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Red Shadow Inner circle 1788 Posts |
Hi,
Are the tr... 'materials' prepared, or will we have to do the work? And when you say the that something missing is unmentionable, would it be my magnetic personality? Steve |
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EvilGenius New user 52 Posts |
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On 2006-08-07 18:19, nbps05 wrote: Well, that certainly does it for me. The review/comparison by dengez was so indepth and informative. But your's is so, um, pithy. But seriously, what would your reasons be? |
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-=Ralph=- Regular user New York 111 Posts |
Being that I am totally neutral there might be a few things that I can add to this thread . I heard about the Icarus effect and saw a demo video of the Icarus effect LONG before Criss Angel performed his illusion on his mindfreak show. I'm not sure where some of you are getting the idea that Paterson released his IE illusion after Angel, but IMHO he was out on the web first. On another note, being that I am familiar with both illusions ,people have to ask themselves if the IE is worth $300 more then Cris' levitation. I understand that the IE comes with all the materials needed for the effect... minus clothing... but I was able to construct the Angel levitation gimmick for way less then $400 and that's including the price of the video. I had most of the stuff already and a grandmother who is a wiz with a sewing machine. I think both illusions are great but you need to pick one that will suite you style and budget. If I was performing on a more regular basis, and magic was not just a hobby, I probably would have gone with the Icarus effect because it is easier to control the effect when you can see what people are doing instead of having your back to them.
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Red Shadow Inner circle 1788 Posts |
The key problem with Icarus, is the balance issue. You need to be holding onto a broom or wall, or the spectator in order to perform the effect.
Because of this, it stops being a levitation, and becomes a suspension. ku7uk |
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Piz Inner circle Chicago, IL 1351 Posts |
No ku7uk3, the first day I got the Icarus Effect I was performing it flawlessly without holding onto nothing (i had no choice,there was no one to practice on). Some may need more practice. It is just like any other magic effect,you practice,practice, and practice and sooner or latter you will achieve your goal. Also when you perform this effect with a spectator infront of you with there hands out,you are applying little to no presure at all on there hands when levitating. This is not even close to a suspension,its a true levitation. Thanks and Take care!!! 'PIZ'
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Chris Oberle Elite user California 444 Posts |
I heard that aliun is comming back. I read somewhere that the creator is going to change the name to alien levitation. Anybody know about this?
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magicmike30 Special user 744 Posts |
This Alien or Fly not sure what Darryl is going to call it is the best levitation I own. It allows you to float straight up and hoover and you can rotate on the way down. You can even show the bottoms of your feet. It is sweet.
I don't know when this is going to be released but it will be in the near future? It is worth every penny and no false promises. So when it is released I'm sure a thread will float up on these boards. magicmike30
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Piz Inner circle Chicago, IL 1351 Posts |
Cool!!! Magicmike, How in the world did you get ahold of this lev. sounds awesome!!!
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magicmike30 Special user 744 Posts |
Well I'm doing a special in Europe this fall and I wanted the best levitation. I talked to Darryl and asked if he would consider letting me use his levitation for my special. Darryl met with me at Wendy's and showed me his levi. I was blown away and gave him a deposit with no questions asked. Seeing it live is the true judge. Since it was the most magically thing I have ever witnessed I had to have it for my show.
Darryl agreed and one of these days you will have the opportunity to buy one. Now the price some may say is steep but I feel it is under for what you get. This is the real deal and if you wanted to float this is how it would look. The E demo the levi was not set right and that's why the lift in one of the shots seemed mechanical. Mine is set right and smooth like butter. I have had it for almost a month and finally ready to audience test it. This is the most fun I have ever had and Darryl is a great guy. When the time comes I will do a proper review of his levi and let me tell you it is the real deal if you want to take your magic to the next level. Mike magicmike30
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Piz Inner circle Chicago, IL 1351 Posts |
WOW Magicmike. I cannot wait to see this lev. Any idea of when this lev will be released? Sounds to good to be true. Also Magicmike, what is the hight you can accomplish and does this lev have a wieght limit? Thanks and take care. 'PIZ'
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magicmike30 Special user 744 Posts |
Piz I don't want Darryl to release it. I want to be the only one doing this miracle. Darryl will be releasing in the near future that's all I can tell you. He has been very busy with his new Black Widow. The height you choose out of three choices. One inch, one and quarter, or one and a half inches. I went with the one inch as it looks great and the angle safety is awesome. Not sure what the weight limit is but knowing how this thing is built and the quality I'm hoping no limits unless you way like 600 pounds you might need two.
