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Levi Bennett Inner circle 1778 Posts |
I'm a failure at using this prop, meaning, I've never used it and had it for years. Even though everyone raved about it, I could never get over how cheesy it looks after I got it in my hands. I also had trouble believing people would be amazed, or even slightly fooled, by what is going on- magicians guilt maybe.
I always wanted to give it a go because of all the rave reviews so I've been fooling around with it again. I want to try it out just to finally see how it plays for me. My handling I've come up with involves drawing little rabbit heads. This sets up an appearance for going into sponge bunnies. Has anyone else gone into the bunnies with it like this? I like the theme - magician/ bunnies - I think it will play well. Just wondering if any have gone before and could maybe use some encouragement to finally do this. Thanks!
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
Paddle effects is one the most magical props a magician can perform. It mystifies both children and adults, and you can get some laughs, and surprising responses from spectators. Then it is easy to carry and always be ready at a moments notice.
Cheezy is good, meaning it is looks at as a simple object, and in the end they can even be handed to the spectators if you wish, as there is nothing to find. What is more important then things you mention you are not pleased with is, the patter you use, and the routine you use or have designed. You are suppose to be an entertainer. The stick does not entertain, the magician does. Richard Sander is selling this effect with a DVD that contains several routines. Maybe you should invest in his offering. There also a 3 stick outfit for the extension of the routine. Put the work in this prop and you will never leave home without it. I bet you would not have purchased it if you had to pay $50 for it, you get what you pay for, you pay less then $10 for it and expect it to be made out of gold or imported rare wood. I think not. Your thinking is or reason for not performing it, makes no sense. Now go by a $700 dollar suit and and get out and perform. |
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Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts |
Bill is spot-on here! Learn to do the paddle effect with just about anything! Make a Bic lighter change!
An ordinary Bic lighter has a little logo on one side. One can do the paddle effect, and show it on both sides, and erase one! Hand it back! Some Bic lighters have a design on one side. One can do the paddle effect with a business card as well! It's a little knacky, but with practice it works! I must have 20 different paddle effects! The clear hot rod's my favorite! I got that from Tannen as a 3 rod set. I like the idea of the Turbo Stick! I'll see if Penguin' s got one! Thanks guys! Doug |
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Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts |
Done! Just bought it!
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Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse Inner circle 1513 Posts |
This is one of the things I always take with me to a gig. I use it to transition into spongeballs.
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Poof-Daddy Inner circle Considering Stopping At Exactly 5313 Posts |
I think going into sponge bunnies would be fine. On the video instructions he draws a red ball and produces a red sponge ball. Have at it. I love mine.
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Jerry Inner circle Some where in Florida 1402 Posts |
Some of the reviews claim the paddle materiel was poor, is this true?
Is the paddle opaque or somewhat transparent? Poor dry erase surface? |
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Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse Inner circle 1513 Posts |
I tdd can be semi transparent in some light. You just have to olay with it and know how the light effects it. Its not a bad prop. You just have to get used to it.
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Levi Bennett Inner circle 1778 Posts |
Thanks for the replies!
Performing magic unprofessionally since 2008!
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Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts |
Mine is flawless!
Doug |
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Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse Inner circle 1513 Posts |
Are you sayimg that in bright light you cant see a red spot through it? I have gone through multiple and they will all reveal a spot on the other side in bright light. Its not a deal breaker but you should be aware.
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Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts |
I don't think I'll use it in that bright of light. What I don't like is the link to the instructions gives me a 404 error!
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
404 errors means the server was found, but the page has been deleted, and can't be found. I suggest you contact the source, Penguin Magic or where you purchased the trick. Check to make sure the link address is correctly typed and formatted if you can.
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Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse Inner circle 1513 Posts |
No. It has been changed. That must be an old one. Contact Sanders he will take care of you.
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Jerry Inner circle Some where in Florida 1402 Posts |
I purchase "New old stock" Ian Adair Whiteboad Bat.
Came with two solid paddles, I don't have to work with special lighting. Works in all settings. 38 page instruction/routine book. $12.96 free shipping! |
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Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts |
I really like this. I've come up with a few different ideas. I just watched YouTube's "I'll Start Again". Easy to figure out. LOVE this thing!
Doug |
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TheMightyRicardo Loyal user 225 Posts |
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On Oct 3, 2020, Jerry wrote: I also bought the whiteboard bat - bigger, thicker, opaque and easier to handle than Richard Sanders bat. Harder to erase tho, - I had to coat them with whiteboard paint. |
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Jerry Inner circle Some where in Florida 1402 Posts |
If it is the Fun Time magic company, throw away the pen's that come with it.
Use either Expo or Bic dry erase markers. They work great! No markings are left at all. |
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Mr. Woolery Inner circle Fairbanks, AK 2149 Posts |
Theodore, if the trick doesn’t suit you, don’t sweat it. There are enough magic tricks out there for a lifetime of performance without ever using a paddle trick at all. Now, before everyone jumps on me, I like paddle tricks myself. A basic hot rod is more to my taste than the Turbo Stick, but horses for courses, right?
I used to stress about not knowing more than a couple of card tricks. I mean I LOVE watching good card magic, but I really don’t enjoy doing most card tricks. Then I decided I’m allowed to enjoy cards in the same way I enjoy stage illusions. I can appreciate them without doing them. Magic is a big tent. There’s room for a lot of different folks to do a lot of different tricks. And that’s beautiful. Patrick |
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Levi Bennett Inner circle 1778 Posts |
Thanks Patrick!
Performing magic unprofessionally since 2008!
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