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rochaz Veteran user I'm TORN......... 378 Posts |
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Quote: I was a bit "upset" with the feedback I received. Like I said earlier I have performed before these people many times before doing some very difficult routines, such as "CoinOne" by Homer Liwag, "C/S/B Assault" by Dan Watkins, "Hanging Coins" by David Roth, "MB Transpo" by Marion Boykin. Too many to mention actually. All performed quite well, at least without a hitch and with favorable feedback from them. Now, I perform a "very simple" routine, simple with the "Blackout" gear anyway and they say its the best I ever done!!!!! Fingers~ ****************************************************************************** Mr. Platt, I just placed my order for the '64 Kennedy Half.....can hardly wait to get my mitts on this thing! Sorry that it took this long to place my order! Fingers, I can only hope that I feel the same way after working on the effect and having an opportunity to perform for it for my test audience (my biggest fan and supporter..my GF) Btw, I happen to love HL's "CoinOne". Sigh....I love the anticipation of waiting for a package to hit my mailbox... One more thing, as I was writing this message, I received an email from Platt notifying me that my package was ready to ship out. Gotta love that type of customer service...fast, fast...fast! Respectfully, Rochaz
- We do not want them to suspend disbelief in the way they would in theater and story. We want them to think critically and observe carefully. Our job is to force them to believe in magic even against their better judgment.”
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
Hi Brian and Fingers...
3 or 4 of these would do wonders for a matrix, or maybe shadow coins..can't say much for the latter as it is not in my working programs. This could be for some wonderful Eye Candy. Magic like that is a universal language. Thanks for providing some powerful words. Harris your friendly neighborhood laughologist still 2 old to know everything....
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
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mitchb2 Elite user 455 Posts |
Do I have to go back to wearing all black?
My wife won't be happy about that. |
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Fingers Inner circle Pennsylvania, USA 1330 Posts |
You know what I am talking about MB. When I perform I am always looking at my audience, one to make sure they are seeing what I want them to see and two, to try to interpret how effective I am during my performance. I feel its your job to lead the spectators through your routine, especially if you are including them in your routine, which is always a good thing. I also try to always quiz my audience after a performance to get their feedback, which I think is priceless for future performances.
Audience feedback is very helpful I have found out. They are not always thinking what you think they are thinking such as what I stated earlier about my first "Blackout" performance. You find out that some of the little things you do may have a very big impact on your audience and knowing that fact you can structure future performances to enhance those effects and play down others or eliminate them altogether, which may not be so impressive. I am sure you will be happy with your purchase Rochaz. However, my only regret being I was sorry I didn't purchase more units. The more units you have the greater the versatility you have. You will see that immediately. I already placed and received my second order and probably will have a third order in the works soon. All you need is one unit, but the possiblities of multiple units are limitless with far reaching capabilities you can not achieve with anything else out there as far as I am concerned! I intend on taking full advantage of that fact! Mitch you don't need to wear "all" black, but some is necessary..... One thing I failed to mention was the service, which was superb! Mr Platt even threw a few extra goodies in for me when I explained to him my intentions with no extra charge. The service was above and beyond as is the product. You can't ask for more than that..... Thanks again for everything Mr. Platt.....Now I need to go clothing shopping, I hear "Black" is in baby.....
Where I go, so do my coins.....
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Platt Inner circle New York 2012 Posts |
Fingers:
Wow, thanks for all the great feedback. Well done! That's outstanding. Credit yourself too. The gimmick only does part of the work! Casual Soul: I think a Loonie will work best. Contact me about prices. MB: As always, thanks for the positive vibe! Your support means a lot to me.
Sugar Rush is here! Freakishly visual magic. http://www.plattmagic.com
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rochaz Veteran user I'm TORN......... 378 Posts |
Fingers,
Thanks for the info.... I will have to play around with the BA to truly get an understanding of what the "possibilities" are. I am looking forward to it very much! MB, Thanks for your input! I always enjoy your posts.... Platt, Has anybody ever told you that you bear a slight resemblance to the comedian Don Irrera? I mean that in a good way! Rochaz
- We do not want them to suspend disbelief in the way they would in theater and story. We want them to think critically and observe carefully. Our job is to force them to believe in magic even against their better judgment.”
Whit Hayden :Juan R Rocha: |
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magicman1 Inner circle 1183 Posts |
Am I assuming right that you should really have 2 or more gimmicks to perform some of the routines some magicians are talking about?
