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Postby Lord Freddie » Jan 7th, '08, 19:28



Nice! There are also good sponge routines on:

Bill Malone - Here I Go Again Volume 2 (I think!)
and
David Stone - Real Secrets of Magic Vol.1

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Postby lozey » Jan 7th, '08, 22:43

Eugene Burger has a good sponge ball routine on one of his dvd sets but I cant remember if its chicago tapes or magical voyages set :( It uses 21 sponge balls.

I wish I'd seen the review before I bought 'Sponge'. This sounds far better

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Postby Part-Timer » Jan 7th, '08, 22:49

I don't know which of those two sets has Eugene Burger's sponge routine, lozey, but it's definitely on the World's Greatest Magic Sponge Ball DVD!

I got 'Sponge' for Christmas, but haven't yet watched it. I doubted it'd add much to what I already have, but thought it worth a look (so mentioned it to my other half).

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Postby Lord Freddie » Jan 7th, '08, 22:54

There's lots of hidden bits and pieces you can add. Even some nice handlings you never thought of. Looking at the amount of sponge things in Davenports catalogue, you could really get a surreal routine together!

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Postby Michael Jay » Jan 8th, '08, 15:04

You'll find Burger's sponge ball routine, in its entirety, in "Mastering the Art of Magic." It's really rather enjoyable to read Burger's thoughts on his routine because he absolutely hates performing sponge ball magic. :lol:

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Postby Lenoir » Jan 8th, '08, 17:16

Just recieved mine! Very pleased with that actual props...spongeballs(obviously) and the purseframe has already added so much to my routine! Haven't even seen the dvd yet!

Thanks for everyones advice.

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Postby Lord Freddie » Jan 8th, '08, 17:17

You'll like the DVD, there's tons on it and it will give you plenty of ideas for your own routines.

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Postby Markdini » Jan 8th, '08, 17:19

I am master of misdirection, look over there.

We are not falling out young Welshy, we are debating, I think farlsy is an idiot he thinks I am one. We are just talking about who is the bigger idiot.

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Postby Lenoir » Jan 8th, '08, 17:22

Link doesnt work dini!

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Postby Markdini » Jan 8th, '08, 17:24

Wild Card wrote:Link doesnt work dini!


Mr Dini to you , young chap and yeap sorry about that they have stolen the vid o the site.

I am master of misdirection, look over there.

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Postby Lenoir » Jan 8th, '08, 19:20

Mr Dini to you


Yes sir Mr. Dini sir. Much apologies sir. 8)

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Postby carlsen » Jan 11th, '08, 19:46

The way Steve Dacri recommend washing the balls, is that serious?

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Postby Lord Freddie » Jan 11th, '08, 20:36

:D Nah, I just think that was wacky humour!

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Postby Lenoir » Jan 11th, '08, 21:38

Finally watched the DVD and wow! Really is something. Whoever earlier posted about Goshman's double coin roll was so right! Effortless.

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Postby Lord Freddie » Jan 11th, '08, 21:40

Isn't it? And so slick. Gosh is very laid back and his routine on the disc is nice. So much on there to learn, you'll never be stuck for ideas.


Steve Dacri is great, partially because he reminds me of John Oates from Hall and Oates.

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