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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Hi gang,
I'm appearing on TV again...I was thinking of doing the Chair Suspension with my figure Nicolo. I plan to just cover the mouth area and make him comment while I'm doing the illusion. I understand it won't be as nice as having a real person as a subject...but I want to make it a bit different. The bit starts with Nicolo's jokes...a short conversation with the host and then I'll end with the Chair Suspension. What do you think? Any suggestions on comments the figure might want to say while I'm doing the illusion? Wanlu
"The Old Path"
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Lou Hilario Inner circle 2235 Posts |
Wanlu, first of all how do you intend to make your figure lie down? I presume it is made in a sitting position. Can you bend the thighs of your figure?
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Hi Lou,
I'm so worried everytime you post a comment after mine Anyway...I tried it at home and it worked just fine...the figure can easily lie down, what I'm worried about is the effect on the audience. I'm sure using a figure won't be as magical compared to using a child but I'm also hopeful that it's going to be a nice gag Imagine Nicolo talking while I'm wrapping him with the cloth...I'll cover his mouth and he starts mumbling No harm in trying so...I'll try it soon Thanks Lou
"The Old Path"
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olivertwist Special user Nashua, NH 588 Posts |
If the routine is funny it will go over well. I wouldn't worry about whether it's as magical or not. Comedy is better than magic, but the visual effect of the suspension can heighten the comedy. The illusion may even be better with the comedy interaction between you and the figure, which you can control completely.
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Kyle^Ravin Inner circle I slammed my head against 1070 Posts |
Wanlu, I think you really have a challenge at hand. I think its a wonderful idea but you have to push it up a notch when it comes to puppet manipulation. The puppet still has to seem life like when its being suspended. all the best my friend. it'll be good if you could show us a video after the show.
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Thanks Oliver and Kyle...
Imagine the blindfold gag on the figure...its not magical but its funny The chair thing might just work We will all find out soon...
"The Old Path"
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Lou Hilario Inner circle 2235 Posts |
I would cover the whole head of the figure with a small blanket while on the chair suspension. In that way, your figure can talk. Speak with a semi-muffled voice.
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
I was planning to cover just the mouth or maybe up the nose area only...
that's of course from the feet to the nose area...leaving only the eyes (and the rest of the head) uncovered. Let the audience see the figure's eyes Thanks Lou
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
olivertwist Special user Nashua, NH 588 Posts |
When I cover my figure's head he yells something like "Guantanimo" or "Abu Ghraib". It gets a laugh.
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
I have to confess..I don't know what those words mean
"The Old Path"
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olivertwist Special user Nashua, NH 588 Posts |
They refer to places where suspected terrorists were tortured by their captors. One of the things they did was to put a cloth bag over the persons head.
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
If I can do this with a figure when I come out...I may be the next Terry Fator or Jeff Dunham
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaYdXJiNms0
"The Old Path"
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
Hey gang,
I was just thinking...maybe I can use my Jumbo Sidekick with my old man vent figure, what do you think? Wanlu
"The Old Path"
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