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RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts |
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
So nice Rich. More fantastic work.
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RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts |
Thank-you! Can you tell I am crazy about sharks and shark fossils?
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Bill Cushman Inner circle Florida 2876 Posts |
And apparently thimbles of late!
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Ray Chelt Special user Changing the world with my 988 Posts |
Ah, I'll have a look at this, just love the Haunted Key I got from Rich.
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On Jul 9, 2015, Bill Cushman wrote: Which is OK by me. There is a creep factor to the thimble that appeals to me. I realize I'm stating the obvious, but it's something so visceral, like an organic connection between the performer and the object.
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Bill Cushman Inner circle Florida 2876 Posts |
This all began with "Just The Tip, Please," a contribution that I made to TC Tahoe's new book on pendulums, "Swinger's Party" based on my work with Stuart Palm's lovely Mau Tau Knows. It was simply what I hoped was a new manner of operating a pendulum that I found incredibly responsive and provided that "first time" feeling to the operator among other advantages.
As Rich and I go way back with pendulums I sent him a copy and in my email wrote, "Have you ever made a pendulum with a thimble as the holder? I think this has a certain charm and you could do a variation on "Just The Tip" where you insert your index finger into the thimble rather than looping the cord/chain as I describe. Should you make one up, please let me know how it works." The next thing I know Mental-craft has a line of "Dr. Bill's 19th Century Thimble Pendulums!" Rich is not only exceptionally talented and creative but very fast, lol. He sent me the first model with the key and I was blown away by both his usual attention to detail and how well it works. Rich took it even further with his idea of also using the thimble to hold a billet as an option and, as they say, the rest is history. Definitely check out these pendulums and TC's book for something fresh in the world of pendulums (Though I'm still waiting for someone to tell me it was suggested 100 years ago )! The way the pendulum is held - this can be done with many standard pendulums as described in "Just The Tip, Please" - emphasizes that you are doing everything in your power not to move the pendulum physically. I find this fits in well with Richard Osterlind's writings about doing it for real (his example was with a Haunted Key) in order to enhance the experience of magic both within yourself and for the audience. |
RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts |
Thank-you Bill!.....Your 'Thimble idea' and your presentation of "Just the Tip, Please" are a tribute to your fine thinking, and contributions to our Art.
This is similar to when you contacted me several years ago re: a unique Multi-Pendulum you had in mind....that did not look too 'magicky'. You then came out with your definitive book on Multi-Pendulums: Trybil: AKA: The Multi-Bob Book. BTW...If anyone has an interest in Pendulum Dowsing, I highly reccommend TC Tahoe's new hard cover book which includes not only Bill's routine above, but a plethora of other contributions packed into its 277 pages. http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......forum=82 Wizard of OZ....you are 'right on' with your comment: "There is a creep factor to the thimble that appeals to me. I realize I'm stating the obvious, but it's something so visceral, like an organic connection between the performer and the object". Other comments can be seen here: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......tart=0#8 |
Bill Cushman Inner circle Florida 2876 Posts |
Yes, Rich, this brought back some nice memories for me! Those were some very good times.
Interesting about the creep factor, wonder if it is something we can manipulate when a participant "wears" the thimble? Perhaps we should alert our "Spooky" friends |
Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
Rich, you may want to consider creating an aged, dusty and dark version. There is something to be said for a found prop that was hurriedly discarded, buried, and meant to be forgotten.
Bill, I'm actually surprised this device hasn't sparked some conversation in Spooky. For me at least, humans are by nature sensual creatures. We are often captives of our senses, and touch is one of the more memory-inducing, probably second to smell (I'm just guessing...no expertise here). Even from the photos, I find it a little off-putting and even disturbing to see someone putting her or his finger into a vessel that is directly connected to a device that is supposedly connected to my psyche. It's somehow a mental and spiritual violation, maybe even a physical one if you think about it. And that's why I love this so much. It gives me pause. Makes me think. Makes my arm hairs stand up. And I begin to wonder, "What if...?"
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On Jul 11, 2015, Wizard of Oz wrote: Wizard of Oz...I always appreciate your comments and suggestions. The history of the Thimble goes back thousands of years...some say to 3000 BCE.... many probably have been lost/buried in the earth over time. You have stirred my humble creative thoughts. [aged, dusty, and dark...I like that!] Thank-you. Sewing is an ancient craft/necessity, and the 'thimble', even in its most basic form, was/is a tool that made 'sewing' easier for the person doing the sewing. I remember my grandmas thimbles.... without giving them much thought.... I just considered them at the time, little metal things with a bunch of partial hole indentations. I never at that time, realized this was a modern version of an ancient 'tool'. All the best to you too Bill, and thanks again for your inspiration! Happy trails. Rich |
Bill Cushman Inner circle Florida 2876 Posts |
Grandma's Thimble, I love it! I have similar memories as I'm sure a lot of people do.
I'd wondered about a true antique thimble, Rich but will leave the practicality of sourcing such an item to your vastly superior experience. Wizard, when you first spoke of the spooky element, I got it mentally. But it wasn't until you wrote, "even disturbing to see someone putting her or his finger into a vessel that is directly connected to a device that is supposedly connected to my psyche. It's somehow a mental and spiritual violation, maybe even a physical one if you think about it," that I FELT IT! The hairs on my arm stood at attention before I even read you mention the same. I really like your thinking on this. |
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Thank you Bill, that means a lot to me.
But, I have to steer it back to Rich's work. Dude's got game.
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