It is my dream come true and it is amazing like I said. First illusion to deliver and the great thing is you can do this without wearing socks. Plus Darryl's cat seemed to be in the kitchen watching while I was doing this.......So now let's wait till it is released to the general population of floating junkies;) magicmike30 Mike
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sailorphil Regular user 103 Posts |
I have one FLY available on my website
Men's size 8 1.5 inch lift pictures are there also Phil |
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Piz Inner circle Chicago, IL 1351 Posts |
OK!!! Whats your website,where is it,where can I find it, whats the name of it,how do you spell it, why did'nt you post it, and why am I even asking?? O'yea,the levitation...
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sailorphil Regular user 103 Posts |
Are you opening the floodgates or just predicting the future ?
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Piz Inner circle Chicago, IL 1351 Posts |
Im just predicting the future. Tomorrow you will slip on the floor and break your arm. The next day it will start to heal. A couple of months from now it will fully heal.. There's your phycic reading. You can us paypal. Just send 10 bucks to "PizbePimp" productions. You will find the address on my web page. Take care.......'Piz'
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Irishghost Inner circle www.gaffguy.com 1228 Posts |
I perfer the Chris Angel over the Icarus Effect. But I love my FLY. I can not wait to see were this levitation goes from hear. I know Mike, and have seen him perform(brilliant). And yes we are friends and hang out, mostly all of us meet up and Sailorphils store and hang out, and levitate, while vanishing stuff with our Black Widows(just kidding) I really like the FLY because it works right out of the box. Also the rotation at the end at the top is the nail in the coffin for other magicians watching you.
I get to gaff some cool stuff for some cool people
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magicmike30 Special user 744 Posts |
I have Icarus over Angel but I rather FLY. When I see Irishghost work with the cards I think this is a young Dai Vernon.
It is great to hang out at Sailorphils and perform for the customers. And you never now who you are going to bump into? I agree that this levitation is just amazing and delivers without any issues. Mike magicmike30
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Piz Inner circle Chicago, IL 1351 Posts |
IrishGhost & Magicmike30 : OK, you both seem a little biased in a way towards the issue discused . You 2 are the only one's who have access to this levitation, as far as from what I have read, and talk more like you are promoters of this Lev than you are buyers. I do not believe anything about what was said about this effect until I see a full forced demo....Just my opinion...Take care!!! 'Piz'
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magicmike30 Special user 744 Posts |
Piz I'm just a hard working magician who has been burned in the past. I did not know Darryl from Adam. In doing a magic special this Fall I wanted to see this. I contacted Darryl and he showed me his levi in a Wendy's parking lot. I paid full price for this levi and that's that. We kept in touch and what do you know became friends, go figure we both like magic.
I don't blame you for wanting to see a demo, I would want to see one. Oh wait I got to see a live Demo by Darryl. You will have to wait till this is released and from what Darryl told me it might be quite some time. He will relase a demo that will put your mind at ease. I'm really glad it will be a long time from release. It is just for me now and it is already making me a rep. In future I'm going to keep my mouth shut when I find a magic gem. Too many people trying to give an expert say when they no nothing. I'm done discusing this or asking questions until Darryl releases it in the future. Good luck. magicmike30 Mikr
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Magic Spank Veteran user Las Vegas 320 Posts |
The final verdict?
Both are knock-offs and neither one looks good. Regarding the FLY thing, why would you rotate on your heel if you're not standing on anything? Methinks you guys have more than lost the plot. Rob |
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