Impromptu Invisble Ignition

[Michael Kras]

Here's a short video of my Impromptu Invisible Ignition, or "III" for short. This is something I've been using for about 3 years and it's a great, effective way of invisibly lighting flash paper with one hand and no gimmicks. It is based on an effect I read in an old issue of The Linking Ring, and while I'm not certain, I believe it is credited to Alain Nu (If someone could confirm this, that would be great!)

I believe 'G' of SM Productionz also has a similar idea, but both are independent creations. I would love to hear your thoughts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi1WwCqcqpk

 

[RickEverhart]

Looks cool. Nice ditch of the lighter from the left hand onto the floor though. You can "hear" it hit the floor. Just keep it palmed.

 

[Michael Kras]

Thanks for your thoughts Rick! I noticed the sound of the lighter falling, but didn't think it mattered so much as that's something I wouldn't ever do in the real world because that's obviously not a practical way of ditching a palmed object... I'm not really sure why I did it in the video, but the purpose was just to demo the ignition system

 

[JD]

G's method of ignition looks exactly like yours, except he doesn't produce the lighter. He produces a deck of cards instead.

 

[Michael Kras]

Despite the similarities, both are likely independent creations... I don't know how long G has had his method, but I know I published mine online at least 2-3 years ago.

 

[renome]

It looks nice, although I would never use an invisible ignition to produce a lighter.

 

[RickEverhart]

I was beginning to think the same thing. I would produce something odd that has nothing to do with flame / fire. Produce something that ties right into your next effect. Cards, coins, a sharpie, etc.