Chainsaw Magic

CFLarsen · 19th November 2007, 02:59 AM

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WinterMute · 19th November 2007, 04:29 AM

Impressive!

The magicians are much better here than on the Swedish equivalent of the show.

NobbyNobbs · 19th November 2007, 06:42 AM

That was absolutely astounding. I'm speechless.

firecoins · 19th November 2007, 01:00 PM

I could tell you how its done but then I would have to kill you. Seriously I would have to kill you. I am not joking.

NobbyNobbs · 20th November 2007, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by firecoins

I could tell you how its done but then I would have to kill you. Seriously I would have to kill you. I am not joking.

Fine. Just be sure to use the chainsaw, in exactly the same way as shown.

Garrette · 20th November 2007, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by NobbyNobbs

Fine. Just be sure to use the chainsaw, in exactly the same way as shown.

It's never the chainsaw that hurts. It's the staple gun after.

patrick767 · 21st November 2007, 07:34 PM

That looked much better than anything I watched on the finale of the US version of Phenomenon tonight.

Mangoose · 22nd November 2007, 10:35 AM

Yeah that was a lame use of the chainsaw in Phenomenon last night, compared to this!

Patricio Elicer · 24th November 2007, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by NobbyNobbs

That was absolutely astounding. I'm speechless.

It would be totally, absolutely astounding if the camera would not cut away of the action at the precise moment the body is re-assembled. But, yes, it's quite impressive anyway.

Zep · 25th November 2007, 12:45 AM

I figured it out in only a few minutes, but it's a great effect nonetheless!

NobbyNobbs · 25th November 2007, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Patricio Elicer

It would be totally, absolutely astounding if the camera would not cut away of the action at the precise moment the body is re-assembled. But, yes, it's quite impressive anyway.

1) I'm not great at figuring out magic tricks. I'm envious of other people's ability to do them, because I only know a few unimpressive card tricks myself.

2) What impressed me the most was when the doctor walked behind the torso while the patient was lifting himself up on his hands. Knowing how this was done, that may not impress you in the least, but for someone who is clueless, it's very impressive.

3) I'm usually of the impression that the cameraman is not in on it, especially if the show isn't the magician's show, but that he's performing one someone else's. As such, I usually consider cut-aways to be unfortunate timing. I assume that if I were in the audience, I would see exactly what the video implies that you see.

DJM · 25th November 2007, 09:15 AM

There is an edit there that makes it seem more impressive than what you would see live.

Notice that they are carrying his upper body on the board at 53 seconds. Then at 1:01 you only see him on the small platform, with the board suddenly gone.

But most likely it was the show's decision to edit, as the whole routine is a bit longer and perhaps they didn't have enough time to show it all. I've seen the full routine and still great to watch.

Patricio Elicer · 25th November 2007, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by NobbyNobbs

2) What impressed me the most was when the doctor walked behind the torso while the patient was lifting himself up on his hands. Knowing how this was done, that may not impress you in the least, but for someone who is clueless, it's very impressive.

Yes, I agree it's impressive as a first impression. But on further thought, let's not forget that there are, sadly, people living with half body like the one on the video. I've seen quite a few, and it's really impressive how the can live under those conditions.

I think the clue to the trick is why the guy is covering his face .....

Originally Posted by DJM

But most likely it was the show's decision to edit, as the whole routine is a bit longer and perhaps they didn't have enough time to show it all. I've seen the full routine and still great to watch.

Yes, but the most important part of the trick was edited out in the video. It may have been OK for the public in the audience to see, but may have been not for the camera ......

*wondering*....

Michael C · 27th November 2007, 01:32 AM

It's certainly frustrating when the camera cuts to the judges at the most interesting part. Here's the same guy doing the same trick, but without the "putting together again" at the end:

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19th November 2007, 06:42 AM	#3
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19th November 2007, 01:00 PM	#4
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20th November 2007, 10:07 AM	#5
NobbyNobbs Illuminator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Mended Drum Posts: 4,976	Originally Posted by firecoins I could tell you how its done but then I would have to kill you. Seriously I would have to kill you. I am not joking. Fine. Just be sure to use the chainsaw, in exactly the same way as shown.
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20th November 2007, 10:55 AM	#6
Garrette Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,964	Originally Posted by NobbyNobbs Fine. Just be sure to use the chainsaw, in exactly the same way as shown. It's never the chainsaw that hurts. It's the staple gun after.
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21st November 2007, 07:34 PM	#7
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19th November 2007, 04:29 AM	#2
WinterMute Student Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stockholm Posts: 35	Impressive! The magicians are much better here than on the Swedish equivalent of the show.

22nd November 2007, 10:35 AM	#8
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24th November 2007, 08:22 PM	#9
Patricio Elicer Obsessed with Reality Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 3,675	Originally Posted by NobbyNobbs That was absolutely astounding. I'm speechless. It would be totally, absolutely astounding if the camera would not cut away of the action at the precise moment the body is re-assembled. But, yes, it's quite impressive anyway.
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25th November 2007, 12:45 AM	#10
Zep Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 24,230	I figured it out in only a few minutes, but it's a great effect nonetheless!
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25th November 2007, 08:23 AM	#11
NobbyNobbs Illuminator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Mended Drum Posts: 4,976	Originally Posted by Patricio Elicer It would be totally, absolutely astounding if the camera would not cut away of the action at the precise moment the body is re-assembled. But, yes, it's quite impressive anyway. 1) I'm not great at figuring out magic tricks. I'm envious of other people's ability to do them, because I only know a few unimpressive card tricks myself. 2) What impressed me the most was when the doctor walked behind the torso while the patient was lifting himself up on his hands. Knowing how this was done, that may not impress you in the least, but for someone who is clueless, it's very impressive. 3) I'm usually of the impression that the cameraman is not in on it, especially if the show isn't the magician's show, but that he's performing one someone else's. As such, I usually consider cut-aways to be unfortunate timing. I assume that if I were in the audience, I would see exactly what the video implies that you see.
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25th November 2007, 09:15 AM	#12
DJM Muse Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 783	There is an edit there that makes it seem more impressive than what you would see live. Notice that they are carrying his upper body on the board at 53 seconds. Then at 1:01 you only see him on the small platform, with the board suddenly gone. But most likely it was the show's decision to edit, as the whole routine is a bit longer and perhaps they didn't have enough time to show it all. I've seen the full routine and still great to watch.
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25th November 2007, 09:35 AM	#13
Patricio Elicer Obsessed with Reality Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santiago, Chile Posts: 3,675	Originally Posted by NobbyNobbs 2) What impressed me the most was when the doctor walked behind the torso while the patient was lifting himself up on his hands. Knowing how this was done, that may not impress you in the least, but for someone who is clueless, it's very impressive. Yes, I agree it's impressive as a first impression. But on further thought, let's not forget that there are, sadly, people living with half body like the one on the video. I've seen quite a few, and it's really impressive how the can live under those conditions. I think the clue to the trick is why the guy is covering his face ..... Originally Posted by DJM But most likely it was the show's decision to edit, as the whole routine is a bit longer and perhaps they didn't have enough time to show it all. I've seen the full routine and still great to watch. Yes, but the most important part of the trick was edited out in the video. It may have been OK for the public in the audience to see, but may have been not for the camera ...... wondering....
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