I have attempted to integrate this into performances a few times and so far the only times I have
been able to successfully perform it have been when I have been able to control the situation very
tightly. Usually by placing my performance table with my back to a corner, I would coax one or two
people to come and "play three domino monte". Any more than two people and this trick seems to fall
down. If someone stands a little off to the side and tilts there head, they are in the awkward
position of seeing things they shouldn't.
I find myself focusing more on making sure they
are at the right angle than actually on what I am doing in the trick.
Perhaps I am not
performing it correctly and I have had a few people very impressed and confused but I worry about
performing tricks that I can't control the outcome. If I don't know whether it will work - I prefer
not to do it.
I was once told, "Amateurs are occasionally brilliant, professionals are
consistently good". This feels like an amateur product.
All that said - Oz's handling and
instruction is really great and the learning experience was rewarding.
Bottom line - If
you can control your environment, order this trick. If you work where you can't control how people
are around you - do not buy it.
I just had to comment that your title is hilariously accurate.
Ok, so what you are saying is that in order to successfully perform this trick you need to construct a special stall that you then herd the audience into so that they cannot move left or right. Sort of like one of those things that cattle are put into when they get branded. Either that or you ask your audience (of one) to allow you to screw their head down in a vice before you begin...that sounds like that might work, too.
Other than that one small, pre-performance viewing setup this sounds like a really, really great trick.
Well said! Can't use this on the street or anywhere people can move freely, so I guess it works on camera and in countries run by fascist dictators LOL
Everyone's comments are very funny. Right off the bat I wondered why they aren't a flat surface and have all those extra holes. At least they didn't try to hide the fact. I'd rather use cards.
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