Blog entries from chung tagged CloseUp

The Restored Calendar Tutorial

Chung San — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:59:55 +0100

NONE of the principles employed in this clever combination are new, but, as the audience only sees the surface of a trick, the effect is none the worse on that account. If this surface is properly camouflaged, the closer one sticks to the time-tried methods the better.

The Effect

The performer takes one of the leaves from an advertising calendar, tears off a corner and gives it to one of the audience to hold. Read More...

Pencil Through Bill Revealed

Chung San — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0100

Effect:

A pencil and bill are borrowed. Nothing is added or taken away. The bill is folded in half. The pencil is put inside the bill. The bill is casually shown on both sides showing the pencil inside. He takes the bill in his left hand, and with his right hand, he grabs the pencil. He spread the bill into a V shape and uses the pencil as a magic saw. It slowly melts through the center of the bill. The bill is snapped open, to show no tears or slits. Everything is examined and givRead More...

Tattoo Joe by Joe Russel Revealed

Chung San — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100

The Performance:

[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyiMDqDRml4]

The Secret:

Basically, tattoo joe is a really compact and elastic pantyhose that you hide under your short sleeves.

Here is how to make it:

I now most of us here are guys, but go with your mom or sumthin to your local dollar store and buy yourself a pair of plain pantyhose with no fancy decal on it. Make sure its the tightest size available. Depending on your skin color Read More...