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A Coin Flurry

Postby Henk » Nov 1st, '06, 14:40



Well finally I was able to make my first video and upload it..

Its a simple video with some coins vanishes and so on..
dont mind the curtain in the background :P should have taken it away..

anyway, their are a few flawes I made.. I don't know if anyone will notice.. but anyway, I was excited to upload my first movie so bare with me;)

all comments and critisism is welcome!

the dutchguy 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL_87nI-3hU

edit: oowh and I forgot to smile at the end :P

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Postby Demitri » Nov 1st, '06, 16:13

I thought it was excellent!

The only MINOR comment I can make is the phase where you run your left hand over your right seemed a bit rushed. While you can see what's going on, you only show your empty right hand for a split second, and immediately it reappears. This was an excellent vanish - so you should let it sink into the minds of the spectators for a few moments. LEt them react for a bit, and then bring the coin back.

Aside from that, outstanding work. Your pacing was nearly spot on, your reactions were funny, and above all - the magic was great. Great job!

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Postby Pyro Ellvelin » Nov 1st, '06, 18:40

yeah that was very good coin magic, nice to see someone do the basics nice and easily, the little smoke bit at the end was a nice touch.

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Postby lindz » Nov 1st, '06, 20:19

Yes i agree that was very nice although i have one flaw nothing serious thoe. I think you could use some other vanishes in there because if you do the same to long a layman could catch on but other than that i enjoyed that and thought the smoke was very nice aswell.

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Postby dat8962 » Nov 1st, '06, 21:46

Very nice and nothing like a McDonald's flurry :lol:

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Postby the_mog » Nov 1st, '06, 21:51

very nice..liked this a lot

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Postby the_mog » Nov 1st, '06, 21:56

although i do have to ask about the smoke bit though.. any chance you could share the name of the gimmick (if it is indeed one)

Computer games don't affect kids; I mean if Pac-Man affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pills and listening to repetitive electronic music. - Kristian Wilson, Nintendo, Inc, 1989.. :mrgreen:
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Postby Henk » Nov 2nd, '06, 00:27

hey everyone :D
I didn't expect such positive comments 8)
and lindz I totally agree with you.. but I still have to practice those other false transfers ;)

people I asked all suspected me putting the coins up my sleeve :P
i thought it was pretty funny..

anyway, the gimmick is Ultra smoke 2000 by Justin Miller.. or at least he uses it in the silverdream DVD.. I don't think he invented it ( correct me if im wrong). It a very neat gimmick.. in the review forums you can read lots about it..
the special effect can be addictive :P which Is why I only try to use it once in a routine..

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Postby Kolisar » Nov 2nd, '06, 02:25

No criticisms that have not already been mentioned, but very well done.

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Postby majortom » Nov 3rd, '06, 14:52

Excellent. It's nice to see a real performance like that.

Great music by the way....

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Postby bitsnpieces » Nov 5th, '06, 15:02

LOL

I liked the music too. I like that type.

Anyways, good performance. Liked the smoke.

When I first saw it, I thought a lot was going to appear. You were picking so many out of thin air. Then after watching more, I realised how it was and why you did it. Guess it was because I finally looked at your facial expression. XD

Anyways, if I may suggest something, or comment on something, your left hand does look a little odd. I think a little more practice in it might be needed. But it's definitely solid.

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Postby Henk » Nov 5th, '06, 15:15

yeah my left hand does look a little messed up :P the coin fell into the wrong place to be able to palm it correctly..

anyway, I took so many pieces out of the air.. cause im taking Atoms out of the air.. and than melting them together into a coin.. thats the patter I use when I perform it live.. 8)

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