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felix2 New user 96 Posts |
Hi,
Does anyone know about this utility gimmick called THE MERLIN BOOK ?.You can supposedly produce a sodacan,a small vase and even a live bird from the book which is an inch thick . It does sound amazing ..... felix2 |
MagicCarisio Inner circle 1061 Posts |
Hi Felix2,
Where did you see it advertised? Gerard |
felix2 New user 96 Posts |
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felix2 New user 96 Posts |
No one has heard about this effect......????
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Mike Robbins Elite user Anchorage, Alaska 447 Posts |
Never heard of it or the store. The clip looked interesting (although I hate that cheesy music). I wonder if you can produce both those items or if you could only do one.
The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.
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Bernard Sim Inner circle Singapore 1095 Posts |
The book is quite well made. I don't own it but have seen it 2-3 years back. The production is cool, especially the dove and everything is self-contained.
This is a stage/parlor item. Can't be examined though.
Bernard Sim
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Nick Wait Inner circle Lichfield, UK 1042 Posts |
It was also advertised on http://www.magicweek.com
Nick |
tuffnavyrn Inner circle San Diego, CA 1238 Posts |
Sounds promising...must investigate.
Brian-
"That smart thing that somebody else said". |
Logan Inner circle 2289 Posts |
I've seen this performed in front of my eyes at IF 2005 in S'pore and this looks really magical. The guy showed me the gimmick and I gotta say this is devious stuff. If I'm not wrong, there is a platform on the table that allows for bigger loads.
Those who have it will understand. It would be really cool if they made a Fire Book gimmick into this one... Taje care guys, Logan
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Dennis Michael Inner circle Southern, NJ 5821 Posts |
I saw the video and this really looks cool. Check out these Three web sites
The Book of Merlin MS.wav Video The Book of Merlin Complete Set Quicktime Movie on The Book of Merlin
Dennis Michael
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Derek Rutt Creations Regular user thailand 172 Posts |
This is made by Siam Magic ....and very well made it is too !!! It is not like any other on the market and the principle is totally different. there is a video clip on my site for those who want to see.
It is very well thought out and is not only for dove workers. Derek
Hope this helps. Creation is life
www.derekrutt.com |
wally Inner circle 1828 Posts |
I WOULD LIKE TO CHAT TO ANYONE THAT BOUGHT THE MERLIN BOOK TO USE WITH A DOVE. magicwalsh@gmail.com thanks.
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Mumblemore Inner circle 1429 Posts |
I have this and have used it as a "cook book" with the dove pan to produce birthday cakes (sponge) and other loads. It's good because you can appear items (not too many and not too thick) according to a range of themes. It's a great prop. My only critiism is that in the one I have, the gimmick is not nearly as strong as it could be, and this hampers its potential. Overall, however, it is creative and versatile.
The item is available from Derek Rutt's site (Derek Rutt Creations, I believe) and he is a meticulous maker of fine childrens' magic at competitive prices (shipping from his Thailand factory will cost up to 20 percent of the order cost, but you can also buy some of his items from MJM and Hank Lee). He also does some fantastic feather flowers and good "look and don't see" storyline tricks like Monkey Business. The Merlin book gimmick is a well-presented version of a familiar gimmick rather than a wild innovation, but it is well made with the quibble that it could have been more powerful. For its adaptability and the extra dimension it brings to kids shows and as a value product (good prop at a reasonable price), I give it an 8.5 or 9 out of 10. |
doormouse Regular user 152 Posts |
Mumblemore,
Hanklee and MJM do not carry this. You can find Derek Rutt's wonderful products in the US at Madhatter or directly from Derek Rutt in Thailand. My favorite Derek Rutt product is "Fantasy Silk". The quality is fantastic. |
Derek Rutt Creations Regular user thailand 172 Posts |
Thank you all for the nice comments and I will always be here to answer any questions on any of the products on the site just email me direct and you will have an answer by return.........unless I am sleeping of course.
Derek
Hope this helps. Creation is life
www.derekrutt.com |
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