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GeneTony Special user 509 Posts 
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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 Inner circle 1702 Posts
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Simply love Rep Air!! Thx for sharing it with the community.
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Sammy J. Inner circle Castle Rock, Colorado 1786 Posts
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On 2011-09-21 10:39, nonvpro wrote: 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
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edh Inner circle 4698 Posts
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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 Georgetown, South Carolina 3094 Posts
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On 2011-09-21 22:41, edh wrote: 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.
Guilt will betray you before technique betrays you!
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Sammy J. Inner circle Castle Rock, Colorado 1786 Posts
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On 2011-09-21 23:18, davidpaul$ wrote: Party City is where I bought my black balloons in the past. Thanks for the reminder! Sammy
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nonvpro Inner circle 1844 Posts
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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 1786 Posts
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On 2011-09-21 23:59, nonvpro wrote: 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
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Potty the Pirate Inner circle 4632 Posts
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On 2011-09-21 23:59, nonvpro wrote: 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. |
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10798 Posts
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On 2011-09-20 22:55, Sammy J. wrote: Sammy- You've got to demo this when you come back to the blowtorch...
Creator of The SvenPad Supreme(R) line of aerospace level quality, made in the USA utility props. https://svenpads.com/
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MichaelKent Special user 560 Posts
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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 1844 Posts
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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 560 Posts
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Just got contacted by a supplier of balloons - hope to have details soon. Stay tuned!
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nonvpro Inner circle 1844 Posts
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Michael,
Thanks for going the extra mile for us. Really appreciate it. |
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts
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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.
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Potty the Pirate Inner circle 4632 Posts
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On 2011-09-23 10:53, wmhegbli wrote: 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 |
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Brian Proctor Inner circle Somewhere 2325 Posts
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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!!
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Brian Proctor Inner circle Somewhere 2325 Posts
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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!
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theboywonder Loyal user Scarborough, Ontario, Canada 228 Posts
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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!
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Brian Proctor Inner circle Somewhere 2325 Posts
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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!
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