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An effect from my Mad About Magic lecture notes. Feedback is appreciated. Thank you!

Michael Kras

http://www.youtube.com/v/qd6CzbJMAqE

As much as it pains me to say this, I actually liked this one.

GREAT!!!!!

link dosn't work for me sorry.

Here's another link for you.

http://www.youtube.com/v/YbKaHXHfOIc

um, that second penetration would never fool anyone, even on video its is clear as day light that its going in the mouth let alone watching it in person.

regarding the third "melt through" dont you think your specs will see through the glass and see that the coin isnt in your hand, and also they would see it dropping into the mouth agian, like i did

Really? That was the only phase that got true applause during my lecture. The glass was tilted at a slightly wrong angle but normally the illusion is perfect. And they also don't see the third phase happen, because I never let them know exaclty when it will happen. Check out the Time Warp Coin video here:

http://www.youtube.com/v/YbKaHXHfOIc

Okay, the main problem of the video that doesn't entirely expose the trick is the way you hold the glass at the beginning of the trick. You're obviously hiding *something* that will help you with the trick. What it is, I have aboslutely no clue . Also, the entire trick is an exposure video just like your "No Entry" video in the way that you don't have to know much about magic, or just have a quick eye, to catch what is going on. I think you're not putting enough time into these effects because you think that because you "invented" them, you will never have problems performing them. That is absolutely not true. No matter what kind of trick you are performing, you always need to practice ad nauseum.

Yes I understand. This ISN'T an explanation video. I filmed about 10 videos of this effect until I got one I though you all would appreciate and not call a tutorial video. That in particular angers me.

I wasn't holding the glass in a wrong fashion at all! How do YOU hold a glass Monker?

I understand your reasoning that I should put a bit more practice right before filming just so I am sure it will work, though, and thank you!

Michael Kras

You were cupping the glass with your fingers tightly closed around it. Even if you weren't palming or concealing anything, that will raise suspicsions every single time.

Ahh. I see your point. Nobody has noticed yet in performance though, but I will see what I can do to modify it.

The first was good if you dismiss the awkward handling of the glass. The second was pretty obvious... The third was again awkward.

You've still got a long way to go, Mikey, but this is a start.

Hmmm coin goes in to glass. It is Micheal abit awkard very strained at points as the Professer says "Be natural" Relax when performing you seem very up tight trying to impress people and this is where you fail.

Have a look at this welsh bloke doing a coin in glass routine

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HL7VpuzyYBM

That was well performed, and well done for finally realizing to shot your videos in day light, instead of it almost being pitch black.

The last penetration looked a bit suspect however being a magician i knew what to look for, and i hope laymen wouldn't notice.

By far your best up-load yet, however i still think some more practice is in order.

Michael Kras wrote:Yes I understand. This ISN'T an explanation video. I filmed about 10 videos of this effect until I got one I though you all would appreciate and not call a tutorial video. That in particular angers me.

I wasn't holding the glass in a wrong fashion at all! How do YOU hold a glass Monker?

I understand your reasoning that I should put a bit more practice right before filming just so I am sure it will work, though, and thank you!

Michael Kras

its your invented trick and you had to film it ten times to get it just right?

that is why I say more practise is needed