I thought I had only seen one used once(probably because the person using it
was crap) but have seen a list of tricks that can apparently be performed
with the aid of such a device and I have seen these done and never guessed a
thumb tip was used.
So my question is(after all that waffle)
Are they difficult to master?
How many of you have used one.
Yeah alright that's 2 questions but who's counting:-)
Steve.
I've had one for a couple of weeks now, but I am now going to buy a video
to go with it. Every one says that the audience should never see the TT.
I've been practicing in the mirror for ages and I'm not getting much
better. The problem is I know I've got one on so I'm always going to be
looking at it. Hopefully the video will help, anyone recommned a title?
Regards,
Paul.
> At the risk of being told I am stupid, which would not be for the first
> time...I have always enjoyed card magic but feel that I would like to
> explore other types of close up magic so I have ordered a 'thumb tip' from
> www.trickshop.com
>
> I thought I had only seen one used once(probably because the person using it
> was crap) but have seen a list of tricks that can apparently be performed
> with the aid of such a device and I have seen these done and never guessed a
> thumb tip was used.
>
> So my question is(after all that waffle)
>
> Are they difficult to master?
> How many of you have used one.
>
> Yeah alright that's 2 questions but who's counting:-)
>
> Steve.
Are they difficult to master? Yes. But they're not difficult to use
fairly well. Most important tip: Try to keep it behind something else.
Second most important tip: If you've got to show the tip, make sure that
you show the tip only straight at the audience. In other words, don't hold
your thumb out so that your "knuckle" is visible, only the tips of your
fingers.
For example, assume you're going to vanish a silk.
Step 1: Hold the silk so that the thumb tip is behind it. (Most important
tip!) This is easy; just hold the silk between your "thumb" and forefinger.
Step 2: Transfer the tip to your other hand behind the silk. Also not
hard, but takes some practice so you don't look shifty.
Step 3: Make a big show of placing the silk into your other hand. Of
course, you're placing it in the tip, but they don't know that. Unless
they read this message. Or knew some other way. In which case, they're
going to be a crappy audience.
Step 4: Use your thumb to "pack it in tightly" and transfer the tip
(containing the silk) onto your thumb.
Step 5: Open your hand.
Step 6: Open your other hand, thus baffling those who knew that you had
simply switched the silk into your other hand, and point your fingertips
toward the audience. (By the way, that was the second most important tip,
for those of you playing at home)
Step 7: Wave your hands mysteriously.
Step 8: While waving your hands mysteriously, transfer the tip back into
your other hand. This is the part you REALLY have to practice, because you
can get very busted here.
Step 9: Grab some magic woofle dust, or have someone breathe on it, or
whatever, and make a big show of taking the newly reconstituted silk out of
your hand.
Step 10: Behind the silk, again, transfer the tip.
Step 11: Place the silk (and the tip) in your pocket.
Step 12: Bask in the spotlight of success, get free drinks, and girls.
It's a very simple trick, but at least in my experience, the simpler the
effects are, the better. Everybody knows that when you put something in
your hand, it stays there. But it isn't, it's vanishing. And then
reappearing. Freaks 'em out. Much better, in my opinion, than "here's a
perfectly ordinary piece of plastic with inset rhinestones." Everybody
knows that something is up with the piece of plastic. <End of rant>
Enjoy.
> To learn diffrent tricks with the thumb buy a book or a video.
> Money (paper money), sugar, salt, is other things to use with the thumbtip.
I'm using a very nice rubber thumb tip which I bought at Elduco
http://www.elduco.se
carl
It's a good buy. There are endless uses for a TT.
Gary Darwin has written two or three (maybe more) books on it. Also, find
Milbourne Christopher's 50 Tricks with a TT. It's quite old, but still great
Bart Bosco
Don't be afraid of someone spoting your thumb tip. I have used one
since I was about 15 years old (I am now 40) and the only time I
was caught was when I acted as if I had a splint on a broken thumb.
Try wearing it one day and see how many people even notice it!
If you need to show the back of your hand at all just place the first
finger over where the nail would be on the thumb. Do this as you are
turning over the hand. Only gesture then turning it back. The best thing
to remember is, your hands are really empty!!!! So why challenge anyone
by making it a point that they are empty.
David A. Kaufman wrote:
> In article <#jkg77EG9GA.295@upnetnews04>, "Stephen O'Neill"
> <oldma...@email.msn.com> wrote:
>
> > At the risk of being told I am stupid, which would not be for the first
> > time...I have always enjoyed card magic but feel that I would like to
> > explore other types of close up magic so I have ordered a 'thumb tip' from
> > www.trickshop.com
> >
> > I thought I had only seen one used once(probably because the person using it
> > was crap) but have seen a list of tricks that can apparently be performed
> > with the aid of such a device and I have seen these done and never guessed a
> > thumb tip was used.
> >
> > So my question is(after all that waffle)
> >
> > Are they difficult to master?
> > How many of you have used one.
> >
> > Yeah alright that's 2 questions but who's counting:-)
> >
> > Steve.
>
Everyone and their dog had a TT. It's the first trick bought by most
people in a magic shop. Be carful. Only use the TT with tried and proven
winers for a pro show. There are very few. Remember there are people will
be performing for that have been in a magic shop and are familiar with the
TT.
Bart Bosco <bart...@aol.com> wrote in article
<19980103195...@ladder01.news.aol.com>...
