I watched an incredible demo of 'Refraction' at HP. Here is the effect:
While holding a borrowed wine glass in both hands your spectator gets to witness the impossible as the stem bends visibly before their very eyes. The glass is then given to the spectator to keep as a souvenir that freezes the moment of magic perfectly.
Anybody have this? would love a review.
Gigi

This looks like the previosuly published bending glass, just done without the mechanical piece... Not so sure it is superior.

Gigi, there is a huge thread with multiple reviews in the DVD section.

http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......1&35

Check it out.

Take care,

Logan

Thank you Logan!
Gigi

It is a ripoff of Ted Lesley's trick. The Bending Wine Glass in the hands has been Gerard Senehi's signature trick for years.

This was done without Ted's permission or knowledge. Needless to say, he is receiving no compensation for it.

I am very angry at David Penn for not getting permission first.

Bill, it was implied if not flat out stated that Ted knew about this, is that not accurate?

I do have a review some where on here so do a search under the name of the DVD.

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On 2007-07-25 05:01, Marc Spelmann wrote:
I have just spoken with David about this effect and congratulated him on something I always wanted to do but never did. Suffice to say he was initially concerned with the simularity with Ted Lesleys effect but after much discussion with well versed professionals he put this out through world magic..

A point I made to him was that his handling and thus the usability of this effect is VERY different to the original. It now makes it something that many of us here can and I am sure will use.

Bending a fork or a spoon has been done many times and we constantly purchase different handlings and methods, this is exactly that a very different handling that makes the effect in their hands and so much more useable for many professionals..

The majority of work in the UK is close up mix and mingle and the original effect couldn't be done in that environment, this however can be which makes it a value purchase.

David explains every element and subtlety in detail which takes it to literally miracle status, this is so much more than their signed card as a momento, a soggy bill that was in a lemon this will be kept and the story will be exagerated through the years..

I purchase very little these days but this to me personally is a stronge effect..

Spelmann



It would appear, "Everything's the same unless its different". There is such a fine line with magic. As good as a Patent is, someone can make a minor change and it is totally new. Needless to say, protection is difficult at its best. I remember the late great Don Alan saying one time in reference to his Chop Cup routine that once people saw his, everyone else knew who it belonged to. Not much comfort, but that's the way it is IMHO.

Well...at least Ted gets credited on the DVD. I thought it was discussed with Ted before hand.