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Postby jackleg » Aug 7th, '11, 15:10



an alakazam product (I think)

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Postby Rufio » Aug 7th, '11, 21:28

I have this, as well as Killer Elite Pro, and whilst there are a lot of Andy Nyman fan boys out there, in terms of premise and the banter possibilities with this, this is such a cheery effect to perform.

The only downside is it looks proppy, and the feeling you get is that this screams "marketed magic product" to lay spectators.

I always say how the film The Social Network was actually incorrectly researched, and that the true story is that Facebook was based on Friendbook...

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Postby kry10 » Aug 7th, '11, 21:36

I have this, personally, I like it, it is well made and works well.

Although, being a kids entertainer, it won't get used much in my shows.

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Postby Rufio » Aug 7th, '11, 23:47

Incidentally Kry10 I used to love Red Dwarf!

Or as my ex house mate, who had a lisp, used to say: "Wed Wharf"

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Postby kry10 » Aug 8th, '11, 10:45

I still love Wed Wharf and always will, lol.

Was fantastic going to the GMEX a couple of weekends ago and getting to meet the main man himself, Craig Charles, my signed picture is in pride of place.

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Postby dat8962 » Aug 13th, '11, 11:17

I've worked with Facebook for a few weeks now and to be honest it's a biut hit and miss whereas Killer Elite Pro is always a hit.

I think that some adults just aren't familiar with Facebook whereas the younger members of the audience find it 'gimmicky'

A very nice idea though.

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Postby kry10 » Aug 13th, '11, 16:39

Strangely enough, every time I have worked with friendbook, I have had hits and no misses.

Even the adults I have shown this to have known what facebook is.

I guess it is personal opinion though, but, I like it.

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