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I have seen magic done with almost everything but not with paperclips as the main item. I was wondering if anyone knows of any? However I am not interested in The Opener, Paperclipped by Sankey (as the paperclip is a prop ) or simply vanishes and tranpositions with false transfers. As for everything else I'am interested.

iono, but maybe something with linking of the paperclips? otherthen that i have no idea

maybe something with linking of the paperclips?

I hadn't thought about that for a while, it's one of those magic tricks most people learnt as a kind, a bit like the jumping rubber bands. I suspect it is taught in volumes like Mark Wilson's complete course and Nick Einhorns Encyclopedia of Sleight of hand and magic.

The effect is (in case you dont know), Two paper clips and a bill are shown. The bill is bent in thirds and a paper clip is fastened onto each opposite end. Without touching either clip, the Magician snaps open the dollar to show that the paper clips are now magically linked together!

There is of course also that linking rings effect that uses paper clips, I can't remember exactly what it is called - but it is an excellent self contained little effect that is great at tables.

It's Dreamweaver...

Kati

katrielalex wrote:It's Dreamweaver...

I thought that was with safety pins - although I suppose u could apply the same technique to paper clips

Ah yes, you're right - sorry

Kati

Ah yes, you're right - sorry

If it's any consolation, that was the one I was thinking of too lol it also explains why I didn't find it when I googled it...

bananafish wrote:

maybe something with linking of the paperclips?

I hadn't thought about that for a while, it's one of those magic tricks most people learnt as a kind, a bit like the jumping rubber bands. I suspect it is taught in volumes like Mark Wilson's complete course and Nick Einhorns Encyclopedia of Sleight of hand and magic.

The effect is (in case you dont know), Two paper clips and a bill are shown. The bill is bent in thirds and a paper clip is fastened onto each opposite end. Without touching either clip, the Magician snaps open the dollar to show that the paper clips are now magically linked together!

There is of course also that linking rings effect that uses paper clips, I can't remember exactly what it is called - but it is an excellent self contained little effect that is great at tables.

I fondly remember that trick, ahh the good old days. Anyway magical linking would be good but I've got nothing right now. Anybody smarter than me have a plan? I could go the route of dreamweaver but not sure if I could find the "thing" that small.

FlipBack wrote:I could go the route of dreamweaver but not sure if I could find the "thing" that small.

I'm not sure if Dreamweaver could be applied to paper clips, but when it's done with safety pins there are no gimmicks. However, there is 1 of the 9 phases that uses "something extra", which I, personally, am not fond of. My routine incorporates just 6 of the 9 phases but uses the 2 same ungimmicked pins from start to finish.

I suppose the Dreamweaver principle could be appled to paper clips, simply by applying the same methodology and linking them at the same point etc (can't really say more - in case I end up revealing more than I should )

I know this is slightly off topic now, but are you saying that Dreamweaver doesn't use gimmicked pins THROUGHOUT? I've always passed this one by when considering my next magic purchase, because it looks very unexaminable.

Perfect... I need something to spend my tax refund on...

Most of the routine uses ordinary pins which you need to 'adapt' slightly but nothing knuckle busting or involving expenditure. There's just one aspect where a special pin is used and that come in the kit as well as the ordinary pins. The instructions on all this are very clear and easy to understand.

The linking paperclips on a banknote is very simple and still quite popular as a 'bar trick'. PM me if you want the info on how it's performed.

Also, consider these:

1. Gravity defying paperclip: the old 'paperclip rises UP a stretched out rubber band

2. Sankey's 'Paperclipped'

3. Sankey's 'Clipped'... a handful of paperclips is examined. With a flick of the wrist, they all link together

4. Of course, this gem: http://www.online-visions.com/challenge ... ved-5.html

Lots of possibilities...

Thanks seige that's some great stuff. Cannot find Clipped though. Is it on something or is it a stand alone?

FlipBack wrote:Thanks seige that's some great stuff. Cannot find Clipped though. Is it on something or is it a stand alone?

Its on The Very Best of Jay Sankey Volume II.

Clipped is on one of Jay's DVDs—Best Of, Vol 2... but if I explain the EFFECT I am sure you can work it out... I am sure Jay wouldn't mind...

PS... this is MY interpretation, not strictly the same as Jay's

1. Spectator is shown a big selection of paperclips as they are tipped out of an envelope.

2. He asks them to have a good look at them while you clear the others away, explaining "Paperclips are a great magical item, because, by design, they are NOTORIOUSLY hard to hook together. Time yourself—how long to link 2 paperclips..."

3. The spectator tries linking them. A few giggles as it takes them about 10 seconds.

4. He asks them to unclip them, and ensure none of the others are linked, explaining "Well, as a magician, I employ a slightly different method..."

5. Magi takes a paperclip, puts it in his hand. Then another, then another.

6. Four paperclips in total are placed in the hand. Magician closes fist, squeezes hard, and opens hand. He picks up one, and it is immediately noted that all four are linked together... both hands empty. All can be examined.

That's the effect, basically. It's almost too easy to do.