piece - way out of the league of the 13 year old kids they usually prey on. I would go directly to Javi's own site and get it from him instead. |
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
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On Nov 21, 2018, TStone wrote: You may call it whatsoever you feel, but the fact remains . . . Quote:
On Nov 21, 2018, magicinsight wrote: Exactly my thoughts too. . . . and Quote:
On Nov 21, 2018, GeraintClarke wrote: Quote:
On Nov 21, 2018, Lseeyou wrote: If that be so, the more the reason to avoid this at such a ridiculous price tag, just for the so called - 'GREAT idea!'. Sorry, I will say away from this.
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. |
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TStone V.I.P. Stockholm, Sweden 769 Posts |
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On Nov 21, 2018, Ustaad wrote: This is the best rendition of the plot that exist. I highly doubt a better rendition will emerge anytime soon. But if you're not interested in this particular plot, then it makes all the sense in the world to stay away from it. |
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
IMO (and that's just my opinion please), the Gypsy Thread effect depends on many factors. Mr. Eugene Burger's presentation on the Gypsy Thread is one of the finest that I have ever come across. Mr. Burger has converted this simple and straight forward trick into a classic by his novel and well thought out story-line, patter, timing and presentation. If one still hasn't, please see it for yourself:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFosK12_k5U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=405xMmDpCZs
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. |
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kieronthemighty Special user 617 Posts |
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On Nov 21, 2018, TStone wrote: Tom couldn’t agree with this I’d by far the best rendition of this plot I Have ever seen. I watched this at least 10 time at FISM it blew my mind I’m in the trailer you can see my reaction. I bought this in Korea it a amazing Piece of magic it really clean the speactator does the work for you. Like Tom I own many version of this plot this version is my fave. Kind regards Kieron |
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MaxfieldsMagic Inner circle Instead of practicing, I made 3009 Posts |
Well, Kieron and Tom Stone have now weighed in based on actual experience. That’s enough for me. Just from reading the description, the “in the spectators’ hands” aspect and the “crumble to dust” kicker really set this apart, but now we know that two respected creators have enthusiastically endorsed it.
Now appearing nightly in my basement.
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
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On Nov 21, 2018, kieronthemighty wrote: Quote:
On Nov 21, 2018, MaxfieldsMagic wrote: Guys I simply love you for your inputs . . . . bash on regardless . . . but still NOT for ME! Continue please . . .
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. |
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Rebecca Travis Regular user Vancouver, BC 110 Posts |
Full performance video, please... the trailer just shows pieces of performance, cutting out the key moment.
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tomd Special user 747 Posts |
So if it's any thread used then why are they shipping thread? Shipping costs are too much. And the dust element isn't what everyone is raving about as far as I can tell. Don't ship that either, I'll find it myself, making this a download.
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reignofsound Inner circle Glasgow, UK 2199 Posts |
Shame Ellusionist don't hold UK stock with their employees.
Shipping cost is too high to the UK. |
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TStone V.I.P. Stockholm, Sweden 769 Posts |
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On Nov 22, 2018, tomd wrote: It isn't any thread. It is some kind of basting thread, or something similar. Tricky, but not impossible, to find in proper color and thickness. If you rather spend a week searching for it on your own, no one stops you. Quote:
And the dust element isn't what everyone is raving about as far as I can tell. Don't ship that either, I'll find it myself, making this a download. The kicker is a kicker. In a regular Gypsy thread, it would be what people'd rave about. Btw "I'll find it myself, making this a download."? You are going to make a download out of it? |
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TStone V.I.P. Stockholm, Sweden 769 Posts |
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On Nov 21, 2018, kieronthemighty wrote: I laughed when I saw your reaction in the video, Kieron. That's exactly how I felt too. And yes, Javi is a great guy. Very easy and pleasant to work with. |
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Dave the Knave Regular user Cochise County, Arizona 163 Posts |
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On Nov 21, 2018, Rebecca Travis wrote: As of right this minute, there's a full performance here https://www.javibenitez.com/products/art-of-palming-dvd-2/ The accompanying music is pretty annoying. |
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
So basting thread ( whatever that is ) and so called ‘magic dust’ and we pay 50 bucks, plus postage? Incredible.
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