To gimmick or not to gimmick?

OliveroG · 04-23-2012, 06:19 AM

It simply depends on the construction of the effect, i say: "If it's better with a gimmick, use it", remember that magic is not about the method but the effect it produces, if you can do an effect that looks truly magical with a gimmick, then do it, gimmicks sometimes can be good, i personally don't like them, but sometimes i just need them in order to accomplish some effect i really want to do.

When it goes to Gimmick Vs Sleight of hand, yes, sleight of hand gives you more prestige among magicians, and sleight of hand can make miracles with completely examinable objects, but gimmicks can also make miracles, easier, and with much less risk; i say, combine them, just like Helder does, those effects use gimmicks, but also really strong pieces of sleight of hand.

04-23-2012, 06:19 AM	#4
OliveroG Marcos Olivero Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Venezuela Posts: 103	It simply depends on the construction of the effect, i say: "If it's better with a gimmick, use it", remember that magic is not about the method but the effect it produces, if you can do an effect that looks truly magical with a gimmick, then do it, gimmicks sometimes can be good, i personally don't like them, but sometimes i just need them in order to accomplish some effect i really want to do. When it goes to Gimmick Vs Sleight of hand, yes, sleight of hand gives you more prestige among magicians, and sleight of hand can make miracles with completely examinable objects, but gimmicks can also make miracles, easier, and with much less risk; i say, combine them, just like Helder does, those effects use gimmicks, but also really strong pieces of sleight of hand.