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Slartibartfast Loyal user Southern Illinois 230 Posts |
Does anyone have this and would be willing to comment? It seems like a basic little trick but I like the look of the props.
http://www.vikingmagic.com/?nd=full&key=838
If you can pull it off in a biker bar without being violated by a corn dog, more power to you.
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SpellbinderEntertainment Inner circle West Coast 3519 Posts |
The props in the photo look too "magic shop" slick to me,
and not "bizarre real". This seems a common problem now. My two-cents, Walt |
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
You could easily do a "grandmother's necklace" release using a genuine human skull and running the ropes through the eye holes. You could also go crazy and give them some "Sefalaljia" rope linking effects with a red and white rope (as in The Wizards' Journal #10). Aw, why not go all the way and link an antique finger ring on and off the ropes at the same time. Then make the skull blow out a candle.
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Slartibartfast...By all means BUY the trick so the maker creator can get his that he earned and deserves then if you like I can fashion up some realistic looking prop that will allow for the effect. Not a full skull...not necessary but something hand friendly.
Higley's Giant Flea Pocket Zibit
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SpellbinderEntertainment Inner circle West Coast 3519 Posts |
Take Doug up on his offer,
buy the commercial version, then have him "higleyfy" it, and you'll have a one-of-a-kind miracle! My two-cents, Walt |
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Doug Higley 1942 - 2022 7152 Posts |
Or not. haha
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AltonThrash Special user Meridian, MS 589 Posts |
"Higleyfy"
I like that! AT |
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Mark Rough Inner circle Ivy, Virginia 2110 Posts |
I have this, though I don't remember where the heck it came from. . .
Anyway, the skull is okay. The scroll is hokey, but that's easily remedied by re-making your own. The trick itself is something you probably already know. There are some incredible versions of this out there. Dean Dill's comes to mind right away. I like the idea of "Higleyfying" it and using Dean's method, though the hole through the skull would need to be bigger than the one in the supplied prop. Mark
What would Wavy do?
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Silvertongue Inner circle One day I will die leaving behind 2426 Posts |
Maybe look to the Netsuke and Inro box for some inspiration on this effect. These are small Japanese figurines that can be found in antique shops and on the net. They were worn as a clothing ornament and have holes similar to that of the above mentioned skull except they are either on the under or backside of the piece. Find a nice piece of cord or ribbon and weave a story...
I have a small monk boy figurine made of ebony with a red ribbon I got years ago. They are very magical object within there own right... Now if you mix the effect with the Inro box then you have some very nice storylines. The figures come in a plethora of designs from the zodiac signs to dragon and animals so you can adapt to your act... anyway just a few ideas to get you thinking...
For as long as space exists,
And living beings remain in cyclic existence, For that long, may I too remain, to dispel the sufferings of the world. -Shantideva Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva |
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Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
Or get an animal skull and use Jumbo cards
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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Slartibartfast Loyal user Southern Illinois 230 Posts |
So is this a Grandmother's necklace type of thing? I cannot find anything specific about what the illusion is.
If you can pull it off in a biker bar without being violated by a corn dog, more power to you.
-- Gwyd, the Unusual "YOUR Signature...speaks volumns (sic) as to your lack of understanding." --T.V. |
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Spellbinder Inner circle The Holy City of East Orange, NJ 6438 Posts |
"The skull magically frees itself after being bound by two silken cords." That seems pretty specific to me.
Professor Spellbinder
Professor Emeritus at the Turkey Buzzard Academy of Magik, Witchcraft and Wizardry http://www.magicnook.com Publisher of The Wizards' Journals |
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handa Inner circle Pittsburgh, PA 1357 Posts |
I prefer Dean Dill's cords fro Nana's Necklace and a full-sized skull. This is what we used for a television shoot (taped in February 07) and I've added to live performances since then.
I also use my own storyline as the whole scroll/Cagliostro thing doesn't fit what I do. Chris |
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Bill Fienning Special user 635 Posts |
Bead stores sometimes have small skulls that could be used for a Grandmother's necklace type effect. These skulls are carved and while they may look crude, they are less magic shop prop-looking perhaps.
Other things like Egyptian scarabs or some sort of magickal-looking bead might be used also.
Bill Fienning
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Seth speaks Inner circle New Mexico 1249 Posts |
Here in the southwest, at least, many curio shops have stuff related to "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead), and tiny skulls and skeletons are all over the place. I have a skeleton riding a bike in my windowsill. It is a major Mexican/Hispanic tradition, and the figures always have a very authentic hand-carved look, which would be perfect. Just do a Google Images search and you will see.
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Andrew Loh Inner circle Malaysia 1455 Posts |
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On 2007-11-29 08:58, Mark Raven wrote: Is it the principle is based on this one as shown in the photo? http://themagicwarehouse.com/BE2774/Oddball.html Thanks. Andrew Check out my new card magic eBooks "The Magnificent Queens" & "Triple Charms" at: www.cardicianden.com My Cardician Den Blog: http://pasteboards.blogspot.com/ |
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handa Inner circle Pittsburgh, PA 1357 Posts |
Andrew,
Are you speaking of the "basic version" that is a part of this effect or Mr. Dill's version? The Dean Dill version is a different M.O. that allows you to do other things that are not normally done via the standard or basic version. Most importantly for me, I start with the skull in the center of the table and one cord resting on either side of the skull. That being said, the basic version creates a very strong illusion that can be enhanced through the use of other props ranging from keepsake boxes to people. Using something that is charm or knick-knack sized such as the miniature skull is fine as long as it fits your presentation. We opted to use a full-sized skull because it plays bigger for both the camera and a medium to large audience. Chris |
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RCP Inner circle Two Minnie's in The Hell's Half Acre, The Republic of Texas 2183 Posts |
You can find Dean Dill's version in Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond and I am not sure its even original with him. No jab intended at anyone. There all great guys.
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Roni Elite user 405 Posts |
I bought it and forgot it. Not what I'd want in my bizarre act
Cheers Roni |
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handa Inner circle Pittsburgh, PA 1357 Posts |
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On 2010-08-08 13:49, RCP wrote: Are you referring to "Linked" as the inspiration for Dean's Box or something else? I have Worlds Beyond and don't recall a version of Grandmother's Necklace that uses the same M.O. as Nana's Necklace, but maybe I missed it. Chris |
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