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MichaelKent
Special user
524 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 8:26pm
Hey friends,
Just wanted to leave you with a video of my new popped and restored balloon effect, repAIR. Both hands are 100% empty both before AND after the effect. Nothing to ditch, load or swallow. No TT. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpL9hDhaMrI
Here's a video of me performing it in an auditorium: http://vimeo.com/28275756
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Steve Haynes
Special user
Southeastern United States
988 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 8:42pm
That looks great!
Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.
Albert Einstein
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emyers99
Inner circle
Columbus, Ohio
2090 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 9:00pm
Michael Kent is a genius. Great effect. Best balloon effect out there by a mile.
Eric
www.ericmyersmagic.com
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MichaelKent
Special user
524 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 9:19pm
Thank you guys. I've been using this for a few months and keeping it pretty close to the chest and it's an awesome feeling to see other people doing it now.
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MagicBrent
Inner circle
1049 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 9:23pm
Sweeeet! Is it available now? Price?
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MichaelKent
Special user
524 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 9:27pm
Brent, sure is. Forum rules sort of prevent me from using "Latest and Greatest" as an advertising platform, but a quick google search should lead you to it pretty painlessly! 
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Steve Haynes
Special user
Southeastern United States
988 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 10:13pm
I purchased and just finished watching the downoad.
Im more impressed now than I was just watching the demo!
The way everything works together is beautiful and how open and clean looking everything is makes this something that is as practical as I think it can get.
One h*ll of an introduction Michael!
Steve
Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler.
Albert Einstein
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GeneTony
Veteran user
390 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 10:18pm
WoW. I'm impressed!
Some think Houdini used trap doors in his act, but he was just going through a stage.
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Dan Bernier
Inner circle
Canada
2299 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 11:07pm
I purchased "Repair" by Michael Kent, and it's absolutely the most amazing popped and restored balloon trick that I have ever seen! The method is marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in both conception and execution.
I also found Michael to be a very funny guy, and it was enteraining to watch and listen to him explain the workings behind "Repair".
I found navigating and browsing through the WIRE to be troublesome to say the least. Hopefully it'll become easier to browse through all the effects once they get all the kinks out.
In the meantime here is a link to where I bought mine just to quicken the search.
http://www.theory11.com/wire/michael-kent/repair/
"If you're going to walk in the rain, don't complain about getting wet!"
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Lou Cirulli
Special user
504 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 11:22pm
I purchased this last week and I have to confirm that it is a pretty great purchase!
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Jan Walla
Loyal user
Before you disappear I surround you with
205 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 11:53pm
Wow. Really awesome. Perhaps you can combine it with Gypsie Ballon...
Well done!
Magic, in essence, is the ability of conjuring spirits who help the magician accomplish astonishing feats.
-Be glad that I am not a Sorcerer... 
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Lou Cirulli
Special user
504 Posts
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Posted: Sep 14, 2011 11:54pm
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On 2011-09-14 23:53, Jan Walla wrote:
Wow. Really awesome. Perhaps you can combine it with Gypsie Ballon...
Well done!
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Don't think that would be possible!
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Sammy J.
Inner circle
Castle Rock, Colorado
1730 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 12:12am
I purchased, but the download is just a firefox page with info and another download link. When I press it, I'm told page can't be found.
Any help?
Sammy
Sammy J. Teague
When the Docs give your wife 18 months to live and it has been 10 years, that is a miracle!
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Potty the Pirate
Inner circle
4236 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 3:18am
I can see how it works....but have to admit, I really like this. Pretty sure you could use it as a follow-up to "Needle Through Balloon" too. For $15 I think it's worth every penny, not only to get Michael's full explanation, but of course, to support him as the inventor of this. I know I haven't seen this done this way before - which is actually surprising, as it does seem like a very simple concept.
Great work, Michael!
Potty
Potty the Pirate
Sussex Magician
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Potty the Pirate
Inner circle
4236 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 4:56am
OK, I bought the download, and just watched it. This is simply brilliant! It's so easy and quick to set up, very easy to perform, and looks like real magic. This is what all magic should be like!!!
In the final part of the explanation, Michael does all the prep, and then immediately goes into the performance, all finished within about a minute.
Although I thought I knew the method, Michael has actually come up with something slightly different, which I doubt if I'd have ever worked out myself.
I'm fairly certain, now that I've watched the vid, that this can be used for "Needle Through Balloon" before the restoration, although it will take a little practise to get that perfect.
Overall I'm very happy with my purchase, this one will definitely be going into my shows asap.
I give this a perfect 10/10. I don't think it could be improved.
Doug
Just one final thought: I really like the "flinching prevention" idea, very funny.....but Michael, you still flinched.
Potty the Pirate
Sussex Magician
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GeneTony
Veteran user
390 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 8:47am
Now that I've purchased and watched the video, I', even more impressed! This is freakin' brilliant. It is something I will use forever - can be easily done on-the-spot, surrounded, any time you want. Absolutely clean, and magical. It doesn't get any better than this. Michael is a riot! A very entertaining video, especially the end segments Thank you for this Michael! One of the best purchases I've made in a long time.
