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tnscot Loyal user 220 Posts |
This looks like a winner. Has anyone out there gotten this? Is it worth buying?
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
LOL, do a search, there is a lot of discussion on this on the forums. Some like it , others don't. All tricks are a matter of preference and individual style. I think you will find the forum members pretty well divided on how good and useful they think it is. Just go to the search box at the top of the page, click on it, then enter shoelace or self tying shoelace, you will find quite a few discussions.
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tnscot Loyal user 220 Posts |
I guess it would've made more sense to do that first...(blushing). Thanks!
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Scot Legdermain |
munkywrench Loyal user Conway, SC 298 Posts |
Once you understand the theory, the applications are infinite.
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Cory Landels Special user 683 Posts |
Don't make him feel stupid.
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ChristopherM Special user UK 844 Posts |
David Blaine and Paul Harris like it, so you'd be in well-known company if you did too.
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VcosNJ Inner circle 1179 Posts |
I think you'll love self tying shoelaces. I prefer it over animated shoelace.
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mitchb2 Elite user 455 Posts |
I was able to make my own after watching the demo at Penguin.
I'm not sure how much Penguin charges for it, but I put it together for a couple of bucks. It's very slick. My friend saw David Blaine do it, and was floored. So when I did it for him the very next day, his jaw hit the ground. It's a fun trick. |
mrunge Inner circle Charleston, SC 3716 Posts |
It's a great effect and you'll get a LOT of good reaction from it.
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tnscot Loyal user 220 Posts |
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On 2007-05-15 22:41, C. Landels wrote: Thanks, but no worries about that....Everyone here has been very helpful. I'm not too proud to be reminded to do the obvious every now and then. Thanks to everyone. Sounds like a winner. I still plan on getting the Complete Course in Magic which has come so highly reccomended before I start spending money on effects and tools, but I am building a nice wish list. So far, in no particular order: Scotch and Soda Raven Universal Pull Interlace Self Tying Shoelaces Sponge Balls Right now I'm so broke I cant pay attention, so even the book is on the wish list...but it's nice to have a plan of action. Besides I have a bit of card magic that I can practice on for now.
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Scot Legdermain |
Bande Elite user 429 Posts |
If you want some thoughts from another amateur. I would agree with Complete Course in Magic -- great overview of tricks in many different areas (cards, coins, ropes etc.) and gives you a good idea of what interests you. For instance, he explains a basic CTW (card to wallet) routine -- once you understand that, then it makes it easier to read the ad copy for the many variations out there people sell.
STS is really fun. A one trick pony for the most part, but always gets a great reaction and trivially simple to do. I also like it because you don't have to start with the "Want to see a magic trick...." Sponge Balls and Scotch and Soda are real staples. Though it really depends on whom you want to share your magic with. Are you performing tricks, or are you just making magical things happen from ordinary items. Raven I would be careful with. I love vanishing effect, but there are a lot of different products out there. I would look into Black Widow (pricey but very cool), Raven, Bat, trabucco something (always forget the name but you will find it -- different principal but worth understanding), Subterfuge etc. Each has their drawbacks -- some are clunky to wear, some give some telltale sounds away etc. You have to find one to fit your style. I personally chose the Black Widow, but it is quite a bit more expensive. If you want more sort of one-hit wonders I would highly reccomend both WOW by Masuda and Prohibition. I have also heard very nice things about 3rd Degree Burn and Interlace though do not own them as I do the others. Hope that helps. |
tnscot Loyal user 220 Posts |
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On 2007-05-16 11:06, Bande wrote: I assume that by "one trick pony" you mean that it doesn't have an easy setup to perform a second time. I don't think that would bother me. I envision it as a great way to open a set of a few tricks for someone. For instance, letting someone see you do it, then you have their attention and say, "oh, its just magic..like this:" and then you can show them a few more things. By rolling straight into a another effect, I would think that you can put to rest the request to do it again. Besides I never reapeat. When someone asks me to, I tell them, "Nah..once is magic...twice is boring". Interlace seems like it would be a great closer. problem is...and I'm largely guessing here....the two effects might not be workable in the same set. Perhaps someone can answer that without giving up too much? blows my mind, though. Watching videos, the vanish is very obvious to me, and it's not too hard to figure out how it could get from the vanishing point to the shoe (hence, my question about them being compatible). But being tied in the lace....wow. There's the part I cant wrap my mind around.
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Scot Legdermain |
tnscot Loyal user 220 Posts |
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On 2007-05-16 11:51, tnscot wrote: Never mind...I just did a forum search and found the answer to that. Great feature!
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Scot Legdermain |
Ethan the emazing Elite user anywhere but here USA 454 Posts |
I built my own STS, and it gets awesome reactions, it def. works better in the "street" setting, then on stage.
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dbolan Loyal user Carrollton, Georgia 274 Posts |
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This looks like a winner. Has anyone out there gotten this? Is it worth buying? For me, no. But if you are someone who can test, then adjust and them repeat the cycle several times with a setup, this effect could have a good impact. Dave
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DocEdward New user 43 Posts |
For walkaround I have had some great response to STS. Just make sure that you let someone else point out that your shoe is untied (It's really great when it's a kid), that way it looks completely unplanned. You can reset but it takes some effort and you wouldn't want to repete it in front of the same group anyway.
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