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Michelle Labonte New user 35 Posts |
I'm rather new to the realm of coin magic, and I am looking for a source to where I can find slights for a closeup Miser's dream.
A friend of mine suggested Bobo, a good choice? Many say it is THE bible on coin magic, and surely it will have what I am looking for, correct? I am buying the Sylvester Pitch video, because it is getting such good word of mouth and it seems perfect for what I'm looking for. Any suggestions would be appreciated. (Keep in mind, however, I do not want to pursue all aspects in coin magic, just the moves needed in a closeup misers dream.) Also, what should I buy for props? Would a dozen palming coins be enough? Any ideas for the climax? (Wad of Bills, Jumbo coins, Etc.) I know this sort of thing takes many hours of practice, rest assured I will give it the practice it deserves.
"Mentalism is easy to do. . .badly" -Max Maven
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Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts |
I don't think I've heard of a "close-up" Miser's Dream. Bobo's is the best, though. It's got great info for any Miser routine.
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Michael J.
�Believe then, if you please, that I can do strange things.� --from Shakespeare�s �As You Like It� |
Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
There's no reason the Miser's Dream can't be done close-up -- IF the routine/presentation is justified and good enough.
Bobo is the one essential book that any magician has GOT to read and read many, many times. As for props, do you really need them? Again, it depends on the routine. I used an old coffee can and a handful of loonies (Canadian one-dollar coins) and that's it. One of the best things about the Miser's Dream, besides being a fantastic trick, is that it can be done with no gimmicks. cheers, Peter Marucci showtimecol@aol.com |
jerdunn Inner circle 1734 Posts |
On his video lecture tape, Jim Pace does a close-up Miser's Dream. He begins by lighting a piece of paper, which flashes into flame (hmmm....) and turns into a silver dollar. He proceeds to produce about a dozen more silver dollars, with a final flurry of them from the spectator's nose.
The routine is simply constructed, but does require the knack of classic palming multiple coins and releasing them singly. I think for close-up you'd want to use real coins, not magician's palming coins. There's no saying you couldn't use a dropper to deliver a final large load of coins. As Peter Marucci states above, Bobo has a lot of basic, essential material on the Miser's Dream. The basic sleights are well taught there. You could certainly adapt moves for close-up -- such as production from a Down's palm, for example. Good luck! Jerry |
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