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TomasB Inner circle Sweden 1144 Posts |
Does anyone know the name of or have the instructions for this? It kind of looks like it was meant to be a three outs version of Fast and Loose and I vaguely remember Robert E Neale or possibly Martin Gardner having routines for that. Does this ring any bell?
Here's an image of it: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2039907/FastAndLoose.jpg Many thanks in advance, /Tomas |
wulfiesmith Inner circle Beverley, UK 1339 Posts |
This fast and loose layout appears in The Art of Close Up Magic by Lewis Ganson.
Under the name of Triple Circle Routine - by Fred Lowe. This was shown to him in 1952 by Jack Salvin. This was performed by Paul Daniels on his BBC Magic Show, in his Bunko Booth spot. It can be played with 3, 2, or 1 circle(s). The spectator places their fingers - ending up having one finger - into any loop they wish, and the game is played as usual. Presumably the loops are placed onto the pegs instead of the table. Which gives it a puzzle appearance (in my humble opinion). But the game will be played out the same. regards, Wulfie |
TomasB Inner circle Sweden 1144 Posts |
Many thanks Wulfie!
/Tomas |
wulfiesmith Inner circle Beverley, UK 1339 Posts |
You are welcome Tomas ...
PM me with any further questions |
Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts |
You will also find variations of this described by Marc DeSouza in his 'Chain Gang' video, and Pop Haydn briefly touches on it in the School for Scoundrels 'Notes on Fast & Loose'.
It goes by various names as indicated by the version above. I have seen it called the "Flower Pot", "Peas in a Pod" and the "Triple Flower" layout. |
Pop Haydn Inner circle Los Angeles 3691 Posts |
I have never liked the three loop or four loop version of this trick. These are magic variations, just puzzle stuff. It is not from the original hustle and it cannot be proved fair as the original can. I think that if you offered an even bet against two-to-one odds, no one would take it. It is complicated, and the spectators would have a hard time believing they EVER could see through it.
I think that if a proposition would not draw a bet in real life, it won't hold much interest in demonstration. If one wanted to use this layout, I would suggest he should start with the four-loop version, then go to the three, then the two, then do the one loop layout as in Fred Lowe's routine. A come-on should always be making it easier for the spectator to win, so he "don't walk away!" The advantage of the original "On the barrelhead" is that it looks simple. Sailors who fancied themselves skilled at knots always thought they should be able to follow it. With the various proofs and demos, the audience is always feeling they have almost figured it out. They bet because it is a fifty-fifty chance against an even bet. It seems very fair. |
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