No you where not They had a few super-soft ones with my name on them. Now I just have to wait until I get them so I can start play with them.

Once again thanks for the advice!

Wonderful. You might want to consider the sponge to giant cube. That's a nice kicker.

I will remember that when it is time to move beyond the basics. After all if I buy to much fun things now I will never know where to start practice

Al Goshman's original routine is still a classic. starting with a purse clip to produce the super soft sponge balls. easy and effective. the routine was used by the pros on tv for years.

Hampton Ridge Magic had a 25 tricks with sponge balls
video that is fantastic! I don't know if it is in circulation any more but it is a great introduction to the SB also Mark Wilson Complete course in Magic is a good book to start with.

I recommend you to start with Mark Wilson`s routine, this is ok

I am using the Wilson routine and its working well so far. Have only showed my 4 tr old daughter so far.

I like the Wilson routine, except for one phase. I wish I could come up with something to replace the pocket penetration that would still allow me to introduce the third ball. Of course, I haven't really spent much time contemplating it...

The Dick Van Dyke stuck paper routine is an old vaudeville routine and was done by Red Skelton as well. Adapting it to a spongeball routine is a really great idea, especially for a stage bit.

One thing to look at when looking at sponges is the Peter Rabbit Goes To Town routine by, of all people, Bob Belson, the Mentalist! This is the quintessential bunny routine and the psychology behind it is perfect.

Also, look at the Magic of Dr. Sawa, published by Kaufman - there are some really unique sponge routines in there, including one that mimics the stroboscopic effects of old-time silent movies. Very clever and takes sponges into a whole new realm, sleight-wise, in my opinion.

Lee Darrow, C.H.

I also use the super soft balls and either Mark Wilson's routine or John Carney's 2 ball routine.If you wet the sponges before you use them,they are not only softer but dramatically increase in size.
Andre