Episode 29 - Dan Martins Match Trick [Discussion]

[tylerhowarth]

A new take on an old-time match trick

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[samureye]

It was easy to tell what was going on with the match box, but maybe we can get an episode on banishing stuff. Good work, Brian.

[hogiewan]

Watching the episode, I could immediately see where the matches where going (I'd need to practice vanishing an object, though). At a bar, or any place with a crowd, people just don't see that, especially if you're doing "magic" - you get the same suspension of disbelief most of the time as you get while watching a movie (unless your friends are dicks, which is very likely). The other thing is, if the trick is a bit weak (or you're a bit weak at the trick), just wait until everyone has had a few.

[shwooddotcom]

Originally Posted by hogiewan

Watching the episode, I could immediately see where the matches where going (I'd need to practice vanishing an object, though). At a bar, or any place with a crowd, people just don't see that, especially if you're doing "magic" - you get the same suspension of disbelief most of the time as you get while watching a movie (unless your friends are dicks, which is very likely). The other thing is, if the trick is a bit weak (or you're a bit weak at the trick), just wait until everyone has had a few.

I wanted to keep the vanish simple for this one (especially since we're teaching regular folk here), but if you use the match vanish from the "from the forums" episode, you'll get a much stronger response... Plus, you have the added benefit of an immediate distraction (the box) as soon as you perform the effect.

[peppersghost]

Originally Posted by shwooddotcom

I wanted to keep the vanish simple for this one (especially since we're teaching regular folk here), but if you use the match vanish from the "from the forums" episode, you'll get a much stronger response... Plus, you have the added benefit of an immediate distraction (the box) as soon as you perform the effect.

You should have an episode on slight of hand, keeping it simple and showing some advanced stuff so everyone can enjoy. I'm not really into practicing magic but I enjoy seeing how things are done.

[guytheninja]

Originally Posted by PeppersGhost

You should have an episode on slight of hand, keeping it simple and showing some advanced stuff so everyone can enjoy. I'm not really into practicing magic but I enjoy seeing how things are done.

I liked the slight of hand stuff was well.

[hellhound]

well, maybe alot of us that participate in this forum are "clue'd-in" for things to look for... but when I saw Brian holding the matchbox I knew he was holding a match in there and the only thing that had me wondering during the trick was what he would do to the "magic match". As I asked b4 about "palming/disappearing" (btw Brian thanks for the response.. I'm so impressed how in-touch U are w/ UR fanbase).. I got skinny fingers w/ gaps (Brian said they were nicknamed "windows") and how to get rid of the "magic match" was my big interest.
I'm sure there are more difficult sleight(sp?) of hand techniques that U dont wanna get into for the "common guy" trying UR tricks... Are their any dexterity drills/exercises U do to kep sharp that us newbies can start (so we can go to the next level instead of just trying our tricks on the buzzed/half-clueless).. Altho w/ UR performance schedule.. U seem so busy that U dont need to worry about getting "rusty"
Brian: Are U strapped by contract for UR Orlando shows or can U UStream/QuickCam some of the show... Of course, U dont wanna give TOO much away for free (U already give more than most) but I'm, maybe, a thousand miles away (I'm bad judging distance/sizes.. I look between my legs and see 14") and I couldnt get there to pay to see the show unless I won the lottery.
Give us clips plz

[lasthand]

Originally Posted by Guytheninja

I liked the slight of hand stuff was well.

We need a slight of hand episode

[ownaqe]

Pretty clever trick =D I can't wait till next week's episode!