Some think Houdini used trap doors in his act, but he was just going through a stage.
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MichaelKent
Special user
524 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 10:04am
Wow - thank you for all the great feedback. And to those who have downloaded the effect, thank you! Don't forget to rate/review it!
Jan Walla - I thought about that idea, but I don't think it would be a great idea unless the balloon were filled with helium at the end. Ever since I came up with this effect, I've said it would be 100% perfect if I could let go of the balloon at the end and it would float away. But even if I came up with a method for that, I wouldn't be able to talk for the next minute or so without sounding like a chipmunk.
Sammy J - Did you get the download to work? Let me know if you continue to have problems and I will put you in touch with the people that can help you out.
Doug Roberts - Yes, I know I flinched. Funny thing was - before seeing the footage, I would have SWORE to you that I didn't flinch. But you have to admit, I flinched LESS. So my method is somewhat beneficial.
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Sammy J.
Inner circle
Castle Rock, Colorado
1730 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 12:18pm
With the help of Theory 11 I got mine to download.
This is really a great trick, and the video is wonderful.
Michael, can you tip which tape you used for flinching? I'm thinking that adds a professional edge to an already great trick! LOL
Sammy
Sammy J. Teague
When the Docs give your wife 18 months to live and it has been 10 years, that is a miracle!
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MichaelKent
Special user
524 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 2:51pm
Thanks man - I'm glad you got it all worked out. Sammy - The type of tape would vary based on the size of the balloon and acoustics of the room. For instance, a small balloon in a carpeted bedroom would only require a small piece of scotch tape, but a larger balloon in a garage might require some duct tape. For balloons larger than that or areas with less acoustic dampening, consult a plastic surgeon for botox injections.
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gitty
Special user
Vienna, Austria
787 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 3:25pm
I will buy it later this day!
Looks really great!
WALTHER
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Sammy J.
Inner circle
Castle Rock, Colorado
1730 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 3:28pm
Tried the duct tape. No longer have eyebrows.
A great balloon for this is at Walmart. They carry the appropriate size, and the bags I bought have the description "Pearlized Pastel Assorted" and are labeled "Way to Celebrate!". They are also made in the good ol' USA!
A bag of 20 is 97 cents. Though I'm still in "practice" mode, these seem to be perfect for this effect. They are in the "Party" section of the store.
What a fun trick, and ingenious!
Sammy
Sammy J. Teague
When the Docs give your wife 18 months to live and it has been 10 years, that is a miracle!
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dman11
Regular user
PA
111 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 6:45pm
I am so glad I bought this! Definately something I will do a lot. The method is great and its fun because its so easy. Thanks Michael!
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Glenn Watson
Elite user
447 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 8:15pm
I HAVE A WHOLE BAG OF BALLOONS PREPED AND READY TO GO.
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afuoco
Regular user
Virginia
166 Posts
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Posted: Sep 15, 2011 8:24pm
Yes ingenious and relatively easy to perform.
The video is the first clue that this may be something desirable. No specs or stooges falling over themselves and yelling obscenities. No camera cutaways. You see the whole effect just the way it is supposed to be performed.
At this point your not sure if it may be difficult to perform.
What a delight when you receive it and try it out. It's relatively easy and fun to to perform.
Great thinking Michael.
Arnie
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Sammy J.
Inner circle
Castle Rock, Colorado
1730 Posts
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Posted: Sep 16, 2011 12:30am
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On 2011-09-15 20:24, afuoco wrote:
The video is the first clue that this may be something desirable. No specs or stooges falling over themselves and yelling obscenities. No camera cutaways. You see the whole effect just the way it is supposed to be performed.
At this point your not sure if it may be difficult to perform.
What a delight when you receive it and try it out. It's relatively easy and fun to to perform.
Great thinking Michael.
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I totally agree with your comments about the video. It seems that most promo videos these days are full of more crap than substance.
I also agree that once you purchase this you are very pleased with the method, because it is something you can and will do!
Sammy
Sammy J. Teague
When the Docs give your wife 18 months to live and it has been 10 years, that is a miracle!
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Justin N. Miller
Inner circle
2370 Posts
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Posted: Sep 16, 2011 3:16am
I have never seen a busted and restored ballon but this sets the bar for a NEW plot in magic!
JM
THE BOLD PROJECT..Putting the art of magic where it belongs, in the hands of the student!
www.justinmillermagic.com
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nonvpro
Inner circle
1527 Posts
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Posted: Sep 16, 2011 11:04am
Is this available anywhere else besides theory11?
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nonvpro
Inner circle
1527 Posts
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Posted: Sep 16, 2011 11:14am
Can the balloon be handed out once it's restored?
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MichaelKent
Special user
524 Posts
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Posted: Sep 16, 2011 11:44am
Nonvpro- available exclusively there at this point. Probably will be offered in other places in the future. PM'd you about the other thing.
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jprace
Inner circle
Chicago, IL
1985 Posts
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Posted: Sep 16, 2011 11:58am
This looks fantastic! I'll most likely get it soon.
About it being a new plot, the same effect has been accomplished before using a TT.
Chiclephobia is here!
Watch the Trailer!
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