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Enzo

Aug 14, 2010
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Hello people! I really loved this effect. The method I'm using is from the Ellusionist DVD "How to Do Street Magic". I find that the ash reveal is not that clear. Is there another way?
 
There are 2 places you can find the effect you are talking about that have superior methods to the E dvd you have. First, Tarbell Course in Magic, Vol. 1 and second, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Street Magic. You can pick up the Idiot's Guide from half.com for $4 + shipping and there is a ton of stuff in the book (379 pages) for street performing.

EDIT The effect is also written up in Carneycopia by John Carney
 
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Just curious. Is this the method David Blaine used in his TV Special "Magic Man"? Thanks!
 
Enzo said:
Hello people! I really loved this effect. The method I'm using is from the Ellusionist DVD "How to Do Street Magic". I find that the ash reveal is not that clear. Is there another way?
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I think it´s actually better if the reveal is not so clear...I don´t like "perfect" revelations when dealing with this kind of magic...also looks suspicious when you show a perfectly writen letter in your arm...
 
I agree with Luis Vega on this, at least if you're going with a mysterious type of patter. If it is less clear, but still legible, I think it leaves the question of "How did that get there?" as apposed to a comment like "Hmm, that seems really clear for a supernatural being..." (obviously exaggerated a bit). Just my two cents. Though if a clear revelation fits go for it :) However I don't know which would be a clearer revelation, I have a feeling though it just comes more down to how you practice and set it up. As for David Blaine, I think you'd have to ask him about that :p Good luck on the effect though :)
 
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