leaning forwards 'off balance'

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leaning forwards 'off balance'

Postby branwell » Oct 9th, '06, 13:29



hi ...
can anyone point me in the right direction to find out what the gimmick is for this leaning effect used by the guy in this video, please
:_))

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3QtV44Gnn0

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Postby taneous » Oct 9th, '06, 13:41

It's called 'IT' - basically incredibly strong thread that is practically invisible except in black light. You attach it to an object behind you with superglue (you could tie it, but it's really difficult to tie the stuff because you can't see it) and then run it over your shoulder to your hand. As you lean forward you slowly let out more thread (similar to abseiling). There are also some electronic devices that allow it to be fed out mechanically. This makes it a lot easier to get back into the upright position again. This is, of course, very expensive and unless you're doing a tv show or something - not recommended.

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Postby magicdiscoman » Oct 9th, '06, 13:43

erm which part so far i can sugest:-

a leantoo gimick.
a staelth device and a vanishing plackard.
a vanishing bottle / stealth device and a bottle flat.
and head banger for the finish.

so which bit and maybey we can give you some ideas on sites.

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Postby David The Cryptic » Oct 9th, '06, 17:40

It is called the lean, i believe M. Jackson created it. I might be wrong. It costs alot i dont remember the exact price.

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