|
|
Jumbopenny Loyal user Bay Area, Northern California USA 257 Posts |
I'd like to know if anyone knows of a version of Haunted Handkerchief that is hands-free. By hands-free I mean you can literally not be touching the hanky or can walk away from the handkerchief. It still moves and you are not touching it. I've seen this effect twice in my life, but can't seem to be able to find it anywhere. The first time I saw it performed was at Tannen's magic shop in NY about 20 yrs ago. I had called them about a yr later to order it and they said nothing like it exists, you have to be touching it. I'm absolutely 1000% sure the demonstator at Tannen's walked about 5 ft away before it started moving. Here's a video from Youtube of what I'm looking for: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujN2FDC-6......nelIt's performed by a Canadian magician/hypnotist named Spidey. Seems to me to be more than simply using IT. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
|
dcjames Special user 577 Posts |
Quote:
On 2008-12-14 00:41, Jumbopenny wrote: I have never heard of the effect exactly as you describe it. The video link you posted shows a very effective presentation of the standard 'glorpy' or 'haunted hanky' effect. Look closely and you will easily see that the performer is definitely touching the handkercheif.
“Magic is very easy to do - poorly.”
Tommy Wonder The Books of Wonder Volume 2 |
Jumbopenny Loyal user Bay Area, Northern California USA 257 Posts |
Thanks for being more observant than I. You are absolutely right. In the video he is touching it. Well, that rules out that performance. The question still stands then on the original performance I saw live at Tannen's. Anyone else have an idea?
|
Spidey_magic New user 42 Posts |
Yeah I kind of lucked out on that performance, because the camera guy zoomed in on the perfect angle and it's hard to see me touching the handkerchief. That having been said, I've been doing that trick for a very long time and Noone ever suspects a thing!
If you search for very long, you MAY find something that is hands off, but I cant even imagine how complicated/non-practical OR expensive it would be. If the presentation on this is strong you don't need to worry about touching the hanky... good luck on your search though! let me know if you find something.... Spidey |
dcjames Special user 577 Posts |
Hi Spidey -
Great job with the Glorpy! Really enjoyed that clip. Like you, I have no idea what the cost would be to produce a 'hands free' version of this effect... unless of course an ITR could somehow be employed. dc
“Magic is very easy to do - poorly.”
Tommy Wonder The Books of Wonder Volume 2 |
cupsandballsmagic Inner circle 2705 Posts |
There was a version where it moved on it's own but t he animation wasn't nearly as "animated" as regular and it was one way.
|
Paul Inner circle A good lecturer at your service! 4409 Posts |
Palm a mouse into the handkerchief folds but have white velcro on the handkerchief seams so it cannot escape. Conclude by killing the ghost with a heavy book...
Seriously, perhaps the demonstrator you saw was doing a stage version of the haunted handkerchief a la Blackstone and others. Paul. :0 |
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Table hoppers & party strollers » » Hands free Haunted Handkerchief (0 Likes) |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.02 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < |