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Matthew U Loyal user 205 Posts |
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slyhand Inner circle Good ole Virginia 1908 Posts |
Actually, the hammer looked OK in the video.
I am getting so tired of slitting the throats of people who say that I am a violent psychopath.
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volto Special user 603 Posts |
I was tempted to post a routine for the hammer involving a forced selection from a collection of things that are totally useless - chocolate teapot, decaffeinated coffee table, coalition government... with the revelation of a rubber hammer at the end. But I still have my pride, so I won't. Also, there's a danger that the entrants to the competition might actually be sent one of the bl**dy things.
Amusing show, as usual. We need more footage of things being thrown at Craig, though. |
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
Magic Cube: What a pile of absolute rubbish. Something similar (using a die) was sold by Harry Stanley back in the early 1960's......and it wasn't even very good back then! As for the performer - whatever his name is. Well, what can I say other than the fact that when that haircut comes back in fashion, he's going to be the first bloke with it.
Super Hammer: The most hilarious gag I've seen since the nail through finger, snappy gum and the whoopee cushion. An absolute masterpiece of side-splitting entertainment. I spose Dave could always put a squeaker in it and give it to his dog to play with. I've never heard of 'Twister Magic' before.....and hopefully I won't ever again. Are they seriously trying to market these useless pieces of crap as magician's props? If so, they are perceiving magicians to be complete mugs, and subsequently deserve to be treated with the contempt that THEY deserve! These 2 effects aren't even worthy of gathering dust in the back of the drawer (which is about all they could do; as I doubt anyone would have the balls to sell them second-hand via Ebay!) Easy Vanish: Didn't see anything in the clips that can't similarly be achieved without the greatest gaffed coin in the history of magic - The Tango Ultimate Coin (T.U.C.) but with far LESS angle problems. Pull Top: Very good idea......but such a shame that's about all it is. Very limited use in a commercial environment as pointed out. Also, yet another gimmick that doesn't conform to a UK design so pretty pointless as this is one of the few tricks that I'd agree WOULD need to be examined to give it any degree of belief. As for linking can ring-pulls; I believe Jay Sankey was the first to use this idea in his lecture notes during the late 80's but with REAL ring pulls? Thanks for the review chaps - and for your honesty!
Barry Allen
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XerxX New user I hope I'll make more than 78 Posts |
"Why do you stock them?"
"You might be a mentalist!" :D LOL Way too much crap is released nowadays. So: Thanks for an honest review! Keep them coming.
2013-01-25: Returning after a loong absence...
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Potty the Pirate Inner circle 4632 Posts |
Here is a real worker for those mentalists out there who would like to incorporate the "Super Hammer" into their presentations:
Using a deck of letter cards, force the letter "R" onto a spectator. (Or use any other force of your choice). Ask the spectator to think of any country beginning with the letter on their card. Now ask them to remember the ruling party of that country in the 1970's. Finally, ask them to picture the symbol of that ruling party. Ask them to describe said symbol, and they will, of course, say "a hammer and sickle". Now, you triumphantly reveal the rubber hammer (which you can magically produce),along with a rubber sickle. Doug |
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
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On 2011-10-19 11:50, Potty the Pirate wrote: Doug - If I tried this in Essex mate, they'd probably come up with R gentina.......init!
Barry Allen
Over 14 years have passed - and still missing Abra Magazine arriving every Saturday morning. |
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Sammy J. Inner circle Castle Rock, Colorado 1786 Posts |
Thanks for keeping us informed on what not to buy!
Sammy
Sammy J. Teague
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Shakey Veteran user In over 4 million i've made 360 Posts |
So, Craig sees an effect and is completely fooled, only to be disapointed when he finds out the method - irony!!
Love the show guys, its almost refeshing to see the cr*p honestly reviewed. |
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randirain Inner circle Fort Worth, TX 1650 Posts |
Dan Sperry throws a fake hammer in the audience. I have seen him do it in person, and it's quite funny.
Plus I would like to point out, that when you threw the hammer, all of you were laughing. It's a funny bit.. but yeah.. that hammer is garbage. I can make one a hundred times better. The rubiks cube thing... I made one of those a long time ago that was a Miracle-Gro box. It was part of another routine, and it was a throw away piece. Randi |
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whiteoakcanyon Special user 899 Posts |
A little disappointing that you were not able to locate any good magic in an industry with so many new releases. But I certainly appreciate the work that goes into the show. I suggest you create a Wall of Shame and throughout the year put the worst effects on the wall of shame.
