Sunday, June 11, 2023

2023 Clown Camp Children's Magic + CHANGE BAGS!

My Silk Magic YouTube Instructional Videos
 
You can see watch me perform my clown silk act complete with Snap Silks, Silk Fountain, Rainbow Streamers, Appearing cane here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gbfWYg3UlM&list=PLZ7n9TGFbnLv4-TAMuTghkY4dLxYM8iaT&index=4
 
 
 
Instruction videos:
 
 
 
 
Where to buy
 
 
I am a HUGE fan of Duane Laflin's stuff so I will recommend his son's magic store: https://davidandteesha.com/product-category/silk/
 
They sell the silks, hank ball and streamers.
 
 
 
Silks of all sizes including 9 inch (https://davidandteesha.com/product/9-silk/) and 18 inch ones (https://davidandteesha.com/product/18-silk/)
 
Appearing canes: The best ones are from Makha Tendo's wife (Mr. Tendo, Rest in Peace) : Seller is SEO magic: https://www.seomagic-usa.com/index.php/manufacturers_id/14

 My "Dove Pan", i.e. Automatic ExchangeTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEqH9uB3BIg&list=PLZ7n9TGFbnLv4-TAMuTghkY4dLxYM8iaT&index=23
To purchase, contact Tora: https://www.toramagicshop.com/
Silk Streamers do come in different sizes and lengths: https://www.ezmagicrobbins.com/shop/search.aspx?sfield=keywords&search=silk+streamer
You will need to buy these streamers thru a dealer as ezmagic does not sell direct. Ask your favorite dealer (or DavidandTeesha : https://davidandteesha.com/product-category/silk/)  to order for you. 
Magic Zipper Gag Bag: google "Magic Zipper Gag Bag"
 
Change bags:
 

Velcro
 
3 triple change bag but with 4 or 5 silks
 
Lever Trigger Bags
 
Handle twist Bags
 
Flat bags

Exchange tube vs Cons of red candy tube and dove pan 
 
Transposition change bags routine
 
Kandu box ,: https://kandumagic.com/
 
Idea of tied silk presentation - 2 kids
 
Tim Sonafelt silks: https://www.wonderimagery.com/
 
Giant red ball and Candies
 
Wands/Bananas/Toothbrushes as misdirection 


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Friday, June 9, 2023

Indoor Bubble Introduction (Part 1)

Bubble Introduction (Part 1)

The best 'free' bubble resource on the Net: https://soapbubble.fandom.com/wiki/Soap_Bubble_Wiki

My Instructional Videos on YouTube:

How to make:

To Buy J-lube direct from its maker: https://j-lube.net

Recipe for bubble play for children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17lx_TzahpE SWAP out the Dawn for SEVENTH GENERATION 'Free and Clear' - 100 ml.

 It's much safer for the kids. What's even BETTER: Use a Uncle Bubble mix with guar gum. Because Uncle Bubble is certified toy-safe.

 Much of what I know comes from my bubble teacher http://www.marcozoppi.com/ . He has his own methods and ideas and concepts but my foundation is most certainly credited to him.




Just cut to get a tube. Various sizes available.

Plexiglass tubes are more expensive but I don't like them simply because I feel they hold too much liquid. They look like this: https://www.eplastics.com/shapes/plexiglass/tube?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIivSqw_vf4gIVBr7ACh2jHA9bEAAYAiAAEgJi-PD_BwE

The dealers will cut them to any size you want.

Is the PH of the bubble important? Please note that it ONLY applies to home-made juice.

https://soapbubble.fandom.com/wiki/PH

Notes: my view: PH is critical for LARGE and medium bubbles but negligent for VERY small bubbles, i.e for small bubble sculptures

FOAM is one of your bubble tricks enemy : Scoop away as much foam as you can if you have difficulty doing any of your bubble tricks. You don't want foam on your wands, dish, tubes. You want your equipment to hold bubble juice, NOT foam. You can make reduce the amount of foam by spraying them with a solution of 70% isopropanol and 30% water.



Dustin Skye’s props: 3 type of fire bubbles: https://bestbubbletools.com/

 
 
A bubble is like a balloon. You need to learn how to open it and close it!!
 
Science of bubbles. : change hands to get liquid moving when using bare hands 
 
Gravity moves liquid down!

Thickness of soap film is key; hence the importance of LENGTH of blow tubes 

Tricks with hands:

Downside of making hand bubbles - oil and dirt

How to make the bubble solution

Light, medium, heavy

Adjust the amount of jLube and HEC

Recipe for USA 2023: 

 
Dry 5 liter container - very dry

Add in 200 ml of 99% isopropyl alcohol

Strength of jLube and HEC can vary a lot

What is HEC and where to buy it: https://soapbubble.fandom.com/wiki/HEC?so=search
 
Keep them in the fridge to ensure their consistency

Add in 1/4 tsp of jlube
Stir with spoon / stick

Add in 5 - 10 grams of HEC. (Try with 5 grams first, if solution is not strong enough, use 10 grams)
 
Stir with spoon and stick

Immediately add in very hot water (near boiling or boiling is recommended, BE CAREFUL) until it reaches the 3600ml mark.

