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Unless you are adding a flying fork to the routine, I would be careful getting it close to cutlery

There are other applications that can be applied check out the forum when you purchase it. (in sales that's called assuming the sale!)

Que: Siege, insert flying fork onto Scorpion joke here


Do I have my sense of humor back Mr. Siege?


Rick

Rick, we really have gotten off on the wrong foot.

I adore the idea, and I am toying with purchasing one off you. I guess my sarcasm was just perhaps a little too close to 'criticism'.

If it's any consolation, the mood I'm in today, if I'd have seen a flash paper review, I'd have probably said "Save the money, just soak some napkins in napalm and voila—instant homemade flash paper". That's a kind of comparable statement.

And it really does look like one heck of a dangerous effect, moreso compounding the element of risk.

I still think my idea of a 9 inch chainsaw version is better, though

seige wrote:I still think my idea of a 9 inch chainsaw version is better, though

I'll take that into consideration. Sounds ideal for close up table hopping

Did you say hopping, or chopping?

I think I will have to beg the question of table hopping. What good would it be for table hopping if you have their cutlery flying at you? (As well as method concealment.)

Not trying to be rude... serious question. What kind of distance is optimal?

With a scorpion or a chainsaw

i1011i wrote:I think I will have to beg the question of table hopping. What good would it be for table hopping if you have their cutlery flying at you? (As well as method concealment.)

Not trying to be rude... serious question. What kind of distance is optimal?

Just the distance needed to place 4 little cups on the table without infringing on the spectators "personal space".

It's more about polite common sense regarding how close you would be performing in relation to someones cutlery
I would suggest that you kindly request that you be allowed to clear a small space to perform.

4-6 inches away is not going to cause a fork to fly across the table

Rick

Sounds good, thats all I needed to know. Thanks!

thanks that clears it up for me as well, do you do a version on a chain with handle for kids parties.

An amazing prop...very NASTY looking! Can't wait to have a play with it!

AND I've found a good supplier of small, plain white paper cups! Hooray!

I've had this for a week or two now and have performed in for a few audiences andd it always gets a good reaction.
I am curious about where to get the small paper cups from Tom as I've resorted to the small polystyrene coffee cups which dont pack as small in the pocket

I will tell all soon...still have a bit more research to do.

excellent. What I like is that when I bring it out of the box people seem to think its made of rubber until I plonk it in their hand and they feel the weight and the spikes. The change in expression is priceless, they look at you like your a madman.

review on the way for this. Been giving it a few try outs before posting it

Right...I'll add to the very good reviews this is getting.

This is indeed an impressive bit of kit! I opened mine and instantly uttered someting that sounded like "Clucking Bell that's 'clucking NASTY"!! LOL! ONE touch by the spectator and you will have their attention... and respect I should think!

The prop certainly is substantial and although it does have the "bed of nails" principle going for it in terms of "safety"... I NEVER intend upon getting it wrong...I don't fancy crying in public! I also don't suggest playing catch with it!

The routine you get is basic but hell...that's all you need...in fact...that's all you really want to eliminate uneeded dangers. "K.I.S.S." as they say.! You as the performer should be adding the personal drama. The back story is intriguing enough to hold the attention, rationalises the prop and gives some context to the routine...rare beasts these days.

The hexagonal wooden box with the clasped and hinged lid the prop is presented in is very appropriate, it has a simple and clean, hand painted Japanese symbol on the lid...white on black....spot on! Inside you will find your very , VERY tasty prop.

The "workings" of the effect are pretty darned fool-proof. You'd have to be seriously dense to miss "the signs" (as it were) but practice and confidence are the key words, one builds the other. The method is easy but you need to be clear in your head as to what you will and will not do...one's attention is easily focused on the wrong thing for the right reason and the right thing for the wrong reason...a subtle but ever so important differentiation in this case.

You will need an extra "something" to work the effect but a look at the banner ads below this review will sort you out with that...if you don't one or two already.

Brilliant work and well worth the price tag...WELL worth it!