Really makes ya wonder.

Jotun · **Really makes ya wonder. -** 08-11-2005, 12:13 AM

So some of this might be old, i dunno, but i wanted to see what you guys thought anyway.

i was surfing collegehumor.com after watching Nyck's video and found this stuff.

http://www.collegehumor.com/movies/1599057/

I dunno, doesnt look real to me at all. Most likely fake.

http://www.collegehumor.com/movies/162819/

I dont even know about that one oOo: i like the guys reaction "woooaah, woaaahh wow"

Jakke · 08-11-2005, 12:16 AM

probably fake

Coleman · 08-11-2005, 12:23 AM

everything in magic is fake oOo:

the first guy has his own series on A&E. It's pretty cool for the few episodes I've seen so far. He does alot of Houdini like tricks. EDIT: The show is called Mind Freak

the second one is a fake quarter. You can buy it fairly cheap. It's got rubber bands around the bac of it in a small canal that is hidden from the spectator.
http://www.tirofoginc.com/CigaretteThroughQuarter.htm

Sacso makes pretty good quality stuff. If you guys ever want to buy some things, let me know and I can lead you in the right place. Alot of magic stores rip people off badly.

Himmler · 08-11-2005, 12:26 AM

my friend said he saw someone do a levitating thing on the street.

Coleman · 08-11-2005, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Himmler

my friend said he saw someone do a levitating thing on the street.

i feel sorry for the uninformed. I really do. I don't want to make myself sound like 'I'm smarter than all of you or anything.' Magic is really really really simple. It's all about angles, lies, and props. There are a few amazing tricks that you can do that don't require set up or anything. These guys on TV that do magic really aren't doing amazing tricks really. Anyone can do it. They are just good at making a performance out of it (but then again, 75% of magic is how you sell yourself to the audience).

ALot of times when I figure out a trick or buy one, I get really pissed off at magic in general. It's just annoying how simple most things are. Once I took the time to learn the basic moves through books and internet websites, I had an easier time figuring out different magic effects and illusions.

It's kinda like algebra. You can't do algebra without knowing your times tables. But once you have that down, it is real easy.

Jin-Roh · 08-11-2005, 12:50 AM

You assclowns know nothing. It's guys like me that know real magic and sorcerery.

Himmler · 08-11-2005, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coleman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Himmler

my friend said he saw someone do a levitating thing on the street.

i feel sorry for the uninformed. I really do. I don't want to make myself sound like 'I'm smarter than all of you or anything.' Magic is really really really simple. It's all about angles, lies, and props. There are a few amazing tricks that you can do that don't require set up or anything. These guys on TV that do magic really aren't doing amazing tricks really. Anyone can do it. They are just good at making a performance out of it (but then again, 75% of magic is how you sell yourself to the audience).

ALot of times when I figure out a trick or buy one, I get really pissed off at magic in general. It's just annoying how simple most things are. Once I took the time to learn the basic moves through books and internet websites, I had an easier time figuring out different magic effects and illusions.

It's kinda like algebra. You can't do algebra without knowing your times tables. But once you have that down, it is real easy.

how is this done?

Coleman · 08-11-2005, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Himmler

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coleman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Himmler

my friend said he saw someone do a levitating thing on the street.

i feel sorry for the uninformed. I really do. I don't want to make myself sound like 'I'm smarter than all of you or anything.' Magic is really really really simple. It's all about angles, lies, and props. There are a few amazing tricks that you can do that don't require set up or anything. These guys on TV that do magic really aren't doing amazing tricks really. Anyone can do it. They are just good at making a performance out of it (but then again, 75% of magic is how you sell yourself to the audience).

ALot of times when I figure out a trick or buy one, I get really pissed off at magic in general. It's just annoying how simple most things are. Once I took the time to learn the basic moves through books and internet websites, I had an easier time figuring out different magic effects and illusions.

It's kinda like algebra. You can't do algebra without knowing your times tables. But once you have that down, it is real easy.

how is this done?

http://www.tirofoginc.com/CigaretteThroughQuarter.htm

it's a specially made quarter. I have the version where there's a trap door on the back that allows the cig to go all the way through. If you notice, he doesn't show both sides and when he takes out the cig, he covers it with his fingers to allow the trap door to snap back in place.

EDIT: oh sorry, i think i misread your post. If you're talking about the levitation you can levitate a few inches off the ground as an impromptu trick. It's all about angles. maybe I'll make a video later of one happy:

Himmler · 08-11-2005, 01:02 AM

no i meant the dudes floating

jujumantb · 08-11-2005, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coleman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Himmler

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coleman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Himmler

my friend said he saw someone do a levitating thing on the street.

i feel sorry for the uninformed. I really do. I don't want to make myself sound like 'I'm smarter than all of you or anything.' Magic is really really really simple. It's all about angles, lies, and props. There are a few amazing tricks that you can do that don't require set up or anything. These guys on TV that do magic really aren't doing amazing tricks really. Anyone can do it. They are just good at making a performance out of it (but then again, 75% of magic is how you sell yourself to the audience).

ALot of times when I figure out a trick or buy one, I get really pissed off at magic in general. It's just annoying how simple most things are. Once I took the time to learn the basic moves through books and internet websites, I had an easier time figuring out different magic effects and illusions.

It's kinda like algebra. You can't do algebra without knowing your times tables. But once you have that down, it is real easy.

how is this done?

http://www.tirofoginc.com/CigaretteThroughQuarter.htm

it's a specially made quarter. I have the version where there's a trap door on the back that allows the cig to go all the way through. If you notice, he doesn't show both sides and when he takes out the cig, he covers it with his fingers to allow the trap door to snap back in place.

EDIT: oh sorry, i think i misread your post. If you're talking about the levitation you can levitate a few inches off the ground as an impromptu trick. It's all about angles. maybe I'll make a video later of one happy:

uploading as we speak fucker!

Coleman · 08-11-2005, 01:05 AM

beer: rock:

jujumantb · 08-11-2005, 01:11 AM

ghe... max size 10mb... need to re-render... 2 seconds...

Coleman · 08-11-2005, 01:11 AM

That show with the dude that was doing the high levitations is on A&E now (2:30am est)

jujumantb · 08-11-2005, 01:42 AM

Here ya go, I had to cut it down from 30mb to 10mb... had to remove the deleted scenes, feature commentary, behind the scenes, etc... but here is the jist of the trick...
http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=levf
(note: if my voice sounds sped up, thats a video mess up, I dont talk like a chimpmunk.. if you dont experience this probelm, disregard...)
EDIT: Here is the full version of 30 some meg if you are feeling adventurous and have a good connection...
coleman, feel free to put a user friendly vid on here, you're better at that then me...
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=4985315 (36mb)
fuck
EDIT#2... here's the smaller file again since the first one apparantly is all black..
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=9233596 (8.Xmb)

Bullitt · 08-11-2005, 01:50 AM

vid is all black