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GeneTony
Veteran user
390 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2011 1:49pm
Glue dots would be great if preparing in advance, but being able to perform this impromptu without any prep is what's appealing to me.
Some think Houdini used trap doors in his act, but he was just going through a stage.
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ArtIn
Elite user
Berlin
447 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2011 4:29pm
Simply love Rep Air!! Thx for sharing it with the community.
illusions will be reality
sometimes reality is disturbing
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Sammy J.
Inner circle
Castle Rock, Colorado
1730 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2011 10:25pm
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On 2011-09-21 10:39, nonvpro wrote:
Bought this and simly love it. However, I'm having an issue with the balloons I've purchased. Can't seem to find non-transparent baloons. I purchase the balloons Sammy J recommended from Wal-Mart and for my liking, they are to transparent. Actually, I've purchase 8 differend manufactures of balloons and have had the same issue with all of them. Anyone recommend a non-transparent balloon?
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I hear what you're saying. After working with them for a while, a lot of the balloons in the bag I recommended seem too transparent. With proper handling, the darker ones still work, but it would be nice to not worry at all about it. I used to do Mark Jenest's Billoon trick, and used black balloons that I bought at a Party store. I think I'll go see if they are available in the right size.
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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edh
Inner circle
4702 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2011 10:41pm
Sammy, I was about to recommend black ballons. you beat me to the punch. 
Magic is a vanishing art.
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davidpaul$
Inner circle
Pittsburgh, Pa
1970 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2011 11:18pm
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On 2011-09-21 22:41, edh wrote:
Sammy, I was about to recommend black ballons. you beat me to the punch.
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Me too! but it's OK to be beaten to the punch. Black Balloons, I've purchased them from Party City, they have a whole wall of balloon selections.
If you can't help worrying, remember worrying can't help you!
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Sammy J.
Inner circle
Castle Rock, Colorado
1730 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2011 11:27pm
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On 2011-09-21 23:18, davidpaul$ wrote:
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On 2011-09-21 22:41, edh wrote:
Sammy, I was about to recommend black ballons. you beat me to the punch.
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Me too! but it's OK to be beaten to the punch. Black Balloons, I've purchased them from Party City, they have a whole wall of balloon selections.
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Party City is where I bought my black balloons in the past. Thanks for the reminder!
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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nonvpro
Inner circle
1528 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2011 11:59pm
Black balloons will work. However, I like the idea of asking a spectator what their favorite color is, then handing them the same colored balloon. I know there are non-transparent colored balloons out there somewhere, just have to find them. Love to hear anyone's suggestions as to where.
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Sammy J.
Inner circle
Castle Rock, Colorado
1730 Posts
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Posted: Sep 22, 2011 12:21am
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On 2011-09-21 23:59, nonvpro wrote:
Black balloons will work. However, I like the idea of asking a spectator what their favorite color is, then handing them the same colored balloon. I know there are non-transparent colored balloons out there somewhere, just have to find them. Love to hear anyone's suggestions as to where.
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I agree. Let's find the perfect balloon. I will check out my local "Party City" and see what I come up with. I hope everyone else goes on the same venture!
This is a really great effect!
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
4253 Posts
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Posted: Sep 22, 2011 2:01am
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On 2011-09-21 23:59, nonvpro wrote:
Black balloons will work. However, I like the idea of asking a spectator what their favorite color is, then handing them the same colored balloon. I know there are non-transparent colored balloons out there somewhere, just have to find them. Love to hear anyone's suggestions as to where.
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I told you above, Qualatex. Just find your local supplier. But there are zillions of other balloon manufacturers too, Qualatex are probably the most expensive.
Potty the Pirate
Sussex Magician
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saysold1
Inner circle
Recovering Cafe addict with only
4129 Posts
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Posted: Sep 22, 2011 2:31am
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On 2011-09-20 22:55, Sammy J. wrote:
I've gone through two bags of balloons practicing this. I just love watching the effect in the mirror! This is something I will do.
I really like the ice pick idea and the bottle idea. Things to think about.
Sammy
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Sammy-
You've got to demo this when you come back to the blowtorch...
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MichaelKent
Special user
524 Posts
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Posted: Sep 22, 2011 7:48am
Thanks again for all the positive feedback. Let me know if you find a particular online supplier for good balloons. I'm looking into it as well. With the balloons I use, the color of the balloon doesn't matter all that much. I've been doing this with all colors - even yellow.
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nonvpro
Inner circle
1528 Posts
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Posted: Sep 22, 2011 10:12am
I understand the color doesn't matter. Being able to offer the spectator a free choice of color is a very nice touch. What does matter is the transparency of the balloon. As I explained to Michael in a PM, I have gone to every source local to me searching for the balloons. Everything I have come across and purchased are to transparent.
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MichaelKent
Special user
524 Posts
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Posted: Sep 23, 2011 12:59am
Just got contacted by a supplier of balloons - hope to have details soon. Stay tuned!
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nonvpro
Inner circle
1528 Posts
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Posted: Sep 23, 2011 10:07am
Michael,
Thanks for going the extra mile for us. Really appreciate it.
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Bill Hegbli
Eternal Order
Bill and Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana
12909 Posts
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Posted: Sep 23, 2011 10:53am
Potty the Pirate is correct, you should take his advice. Qualatex balloons have been the premier high quality balloon on the market for over 50 years. It is thick walled, and if you can't do the trick with this brand, no other will work. As stated the are more expensive, remember higher cost higher quality, lower cost lower quality.
All good balloon modelers use Qualatex brand balloons.
