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oombob Special user Canada 842 Posts |
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On 2008-04-17 22:23, RooMan wrote: Well.. I think it was "Ed" not "Ben" Harris in "The Right Stuff". Like a considerable amount of my posts, the explanation may very well lie in a combination of unbridled enthusiasm mixed with a very large tumbler of booze. :D |
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
Have one for me!!
Ben
+Inventor of the world famous Floating Match+
+Author: Machinations (Vanishing Inc, 2020)+ EVERYTHING BEN HARRIS |
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simcoscor Inner circle montreal 1140 Posts |
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On 2008-04-17 22:23, RooMan wrote: Push the envelope : Meaning To attempt to extend the current limits of performance. To innovate, or go beyond commonly accepted boundaries. Origin This phrase came into general use following the publication Tom Wolfe's book about the space programme - The Right Stuff, 1979. The envelope here isn't the container for letters, but the mathematical envelope. In aviation and aeronautics the term envelope is the description of the upper and lower limits of the various factors that it is safe to fly at, i.e. speed, engine power, manoeuvrability, wind speed, altitude etc. It covers all probable conditions of symmetrical manoeuvring flight. Not so easy to achieve with magnets. But a conjurer dream… Thinking outside the box Used to refer to looking at a problem from a new perspective without preconceptions, sometimes called a process of lateral thought. The phrase relates to a traditional topographical puzzle called the nine dots puzzle. The challenge is to connect the dots by drawing four straight, continuous lines, and never lifting the pencil from the paper. The puzzle is easily solved, but only if you draw the lines outside of the confines of the square area defined by the nine dots themselves. Thus, the phrase "thinking outside the box" was born. “Oblique” solution to a conjurer dream…? In brief, Ben Harris is brillant. He pushes the envelope (using a gizmo)… …from outside the box (paradigm shifter) But instead of “shim”, he might use…the right “stuff” (dropping copper?) |
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RooMan Special user Texas 704 Posts |
Whew...I'm gonna take a nap now.
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
We've just started a blog to count down the final days before the release of Enlightenment.
http://www.wowbound.com/blog.html I'll try to update this every day, or every second day. Cheers Bwen
+Inventor of the world famous Floating Match+
+Author: Machinations (Vanishing Inc, 2020)+ EVERYTHING BEN HARRIS |
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simcoscor Inner circle montreal 1140 Posts |
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
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On 2008-04-19 23:48, Ben Harris wrote: Nice educative Blog. Just to get a comparative idea (for different size drive magnets):- When using the suggested Paradigm Shifter magnet, what is the average distance (distance between the edge of the card deck & the magnet) at which the Enlightenment Engine gets activated? Thanks.
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. |
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dreamadream99 Regular user Central Alberta, Canada 137 Posts |
Ben:
You mention in your blog, that the bigger/stronger the magnet is, the greater distance away from the gimmick it could be positioned to activate it. I'm curious about the N* rating of your magnet, and what distances you have achieved with other sized/N* rated magnets? As performers, we may need various magnets depending on the situation. For close up we may want a few inches only. There also may be times we need to be a few feet away. What are your discoveries/thoughts? |
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
Ustaad and Dream,
Good questions. I think I should deal with them at my blog. I'd like to keep all the information together so people can reference it with ease. May I quote you guys (in part) and then address the questions as suggested? Cheers Ben
+Inventor of the world famous Floating Match+
+Author: Machinations (Vanishing Inc, 2020)+ EVERYTHING BEN HARRIS |
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dreamadream99 Regular user Central Alberta, Canada 137 Posts |
You betcha.
Do you prefer we send questions to you from the blog now? (via the email link on your blog page)? |
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
Hi Dream,
I think general questions should remain here at the Café. Technical questions should go to the blog. By the way, a big shout out to Steve Brooks who makes the forum here at The Café all possible. Cheers Ben
+Inventor of the world famous Floating Match+
+Author: Machinations (Vanishing Inc, 2020)+ EVERYTHING BEN HARRIS |
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Ben, very classy to give Steve Brooks a Shout Out word of thanks. His dream of putting Magicians in contact with each other and exchanging ideas in a positive, fantastic forum has made such an impact on the Magic World!
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
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On 2008-04-22 16:22, Ben Harris wrote: Dear Mr. Ben Harris, Yes, you may kindly quote me at the blog. Thank you. With warm regards, Narendra
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
Yo Chris,
Yes, that is very true. I'm trying to organise a banner so as to "pay my way" so to speak. Ben
+Inventor of the world famous Floating Match+
+Author: Machinations (Vanishing Inc, 2020)+ EVERYTHING BEN HARRIS |
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simcoscor Inner circle montreal 1140 Posts |
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Eddie Garland Inner circle Hells Kitchen, New York City 4207 Posts |
I am enjoying the blog!
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
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On 2008-04-22 12:21, Ustaad wrote: OK, my question was answered at the blog. It was interesting to solve the circles so as to get the linier measurements. I have one more question please. How many bicycle cards can be lifted by the Enlightenment Engine when the Paradigm Shifter magnet is placed at the 6 inch circle border (periphery)? Thanks!
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. |
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simcoscor Inner circle montreal 1140 Posts |
Dear Ben,
can you use more than one MLPV.1 gimmicks at once to obtain more height or lift more weight? THANKS!!! |
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Ben Harris V.I.P. The Land Down Under 2126 Posts |
Ustaad -- one
Simcoscor -- no (but you could rework it with your own bits n pieces into anything your heart desires). Remember, this is a new principle, there are hundreds of effects and applications just waiting to be created. Ben
+Inventor of the world famous Floating Match+
+Author: Machinations (Vanishing Inc, 2020)+ EVERYTHING BEN HARRIS |
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