Important: the HEC and JLube MUST be very well-mixed before adding in the very hot water. If you see sediments, stir the HEC/JLube mixture again before adding in the very hot water. 

Add in citric acid SOLUTION 2 tablespoon (30 ml) and stir. 

(How to make the citric acid solution: 500 ml of very hot water mixed with 1 Tablespoon (15 ml)  of citric acid powder)

Wait for the whole mixture to cool completely before adding in Dawn Soap 400ml

You may want to check the acidity using a pH meter. 

Add in TINY amounts of citric acid solution if you want to calibrate the acidity further.

Warning: DO NOT over-acidify the mixture because once it’s over-acidified, it’s ruined and CANNOT be fixed. 

It’s safer to have the mixture a little over the optimal pH (7.2 - 7.4) than to have a mixture that’s pH 6.8 and below and unusable. 

How to dilute the solution to make it light , medium , heavy: 

Make a solution of only soap and water. 10% soap and 90% tap water. Now you can add this solution to your bubble mix as and when you need to.

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Bubble solution recipe 2023 for USA

Recipe for USA 2023: 

 
Dry 5 liter container - very dry

Add in 200 ml of 99% isopropyl alcohol

Strength of jLube and HEC can vary a lot

What is HEC and where to buy it: https://soapbubble.fandom.com/wiki/HEC
 
Keep them in the fridge to ensure their consistency

Add in 1/4 tsp of jlube
Stir with spoon / stick

Add in 5 - 10 grams of HEC. (Try with 5 grams first, if solution is not strong enough, use 10 grams)
 
Stir with spoon and stick

Immediately add in very hot water (near boiling or boiling is recommended, BE CAREFUL) until it reaches the 3600ml mark.

Important: the HEC and JLube MUST be very well-mixed before adding in the very hot water. If you see sediments, stir the HEC/JLube mixture again before adding in the very hot water. 

Add in citric acid SOLUTION 2 tablespoon (30 ml) and stir. 

(How to make the citric acid solution: 500 ml of very hot water mixed with 1 Tablespoon (15 ml)  of citric acid powder)

Wait for the whole mixture to cool completely before adding in Dawn Soap 400ml

You may want to check the acidity using a pH meter. 

Add in TINY amounts of citric acid solution if you want to calibrate the acidity further.

Warning: DO NOT over-acidify the mixture because once it’s over-acidified, it’s ruined and CANNOT be fixed. 

It’s safer to have the mixture a little over the optimal pH (7.2 - 7.4) than to have a mixture that’s pH 6.8 and below and unusable. 

How to dilute the solution to make it light , medium , heavy: 

Make a solution of only soap and water. 10% soap and 90% tap water. Now you can add this solution to your bubble mix as and when you need to.
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Wacky Science!

This article is constantly updated. Contact me if the info you want is not here and I will put the info here. 

My email: info@captaindazzle.com

Your success is my priority!

If you learned at least 1 thing today and used it to make someone laugh or be empowered, your job (and my job) is done! 

 
 
You become their friend. Sharing secrets. 

Balloon inflation via Science. 
 
How can we harness science to help us achieve our tasks easier?  
 
Top tips: 
 
1. Freshness of vinegar and baking soda
2. Do not place cap back on after demonstration is done. 
3. Pre-inflate balloon
4. Use good quality balloons 
5. Test before going to gig 
 
Children’s Safety is most important
 
Vanishing water, hoberman sphere
 
 

 
 
2 types of “magic polymer powders” : slush and snow 
 
 
Steve Spangler and his TikTok https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/
 
Egg into bottle
 
Needle through balloons. Pencil through bag
 
Lubor lens - Harry potter's invisibility cloak
 
Can you not add “smoke” bubbles?!

Volcano bubble
You don’t need a lot of props for bubble
Bubble on hand
Volcano bubble on hand
 
https://www.tiktok.com/@captaindazzle/video/7239587719763086594

Bouncy bubbles

Dustin Skye’s props: 3 type of fire bubbles: https://bestbubbletools.com/


Balance between educational info and entertainment 

Spinning plate: Science of the Conservation of angular momentum: the faster the spin, the more stable it is.
 
Juggling balls : inertia provides a more predictable ball path.

Coin through bottle


 
 
Other fun toys:

Energy stick can lead into light saber 
Hand boiler
Slime making
Bubble solution making

A thin line : exposing magic secrets vs sharing knowledge with the children. Find the balance within yourself.









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