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Mikael New user Bergen, Norway 56 Posts |
Hi,
I'm currently working on a Snow / Snowstorm - effect for my new illusion show. For this, both my director and I really want to use more than just the snow which is produced from my hands, so we're thinking of using some snow machines to get a bigger and more visual effect. My question is: Does anyone know which models are good to use and which to avoid? And, are there anything we should think of regarding the positioning of the machines? Hoping someone here can help me! Mikael |
ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
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John Martin Inner circle 1017 Posts |
Check with David Copperfield, I seem to remember he used some in his show a few years back. Maybe his tech crew can help you.
http://www.dcopperfield.com John |
ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
BTW, the website I gave you is for the company that is owned by the man who invented the theatrical snow machine.
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Mikael New user Bergen, Norway 56 Posts |
Thanks!
Snowmasters.com looked like a great site, and they had just what I need. Doubt I can afford the same solutions as DC… ;-) |
ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
Actually, David probably used something made by them, or at least using that patent...
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Mikael New user Bergen, Norway 56 Posts |
Now that you mention it, I think I see what you mean. Thanks again!
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
Something else about Snow Masters - whenever you see snow in a movie, it's most likely theirs...
They also make the quietest snow machines I've seen (relatively, of course).
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chmara Inner circle Tucson, AZ 1911 Posts |
Cheaper machines can have a noise factor -- and you want to remain aware of "clean-up" if you use other methods than good snow machines and chemicals.
Maybe creative thinking on how to effectively involve the audience in the effect without putting them into the flurries (a very powerful effect) might help those on a budget. How about issuing a paper tear piece to each audience member to "follow along" in making a snow flake? Of course at the end of the show you have a lot of pieces of torn paper to sweep up out in the audience area --- especially if you have the audience throw them up into the air to produce snow --- before you do in your very different manner.
Gregg (C. H. Mara) Chmara
Commercial Operations, LLC Tucson, AZ C. H. Mara Illusion & Psychic Entertainments |
Regan Inner circle U.S.A. 5726 Posts |
The type of Snow Fluid is very important. I have not used one in several years, and there may be better brands now, but I used to like "True North" snow fluid.
Regan
Mister Mystery
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Mikael New user Bergen, Norway 56 Posts |
Chmara and Regan: Thanks for great tips!
I'll try and see if it's possible to order something like "True North" here in Norway… |
chmara Inner circle Tucson, AZ 1911 Posts |
I do not know if anyone else has caught the cognitive dissonance of us trying to help a magician in NORWAY make snow?
Gregg (C. H. Mara) Chmara
Commercial Operations, LLC Tucson, AZ C. H. Mara Illusion & Psychic Entertainments |
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