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
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On 2011-10-19 16:58, whiteoakcanyon wrote: As I've said before, a lot of the material brought out on these one trick DVD's would not have survived in the days of paper and print. No author or publisher worth their salt would have put some of this trash out - sales would not even have met the initial production run! Looking at the wider picture, I truly believe that the internet is slowly killing magic. I'm not saying everything is bad (we have The Magic Café after all ) BUT lets consider just some of the current problems: - Magic sold via magic 'shops' that, to the most part, don't give a *** about what they sell or who they sell it to - so long as you have a PayPal account and they can make a quick buck - Ebooks and video clip downloads that are shared around to all and sundry free of charge; thus making them worthless - Constant exposure of magical secrets (often by kids) on YouTube - so that people can have their 15 minutes of fame - One trick DVD's that are basically so weak in content and value, they would not have been considered worthy of including in a magazine had they been contributed free of charge - Demo clips on many dealer sites that are, to put it mildly, either carefully edited at best; or, at worst, a complete and utter pack of lies - The contributory factor that internet shops have had in causing bricks & mortar shops to close down through a lack of business No doubt there are many others - and no doubt many will disagree. What I do know is a FACT is that Ken Brooke was the most respected magic dealer in the history of our art. He got to this position not only because he demonstrated honesty & Integrity BUT also because he only EVER stocked commercial magic. This was more often than not contributed by some of the biggest 'names' in magic. Names that TRUSTED ONLY KEN BROOKE to write the best instructions in the history of magic; and only to produce props of the highest quality. What was also key to his success is that Ken ONLY stocked commercial, tried and tested magic; and that is why HE ONLY ADDED 3 or 4 items to his catalogue each year. Sorry to get on my soapbox again but quite honestly, Brookie would have looked at most stuff coming onto the market today and thrown it straight into the garbage can - along with the originator, for having the bare faced cheek to believe that the trick was worthy of his customer base. Back to where we started with whiteoakcanyon's (100% correct) statement....'A little disappointing that you were not able to locate any good magic in an industry with so many new releases'. THEREIN LIES THE VERY PROBLEM MY FRIEND!
Barry Allen
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Shrubsole Inner circle Kent, England 2455 Posts |
Romania?
Winner of the Dumbringer Award for total incompetence. (All years)
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equivoque Special user 861 Posts |
From a spectator's perspective, here is what the "easy vanish" looks like, "WOW, it almost looked liked the coin vanished from that hand, but it must be in the other hand due to the awkward way he is holding it..." Honestly, show your hand empty or just palm and ditch the coin. This whole, "I will prove the other hand is empty by holding it with my fingers spread so that people can see part of my palm is empty" trend in coin magic is just crap. The spectator will either ask to see what is in the other hand, or she will just be polite about it, but either way the magical moment is lost.
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equivoque Special user 861 Posts |
4 real hammers and one fake hammer are placed into separate paper bags which are then folded, stapled shut, and then mixed by an audience member while the performers back is turned and then a board with four nails sticking out of it is brought on to stage. Without touching the bags and while blindfolded, the performer eliminates one real hammer at a time. Each time a real hammer is eliminated a nail is dramatically driven into the board with that very hammer! Finally, when only the fake hammer is left,the performer rips open the last bag and hits himself in the face with the hammer only mildly injuring himself and causing no permanent damage!
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equivoque Special user 861 Posts |
Or 4 real doves and four fake hammers are introduced followed by an amazingly life-like imitation dove and a fake hammer...
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MeetMagicMike Inner circle Gainesville Fl 3501 Posts |
Here's my Super Hammer Routine:
Show an envlelope containing a prediction and then show the Super Hammer. State that you will are a psychic and have predicted the spectators thoughts. Now you reveal your prediction on which is written: You are thinking: "Hey, that is some kind of fake hammer". In the second phase of the routine you pull out a real hammer and throw it into the audience much to the horror of your on stage volunteer. Laughter ensues when they realize that the entire audience has been replaced by super realistic rubber mannequins. |
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Potty the Pirate Inner circle 4632 Posts |
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On 2011-10-19 12:27, Merc Man wrote: Ah, so when trying this in Essex, your second question is: "Think of a workman's tool that starts with the last letter of the Country you thought of...whether it be Russia, Romania, or "R"gentina, they will inevitably come up with: 'ammer!" shrubsole, Romania and Russia will both work fine with my routine, as the ruling party in the '70s was the Communist Party in both countries. Though the symbol for the Romanian party included some wheat sheaves as well. If you want to be ready for every eventuality, have a couple of Shredded Wheat in your pockets. ;) |
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2537 Posts |
[quote]On 2011-10-20 05:16, Potty the Pirate wrote:
Ah, so when trying this in Essex, your second question is: "Think of a workman's tool" [quote] That is the last thing that I'd want to say to an Essex Girl (unless I was at the conclusion of a well known Goshman effect)!
Barry Allen
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Potty the Pirate Inner circle 4632 Posts |
[quote]On 2011-10-20 08:46, Merc Man wrote:
[quote]On 2011-10-20 05:16, Potty the Pirate wrote: Ah, so when trying this in Essex, your second question is: "Think of a workman's tool" Quote:
Hmmm.....OK, as well as the rubber hammer, rubber sickle, and two Weetabix, you probably need a giant sponge ph****s. ;) |
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