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Cliffg37 Inner circle Long Beach, CA 2491 Posts |
Hi guys,
A student of mine is interested in Learnign the Art of Escapology. He is already learning to do a simple straing jacket excape. He would like to do one upside down. I suggested he log on here and read what you guys have had to say on the subject. Sadly the Café now restricts people from joining with free e-mail addresses. His name is Nathan K... Is there anyone out there willing to have me give him your e-mail address os he can contact you privately? Let me know. Thanks, Cliff
Magic is like Science,
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KingStardog Inner circle 2134 Posts |
To be completly honest the USD is overused ,with little or no difference between one showing and another, and certainly not worth the risk for a new student. Certainly there are routines like Simon Lovell's (sp? simon?)that show the uniqueness that can be obtained and positively entertain at the same time. I have two and possibly a third coming on and I clearly draw the line as to what is ok to begin with, and then later with a demonstration of high skill, and then with direct assistance. Keep in mind I use no gaffed equipment, so it is critical to educate properly in stages from the begining. Unlike what I did, getting into bad situations that could have easily soured. Risky things come with confidence and the demonstration of a back up plan.
...think not that all wisdom is in your school. You may have studied other paths,but, it is important to remember that no matter who you are or where you come from, there is always more to learn.
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BBunnell Regular user Utah 116 Posts |
I feel differently. Each time I perform it, people ALWAYS ask why, were you scared, are you crazy? It is for that reason I believe it is not overused. If it were then the fear and escitement of the crowed would not exist.
I am glad that someone wants to try something new. That is how we grow and learn and pass on the art for future generations, at a time when perhaps it is new to them. |
KingStardog Inner circle 2134 Posts |
I would have to agree that you grow and learn. The question here is Clearly not that at all. The question here is someone who is just learning to get out of the jacket on the ground. There is a described lack of experience.
Knowingly assisting a new student to become involved in escapes where failure means a wheelchair or death is highly irresponsible at best. The moral, ethical and financial implications are enormous. If there is a sincere desire on the part of the student he should get the Jay Leslie tape, where safe methods are demonstrated properly for this skill level. Of course it would depend on what your insurance agent says about the liability end. It may be wise to ask your agent first before the ambulance shows up. But then again what do I know? There are a couple folks here that have fallen and lived so they should be the ones that comment.
...think not that all wisdom is in your school. You may have studied other paths,but, it is important to remember that no matter who you are or where you come from, there is always more to learn.
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Cliffg37 Inner circle Long Beach, CA 2491 Posts |
I have a feeling the school may say no to such a risk, he is actually doing quite well getting out of the jacket (non gaffed) on the ground. Anybody know where to get the Jay Leslie Tape, I can send him in that direction too.
Magic is like Science,
Both are fun if you do it right! |
Roslyn Inner circle UK 3405 Posts |
Hi Cliff,
For you guys in the States you'll probably be best with the Cannons. Anyone here in UK and the rest of Europe, I've just started stocking it. Its now on dvd too, so that's loads better. Cheers, Ros
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