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just another quick one

can anyone tell me what the effect is called where you pull on a silk pull it out and then reach for another from the same spot then pull that out and then pull another from the same spot etc, what is this called

any ideas?


Jags

You have just described at least 800 different silk productions.

be more specific, or...as i have said before invest in Tarbell. Its going to be in there.

One thing for sure, you will not be able to perform it at your gig this weekend.

what do you mean "not be able to perform at the gig?"


Jags

One thing for sure, you will not be able to perform it at your gig this weekend.

Jags. With the greatest respect in the world. I believe he means that if you buy it now there is no way that you should be performing it tmw., and I am sorry but I have to agree with him on that.

Magic is an art, and as such deserves practice. To buy an effect that requires any sleight of hand, and then to perform it for a paying public the next day is (imho) taking the micky out of the art a little. You won't just be doing yourself a diservice, you will be doing any future magicians that these people may see a diservice.

Everyone is rooting for you for your gig, but seriously you should have been thinking about this months ago, and certainly not be looking to buy anything new to perform with just a days practice.

You seem to be under the illusion that all magic is selfworking and can be performed straight out of the packet, and in my mind, even self working magic requires a lot of practice....

I hope you don't take this the wrong way, as I am trying to give what I believe to be helpful constructive comments and not just criticism, but you are starting to scare me...

And out of interest, The trick you described, is more of a sleight that uses three silks. It is also commonly seen with sponge balls (even sponge banana's), but when done with silks it often ends in a silk fountain. The sleight isn't particularly difficult, but to make the whole thing magical without exposing any method takes a good deal of practice.

exactly.

Hi guys

sorry cross wires, i dont need these silks to perform this weekend as the stuff i have for the weekend is all ready and prepared. If i was to add something to it i would mess it up

this is something im thinking for the chinese new year, another gig hopefully lined up in jan/feb


Jags

then buy tarbell. If you only want silk effects, buy rice's encycloedia.
If you want silk magic, search for Duane Lafflin.

ah atleast we got that sorted

i've got this idea planned for the chinese new year, which will include silks it'll go well with the chinese new year

i've noticed that you've mentioned tarbell a few times, not seen this yet but sounds good will look at it on the net

nice one and thanks again


Jags

tarbell isnt an it, its a they. An 8 volume magic library. You can get in in disk form, but the printed word is far better.

ok i will chek THEM out


Jags

The CD ROM version of Tarbell is available from www.lybrary.com and includes the original typewritten version as well as a more up to date font and printing style, however the content is the same for both versions. You'd be able to print out any specific sections required but it would be a mammoth task to print it all out. Be warned that, as this is something from yesteryear like Royal Road to Card Magic, the presentaion style can seen a bit antiquated but stick with it and miracles will be revealed!

The original request was very vague but sounded a little like silks from newspaper !! And many more besides.