Dustings #69
/Heh-heh… 69.
The hypnosis themed trick at the bottom of this post (a variation on the Just For You trick) got a lot of positive feedback in my email. A few people were using it within a week and reporting that it went over very well.
David Regal has a somewhat new switching box (currently sold out, but expected to be back next month) that might work really well for this trick in smaller venues. (I’m not sure how many billets it can switch). The fact that it’s see-through makes it seem very innocent. This is likely what I would use for that portion of the effect.
One of my favorite things you've come up with is Opia. I use the cards when I introduce tone in my classroom every year. I discovered today that there is now a book called The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.
I'm going to get it and put it in my classroom library where it can both function as a Hook and as something cool for the kids to check out. — James R.
Excellent idea. The book itself is inherently interesting. And the idea that you’re trying to learn to pick up such obscure feelings (rather than just “happiness” or “sadness”) is also fascinating.
While you could do some sort of book test handling to force the word. I would likely stick to the cards. These would be the “flash cards” of the concepts you’ve become semi-adept at picking up on, so far.
Ellusionist has a new kickstarter magic kit called, The Vanishing Headphones and the Lowest Quality Version of a Bunch of Tricks You Already Own.
Only 16 more days to hop on that if you’re interested.
Remember Zoom shows and Zoom lectures? Does anyone still do that garbage? Well, iOS 16 is going to have something pretty dope for anyone who might be able to use it. Scroll to 4:45 in this video and watch the section on the “continuity camera,” specifically pay attention to the part called “desk view.”
I’m sure professionals doing Zoom shows already have a good set-up for that. But for people like me who only occasionally show friends stuff virtually, this looks like it could be a cool feature.