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The End - or any other watch stop effects

Postby pcwells » Nov 30th, '06, 15:07



Hi,

I'm looking for a good clean watch stop effect that uses a spectator's watch.

I've found one listed online called The End, by Koontz, but have yet to see any reviews of it anywhere.

Does anyone have experience of this or any other watch stop illusions?

Thanks in advance,

Pete

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Postby moonbeam » Nov 30th, '06, 15:17

I'm fairly sure that "The Bat" incorporates a watch stopping routine, although I may be wrong.

I'll check and get back to ya later (unless someone else either agrees or disagrees beforehand :oops: ).

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Postby Craig Browning » Nov 30th, '06, 15:20

The device I've personally used the most over the years is Guy Bavli's TIME STOP... it's super easy and fairly clean... not as clumsy as some of the other methods that are out there.

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Postby pcwells » Nov 30th, '06, 16:52

Thanks,

The closest I can find through a google search is a DVD by Guy which features the effect. Nobody seems to be selling a dedicated ready-made gimmick.

That said, the DVD (or DVD set) will probably turn out to be better value.

Cheers,

Pete

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Postby seige » Nov 30th, '06, 17:05

There are many gimmicks available, and even routines and tips.

However, you can make the gimmicks yourself...
http://www.nothingupmysleeve.co.uk/mark ... ucts_id=41

Or, check out Get Fluxed: Special Edition to receive the booklet AND all the items you'd need to construct the gimmick and perform.

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Postby Delude » Nov 30th, '06, 19:50

seige wrote:There are many gimmicks available, and even routines and tips.

However, you can make the gimmicks yourself...
http://www.nothingupmysleeve.co.uk/mark ... ucts_id=41

Or, check out Get Fluxed: Special Edition to receive the booklet AND all the items you'd need to construct the gimmick and perform.


Phew, I'd of thought you would post a link to one of the Berthas. I would have told you that none of us want to stop a train, just a watch :D

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Postby pcwells » Dec 6th, '06, 16:36

So here's the latest...

On Craig's advice, I went looking for Time Stop, but couldn't find it.

I did, however, find Guy Bavli's website, and emailed him asking where I could get it. He replied within five minutes - nice fella! His email directed me to his effect 'End of Time' at www.pro-magic.com.

Quickly bought and paid for, and my purchase arrived today.

Lo and behold - they've sent me The End By Koontz! I don't know whether this is the same thing, but it's ironic that I've come back to square one after spending all that time hunting, and four times more money than if I'd simply bought The End from a UK retailer...

Anyway, enough grumbling. I'll post a review when I've had enough time to play with it properly.

Pete

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Postby Airamas » Dec 7th, '06, 17:17

I have been told that I have a magnetic personality and a face so ugly it could stop time.

Take care.

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