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Walking Bob Elite user 499 Posts |
I would like to thank Harry for referring me to Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks for Magicians compiled by Stewart James (Dover Edition). I have had the book for some time and looked through it last night to find the Harold Sterling's "Short and Long Rope Mystery. Not only did I find the Sterling effect, but I spent over an hour with the book and found a number of other treasures. Whoever said that the good effects are hidden in the old books was absolutely correct.
Thanks again Harry for the great information and opening up some new ideas for me!!! Walking Bob in Iowa P.S. One I can't wait to put in my cut and restored routine is L. W. Marking the Center of the Rope |
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Ekuth Inner circle Floating above my 1538 Posts |
Professor's Nightmare with comedy presentation.
"All you need is in Fitzkee."
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
A member brought this rope trick to our attention. I think it is very good and a little different then then most.
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
Soma's is another example of taking some standard bits and gaffs and melding them into a nice tight little routine. I liked it very much.
The artist formally known as Mumblepeas!
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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
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On 2012-02-11 16:58, Harry Murphy wrote: I like some of the moves as well, but I am not enamored of the rope thru neck all of the new rope effects seem to include. The Soma moves borrowed a few from "4 nightmares", and some Hen Fetch moves. $60 seems a bit steep for the effect, but distribution mark-ups dictate that. The blend into one loop could have been smoother.
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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Xcath1 Inner circle 3052 Posts |
I think Soma's "Rope it up" looks great. One of the cleanest routines I have seen using gaff and PN principle. Of course I have not seen even close to everything but I think many famous rope routines are confusing to me as a magician, I can not even imagine what they look like to a lay audience. I usually do a "1 rope" routine from Fiber Optics. In addition to how magical it looks I love that I do not destroy a rope with each performance and that there are no gaffs so replacing the inevitable frayed or dirty rope is less expensive. My only worry with Rope it Up is that the only available solution for the trick is the correct one although the entertainment value may outweigh that. I am frequently asked if I use magnets when I do fiber optics even after handing out the rope for examination.
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TrickyRicky Inner circle TrickyRicky 1653 Posts |
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On 2012-01-26 11:37, Pete Biro wrote: Pete, I agree a hundred percent about Sterling's Short and Long Routine. The routine I do with Sterling's method really have the little ones involved with laughing and shouting. I start with about 8 feet of rope cutting it twice each performance. I can do 5 performance with that length. Tricky Ricky |
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j100taylor Inner circle 1198 Posts |
I like Daryl's Acrobatic Knot
Lakewood, Ohio
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Magic_engineer New user Plymouth, MA 66 Posts |
Professor's dream if I am at parlour or stage distance, professor's nightmare for close up
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
I Like Al there are just so many good rope routines. The ones I tend to do most seem to be my audience’s favorites (more important to me than my favorite).
For most small parties and small venues I tend to do George Sands Sandsenational routine. For larger venues I will do the cut and restored rope to Professor’s Nightmare sequence right out of Slidini. On the street I will perform Pat Page’s “Everlasting Rope” repeatedly as a crowd drawer or a Hunter’s Knot as a challenge bit (give out lengths of rope and see if people can tie a knot in it without letting go the ends). For pure comedy I always fall back on Professor Cheer’s Rope Trick. I have ended many a comedy show with that little gem.
The artist formally known as Mumblepeas!
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
I like Sandsenational, Professors Nightmare, Cut and Restore, Vishnu Rope Mystery, my own ring and rope routine, Junior walking knot, Daryl's Acrobatic Knot, my own shortened version of Fiber Optics, Ian's Loops, my own quickie walk around rope routine, Dennis Loomis Knot routine plus. There may be more but that is what I do regularly.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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andini1 New user UK 93 Posts |
A routine combining six effects taken from the George Sands "Improved Ropesational" book; it plays for over 2 minutes; it's visual; angle proof; suitable for close-up or platform; starts dirty and finishes clean. That's it !!
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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
When I first started out, I attended a Sands lecture and absorbed the material. So much so, that when Alan did a lecture, I showed him a routine from his Dad that he had forgotten.
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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Darkwing Inner circle Nashville Tn 1850 Posts |
Tabray Rope Routine. It gets a great reaction everytime.
Also do a three phase C&R Rope that is taken from Dan Harlan, Jeff McBride and Duane Laflin. I'm sure it all comes from other magicians. Ian, you do some great rope stuff. I remember when you lectured in Nashville. Great stuff. |
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John Long Inner circle New Jersey 2826 Posts |
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On 2012-02-06 17:03, Harry Murphy wrote: Both the short and long rope, and Neff's rope trick is in the Ency of Rope Tricks. There is also a very amusing clip on youtube of David C performing this. Sorry I don't have know the link.
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Fiber Optics
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Trekdad Elite user Telford, PA 445 Posts |
Mongolian Pop Knot.
Barnhardt: You have tested this theory?
Klaatu: I find it works well enough to get me from one planet to the next. The Day the Earth Stood Still |
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Aaron Smith Magic Inner circle Portland, OR 1447 Posts |
My top three are: John Guastaferro's Full Circle, Jim Pace's "What", & Daryl's Rope Routine.
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Pop Haydn Inner circle Los Angeles 3691 Posts |
Mongolian Pop-Knot.
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Al Angello Eternal Order Collegeville, Pa. USA 11045 Posts |
Aaron Smith
If you like "full circle" look at what Richard Sanders does with ring, and rope on "Fiber Optics Extended". I have put them together for a great routine.
Al Angello The Comic Juggler/Magician
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