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Paul Romhany V.I.P. Canada 800 Posts |
For close to 20 years now I have been opening my act with an appearance from a briefcase. The original illusion was designed and built by Wayne Rogers from New Zealand. Since then I've made several, and toured with this illusion around the world. I have used this in every possible working condition you can imagine including trade-shows, product launches, on ships, cabaret, circus and television.
I am finally releasing the working plans for this PLUS links to live video performances and set-up. What I really like about this illusion is that it is easy to set up, easy to build and easy to pack down. It is also very versatile. If you are looking for something that is in the reach of most people to build then check this out. I put a promo video together (rather unusual for a book I know:) at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZYj__R8pkE It's a great weekend project and easy to build illusion. It is now available from today as a Pre-order from magic retailers (via Murphys) and is only $24.95 The Briefcase Illusion by Paul Romhany - BOOK with plans plus video links Designed by Wayne Rogers. The Briefcase Illusion has been the opening for Paul Romhany's World Class Act for the past twenty years! An illusion that is designed to set up in less than five minutes, and pack flat in less than two! The possibilities are endless!! Use it as an appearance or vanish, as a solo illusion or with an assistant. No mirrors or black art to worry about. The unique table design will allow you to use it throughout your show to retrieve or put away props, then at the right moment produce your assistant. This illusion is designed to pack flat and play big, and best of all it is EASY TO BUILD, and requires only seven pin hinges. The possibilities with this design are endless. Use it to produce a CEO of a company, for a product launch or at trade shows. You don't have to use a briefcase, you could produce a person from an empty box, a large hat or a modern looking suitcase. Paul has used this in almost every imaginable working condition from corporate shows, trade-shows to theatre shows, and cabaret work. Easily build this illusion in a weekend, and have something unique and original to ad to your act. Basic Performance: The MC walks on stage with a briefcase, no magician, just the case. He then places it on top of a writing desk. The lid of the case open, and the magician makes his appearance out of the briefcase. Basic Vanish: The magician places the case on top of the writing desk, and a girl is pushed inside. The magician then picks up the case and walks off stage. Variations: Use this for other productions with or without the briefcase. In Romhany's routine the briefcase lid opens up and an eight foot ladder appears from it, then Romhany makes his appearance out of the briefcase as though he is climbing up the ladder. At FISM it was used to vanish TWO people. The briefcase was placed on the floor in front of the writing desk and a girl was pushed down inside. The magician then picked up the case and placed it on the table and another assistant was put inside the case. The case was then picked up and the magician walked off stage. Produce or Vanish an assistant away from the table - use the table as a place to conceal your assistant. Puppetry: This was also used for a puppeteer who was concealed inside the writing desk and able to operate a puppet while the performer interacted with the puppet. Included in the book are: Full plans both in 3D and 2D with all working dimensions so you can build this prop from home. Photographs of each separate part of the prop Step-by-setp photographs on the set-up of the illusion Variations on different routines and uses for the prop BONUS: Video links to live performances PLUS the set-up and pack down of the illusion. Click here to view attached image.
"life is like a movie ... you write your own ending" - Kermit the Frog
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Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts |
That looks very interesting.
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Magicusa Elite user 478 Posts |
I would like to thank you for this post. I'm going to order this from Hocus Pocus tonight.
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Lavey Regular user Luxembourg 150 Posts |
Paul,
do you plan to publish the book also as a download version? If I order from Hocus Pocus the price with shipping costs will be the double of the book price. Christian
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Paul Romhany V.I.P. Canada 800 Posts |
No - I don't do downloads - this is available from all good magic dealers world wide as are all my products- even I sell it:) http://www.extrememagicmakeover.com
"life is like a movie ... you write your own ending" - Kermit the Frog
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MaxfieldsMagic Inner circle Instead of practicing, I made 3009 Posts |
Amazing that this packs down like it does. Can't wait to get the plans for this. This is one illusion I will definitely build (or, more likely, pay someone else to build). Thanks for sharing the details, Paul!
I really like your new series of books, Paul. The Multiplying Bottles book has some great tips and ideas. Can't complain at all about the price of these, either, particularly since these are all effects you have worked with for so long. BTW, you could use this desk for an extremely clean ACAAN from a locked box, if you wanted to go that route.
Now appearing nightly in my basement.
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Tony Chris V.I.P. Vancouver, Canada 714 Posts |
I got to see this beautiful piece of art and magic up close! It is brilliant! I mean, I saw a complete one very close up. I have to say, the one he showed me that was completed and sold by the way at PCAM last month was breathtaking. Just lovely!
