The Gypsy Thread trick is officially in my library show this summer. I’m still having problems with selling the ending. I think the main problem for a child watching the trick, is the restoration feels like it’s something that should happen. Almost like it’s a child’s novelty toy.
What I’m thinking I’m going to do is have two pieces of string. A kid and I will both tear them up and my string won’t restore, however the kids will. Then the kid might make mine restore for the kicker. This lengthens the routine, and highlights the fact that the pieces don’t just go back together automatically.
Adding the second person to the show also makes the trick play larger and opens it up to some bits that don’t exist when you do it as a solo. I’ll need to play with the method a little bit to be able to get the two balls of string (one restored and one not) to look the same. I think this change will really help sell the effect.
More Gypsy Thread Progress…
The Gypsy Thread trick is officially in my library show this summer. I’m still having problems with selling the ending. I think the main problem for a child watching the trick, is the restoration feels like it’s something that should happen. Almost like it’s a child’s novelty toy. What I’m thinking I’m going to do … Continue reading “More Gypsy Thread Progress…”