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Gerald Blankenship Loyal user Lake O The Pines Texas 205 Posts 
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Have watched a lot of video presentations for this effect. Some good and some not so good. In you folks' opinion, who makes the best one of high quality, I see some that are better than others. For this kind of investment opinions from you folks is very well taken. Thanks Gerald
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MJ Marrs Inner circle Los Angeles 1113 Posts
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As far as I know there is only one official manufacturer of this wonderful illusion. The knock-offs are a total waste of money (besides being unethical).
I purchased mine from Wellington Enterprises recently. The workmanship is top-notch. Bill makes a new table that hides the bottom portion. Tri-Section is now one of my favorite pieces. This isn’t inexpensive. But as with most things in Magic (and life) you get what you pay for. I saved my pennies and patiently waited for this awesome illusion to become available again. It’s a true showpiece. |
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Gerald Blankenship Loyal user Lake O The Pines Texas 205 Posts
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On Feb 12, 2020, MJ Marrs wrote: Thanks for reply. Yes I see several available out there some look good and others not so good. Will check out Wellington. Regards Gerald
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Gerald Blankenship Loyal user Lake O The Pines Texas 205 Posts
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I remember Wellington now they produce top notch effects and as you say a little pricey but hey you get what you pay for.
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thomasR Inner circle 1254 Posts
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Gerald, just to be clear are you asking about the zig-zag arm illusion that is titled “trisection” or are you asking about the illusion where someone lays down in a sawing in half style box and the middle is taken out?
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Gerald Blankenship Loyal user Lake O The Pines Texas 205 Posts
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On Feb 12, 2020, thomasR wrote: Hi Thomas thanks for responding. I am asking about the arm illusion. Regards Gerald
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thomasR Inner circle 1254 Posts
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Then I'll just echo everything MJ said. Wellington is the only authorized builder and the illusion he makes is a true work of art. Thanks to MJ I too recently bought a trisection from Bill. (I had been wanting one for years and MJ gave me a heads up they were available again!). I've been lucky enough to buy a few professional built illusions both new and used. The pro builders know what they are doing and are worth every penny. There are lots of little details and mechanics that go into illusions that make them work. The trisection, despite being a smaller prop, is no exception.
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Illucifer Inner circle 1402 Posts
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Wellington is indeed the only builder authorized by Larry White (the creator) to build this. Anything else is unethical.
It's all in the reflexes.
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Amazing Magic Co Inner circle 1799 Posts
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How are the angles on Trisection? My understanding is this can be done with good proximity and angles.
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illusionman2 Inner circle 1010 Posts
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Best viewed straight on,sides no problem--- since I do mine for kids that sit on floor I have my bottom gimmick angled a little different, so it can be viewed from below and straight on but still have bad sight lines looking down on prop,but I was in balcony when DC did his, not sure I got the full effect or just did not see anything weird.
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Amazing Magic Co Inner circle 1799 Posts
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Thanks!
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Azzaro Regular user 107 Posts
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In terms of performance I prefer the humouristic approach instead of a serious "danger magic" plot and atmosphere.
I don't think an audience views this prop as dangerous, therefore big lighting effects, fast music, action don't seem to fit here. They rather view it as a puzzle of sorts, hence the presentational style should be adapted. A good example of a humourous approach is Topas. I could not perform this kind of humour but I think it is entertaining and offers valuable inspiration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVGorZzVwyk
Sincerely,
the mind of a hypocritical paradox, portraying the art of serious mischief. |
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illusionman2 Inner circle 1010 Posts
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On Jul 3, 2024, Azzaro wrote: I don't think audiences view any cutting into as really dangerous but as a mystery, and it is the Magicians job to ruled out all the possibility solutions to the audiences |
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illusionman2 Inner circle 1010 Posts
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When DC performed this to a live aud. did he project the performance on a big screen in the Theater?
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Amazing Magic Co Inner circle 1799 Posts
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Thanks Azzaro! I enjoyed that routine!
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Presarian New user 50 Posts
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Me too
 really enjoyed taht routine
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thomasR Inner circle 1254 Posts
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On Jul 11, 2024, illusionman2 wrote: No he didn't. It was also performed off to the side. It's a pretty quick trick and routine. I wish he still did it - it would fit his current Vegas show quite well. |
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Kendrix Loyal user 235 Posts
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I have the Wellington Trisection model
Excellent prop. I don't know if Bill still makes them. |
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collective foundry Inner circle 1418 Posts
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I love Topas.
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