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Eldini![]() Regular user Las Vegas 122 Posts ![]() |
Hello,
I am doing the Elmsley Cups and Balls routine with the salt pour finale. I’d like to show an article in the newspaper at the start of the routine. Does anyone have ideas of how to load the salt in the newspaper so I can lift it up and show at least one side? Thank you! |
Eldini![]() Regular user Las Vegas 122 Posts ![]() |
I've made a few 'pockets' out of ziplock bags and the like. The issue is, of course, when I pick the newspaper up, the salt collects at the bottom. This tips the salt is in the newspaper both audibly and visually.
I think the salt pocket needs to be stiff or someway gaffed to hold the salt in place until I release the ziplock opening. Anyone have suggestions on this? Thanks! |
RiffRaff![]() Special user 638 Posts ![]() |
The Elmsley finale is not very practical for the street. You may want to post your question in the Ever So Sleightly section.
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Eldini![]() Regular user Las Vegas 122 Posts ![]() |
Hi,
Yeah, had to scrap the idea for now. Hours of breaking through newspapers.... Thought I could figure out a work around. One thing I haven't tried is a thin hard case, but I didn't think it would fit enough salt to be worth the effect. Alas, but it's all part of the process. |
Mr. Woolery![]() Inner circle Fairbanks, AK 1965 Posts ![]() |
Most newspapers have several sections. You can put the salt load in a section you don’t pick up at all until the end. The headline is just on the top section, so you lift and display. If you feel like doing the setup, you could also do a T&R paper, just to have one more reason for the paper on the table.
Patrick |
Bill Hegbli![]() Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22733 Posts ![]() |
Have you tried a balloon? Or even the old fart gag, the Whoopee cushion. Use the color ads page, to help with the camouflage.
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TheAmbitiousCard![]() Eternal Order Northern California 13406 Posts ![]() |
A balloon could be a great idea.
See ideas from Tom Stone on the subject of balloons for this sort of thing.
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