I would have easily have given this 4 stars if it had a nicer paint job and was sanded properly. I
received this all neatly wrapped in paper and bubble wrap. Couldn't wait to open it..but when I
opened it I was surprised by the finish as it was a bit of a rough job. I performed this to my
family at a distance, they were suitably amazed but I did keep the blocks moving. Weather I got a
bad batch I'm not sure BUT THANKFULLY Penguin of course was there to help! Very happy with their
after sales service.
I also deducted a star because the gimmick was a little on the big size and
a bit noisy but as another magician pointed out..so long as you twist the blocks around, you can't
really pick the size difference and with a bit of music you can deal with the noise issue or
alternatively I used my finger to catch the gimmick so it doesn't clunk.
I have an older Homer Hudson built set of blocks. The gimmick is of a lighter gauge and only needs finger pressure to hold it to the "B" block - no finger holes. Even though it doesn't "clunk" that much I've learned to twist the tube and time it so as not to let the gimmick clunk. In other words I don't lower the tube one block at a time - I just slide the tube over the blocks like no big deal by squaring the tube over the gimmick block & stop, and twist and down it goes. I just tried this a few minutes ago - no problem and no need for loud music. Using your little finger to support the gimmick block might look hokey. The less you "handle" the blocks the better.
Hey Gilber, I just read your post today,thanks for your thoughts on my previous comments. I see what you mean about just being as EL-Naturel as possible. I'll out try what you suggested and see how I go.
A Question- I use a pater similar to Duane Laflin-found on Vimeo. How do you use your Homer Hudson set, do you use the patter like they do in the demo or something else, I appreciate other ideas?
Cheers Mate!
Tricky Yippy from South Australia
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Great trick but a bit rough
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