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Ron Slater Loyal user 257 Posts |
I suppose this would quality as "things". Every now and then you see an effect that's accomplished with a "utility device". What utility devices can you name off the top of your head for close up. doesn't have to be something you own or not, or something you like or dislike, but those things would be appreciated as well. Just to name a few items of what I'm speaking of, cloaking device, the exchange, switcheroo, xpert. I actually enjoy the idea of using devices like such, I suppose a topit would count as well.
Thanks for your posts, Ron Slater |
graywolf Special user South carolina 631 Posts |
A pull..Cordially,Howard
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Werner G. Seitz Inner circle 3131 Posts |
Quote: IOW, *Dual Control*...makes miracles possible.. (incl. rising cards in a deck..study Alan Alans use of it)On 2005-11-12 10:07, graywolf wrote:
Learn a few things well.....this life is not long enough to do everything.....
( Words of wisdom from Albert Goshman ...it paid off for him - it might as well for YOU!!!- My own magic is styled after that motto... ) |
pkg Inner circle The City of Ithobaal I son of Hiram I 1356 Posts |
Subterfuge
Double posters should be shot!
No really!! |
tbaer Inner circle Pennsylvania 2003 Posts |
Thumbtip
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Jeremy L. Special user 800 Posts |
The Raven,
A topit, I'll have to thing but you con't go wrong with a TT. |
LDM Loyal user Upstate New York 278 Posts |
Holdout
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RevJohn Inner circle Oregon City Oregon, Oregon 2473 Posts |
Rubber band and the cover to a sharpie... ok.. a Pull
Change Bag (??) Dove Pan...Same question about the item. Ok... I am getting lose on my definition, as it seems that an Okito box could fall into the same category. Himber Wallet. There are some... RevJohn |
pkg Inner circle The City of Ithobaal I son of Hiram I 1356 Posts |
A swami gimmick
Double posters should be shot!
No really!! |
Ron Slater Loyal user 257 Posts |
LDM what is holdout as I have never heard of it? Where can I check it out at?
Ron Slater |
Jonton Veteran user New York City 336 Posts |
Here is a VERY nice holdout system:
http://www.bobkohlermagic.com/products/holdout.html This, I believe was the first holdout invented: http://www.owenmagic.com/Card/Holdout/holdout.html A holdout could be no more then just a rubber band around your forearm, or an intricate contraption such as that last one. They're used to hold a/many card(s) for cheating in gambling. I use a rubber band with a paperclip just above my bicep in my gambling routine. In last months (i believe it was last month) issue of Genii Magazine, they discussed a few different holdouts. It was an amazing article, you should check it out! Enjoy! ~Jonton
I Came, I Saw, I Conjured
www.jontaylornyc.com |
Jeremy L. Special user 800 Posts |
What about a himber wallet?
Marked cards? |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
The improved THIS (Silk - utility item for productions)
Black safety pins Good rubber bands (flash productions) Gem clip under my ring Dye tubes Extra long TT Any silk tha gives cover or misdirection Bob Sanders Magic By Sander |
LDM Loyal user Upstate New York 278 Posts |
The Xpert - a great mentalism gimmick!
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
TT and pull.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
mike gallo Inner circle 1341 Posts |
I think some of you are confusing props with utility devices.
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Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts |
For those of you interested in a real Holdout, and are not independantly wealthy (LOL), I suggest picking up the booklet, "Hold-Out Miracles" by Ed Mishell
See here: http://www.hanklee.org/xcart/customer/pr......tid=6095 Best $3.50 you'll ever spend. And, if you follow the instructions, you'll have a Cut & Restored Rope routine that will fool MAGICIANS (done it)! Hope this helps! Doug |
Jay Newton New user 47 Posts |
I have used a miller holdout years ago after getting the Mishell book. I found it to be a complete pain in the a** to use and very limited in use.
Time is better spent with sleight of hand. It is more versitle than having gadgets danling around in your sleeves. Some things are not worth the trouble. I have read about Kholers and Fitchs item from the link above, it sounds like a completely different thing from what I worked with. From what I read it sounds like they fixed a lot of it. I hope so, for that price! |
Magicjohnathon Regular user Oakdale, CA. 122 Posts |
Here are a couple utility devices that I use in my stage and close up act. Omni-insta light Match Pulls, and billiard ball droppers. Happy Holidays!
"If at first you don't succeed! Than skydiving is definately not for you"!
Magically Johnathon Marshall |
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