> >
> >At the risk of being told I am stupid, which would not be for the first
> >time...I have always enjoyed card magic but feel that I would like to
> >explore other types of close up magic so I have ordered a 'thumb tip'
from
> >www.trickshop.com
> >
> >I thought I had only seen one used once(probably because the person
using it
> >was crap) but have seen a list of tricks that can apparently be
performed
> >with the aid of such a device and I have seen these done and never
guessed a
> >thumb tip was used.
> >
> >So my question is(after all that waffle)
> >
> >Are they difficult to master?
> >How many of you have used one.
> >
> >Yeah alright that's 2 questions but who's counting:-)
> >
> >Steve.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
naw...its not noticible if you don't look at it or move awkwardly. Dont
show your hands empty by crossing your thumbs...rather show them empty
bypointing your thumbs forward when you open your hands. I've had one
for around 6 or 7 years, and I'm 15. Its easy to do, and a great
effect. Believe me...they can't see it if you move your hands right.
Ask your local friendly magic shop dealer to show you how to show your
hands empty.
nytro
>> I've had one for a couple of weeks now, but I am now going to buy a video
>> to go with it. Every one says that the audience should never see the TT.
>> I've been practicing in the mirror for ages and I'm not getting much
>> better. The problem is I know I've got one on so I'm always going to be
>> looking at it. Hopefully the video will help, anyone recommned a title?
I wouldn't recommend buying either one just for TT information, but
the Salvano video sold by Stevens includes some very useful ideas on
using one effectively, and Jay Scott Berry also has some good ideas in
his lecture and on his Close Up video.
Bob K (remove NOSPAM to reply by email)
Steve.
sorry about the caps lock, just done it for effect:-)
Bob K wrote in message <34b126d0...@news.packet.net>...
>Paul Power- remove 'email.' wrote:
>
>>> I've had one for a couple of weeks now, but I am now going to buy a
video
>>> to go with it. Every one says that the audience should never see the
TT.
>>> I've been practicing in the mirror for ages and I'm not getting much
>>> better. The problem is I know I've got one on so I'm always going to be
>>> looking at it. Hopefully the video will help, anyone recommned a title?
>
>I wouldn't recommend buying either one just for TT information, but
>the Salvano video sold by Stevens includes some very useful ideas on
>using one effectively, and Jay Scott Berry also has some good ideas in
>his lecture and on his Close Up video.
>
> OK Guys and gals I 've got my thumb tip, well actually I borrowed a rather
> poor one while I await the delivery of mine, and I have been practising for
> a couple of days now and am getting a little bored making silk hanky's
> disappear. Anyone let me know another good illusion with one?
>
> Yeah I know there are loads of books with such content and have ordered one
> of those too but I am an impatient sod and want to play now:-)
>
> Many thanx
>
> Steve.
Right now would be the ideal time, in my opinion, for you to fly without a net
for a while. A TT is an inherently limited gimmick in many ways, but the
possibilities are really endless. Think about it. With only a few limitations
as to size and shape, you can conceal just about anything you want for as long
as you want. You can, instead of ditching the piece of card immediately, delay
it until you have the perfect moment. Don't rely on the books. Try to think
away from vanishes and productions. There are undoubtedly hundreds of until
now untried ideas for the TT that are just waiting to be discovered. I'll
guarantee it's easier to find them now than it will be after you read your
books.
That's what I think,
j
Steve:
You have to wait....performers spend more time waiting
then performing ..hehe
Another book you should get would be Dursheck's
book on thumb tips - provides other ideas on many
uses for the thumb tip also the old classic is 50 tricks
with a thumb tip...
These two will keep you busy for awhile..
Regards
Path
All flames are encouraged...blow all the wind out of your butts all you
like...They will
all be graciously ignored..have a nice day!
Track down the "$100.00 bill switch", It'a a killer.
WKD
-Freddy
Stephen O'Neill wrote:
> OK Guys and gals I 've got my thumb tip, well actually I borrowed a rather
> poor one while I await the delivery of mine, and I have been practising for
> a couple of days now and am getting a little bored making silk hanky's
> disappear. Anyone let me know another good illusion with one?
>
> Yeah I know there are loads of books with such content and have ordered one
> of those too but I am an impatient sod and want to play now:-)
>
> Many thanx
>
> Steve.
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:Lee
Don't knock Klutz Books until you've tried a couple of them. Their first,
an instruction book for juggling, is one of the major elements responsible
for the growth of juggling in the U.S. If their magic book is half as
good, I'd look for a big growth in magic's popularity.
Just be sure you get a copy with _all_ of the attached gimmicks.
=Eric
> OK Guys and gals I 've got my thumb tip, well actually I borrowed a rather
> poor one while I await the delivery of mine, and I have been practising for
> a couple of days now and am getting a little bored making silk hanky's
> disappear. Anyone let me know another good illusion with one?
>
> Yeah I know there are loads of books with such content and have ordered one
> of those too but I am an impatient sod and want to play now:-)
>
> Many thanx
>
> Steve.
You can do a "cut and restored ribbon" trick with a thumb tip, by first
selotaping a loop of ribbon inside the thumb tip so it sticks out when you
take your finger out. For the trick stuffthe ribbon into your hand with
the thumb tip and pull out the loop of ribbon from inside the thumb tip,
cut it, put the thumb tip back on, then show the audience the restored
ribbon!
Dylan