Well done my friend. I know a lot of magicians and illusionists out there are going to fall in love with it. You sir, totally reak of awesomeness! Tony
As magicians we create what onlookers call magic. If they truly believe in what we have created for them to witness then magic is real!!!
- TONY CHRIS, A.K.A. Zany Zack http://www.tonychris.com |
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Hengky Ciptanegara Veteran user Indonesia 389 Posts |
I just wonder how this illusion looks from audience's perspective because if I see the "table" picture, it looks to "gimmick"
The table it's not just a top with the 4 legs and nothing under the top. The table more like an office table with the cover under the top so isn't it too suspicious if the spectator can not see the clear "empty space" under the top. Is just me or anyone notice that... Maybe the illusion would be more stronger if the table is like this one... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlgrsMN2ICc Sorry Paul... just to share my opinion.... |
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Steven Conner Inner circle 2720 Posts |
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On 2011-08-26 22:39, Hengky Ciptanegara wrote: I agree the demo does not do it justice. It does seem obvious. Lance's is awesome.
"The New York Papers," Mark Twain once said,"have long known that no large question is ever really settled until I have been consulted; it is the way they feel about it, and they show it by always sending to me when they get uneasy. "
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Paul Romhany V.I.P. Canada 800 Posts |
As I'm sure you are both very much aware, The Lance Burton table uses an optical principle that is not practical for the 'jobbing' magician so yes I agree its great to see a clear view under a thin top table which of course is a more perfect illusion...my briefcase illusion is for those performers who do not have the luxury of a permanent venue to work in.
In the twenty years I've been performing this it really does fool people because the dimensions look impossible once the performer comes out. This is designed for those of us who work under every imaginable condition - which I've done for at least twenty years of doing this illusion. I've performed this in shopping malls, theatres, cruise ships, trade-shows, comedy clubs etc etc. I walk in - set it up in four minutes and pack it down in two. As I said, designed for those of us who don't have our own theatres.
"life is like a movie ... you write your own ending" - Kermit the Frog
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Paul Romhany V.I.P. Canada 800 Posts |
Thanks Tony and Max for the kind words. Yes - you could easily use this (I've done it) for an amazing mentalism routine. I did it once for TV where I had somebody inside the table doing all the dirty work and was able to load what was needed in plain view of the audience. It looks exactly like it should - a writing desk.
Of course - the desk doesn't have to be used to produce a person from - we've done this to vanish and appear a person away from the desk - it's part of my show where I put props in and out etc - so when I vanish a person the desk is never suspicious. It's all in the book folks!
"life is like a movie ... you write your own ending" - Kermit the Frog
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guyactor Veteran user 355 Posts |
Hey Comedy - Might be a redundant question, but when 'plans' are ordered is this 'book' included?
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Paul Romhany V.I.P. Canada 800 Posts |
Yes - all the plans are in the book - both 3D and 2D plans plus photos of each part plus access to video showing the pieces.
Regards Paul
"life is like a movie ... you write your own ending" - Kermit the Frog
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
Paul,
loved the bottlebook! Are you also offering free shipping if we preorder? I will buy from you if that is the case. Thank you, James Quote: On 2011-08-27 01:22, comedy wrote:
Still with the Chinese circus
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Cris Johnson Loyal user Niagara Falls, NY 248 Posts |
I just received this and it is stellar. Years ago, Paul had this on the market as a complete, pre-built illusion for $3500 or so. There was a video clip in the demo of Paul climbing out of the illusion. It fried me then and the reactions of the live audiece (non-magicians) was incredible To me this is a GREAT illusion for guys like me. It packs flat and looks great. It's a real fooler and it depicts an object you'd see in real life. I like illusions a lot and I REALLY like this because I can see myself actually doing this and mind you, I've never done illusions. The review will be on my Hocus Pocus blog next week. I can't believe the quality of stuff Paul continues to put out.
