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JamesinLA Inner circle Los Angeles 3400 Posts |
Jimmy,
Great minds think alike. I don't know exactly how Ian's worked or yours. I have a pretty good idea how Ian's worked. But now this begs an important point. I don't mean to high jack this thread but here goes: does anyone know about Ian's estate or if he had preserved his floating ball concept? Or is it lost now that Ian died to suddenly and prematurely? I would hope a friend of his or someone knows about this. Jim *************** Hi Jim, I just looked at the video of Ian's, and I can't make out the gimmick, so I can't be sure of the differences. I was unaware of Ian's version, but it seems possible that there is similarity in the mechanism. However, he's using a cloth and completely different moves. Thanks for letting me know, Ian's version is really great, too! Jimmy
Oh, my friend we're older but no wiser, for in our hearts the dreams are still the same...
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JamesinLA Inner circle Los Angeles 3400 Posts |
I want to clarify that I believe Jimmy created his on his own without any knowledge of Ian's. It happens all the time. Also, I don't know how Jimmy's works so I am in no position to judge any coincidental similarities of method. And I repeat "coincidental."
My reason for posting the last post was because of the potential that Ian's method may be lost and I don't want that to happen because it's contrary to the good of magic. We're all about this person did this and that person built on it and this is so and so's move etc. Jim
Oh, my friend we're older but no wiser, for in our hearts the dreams are still the same...
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9982 Posts |
Jim and Jimmy. I discussed this effect with Ian when he stayed with me couple of years ago. He never planned to release the method or make more videos. Some of his reasons:
a) it will be ruined by those unwilling to practice or performing unsuitable venue b) all the negative feedback from those who "look for fault" instead of opportunities c) the thrill of creativity, especially the non-derivitive kind, is its own reward. I did not develop this to sell -- only to reward myself for "going beyond." thus, the comparison is very valid and not "derail." Jimmy is sharing something of his creative genius with us. I hope the effect doesn't get ruined by some who will use it inappropriately. I may purchase this effect just to reward Jimmy -- even though I may never be able to perform it.
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magic4545 Inner circle Jimmy Fingers 1159 Posts |
I am intrigued by Ian's work, and disappointed that I never saw him lecture or perform live. I feel one of the keys to protecting an effect is to get it into people's hands at a medium to medium-high price so that they respect it, and then give them fair videos that show them what can and should be done with it.
That being said, I've now seen Ian's performance on video. I can say with pride that the are only one or two things that we came up with that were similar in the routining. Philosophically, our approaches are different. He wanted to lead people down the Zombie path by starting out with a cloth. I feel that it would have muddied the water after seeing his. However, I muddied my way by adding a hoop. I was inspired by one of the greatest effects ever, Blackstone's floating light bulb. I remember in '76 how blown away that I was by that. The funny thing is that I came up with completely different hoop work for this, out of necessity. I'm pretty sure that our gimmicks are constructed differently, with mine being smaller and more manageable. This should help the masses. But it still will put a miracle in the hands of the master manipulator. And an ineffective contraption in the hands of the hack. Much like a Zombie ball. By the way, I don't think that he could do the "polishing the atmosphere" move with his gimmick. In the video demo, it is the move between the two hoop moves. And THAT is one of my favorite ones. This is the reward for independent creation... Different thinking, different choices, different results. Jimmy |
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John Regular user 153 Posts |
Can anyone put up a link to Ian's performance. I think I saw it some time ago - I think he referenced it himself in one of his posts on the Café - but I can't find it now myself. Can anon share a link?
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Anatole Inner circle 1912 Posts |
There's a Magic Ian website at
http://www.magicians.tv/ but you're better off I think accessing them directly from youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56bbFkC2Wq4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7I18238......CA191C46 There is a scrolling list of additional videos on the side. And his Flagtastick effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD1RnkICvQY Here are some other Ian Garrison videos on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUQUIWUfr2k (25 minute show) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7I18238......CA191C46 That last site includes a scrolling list of videos on the side. I'm not sure whether he performs the zombie on any of them.
