Can you tell me the name of this trick?

magic rocks · Feb 25, 2011

i don really know how the trick is but the effect is u can create a flash out of nowhere an it has a gimmick... i know its not a lot but it would be great if u guys could give some suggestions.... thx

harrybob222 · Feb 25, 2011

do you meen like 'sparks' out of your hands?.... i have only ever seen this on a tv show called 'how i met your mother' bt never actually seen it

RedPants · Feb 25, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqjaPZEt0KY

ReservoirRed · Feb 25, 2011

Thats just flash paper. It can be bought on almost any magic supplies website.

harrybob222 · Feb 25, 2011

i didn't think it was flash paper because it looks more like sparks and he can show his palms of his hands... however when you make flame balls apear you can't (well with the one i have seen you cant

formula · Feb 25, 2011

Yeah it's not flash paper. Showing his hands empty is most likely editing of the film and I imagine that it's not a magic trick, more like small pyrotechnics that a special effects guy put together for that episode.

Esaroth · Feb 25, 2011

You're probably talking about flash gun : ) you can buy one here: http://www.dreamlandmagic.com/flash-gun.html

meishe91 · Feb 25, 2011

Ya, that looks like a flash-cannon/gun. If you're good with your hands and making things I believe James Clark has a DIY DVD about making one on his website (it comes with how to make a flash-sharpie).

ReservoirRed · Feb 26, 2011

My mistake, I didn't see the video when i posted. Definately not flash paper.

magic rocks · Feb 27, 2011

thx for the suggestions but its not wat m looking for....the flash m talking ab8 is like a camera flash not anything related to fire

RealityOne · Feb 27, 2011

I suspect Neil Patrick Harris is using The Igniter by Jim Pace which does allow you to show your hands empty immediately after producing the sparks.

Anodyne · Feb 27, 2011

RealityOne said:
I suspect Neil Patrick Harris is using The Igniter by Jim Pace which does allow you to show your hands empty immediately after producing the sparks.

I rather think it's edited (cut), that's why he can shows his palm empty. Maybe it's not a trick you can buy but an effect made by the "fx team" of the show.

Austin Fields · Feb 27, 2011

are you talking about a FISM flash?

magic rocks · Mar 1, 2011

yes its a fism flash but

thxxxx but do u know where i can buy one?? i saw on youtube but his gimmick is too big.. ive seen smaller ones... does any1 know where i can buy one??

KeoSilver · Mar 6, 2011

That is not a Cornelius Fism Flash. Fism flash is basically a camera flash circuit that is triggered by a foot pedal. What is being seen in the clip is a pyrotechnic device that uses flash cotton, sparkle additive and maybe a small bit of flash paper. The device that is being used is probably a Hand flasher gimmick. Or a variation of one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W91ccwRDBjs

In essence it is is a tube, battery and glow plug. With that said however all fire magic can be dangerous. Use it under your own discretion.