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tbaer Inner circle Pennsylvania 2003 Posts |
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Not especially impressive.
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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2096 Posts |
Wow tennis balls sure have shrunk and got a lot softer.
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
That tennis ball sure looked a lot like a yellow sponge ball. I agree with Al's opinion.
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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2096 Posts |
I think I already said that, but was trying to be more subtle.
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
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On 2007-09-09 04:17, sirbrad wrote: Obviously you did not do such a good job of communicating. Not so sure this is a sponge ball though. Perhaps just a real one (hollowed out?) using monofilament.
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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2096 Posts |
I thought saying a yellow sponge ball was too obvious, hence the "shrunken" and gotten a lot "softer" comment. Not to mention avoiding "exposer" in more less obvious cases. Good habit to have. Hollowed out? Tennis balls are already hollow, except for compressed air. I have used the shells before.
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
You are right sirbrad. I was not aware sponges come in that size and color. What do you think of the IT hookup?
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enginemagic Special user Bluffton Indiana 597 Posts |
I can make out a little of the string. Using recording wire works for some of my gaffs like that, others sugest using a filament of nylon from a womans panty hose, with the right set up you can make it look good.
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phillipsje Veteran user 329 Posts |
It didn't look too bad. Not very impressive but not bad.
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts |
This is better. And it really is "science" ... be sure to watch the video:
http://www.grand-illusions.com/acatalog/info_69.html
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tbaer Inner circle Pennsylvania 2003 Posts |
This was posted somewhere else on the Café (I forget where) a couple of months back. $298.00 smackers!!!
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craig filicetti V.I.P. Arizona 550 Posts |
Not very impressive.
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Mr. Mystoffelees Inner circle I haven't changed anyone's opinion in 3623 Posts |
Should have bought it- now it is $313 and going up. Better investment than my stocks!
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Patrick Differ Inner circle 1540 Posts |
Grand Illusions is a fun site. I have found many smiles there.
The tennis ball is ok, albeit not spectacular. I like the tossing at the beginning but wish I could see some more tossing at the end. What tickled me the most were the comments. Will wonders never cease?
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Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; The way into my parlour is up a winding stair, And I've a many curious things to show when you are there. Oh no, no, said the little Fly, to ask me is in vain, For who goes up your winding stair -can ne'er come down again. |
Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
I wonder if a better presentation can rock this
Cards never lie
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daffydoug Eternal Order Look mom! I've got 14077 Posts |
The effect went nowhere. Just a simple rise, and that is it. Would have been better if there had been some kind of plot involved.
But the kids seemed impressed..... ("simple things fascinate simple minds")
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Lawrence O Inner circle French Riviera 6811 Posts |
I think that using Steve Fearson's aproach would have given it more movement maiking it more lively, less static, as here it is clear that the ball hangs from somewhere.
And I agree with dafydoug, it takes a plot would also improve on it.
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