----- Sonny Narvaez
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
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On 2014-01-16 19:45, John wrote: The video is not available any longer on YouTube or his video website. I just did a search on The Café and it listing is listed as not available. |
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Jeb Sherrill Inner circle Elsewhere 1161 Posts |
Ian and I had several conversations about his gimmick because his working was very similar to one of the handlings from my Zombie Re-Animated DVD Volume 2. After having seen the Zombira gimmick I think I can safely state that while they function in a similar way on several moves, the gimmicks themselves are very different and the Zomira has the advantage of being more versatile and less static in several respects. Ian's had advantages as well and my own version was somewhere between the two, though I'm quite certain all three were discovered independently.
Jeb
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semo Loyal user San Jose, CA 300 Posts |
This thing is a blast to work with. Jimmy's got a winner here. And the price is right. For those of you who have it, try the pocket in various ways. I'm not quite able to get it down, but there may be something there. Those who have it will know what I'm saying.
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semo Loyal user San Jose, CA 300 Posts |
I just found out that Jimmy is giving a Zombira away with every Master Magellan Levitation sold (for a while anyway...not sure how long).
Scott Emo, co-creator of Fenced In Illusion - There's nothing better than breaking free!
And creator of Sacred - The Child Conjuring Illusion - Because there is nothing more magical than the creation of a child. Find them at: http://www.masterofillusions.ca/ |
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magic4545 Inner circle Jimmy Fingers 1159 Posts |
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jft5LUK5fi4
Thanks to Scott Steelfrye for his contribution, editing, archiving of this... I only wish that there was more of a routine to show, but this was at the last minute, I wasn't even mentioned on the bill. Jimmy |
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Unnormal New user Arizona 1 Post |
My Zombira arrived in the mail today! I am excited to begin practicing this method of a floating ball routine. I think I have already come up with an alternate handling that may allow for a cleaner close up presentation. This looks to be an awesome addition to my collection!
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
It looks great Jimmy.
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sam2452 New user 99 Posts |
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6GeTB3uJ0c
Here she preform Jimmy Zombira in full light.She end the show with Zombira. I asked the guy in front seat they can't see anything. |
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magic4545 Inner circle Jimmy Fingers 1159 Posts |
Sam, I love it, tell her thank you!!!!
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David Todd Inner circle 2328 Posts |
This came out last year when I was completely preoccupied with my day job , hardly any time to think about magic or reading the magic forums , so I missed it. I'm a little surprised there hasn't been more interest in this , other than this one discussion thread. From the description and the videos (including the one below) it's intrigued me enough to order it . I have a few ideas on what this may be (in terms of the working) but will be just as happy if it turns out I'm way off .
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On Nov 14, 2014, sam2452 wrote: Lai Phan's performance seemed a little bit tentative , less confident than Jimmy's own demo video (although her hoop moves were very confident) , but I was impressed by the fact that the lighting was fairly bright in the room where she was performing and how close the spectators were in the first few rows of seats (sam2452's comment: "I asked the guy in front seat , they can't see anything." ... that's very interesting ... I sure hope the guy in the front seat wasn't just being "polite" when questioned or that he forget to wear his glasses that day ... ). I did note that Lai Phan didn't do the final move where the ball seems to float up to the ceiling , well above the performer's head and hands , as in Jimmy's demo video , but other than that I thought it was impressive that she performed it under those lighting conditions and with the spectators as close as they were, who didn't seem to see anything they shouldn't have seen. Looking forward to receiving this and putting in the time with it to make it look good. |
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David Todd Inner circle 2328 Posts |
Here's a brief clip of Jimmy Fingers performing his Zombira . Jimmy, I really like how you've incorporated some Raymond Crowe "naked zombie ball" moves into this .
https://youtu.be/bAK7Fj1X9qQ?t=1m46s Starting at the 1:46 mark - through - 2:25 (nice vanish of the ball at the end) |
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sam2452 New user 99 Posts |
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On Jul 12, 2015, David Todd wrote: |
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sam2452 New user 99 Posts |
Her cloth became a good back drop to cover the gimmick.
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David Todd Inner circle 2328 Posts |
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On Jan 13, 2014, magic4545 wrote: I received my Zombira and have watched the instructional video. It's a good idea and I am looking forward to practicing it. The instructional video (which you get via a download link) is adequate , but if you are reading this Jimmy , I hope you still have plans to add updated video as you mentioned previously: Quote:
"I still have to workshop with a few people to get more finesses to make a better video, and I've even come up with a couple more moves since the video was finished. Those will be out shortly, and available to purchasers." . |
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