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steve j Special user Long Island, New York 559 Posts 
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As far as people commenting on the dvd and not the gimmick, I will coment on the gimmick by saying that it looks really interesting, I really can't say anything more than that. But keep in mind that the person I saw doing it was a kid of 13-14 years old and I'm not sure how well he made it, but interesting is definitely the word for it.
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Bill Thompson Elite user Mississippi 422 Posts
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On Jan 16, 2006 1:03pm, troller wrote: I suppose it /could/ but IMHO it wouldn't look nearly as natural as the Icarus mainly because of the lack of the space-age material and position of the modifications. I hope that is clear enough.
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deputy Inner circle USA 1041 Posts
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I have the criss angel levitation. it has a lot of construction intailed in it. it is not something you will crank out in one day. any questions feel free to pm me see ya
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Bob Saget Rocks New user 96 Posts
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Finally got the DVD. No dissapointment....especially since the instruction leaves room open to use your own ideas to incorporate what materials used. The advertisement says about $125 will be used to get materials...but I've planned out some ideas and I have a way of making this VERY cheap. He says $125 because he points out expensive shoes for example as oposed to shoes half price you could find with same "capabilities". He makes the gimmick sound like it's as complex as F#%^# to construct, but it's not that difficult if you know how to use a sewing machine....and I've made my own plan where a sewing machine does not need to be applied to making it- criss just is trying to point you in the direction of the "best quality" gimmick (most expensive), which isn't neccessary to do this levitation. If you use your mind, you can make this easy and fun to make. People are probably whining about him telling you to make your own custom pants from fabric, but like I said, you don't have to if you use your HEAD!!! If you have any questions, please ask me. I am still planning (blueprinting) my gimmick for a week or so, then I'm going to create!!!
P.S. Anyone who has this, please P.M. me, I'd love to know if you are using your own unique ideas to put it together. |
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Bob Saget Rocks New user 96 Posts
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By the way.....I'm pretty sure you could modify this to the effect of the Icarus with some adjustments.
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Joey Stalin Inner circle Canada 1072 Posts
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On 2006-01-18 00:22, Bob Saget Rocks wrote: Very true. What he describes in the DVD is the best quality gimmick you could make. Like said on a brand of shoes to buy, type of pants, even goes into some detail on the sewing pattern. And I know how to use a sewing machine, learned that back in middle school.
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doublelift Veteran user 342 Posts
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I have the Cris Angel Mastermind 2 DVD and have not yet built the setup. I think it could be done in reverse and end up with a Icarus type effect. The Icarus demo video is a stronger effect in my mind plus you get to see the spectators reaction which is what I do magic for! Cris says on the DVD he hope it will be a seed for another version and I think he is correct in that.
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STANGMMX New user 81 Posts
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Psh, can't pull it off in one day?! Just to spite you I'll set up this thing in a day. My DVD arrives monday, and I have to show it Thursday. So... Yeah its gonna be tough heh. A friend of mine who also does street work is a born engineer. We'll crank something out that works off of Criss' idea. PM me if you're interested in my progress during the week.
SMU Class of 2010
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Bob Saget Rocks New user 96 Posts
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^^^^ but make sure that you practice well enough, It's not often you get a new trick and can perform it a few days later PERFECTLY
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STANGMMX New user 81 Posts
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Lol yeaah... but I plan on doing many a demonstration on the street before hand. much rather mess up on the street than in front of a ton of peeps.
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unilogo Veteran user Las Vegas , NV 359 Posts
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I just ordered off Ronjo.com (sent my payment. Thanks for the money order accepting.
 ) It looks like a really friendly store.
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RonjoMagic Regular user Long Island NY 138 Posts
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Hello Unilogo, I am glad I found your post here at the Café. And I am glad I was able to solve your problem. Have a good one. Take care, Pete
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Fethry New user Toronto, ON 19 Posts
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OK guys I am also interested in levitation and I have a couple of questions:
I know that Criss' just explains the trick and tells you how to construct the gimmick. What about Icarus? Do you get the gimmick in the package? And finally is there any weight constraint for either of them? Thanks! |
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Rcitgo Special user Emporia,Va. 738 Posts
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You get the parts to construct the gimmick and there's no weight limit with the Icarus.I don't know about the Angel Lev because I don't own it.
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Fethry New user Toronto, ON 19 Posts
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Thanks Rcitgo
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Bob Saget Rocks New user 96 Posts
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Criss angel levitation has NO weight limits...and the height that you reach somewhat can depend on how strengthful your legs are
 . If you practice enough you can get waist-high if you want.
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STANGMMX New user 81 Posts
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I gotta admit... I'm pretty impressed with Elevator 2... I own Criss' levitation, its fantastic, but EXTREMELY angle sensitive. I think the future for levitations is really with gimmicks such as the elevator.
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fengenroll Loyal user NYC 226 Posts
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There is no such thing as a angle free self levitation, I belive that the Elevator 2 is still the most angle friendly of them all.
The levitation itself does'nt look as stunning as Icarus or Angel's, but hey! for laypeople you still levitated of the ground, and that's unbelivable enough. When you alternate the E2 slightly you'll have a powerful prop to add to your act, no gimmick pants involved. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's perfect, but till this date there are still no other gim.levitation that allows you to start and end as clean as you do with the E2.. Just my 2 cents.. |
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Xtasy0 Veteran user 307 Posts
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On 2006-01-29 15:49, STANGMMX wrote: so how was your progress on this? Quote:
On 2006-01-21 21:55, STANGMMX wrote: |
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Bob Saget Rocks New user 96 Posts
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I just finished my Angel levitation gimmick....and although criss says it will cost 120 bucks to make, it cost me less than $30. How you ask??? I was able to use old shoes I already owned (taking $70 off $120). Then, I used household crap to put together some parts you didn't need to BUY material for.
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Posted: Jan 16, 2006 06:40 pm 