COMEDY MAGIC
Following the popularity of the Jumbo Appearing Wands, Poles, etc., we have found a unique and useful prop for the comedian, magician or clown. The Appearing 8-Foot Pencil!
The performer enters carrying a small paper sack. He insists that it contains his gigantic pencil. "Yes, it's this big!" (The performer mimes the size stretching his arms out to the sides). "It's in this bag. Yes, really, and it's this big" (again, mime the size). "You don't believe me, watch." Opening the paper sack, the performer pulls out a jumbo, 8-foot yellow #2 pencil, eraser and all. Talk about surprises.
It can be produced from your pocket, jacket, hat, or just about anywhere. Not an appearing cane principle, but something new and exciting. It really looks like a giant pencil. Great for school show performers, speakers, etc. Once you use this you will never be without it.
ITEM # UP038 PRICE $36.00
The idea of having a poster with words that change and morph with each fold was first done by Sid Loraine. Tom Vorjohan wanted to do this for a very long time.
Tom said that this effect went through six prototypes before he was happy enough to produce this 7th revision. It's audience-tested, and it works!
It all begins with the performer explaining that he has been thinking of a slogan which fully captures his show. Opening a large 24" x 38" poster, it reads, "Fun And Magic, Some Wacky Stuff, Presented To Amaze And Amuse, From Two to 102!" Not too bad but it's way too much for an audience to read.
A quick fold and the poster now reads, "Fun And Magic, Some Wacky Stuff In A Fabulous Show For All Ages!" Hmmm. Still too much and pretty large, and not a terrific advertising slogan.
The performer gives the poster another quick fold and now it reveals, "Wild Magic, Tricky Stuff, Fabulous For All Ages!" A pretty good slogan, but it could be better. The performer is out of ideas.
The performer gives the poster one more quick fold and it changes to, "Will Do Tricks For Food!" This will always get you laughs as it did the author with audiences of all ages.
TRICKS 4 FOOD by Tom Vorjohan is printed on a thick synthetic paper which will never tear and is thick enough that the performer can stand in front of lights without the letters on the back showing through to the front. If something spills on it, simply wipe it off! The ink used is a special blend that won't smear or fade. These things are extremely important to the professional performer.
ITEM # EE002C PRICE $24.00
TWENTIETH CENTURY SHORTS (FEMALE)
This is a great comedy trick for use at adult parties. A male or female assistant is called to help you perform this MIRACLE OF MIRACLES. I've seen it done with both guys and girls and it is hilarious with a guy. Two handkerchiefs are tied together and tucked into the belt of the assistant. You explain that you are going to pass the handkerchiefs through their body just as "Houdini" used to walk through walls.
After a spectacular build up, although the handkerchiefs do not penetrate the body, a pair of real sexy underwear is tied between the two handkerchiefs (seemingly their underwear). The assistant will be very embarrassed. This is a sure laugh getter.
ITEM # KK021 PRICE $15.00
POLE FROM BOX, THE ORIGINAL BY SHOW BIZ
In 1978 Joe Silkie developed the ORIGINAL POLE and published the principle in his lecture notes. Comedy entertainer John Ferrentino used the pole in over fifty TV shows in 1990 and with Silkie formed the "Spooky Stuff" Ltd. company, manufacturing the pole and other original magic. Various forms of the "Original" pole have been copied using similar materials. The ORIGINAL POLE uses all vinyl parts and is not covered with contact papers or stickers.
In the past, The "POLE" was marketed through several wholesalers. Show-Biz Services bought all manufacturing rights and the use of the names of the originators in March of 1999. Special materials and manufacturing techniques in the handmade Product were made available to Show-Biz who now has the pole (Also known as the GIANT SODA STRAW) back on the market. The original materials will not crack or peel and will retain their memory qualities.
In the effect a giant eight-foot pole is produced from a pocket, paper bag, under silks, change bag, production box or from the box supplied. The striped pole resembles a Giant Soda Straw which could be removed from a large paper cup. The "appearing pole" is a great comedy item.
Included with this effect you get the original patter used by John Fiorentino, who is one of the funniest magicians performing professionally today.
ITEM # UP826W PRICE $40.00
This pole is the same as the larger ones from Sorcery and is just the right size to produce from a pocket.
ITEM # UP001W PRICE $15.00
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