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Can somebody give a review?

Same request, I've seen this in the local magic shop. As this was quite a while back wondered if anyone has had an experience with the astrosphere. Basically just a zombie ball, but would like to know if anyone knows about the quality of this particular one. Its only selling for £8, so not the end of the world if it isn't great.

It works very well. You may have to change the chiffon /gauze cloth... Depending on which manufacturer puts it out. Some are too stiff.
It is easily done with a chiffon scarf

Easy to manipulate. You can even do it without the hook up to you.

First put out years ago by Tannens. Later Davenports had a big version with a red glitter ball. Camtryx with an aluminium one.

The ones you are looking at are probably of Indian manufacture.
Usually in 2 sizes. Small ( about 2 1/2. inches across) and larger (4 inches across) I cannot do cm's !

PROBLEM. You must rehearse this well. It needs, as all levitation, body & arms work. And in particular with balls, work on the wrists. Like a Classical Ballet dancer, lift up with the wrists FIRST. Always relax the shoulders and arms.

It needs to appear from a box, a hat to create atmosphere.
With the small one I created, last year, a learning programme with the small ball for a magician in Lincolnshire. Taught by e mail.

The body must bend, the head & eyes watch the ball.
You have to make yourself believe that it is floating.The illusion is created by balance between your body , arms, wrists and The Ball.

The small one (mentioned above) is available elsewhere at certainly less than £8. I think I paid £4:50 from Deceptions Magical Supplies, Somerset ( Robin Thomas)

Allen Tipton