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Caveat Lector Elite user 493 Posts 
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On 2006-09-07 09:15, Flying Magus wrote: What kind of bowling ball does not have holes?
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts
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An undrilled one?
Things are more like they are today than they've ever been before...
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illusions & reality Special user Saskatoon, SK, CANADA 892 Posts
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I had one hole drilled in a new ball because the original one that I got with my Bowl-A-Rama cracked. Using only one hole gives it greater structural integrity.
Lou |
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Corporate Magician Loyal user 230 Posts
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Caveat Lector
New bowling balls do not have holes. Regards EC |
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MDS Special user USA 528 Posts
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On 2006-09-11 13:05, Caveat Lector wrote: I didn't mean to offend you, but I am posting personal experience. Take it how you want. |
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joegow New user 47 Posts
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I performed the bowling ball effect at a amusement park for several years. The stage was wood and never had a problem, however I do like taking a thin piece of plywood when I do outside shows.
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WisMel Loyal user 263 Posts
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What a fun routine this is to perform. I also use a small piece of plywood and it works fine.
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Caveat Lector Elite user 493 Posts
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On 2006-09-12 15:51, MDS wrote: You didn't offend me, I do agree with you that some stages it could leave dents. Like I said if it is a concern just use a piece of plywood on the stage.
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Caveat Lector Elite user 493 Posts
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On 2006-09-11 17:33, amosmc wrote: I know that brand new balls come that way, but why would you use one with no holes? I use it for a bowling routine so I need the holes but I guess you probably don't need them if you are not.
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joegow New user 47 Posts
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But doesn't the audience expect to see the holes?
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MDS Special user USA 528 Posts
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On 2006-09-16 00:08, joegow wrote: He's gotcha there, after all, you do draw holes! |
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Christopher Starr Inner circle Heart of America 1850 Posts
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Semantics....
Yes, you do draw holes, because otherwise, no one looking at your "circle" would understand that it is suppose to be a ball. Drawing the holes makes it recognizable as a bowling ball. When the big, black ball hits the floor with a resounding THUD!, then it should be apparent to everyone watching that it IS a bowling ball. But I agreee that the ball has to be easier to handle with some holes drilled into it. |
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Amazing Magic Co Inner circle 1841 Posts
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For those of you who drop this onto a piece of plywood, how large of a square are you using? I like Matt's idea of giving it a little lift to augmnent the impact sound. I was just thinking of possibly putting some small feet on the board to add to the resonance.
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MDS Special user USA 528 Posts
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On 2006-10-14 09:51, Amazing Magic Co wrote: The board that I use is just a standard pre-cut piece of square plywood from Home Depot. I would say that it is about 17" square. I just painted it black and added the stuff to the bottom. Anymore, I only use it when I need to though (when the venue won't let me drop it on the stage. The theatre that I am working now (3 weeks into a five week run) allows me to let the ball hit the stage. To top it off, I do the production on a covered over orchestra pit, so the sound really gets amplified and it sounds great. MDS |
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Amazing Magic Co Inner circle 1841 Posts
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Matt,
Thanks. I'e been working on my mentalism routine and see a trip to Home Depot in my future. Dan. |
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Tim Hannig Inner circle Chicago area 1174 Posts
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I am really loving bowl-a-rama....so glad I bought it.
I didn't use anything to break the fall on a hard gym floor and cracked my bowling ball. Oops! I bought another "used" one (it looks new) from a bowling alley for five bucks. I think I'll put something together like Matthew was talking about. Thanks for the tips!
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philblackmore Regular user 199 Posts
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Hi,
My bowling ball has just got a crack in it. Is the crack likely to get bigger and the ball fall apart fairly soon, or can I just keep using it? Any experience of this anyone? Phil |
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The Great Smartini Inner circle 2280 Posts
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Mine has had a crack in it for awhile...I really don't have any idea about how long it will last...we both should be getting it repaired or buying another ball soon...thanks to whomever shared the keep the holes up...I must have missed this on the video...great routine that just gets an audiences attention from the moment that you walk out.
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