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Paul Romhany V.I.P. Canada 800 Posts |
Hi
There is no pre-order because the book is now out - but if you like I'll offer free shipping to anybody in Canada and USA for the month of August and Septmeber- send me an email to paul@chaplinmagic.com and I'll email you my paypal etc. Regards Paul
"life is like a movie ... you write your own ending" - Kermit the Frog
http://www.paulromhanymagic.com http://www.paulromhany.com |
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Paul Romhany V.I.P. Canada 800 Posts |
Lastest Review on Cris Johnson Magic Review weekly BLog at http://crisjohnsontricktalk.blogspot.com/
Review by Cris Johnson WHAT YOU GET: A perfect bound soft cover book. There are drawings, photos and more galore, so you'll have NO problem understanding this. Video links and password-protected access to video tutorials are also included. ANGLES: Here is where this illusion really shines! For most of the uses this utility illusion can be used for, a surrounded performance is indeed possible. Un-friggin'-believable. MARKET: Wide open! The illusion looks so good that I can see this working for any age group. Obviously you wouldn't want to haul this out to a birthday show or private home gig, but for any stage show, this is fantastic! DIFFICULTY: From a performance standpoint, the actual workings of this illusion are pretty easy, a 1 out of 10 for sure. Obviously, exiting (or entering, in some cases) must be rehearsed to perform in a fluid, magical manner, but the real question of difficulty comes from the construction of an illusion. I myself have never felt comfortable building my own props. (Long-time readers of this blog will recall how often I grumble and complain whenever I must do such a thing!) Nonetheless, after reading this book, I now know that even I can build this illusion. Obviously, a person must have the proper tools, so if you live on the fifth floor of an apartment building and you do not own any power tools, you're oing to have a tough time....however, the plans are so easy to comprehend, you could easily farm this out to a local carpenter or a buddy who has the tools. PRACTICALITY: Another question facing potential buyers is the idea of practicality - "Do I REALLY want to haul a full-size DESK to a show?" Here's the really neat thing...and I hope Paul does not mind me tipping this....one thing he does VERY thoroughly throughout the book is stress how you can use pin hinges to hold the illusion together for performances, meaning you can pack it down flat and easily transport this even without a large van! The video links also provide footage of Paul assembling the prop so you can see just how practical this is. MY THOUGHTS: First of all, I want to thank Paul for continuing to put out stellar material. I have wanted to know the workings of this illusion for years as for a while, Paul sold the illusion complete for around $3500. I considered buying it back then, but knowing how much of a pain many illusions are, I decided to pass. Well, this illusion was designed for the working pro who does NOT have assistants or a large moving van to haul their stuff. Paul designed this for one man shows and while he provides several ways to incorporate assistants and/or multi-performer acts, it was originally designed for a one-man show. One thing I really like about this is the fact that the illusion itself looks like something you'd see in everyday life. To me that just adds to the innocence of the prop. Peter Loughran and I had a discussion about illusions and we both agree that illusions can look fantastical because the whole idea of magic is fantastical, but if the object looks like something in the real world, that's a nice bonus. After I read the book and understood the principle behind the illusion, I realized I could easily add this to my school shows for the simple reason that using an illusion that looks like a desk makes perfect sense! I also think that using the illusion with a puppet makes total sense - audiences of all ages appreciate puppetry (this is coming from a guy who used to use Rocky Raccoon in his corporate shows) so adding the seeming impossibility of this illusion with a well-crafted puppet routine would be AWESOME. I also feel the added value of the video links (password protected) is inspired. Romany is the second performer I myself have encountered who uses this idea in conjunction with a book release and while I'm sure there are others out there, it's not nearly as widespread of an idea as I would like. RATING: A perfect 10 out of 10. My only gripe, and I honestly considered taking a point or two off for this, is the fact that this is priced way too low. I do not say that as a means of hype or hyperbole, but there is such a thing as giving away too much value. I truly hope that this illusion does not turn into the Zig Zag of the modern era. (I've seen lay audiences groan in unison when a Zig Zag is wheeled out because it has become so common place, despite the Zig Zag being a terrific illusion). This is an incredible bargain and I can't wait to get started on mine. This goes on my short list of best releases of 2011.
"life is like a movie ... you write your own ending" - Kermit the Frog
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
Cris always gives products a 10 out of 10. Really? Perfect? Come on.
I am sure it is good but really. James Quote: On 2011-08-31 11:40, comedy wrote:
Still with the Chinese circus
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Cris Johnson Loyal user Niagara Falls, NY 248 Posts |
James,
Try doing your research. I Do NOT always give a 10. Look at last week's review of Kings Crossing. Look at my review of Real Ghost. Look at a couple of Docc Hilford products I reviewed. Look at my book review of "If Ever a Wiz There Was." Shall I go on? Get your facts straight. I'll grant you that I usually give Paul's products a 10...because to a working pro, they rock, plain and simple. Cris |
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
AND, he's your friend.
James Quote: On 2011-08-31 21:34, Cris Johnson wrote:
Still with the Chinese circus
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