I saw Alain Nu performing this many years ago and it took my breath away. I hear Jeff Hobson does this as well. I've finally found a place where I can get one from in Japan.

Does any one have any info on this ancient item?

Is that what the Japanese consitered the ancient version of the cups and balls? A small box with drawers and a ball that jumps from drawer to drawer. It changes colors, vanishes, appears, changes into a silk. Then at the end liquid is poured out of the drawers?

I can't remember if Tamasu Dare is the name of this, but if it is, you are one lucky man to find them. They are generally reserved for masters of Wazuma, something that is not easy to become (if you aren't Japanese, you don't have a chance...)

Derek Merdinyan

What do you want to know? I own a tamasudare and have an instuctional video. It isn't magic and I am pretty sure magicians who perform wazuma don't do tamasudare. It is more of a traditional type of street performing.

Tamasudare I think is origianally from China, it is actually called "Nanking Tamasudare". It is performed to music and different shapes are made with the Tamasudare, bridges, heart, etc.

I am surprised that Jeff Hobson does this, I would love to see that.

Regarding "Wazuma," most people who perform "Wazuma" also perform standard magic as well. Fujiyama Shintaro is probably the best known magician who performs "Wazuma". He also teaches "Wazuma". Although I have never tried to perform "Wazuma" or take lessons I am sure you could learn Wazuma if you wanted to.

Simon

Thanks Guys. Although its not magic, it is beautiful in the right hands. Its similar to contact juggling in that regard. When I first saw an isolation using an acrylic ball I thought to myself, "this looks more like a floating ball than anything I've ever seen in magic before" and I dedicated the time to learning it.

Same with the Tamasudare. I spent a long time asking magi if they could tell me the name of this item and nobody had any idea what I was talking about

Just something I really want to learn how to do and eventually share with others.

Simon - Did you order yours from a company in Japan?

Joseph,

I live in Japan, so yeah I got it here.

Simon

"any info on Ta ma su da re?"
I love Tiramisu...yummy

Just so my last comment was taken in fun here is a site for you
http://208.55.201.60/daidoya/daidoya_e/goods.htm

And to see the many designs http://www.japandanceart.com/4/AI5.htm

Oh yes! I think I remember what this is now! Something totally different. Is this the thing that looks like the jumbo sushi mat that can extend, twist and bend as it is manipulated to form figures? I saw Dr. Tashiro perform this last summer. Cool toy, looks great!

Derek Merdinyan

It's the first item on this page:
http://www.magikraft.com/shop/?cart=65276&cat=2

Look

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtQ2zu3oqck&feature=related

Enjoy

Ponch