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BradleyNott Veteran user Westwood, CA (UCLA) 351 Posts 
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What do you all explain your little velvet cord is when you perform ring and string routines?
I don't like using other people's creative story ideas so I don't want to use Gregory Wilson's idea that it's a jewelry security cord from a fancy store. But I'm still trying to come up with an explanation to justify carrying around the cord.
If you were a hotdog, and you were starving...would you eat yourself? I know I would!
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Countage Veteran user Charlotte 361 Posts
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If you a performing for adults you could say the are strings from a Victoria secret outfit.
If you are performing for children you could say they are magic shoe laces. |
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PaulGreenmini2.jpg "View Profile") Inner circle 1133 Posts
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Hi Bradley,
When I do string and ring work, I say that I have a piece of velvet cord. I have always considered the truth the best defense. Regards, Paul Green |
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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The truth.
Very sneaky mr green. Very sneaky.
www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic
Trophy Husband, Father of the Year Candidate, Chippendale's Dancer applicant, Unofficial World Record Holder. |
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manal Inner circle York ,PA. 1412 Posts
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I have worn through the velvet cord and the local JoAnn Fabric hasn't anything similiar. Anyone else have this problem and where did you find a replacement/substitute?
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Ron Reid Inner circle Phoenix, Arizona 2733 Posts
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Yes, I also call mine "Velvet cord."
Ron |
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Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts
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Let's see.
Some of these ribbon colors symbolize more than one thing. -A red ribbon is used to show support for AIDS research. -Yellow for troop support. -Black. Symbol of the belief that violence and hatred are wrong. You may find some ideas and ribbon styles by Googling "(color) ribbon". Wear it and use it? |
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Euangelion Special user 688 Posts
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On 2005-08-09 02:33, PaulGreen wrote: Paul, I'm shocked this candidness from a man who purposely purports procuring polypropylene pygmy paddles.
Bill Esborn
"Lutefisk: the piece of cod that passes all understanding." |
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mike gallo Inner circle 1341 Posts
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I have always considered the truth the best defense.
And what about those who can't handle the truth  ?
Mike |
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Mediocre the Great Inner circle Rich Hurley 1062 Posts
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Our local Joanne's does have the nice velvet cord.... in red and burgandy. You may want to double check! It's a big store, and was hard to find the first time I looked. PM me if you want the stock number.
Mediocrity is greatly under rated!
-------------------------------------------- Rich Hurley aka Mediocre The Great! www.RichHurleyMagic.com |
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knmagic Elite user 436 Posts
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On 2005-08-13 09:45, manal wrote: My local Jo-Ann store ran out of it and no longer carried it. I found it in another craft store so I just grabbed 20 feet. Look in other craft store, they may have it or order on line from Jo-Ann. |
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24317 Posts
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On 2005-08-08 19:17, BradleyNott wrote: I don't think the prop needs justification. I just call it velvet rope. If you really feel that you MUST justify it, you can say, "I use this to keep from scratching your rings." I am not of the "every prop needs to be justified" school of magicians.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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PaulGreen Inner circle 1133 Posts
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[quote]On 2005-08-13 14:59, Euangelion wrote:
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I'm shocked this candidness from a man who purposely purports procuring polypropylene pygmy paddles. ARGH!!!!! Caught on my own pittard!!!! Sometimes I do lie, but only enough to sound like the truth. Respectful regards, Paul (Oh heck! I really don't respect you) Green |
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BradleyNott Veteran user Westwood, CA (UCLA) 351 Posts
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Thank you everyone for your thoughtful responses, you have given me plenty to think about. Hopefully I'll come to a decision that fits me personally.
-Bradley
If you were a hotdog, and you were starving...would you eat yourself? I know I would!
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Jeremy L. Special user 800 Posts
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If they ask: "It's either this or my shoe lace"
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts
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Paul, is your velvet cord "Green?"
I call my velvet cord "Dental floss for the rich" - bondage rope for those that bruise easily" ... want more?
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Jeremy L. Special user 800 Posts
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What ring and string routine do you people recomend? |
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PaulGreen Inner circle 1133 Posts
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The very best string/cord routine is the ZODIAC RING. It is a very hard manuscript to find, but well worth the effort.
Other suggestions include the work of: Dan Fleshman, Earl Nelson, Mark Leveridge, Ray Grismer (of course), Scott Guinn, Aldo Colombini, Bill Mullins, ... Enjoy the search, Paul Green |
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Vraagaard Inner circle Copenhagen, Denmark 1485 Posts
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Mr. Green,
You left out the very strong ring and ribbon symphony by Mr. Jay Scott Berry, it hardly comes any better - aklthough I must admit I haven't seen the Zodiac Ring script. BTW, I simply say, I would like to show you some classic magic with this ribbon and then I produce the ring by tying a knot on the ribbon and producing the ring from the knot. No need for explaining what a ribbon is, or why it's velvet, or whatever clor it has. It's pretty simple its a ring and a ribbon and some classical magic (just like you don't explain what a rubber band is, what a deck of card is, what a lemon is -its just what it is). After the first 2 penetrations I offer to do it with one of their rings. Then two more penetrations (all 4 penetrations in different ways - looks different) and ending with Al Bakers "Ring, string and wand" as the finale. Great routine. |
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Jeremy L. Special user 800 Posts
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Thanks Paul! I'll look.
To add to Pete Biro's idea you could have a: Shoelace for the rich Rope for the rich ect. for the rich Other lines: I don't know, but it looked good on E-bay. (as you start to "cry") It has sentimental value. |
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Posted: Aug 8, 2005 11:17 pm 