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Rhiannon New user 12 Posts |
I have a basic idea of how this works but not sure where or when the switch happens. If anybody can tell me, I'd be so grateful as it's really important I know exactly how it works before I buy it.
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Harley Newman Inner circle 5117 Posts |
There are a variety of switches, involving either sleights or equipment, or both. Your choice.
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David Todd Inner circle 2328 Posts |
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On 2005-04-18 06:42, Rhiannon wrote: I don't know you , so I'm not totally sure what you're asking for here. No offense intended , but it reads like you're just fishing for secrets. (which is not the function of this forum) Can you be more specific about why you "need" to know exactly how it works ? The one thing I can tell you about the Steinmeyer version is that it can not be done surrounded . So, if that's one of the things you need to know about it , now you do . There are many versions of the Needles . You titled your post "Steinmeyer needle swallowing" , so I'm going to limit my comments to that particular version. It's in Jim Steinmeyer's excellent book "Device and Illusion" . (unless it's recently been released in a commercial version with props pre-made . If it has then I'm unaware of it ) You'll have to buy the book to find out how it works because the secret is Jim Steinmeyer's , not mine, nor anyone else on the Café . If it's really that important for you to find out the workings before you buy the book then I suggest that you contact Mr. Steinmeyer directly and see if he will tell you . He's the only one who is ethically qualified to give away the secret . (and I'm not being sarcastic when I suggest contacting him directly. If you explain your reasons for needing to know the exact moment and method of the switch then he may be sympathetic to your reasons and tip the method to you . ) http://www.jimsteinmeyer.com/catalog/books/ |
Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
Rhiannon, the switch takes place right after you pour the glass of wine. Remember the routine calls for the needles to be taken from the pincushion and put into a wine glass, one at a time. Then you pour wine from a bottle (the motivation for the bottle) into the glass and over the pins. You then drink the wine and presumably the pins.
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Ragman Regular user 161 Posts |
If you are looking for a good walk around version you could look for the "Walk around needle swallowing". Viking/ collectors workshop carries it. I use it and it is a great way to perform it so that it resets with little effort. And the switch is accomplished by a great little gimmick that you carry right in your pocket.
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Illucifer Inner circle 1403 Posts |
Guys, I love this routine and have performed it more than once, but I've always had trouble getting the needles to come out smoothly without getting tangled up. I've tried all sorts of ways of setting it. Any ideas?
It's all in the reflexes.
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Don't get me wrong...I far prefer REAL names on the forum...but I have to say, I have a new favorite moniker here on the Café...
meauxfeaux. Brilliant.
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jeremysweiss Special user 742 Posts |
The East Indian Needle Trick, made famous by Houdini can be found in the Tarbell course and in The New Invocation No. 52 June 1989 under the title "Dangerous Cocktail" (R. Macaire). It has the exact method used by Mr. Angel (from what I recall seeing). I do not know Mr. Steinmeyer's version.
With regard to a smooth, non-tangled display: try tying the needles more closely together with much less space between them with many more needles.
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Scott Xavier Inner circle 3672 Posts |
There IS NO SWITCH! Keep the gaffed set in your mouth pre show/routine, and then the discard as harry mentions above.
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Ragman Regular user 161 Posts |
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Don't get me wrong...I far prefer REAL names on the forum...but I have to say, I have a new favorite moniker here on the Café... meauxfeaux. Brilliant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- that's not his real name? |
Illucifer Inner circle 1403 Posts |
Thanks, Doug.
It's all in the reflexes.
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Stephon Special user Maryland, USA 911 Posts |
Ok, this is now totally off topic, but I need to know.
I have an account with the name "giandeau" (John Doe). I didn't use an "x" 'cuz I thought it added an "s" sound (e.g., "Moezfoez"). Any French speakers out there who can clear this up for me. Thankx.
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Freak Prodigy Inner circle NYC & LA 1805 Posts |
X adds an "oh" sound and the letter "U" sounds more like the english "oo".
if that makes any sense... Brett.
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Stephon Special user Maryland, USA 911 Posts |
"John Doo"? Crap.
Ok, so "eau de toilette" is actually pronounced "ew de toilette"? (Not doubting your information, just confused). Thanks for the help.
~Les S. Moore, The Dapper Dipper
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Aubrey de Wet Regular user South Africa, Johannesburg 110 Posts |
More like "oh duh twalette"
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
The Steinmeyer version is in "Device and Illusion" if I remember correctly.
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