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Platt Inner circle New York 2012 Posts |
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On 2009-05-06 20:06, magicman1 wrote: I find one gimmick goes a long long way. Only one of the many effects I perform on the dvd incorporates 2 gimmicks. Dom Irrera.... Here was my reaction, stage by stage: 1. Who's Dom Irrera? 2. Oh wait, is he that one comedian? No it can't be him. 3. Youtube search. 4. Yes, it is him. 5. I don't look like him. I look like Russell Crowe and Kevin Spacey. 6. ***, I do look like Dom Irrera.
Sugar Rush is here! Freakishly visual magic. http://www.plattmagic.com
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rochaz Veteran user I'm TORN......... 378 Posts |
Platt,
Russell Crowe was a close second!! Besides Crowe NEVER appeared on Seinfeld!!! Maybe I should've waited till you mailed out my package before I made such comparisons? ;-) Rochaz :)
- We do not want them to suspend disbelief in the way they would in theater and story. We want them to think critically and observe carefully. Our job is to force them to believe in magic even against their better judgment.”
Whit Hayden :Juan R Rocha: |
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Fingers Inner circle Pennsylvania, USA 1330 Posts |
Your very welcome Mr. Platt. I did put in several hours of practice. You do have to do your homework with "Blackout", but the payback for your work is huge!
Trust me Rochaz it won't take you long to figure out the possibilities..... I hate to call them gimmicks Don, I don't know it sounds so cheap. To me they are much more than that, a gimmick I mean. I would rather call them units, but anyway, one is all that is necessary. Like Mr. Platt says one goes a long, long way. However, I have found you can greatly enhance and compound the effects and capabilities as you add units. I own 3 myself right now and have already decided to get at least 2 more in the near future..... I don't know how many of you guys still work with silks, but I was going over my practice list, which contains coin and silk work I learned from David Roth. Oh man, oh man, oh man, oh man.....I am just realizing some fantastic prospects in using "Blackout" in conjunction with my silk work. Used hand-in-hand "Blackout" and silks could be a killer duo, what a perfect combination! I will definitely be studying on that some more.....
Where I go, so do my coins.....
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mitchb2 Elite user 455 Posts |
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Mitch you don't need to wear "all" black, but some is necessary... LOL! Yeah, from the video demo I can see what's happening. Looks great, though. I can't imagine a layman suspecting or looking for it. Clean vanish. |
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magicman1 Inner circle 1183 Posts |
To many good reviews to pass up
Just ordered Don |
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Lawrence O Inner circle French Riviera 6811 Posts |
I suggested the use of a similar principle here in the café quite a while ago but without the Black-Out gaff which is a tremendous improvement.
Having been there my self, I'm probably in a position to appreciate that Brian Platt went much further. I was simply using a magnetic coin and a safety pin and it was already working well. Brian Platt went way further with a much more sophisticated gimmick and it works beautifully. He is also teaching a lot of great moves to use his gimmick in a varied type of situations or routines. It's clear, concise and rich in terms of possibilities. Why didn't I think of that? I'm jealous!... but grateful. Possibly my best purchase for several years. Don't miss it or someone will fool the heck out of you by just using it.
Magic is the art of emotionally sharing live impossible situations
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Platt Inner circle New York 2012 Posts |
I'm glad you're enjoying it Lawrence. And thank you for the kind words.
Platt
Sugar Rush is here! Freakishly visual magic. http://www.plattmagic.com
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j.i.s. Veteran user 359 Posts |
What you think if BA could be used for coin in bottle?
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Chad Sanborn Inner circle my fingers hurt from typing, 2205 Posts |
I think Don Drake may have published a similar idea many years ago. Check out his book B/A Breakthroughs, or his Wizards Window. Very similar ideas here.
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madcats9 Regular user 177 Posts |
Can the coin be handed out to the audience before and after the trick?
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
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On 2009-12-28 16:55, madcats9 wrote: The blackout routines leave you with a regular coin in hand. Using a blackout for something like Roth's Hanging coins could well leave you with all real coins as well if you added then "landed" the blackout. How are folks doing with the blackout and edge grip? Amazing huh?
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
I think this is a wonderful concept. I've had mine for a while now, but have been too busy to fully flesh it out, but already I can see HUGE potential for this--MUCH better than similar items using the principle that have been marketed in the past, especially as regards the included "station."
I'm working on putting together a routine combining Blackout with the TUC. I think this combo has enormous potential. Platt, well done!
"Love God, laugh more, spend more time with the ones you love, play with children, do good to those in need, and eat more ice cream. There is more to life than magic tricks." - Scott F. Guinn
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David Neighbors V.I.P. 4910 Posts |
Yea I think Blackout Is Going to be KILLER!!! I can see Lots of cool stuff for it! I had just had so many things going on the last part of the year to play it that much! When things Quite down after the 1ST. of the year Hopely I am going to get Around To working More with It! And Platt sory it's taken me so long!
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