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ArtIn Inner circle 1702 Posts 
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At the beginning the first buyers were snubbed, then buyer promises were broken “limited” and in the end the explanation video was withdrawn from all buyers (which could not even be downloaded).
I hope this thread stays a memorial here. Lost Art Magic says it all, doesn't it. Completely lost. Money lost. |
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Psychiac New user 47 Posts
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On Nov 26, 2022, Psychiac wrote: Unfortunately my brain cells have deteriorated to the point that any faith in me working this out on my own is misplaced. That, plus some self-interested paranoia. However, FYI - I was able to communicate about this successfully. The instructions have now been posted by Murphy's on their site. The password is different than what came with my purchase, and the video is now also downloadable (all confirmed). For safety's sake, is there an ethical process for vetting and getting this information to any brothers or sisters who actually own the kit? |
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trickyat86 Special user Pittsburgh, PA 596 Posts
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Glad to hear that Murphy's is hosting the instructions now. As for letting customers know where the instructions are now available, hopefully shops that sold this in the past know to direct customers to Murphy's if asked.
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ArtIn Inner circle 1702 Posts
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On Nov 30, 2022, Psychiac wrote: Good news! Thank you. |
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trickster41uk Regular user 103 Posts
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Just contacted Merchant of Magic in the UK where I purchased Hook,within the hour they sent me link to Murphys. Great service
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Psychiac New user 47 Posts
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Having great fun with the horrorshow reactions this gets! Attentive spectators cringing uncontrollably, utterly astonished and confused at the free choices, perceived risk and outcome. I'd love to hear of or find any other effects with the same contrast between safety and perception that mentally disable the audience on such a primal level.
With Murphy's taking care of us with the instructions restored, I'm changing this to a BUY if you think you'll get the same mischievous kick out of something different in your ambush mentalism. (I'm too chicken to do spike in hand-type stuff after seeing that newscaster impale themselves live on the air; I forget where or when) |
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Isper Veteran user 398 Posts
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A similar effect is Morgan Strebler's Razor's Edge. Similar to hooked, but with a razor blade in the hand.
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Psychiac New user 47 Posts
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On Dec 3, 2022, Isper wrote: Thanks for the tip! Strebler played the perfect psycho in the promo trailer. Hilarious! 
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Skeleton Veteran user Germany 318 Posts
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Hmm, I couldn't find it on Murphy's Magic Site?
And even if so, unfortunately I can't remember where I bought it and do no longer have the receipt, so they probably would not let me have access to the video anyhow?
To infinity, and beyond!
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trickyat86 Special user Pittsburgh, PA 596 Posts
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Looks like Penguin Magic picked up the rights for this and have it available again. https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/18522
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upnxrawk New user 98 Posts
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On May 9, 2023, trickyat86 wrote: Stinks that those of us who purchased it originally won't get the extra video instructions.
Billy
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RNK Inner circle 7529 Posts
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On May 10, 2023, upnxrawk wrote: Yes but do you really need the instructions? I don't know what more they could add to the instructions. You can't patter after sticking the hook and lines in your mouth. All you need is a little patter before you perform the trick.
Check out Bafflingbob.com
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DaltonWayne_ New user 9 Posts
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On May 10, 2023, RNK wrote: The new instructional video contains almost an hour of detail explanation, additional performance ideas and theory. Some really great stuff to get your gears going. Plus full live performances. |
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trickyat86 Special user Pittsburgh, PA 596 Posts
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Would be nice if Penguin offered a instructions option for this at a lesser price (like they do for Paul Vigil's CBS). I've had this since the initial Lost Art release and have a decent presentation for it, but I'm always open for more ideas and theories.
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Avocat Elite user 446 Posts
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I don't have this but just ordered one
I'm considering this as a presentation: I start out with the strings hanging out of my mouth After all the strings have been pulled but the last, only then do I reveal the hook I did something similar with Shattered -- I'd smash the bags against myself and only reveal the broken bottle in the final bag afterwards Similarly, I performed an opener with Osterlind's Stainless Steel Blindfold, then take it off to show the bandages on my eyes underneath |
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MR Effecto Inner circle 2835 Posts
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On May 10, 2023, trickyat86 wrote: It’s only 25 bucks. I paid 100 when it 1st released. |
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MR Effecto Inner circle 2835 Posts
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On May 10, 2023, Avocat wrote: This is exactly how the original instructions tell you how to perform. |
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RNK Inner circle 7529 Posts
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IMO, you will lose a lot of entertainment value by starting this effect with the strings in your mouth and the audience not having a clue as to what's exactly in your mouth and why you have strings in your mouth. The sheer anxiety and suspense this routine brings is due to the audience knowing what you are going to try and accomplish. You can get suspense with each string that is pulled and actually see the audience wince/cringe when each string is pulled. OR you can have them just watch you pull strings out of your mouth until you show the last string that had a hook on it and get one moment of reaction from your audience. I like having reactions and suspense throughout the whole routine rather than 1 single moment. A routine such as this is meant to create suspense and anxiety which will only be accomplished when the audience knows exactly what's happening from the beginning.
Of course, just my opinion.
Check out Bafflingbob.com
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David Klass Inner circle Beckenham, England 1204 Posts
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On May 11, 2023, RNK wrote: 100% agree. The suspense and uncomfortable feeling each time a string is pulled is what makes this routine so strong. |
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reignofsound Inner circle Glasgow, UK 2200 Posts
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Sure I paid either £100 or £75 for this.
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