I would like to know peoples opinions on using black rabbits instead of white rabbits in vanishes, ect. Do you think it takes away from the effect? If the audience sees me vanish or produce a black rabbit, do you think they will think the color (black) was needed to help in the deception? I would just like peoples honest opinions on this and I appreciate any help I can get. I have an opportunity to get a pair of black rabbits and was always thinking that I wanted something just a little different than the ordinary white rabbit. Thanks for your comments.

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Bryan

I have a white mini rex I use for a production. Contrast is great because Wolf's Funhouse is black inside. I use a brown dwarf in the crystal cylinder. that works great too.

My personal preference is black for the colour of the rabbits. That is what I used to have. I liked it the best....

Kids may think that mini brown or black bunnies are dogs or another animal, especially the lop-eared ones.

I should add that I am going to use them for a "Where Do The Ducks Go" routine.........


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Bryan

It all depends on the apparatus used in the vanish. If you are using a BA box then I feel it does diminish the effect. Also if you are wearing mostly black, then it might also diminish the effect.

What matters is the contrast. The clothes and box interior needs to be different than the bunny, IMO.

Regan

There is no visible box interior. It is a take apart box with the appearance in a bucket.


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Bryan

Then it would probably look fine. Beware of dark color clothing though.

Regan

How big of an audience do you plan to perform for?

I plan on starting out small then progressing towards as big an audience as I can get......

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Bryan

I agree with Regan... If your using box type illusions they are generally always BLACK inside and using a black rabbit would definitely take away from the trick since the rabbit would blend and be camouflaged by the black of the walls. But if you're doing a trick like a drawer box or even Rabbit in hat, I think it would be fine. Contrast is definitely an issue and you want your rabbit to be "seen" clearly when its time for his appearance. Although I think there could be some tricks or illusions where the fact that the rabbit is black and less contrast could possibly be a plus. I never though about using a black rabbit in my “rabbit in hat”... hmmmm, that might actually be better since the rabbit would be less noticeable in the hat and less likely to be discovered inside until you are ready to show it… I'm going to have to think about this one...lol

Peter Austin