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Potty the Pirate
Inner circle
4253 Posts
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Posted: Sep 23, 2011 3:19pm
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On 2011-09-23 10:53, wmhegbli wrote:
Potty the Pirate is correct, you should take his advice. Qualatex balloons have been the premier high quality balloon on the market for over 50 years. It is thick walled, and if you can't do the trick with this brand, no other will work. As stated the are more expensive, remember higher cost higher quality, lower cost lower quality.
All good balloon modelers use Qualatex brand balloons.
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Why not buy some Qualatex balloons, and learn a few basic twists, while you're at it? As a balloonologist, I can assure you that making fab balloon models is truly a wonderful thing to do. This effect is brilliant for those of us who use balloons regularly in our presentations. Join the club...it ain't difficult!
Potty
Potty the Pirate
Sussex Magician
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Brian Proctor
Inner circle
Oregon
2212 Posts
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Posted: Sep 23, 2011 8:31pm
Michael, thank you for releasing this. I work restaurants and this is gonna be immediately going into my set. I have been looking for something clean and visual like this. Your instructional download was clear and very funny. Thank you!!
www.BrianProctorMagic.com
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Brian Proctor
Inner circle
Oregon
2212 Posts
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Posted: Sep 24, 2011 12:14am
Wow. Just got done at the restaurant... Prepped a bag of these and had so much fun. Worked great with families and people in the bar. The general manager was blown away. Thank you again Michael!
www.BrianProctorMagic.com
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theboywonder
Loyal user
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
229 Posts
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Posted: Sep 24, 2011 12:26am
So Brian, I have shaky hands and don't do well with sleights. Will I be able to do this easily, or will I need to practice so much that I'll just give up and move on? Sounds like you did it all night with much success!
It would really be quite tragic
if the world had to do without magic!
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Brian Proctor
Inner circle
Oregon
2212 Posts
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Posted: Sep 24, 2011 1:07am
The effect is so straight forward and clean. You will have no issue doing this. It's in no way knuckle-busting. I got it down in about 20 minutes. Did it nearly surrounded. Will need to watch angles. I'm using this at a wedding reception tomorrow night. Should be a blast!
www.BrianProctorMagic.com
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theboywonder
Loyal user
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
229 Posts
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Posted: Sep 24, 2011 3:50am
Thanks for your honest opinion and advice, Brian! I guess I'll be downloading this one tomorrow! Good luck at the wedding reception and let us know how it goes!
It would really be quite tragic
if the world had to do without magic!
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mrmagic0
Inner circle
Ron Frank
1095 Posts
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Posted: Sep 24, 2011 10:38am
I stumbled on this thread a few days ago. I downloaded this today. Brilliant!! I have know Michael for a few years and I have always liked his thinking on routines. This was an unsolicited comment but I have to say this is really great.
Ron
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MichaelKent
Special user
524 Posts
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Posted: Sep 26, 2011 11:24am
Thank you for the kind comment, Ron. I'm glad you like it!
Here's a stage presentation idea for you:
Blow up the balloon - explain the "science trick" of putting a piece of scotch tape on the balloon in order to push a needle into it without popping it. Then show how pushing the needle through anywhere else on the balloon pops the balloon. "That's science. But - (while performing repAIR) if I could make the balloon go back together.... that's magic."
Just an idea.
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Neznarf
Inner circle
NY then AZ now
1205 Posts
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Posted: Sep 26, 2011 2:34pm
Here is where I go, and they pretty much have what your looking for:
http://www.balloonsetcaz.com/latex.html
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."
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mrmagic0
Inner circle
Ron Frank
1095 Posts
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Posted: Sep 26, 2011 4:48pm
It appears they only have 5" round. This effect requires 9" round unless I am reading wrong.
Ron
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magicinsight
Inner circle
2401 Posts
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Posted: Sep 26, 2011 5:07pm
I purchased and watched Repair today. Great effect!!! Simple yet very magical. Hihgly recommended.
I shared an idea I had with Mr Michael Kent and he thought it was very good and asked me to share it with everyone here. Using a sharpie you can openly draw a picture such as a smiley face on the front of the blown up balloon. YOu then pop the balloon and when it is restored you can have the same smiley face appear on the restored balloon thereby enhancing the visual retention of the effect.
You can also find Qualatex 9 inch balloons of various colors and a variety pack of a 100 at balloonsfast.com
Michael
“Belief matters more than truth. Every moment, belief in imaginary things alters lives while truth sits unnoticed and waits.”
—Hakim, Loreweaver
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Brian Proctor
Inner circle
Oregon
2212 Posts
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Posted: Sep 26, 2011 10:21pm
Had the pleasure of performing repAIR last night at a wedding reception. It is my new opener. It just set the tone for the evening when the people at the tables just forgot their environment and would drop F-bombs at the sight of the restoration.
www.BrianProctorMagic.com
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Brian Proctor
Inner circle
Oregon
2212 Posts
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Posted: Sep 26, 2011 10:26pm
Not sure if it helps, bought my balloons the day before the wedding gig at walmart. Got about 8 bags of 25 assorted 9 inch balloons for .97 cents each. I was able to prep about 20 of them for the evening.
www.BrianProctorMagic.com
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jearnshaw
New user
60 Posts
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Posted: Sep 27, 2011 12:35am
I will say I got a bag of Qualatex and they might be "too good" for the handling. Not trying to give anything away, but I seem to have an easier time with the restore with the cheap balloons.
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Potty the Pirate
Inner circle
4253 Posts
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Posted: Sep 27, 2011 2:34pm
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On 2011-09-27 00:35, jearnshaw wrote:
I will say I got a bag of Qualatex and they might be "too good" for the handling. Not trying to give anything away, but I seem to have an easier time with the restore with the cheap balloons.
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Interesting...I hadn't considered that. I get what you're saying.....so the search is still on for the "perfect" balloon for this effect?
Potty the Pirate
Sussex Magician
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