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kellycards347 New user Canada 19 Posts 
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What are some other names commonly used for the spike under the cup? I have heard of "Spike" and "Smash and Stab". I have seen a few awful videos of people screwing this trick up on YouTube. Does anybody know what method they were using when they screwed it up?
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Cipher New user 50 Posts
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It is also called Russian Roulette. Penguin Magic sells a version of it, and even recommend not to perform it. Here is the link: http://www.penguinmagic.com/product.php?ID=1402
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jimhlou Inner circle 3641 Posts
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What method they were using? Apparently they weren't using any method!
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M Sini Inner circle 1361 Posts
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I have seen these videos as well. All the methods I know all have one flaw.... YOUR MIND. You know where the nail is located and you know you're supposed to smash the other cups but when you are so concentrated on not smashing the one with the nail....well you've seen the videos.
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SoCalPro Inner circle Southern California 1603 Posts
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On 2009-01-29 19:04, Cipher wrote: Kinda funny how they don't recommend it but still sell it. |
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jimhlou Inner circle 3641 Posts
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I think they HIGHLY recommend it. The disclaimer is there just to keep from getting sued. Hard to file a lawsuit when the supplier advises you not to buy something.
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ladirector Regular user 128 Posts
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The best version I've seen of this is called Grab & Stab on the Ten Years of Steve Spill DVD where it's done with knives, the trick fails and the magician is stabbed in the chest, he removes the knife and drinks water, which squirts out of the wound.
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jimhlou Inner circle 3641 Posts
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That sounds like real magic. I do the Scorpion, which I highly recommend.
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revmike Special user Annville, PA 647 Posts
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Unlike some I do believe that there can be a time and place for effects such as these. I have used them myself in Gospel applications using a theme of trust, but only for older teens and adults.
I do a comedy version of the effect with raw eggs and paper cups and the kids giggle knowing I could get my hands all messy but no danger of anybody getting hurt. This usually follows my silk to egg or egg bag when I ask if they would like to see another "egg-strordinary" trick.
The magic is not in our sleights and illusions, but instead in our ability to bring love and joy.
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Fred Johnson Regular user 110 Posts
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The Grab & Stab that ladirector mentioned from the 10 Years of Spill DVD is a great trick but it is performance only, no method is given on the DVD.
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Jonathan Smith Regular user 125 Posts
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I think Wayne Dobson had a version of this but without the knife actually sticking in the chest or the water. But it was a russian roulette with knives.
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semo Loyal user San Jose, CA 300 Posts
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Jimmy Fingers has a version called "Slamdown" that has safety mechanisms built in. It's a download here: http://www.jimmyfingers.com/slamdownpage.htm
Scott Emo, co-creator of Fenced In Illusion - There's nothing better than breaking free!
And creator of Sacred - The Child Conjuring Illusion - Because there is nothing more magical than the creation of a child. Find them at: http://www.masterofillusions.ca/ |
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avimagic Loyal user Hollywood, Florida 233 Posts
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On 2009-02-14 18:15, semo wrote: I bought it (who could resist for only $15?) and personally found it to be a little lame. Just my opinion. |
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jimhlou Inner circle 3641 Posts
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If you want to smash and stab, get a Scorpion. Great trick, easy, and audiences love it.
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electric.ceu Regular user I can't believe I have 130 Posts
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I haven't seen the YouTube performances, but I saw a person perform the trick and screw up on TV (don't remember the show). The screw up was on purpose because he exposed the fake knife and blood on the back of his hand at he end of the trick.
Timothy James
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punx469 New user New England 46 Posts
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Dan Sperry does the best version. He slides a razor blade into an Oreo and has them mixed up with his back turned and the assistants eyes closed, then instead of slamming his hand on them, he throws them in his mouth and chews them.... It's great! There are videos of this on YouTube... I think it's called Cookie Cutter. Check it out. There's also a couple of vids of people trying to perform it, but they just don't have the style that Sperry has.
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avimagic Loyal user Hollywood, Florida 233 Posts
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I recently bought Instinct by Matthew Mello and absolutely love it.
It can be done on stage, as a street magic trick, or even at a table in a restaurant or banquet environment. Very, very, very happy with this effect! |
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Jamie D Inner circle Ontario, Canada 2292 Posts
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On 2009-04-20 17:21, avimagic wrote: I also perform Instinct, and it has never failed to make a reputation for me. like Avi said, it can pretty much be performed anywhere, and it just looks so gritty. One of my favorite effects to perform.
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matthewmello Special user 786 Posts
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Hey Daren, Avi,
Glad to hear you guys are enjoying the effect. I released it around two years ago, and I still perform it to this day. It's perfect for impromptu, and I always do some version of it when there are cups around. Anyone interested can purchase it here... http://www.thementalplayground.com/instinct.html Matt Mello |
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Miraclemakers Special user INA 684 Posts
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I'm one of the big fans of roulette trick.
Spike, Russian Roulette, Smash 'n Stab, Devil's Nail, Fruit Salad, and many more... My newest trick of roulette is Cookie Cutter by Dan Sperry (Theory 11). Check the video: - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj_6YuUy7IM That's fun to perform...... |
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