Whereas I totally agree with you regarding magic books (MUCH better than learning from a DVD) I think you are overselling the problem with dealers. Most magic dealers in my time have been pretty fair and sell secrets that are not to be found in books. Even if they were, then are you also not paying for them finding the effect, something that the average performer may not be able to do? It also takes a LOT of time & money to find all those funny little bits and bobs that make up the gimmicks.
Sorry to say that, whilst the term machine may 'suggest' a mechanical action or moving parts, I've checked on Wikipedia and by definition a machine can consist of a single part (such as a screw) and requires energy to perform an action. In this instance the energy is provided by the user and the desired outcome is achieved, the paper is indeed folded. I would imagine that a man of your calibre could quite easily design and produce a basic folding 'mechanism' and make a killing on ebay.
Wayne Trice From many years ago a guy used to have a mail order advert which said send £1 plus P&P (remember we are talking late 70's early 80's) and get 10 coat hangers! So you sent off your £1 postal order, or cheque, and received by return of post - 10 nails! He made a fortune as everyone had a laugh about how they had been had and for a pound it wasn't worth the hassle reporting him, or getting a refund! Think you might have just found him still alive selling a modern equivalent!
I know some origami folk use something like a ruler or letter opener to press creases in when having to do a lot of folding. It saves your fingers! The actual bending of the paper you get fast at, but pressing in crease after crease becomes painful.
Someone used to advertise in the paper a guaranteed way to reduce your phone bill - send £2.50 to...etc. What you received was a piece of paper that simply had 4 words, "Use your phone less".
I have been folding 3 fold brochures of mine for the past few hours and just for a couple of minutes thought that I may have found something that would do it a little more accurately, I guess if it sounds too good to be true it probably isn't. Worth a try though.
A machine is a tool containing one or more parts that uses energy to perform an intended action. Machines are usually powered by mechanical, chemical, thermal, or electrical means, and are often motorized. Historically, a power tool also required moving parts to classify as a machine. However, the advent of electronics technology has led to the development of power tools without moving parts that are considered machines.[1] A simple machine is a device that simply transforms the direction or magnitude of a force, but a large number of more complex machines exist. Examples include vehicles, electronic systems, molecular machines, computers, television, and radio.
Funny. Pity people do this.... But it is good that you can see the funny side. Unfortunately others may not. Thanks for the video and I await the next.
Oh, for the days of wonderful ads in Exchange & Mart........not to mention an Ellisdon's Magic Catalogue! As for your 'machines' - well, I certainly don't think they will earn any Robert Harbin Awards for their contributions towards the art of Origami!
Magic dealers have been using similar techniques and misleading sales pitches to sell overpriced gimmicks for years. "You're paying for the secret" they say when you complain about the "gimmick", which is fine, if the same secrets weren't already available in magic books with hundreds of others for a fraction of the price! The lesson is, invest in books, don't buy tricks!
Whereas I totally agree with you regarding magic books (MUCH better than learning from a DVD) I think you are overselling the problem with dealers. Most magic dealers in my time have been pretty fair and sell secrets that are not to be found in books. Even if they were, then are you also not paying for them finding the effect, something that the average performer may not be able to do?
It also takes a LOT of time & money to find all those funny little bits and bobs that make up the gimmicks.
Sorry to say that, whilst the term machine may 'suggest' a mechanical action or moving parts, I've checked on Wikipedia and by definition a machine can consist of a single part (such as a screw) and requires energy to perform an action. In this instance the energy is provided by the user and the desired outcome is achieved, the paper is indeed folded. I would imagine that a man of your calibre could quite easily design and produce a basic folding 'mechanism' and make a killing on ebay.
Wayne Trice
From many years ago a guy used to have a mail order advert which said send £1 plus P&P (remember we are talking late 70's early 80's) and get 10 coat hangers!
So you sent off your £1 postal order, or cheque, and received by return of post - 10 nails!
He made a fortune as everyone had a laugh about how they had been had and for a pound it wasn't worth the hassle reporting him, or getting a refund!
Think you might have just found him still alive selling a modern equivalent!
I know some origami folk use something like a ruler or letter opener to press creases in when having to do a lot of folding. It saves your fingers! The actual bending of the paper you get fast at, but pressing in crease after crease becomes painful.
Someone used to advertise in the paper a guaranteed way to reduce your phone bill - send £2.50 to...etc. What you received was a piece of paper that simply had 4 words, "Use your phone less".
I have been folding 3 fold brochures of mine for the past few hours and just for a couple of minutes thought that I may have found something that would do it a little more accurately, I guess if it sounds too good to be true it probably isn't. Worth a try though.
A machine is a tool containing one or more parts that uses energy to perform an intended action. Machines are usually powered by mechanical, chemical, thermal, or electrical means, and are often motorized. Historically, a power tool also required moving parts to classify as a machine. However, the advent of electronics technology has led to the development of power tools without moving parts that are considered machines.[1]
A simple machine is a device that simply transforms the direction or magnitude of a force, but a large number of more complex machines exist. Examples include vehicles, electronic systems, molecular machines, computers, television, and radio.
Funny. Pity people do this.... But it is good that you can see the funny side. Unfortunately others may not. Thanks for the video and I await the next.
Oh, for the days of wonderful ads in Exchange & Mart........not to mention an Ellisdon's Magic Catalogue! As for your 'machines' - well, I certainly don't think they will earn any Robert Harbin Awards for their contributions towards the art of Origami!
I love challenges and mechanical puzzles. Can I ask you, how did you want to fold the paper? Was it an A4 in to thirds?
Good luck with the shows.
Magic dealers have been using similar techniques and misleading sales pitches to sell overpriced gimmicks for years. "You're paying for the secret" they say when you complain about the "gimmick", which is fine, if the same secrets weren't already available in magic books with hundreds of others for a fraction of the price!
The lesson is, invest in books, don't buy tricks!
I really laughed ! V. Good video.
You can always trust Wikipedia..... :)
Addendum. An oversized 'milkmans wallet'?
Hi Paul in the 70s or 80s i remember you doing a horse racing gambling routine , is it on you tube , what is it called many thanks Nic
I did a few different horse racing 'plots'. Can you remember anything more about it?
Haha, well at least the £10 made for a funny video :)