Meir’s Muses:
MyMagic eNewsletter #798
December 14, 2019
I got several emails telling me how the purchasers of the Sponge Ball Vase are happy with what they received. The vases are beautiful, and I still have three left if you want one you can get it: HERE.
This week I am releasing what is perhaps the most useful of the wooden ball vases. They are just as gorgeous as the Sponge Vases except they are smaller and use Ping Pong Balls, also known as Table Tennis Balls. It is funny how the popularity of Beer Pong, which uses the same balls seems to have far surpassed Ping Pong. Which is good for us since more people can relate to the balls.
Although the Ball Vase can be found in many children’s magic sets it has also been performed by many top professional magicians who have added sleight of hand to the routines to form some very interesting phases. Michael Skinner’s routine can be found in his Professional Close-Up Magic #3 video: HERE.
I once again made a video trailer for the vases so you can see the detail and workmanship of the props. There is also a sequence in there that uses two vases.
After finishing the trailer, I realized that some people might think that the set comes with two Ball Vases. It does not. You only get one vase, one shell, and one ball. You will need to buy two sets of you want to do the transpositions.
The Ping Pong Ball Vase comes in two versions. The Tall Top is like the Sponge Vase with the ornamental lid. The Short Top is not as fancy but is sturdier, if you want to carry it around and abuse it.
Watch and buy: HERE.
Ping Pong Ball Vase:
A beautiful hand spun Ping Pong Ball Vase made of a single piece of exotic wood. It comes with a Ping Pong ball and a matching shell (ball vase type).
This is one of the few Ball Vases that uses a recognizable object, or what is termed an organic prop. Since the popularity of Beer Pong, that uses the same balls, has far surpassed the popularity of Table Tennis this has become a very common object.
The base of the vase is also hollow so you can load a small object like a silk or sponge as a kicker ending. It is available in two varieties.
Manufactured in a factory located in a Cambodian jungle using artisans and gas-powered generators running the lathes. They are hand-spun from one piece of wood and vary in texture, tint, finish, size and design. Since they are individually hand-made they will vary from the ones pictured. Very limited quantity.
Watch and buy: HERE.
Back In Stock:
►Richard Micucci’ Zodiac Coin:
I ran out again between the last newsletter and now. I picked up a few more so get them before I run out again. Not sure if I will be able to get anymore before the end of the year.
Get it: HERE.
►George Joseph’s Hand Mucking:
I received several emails from magicians who missed out on this last time, they were wondering if they would ever be able to get a copy at a reasonable price. I just got ten more copies and they are all autographed by George.
Get it: HERE.
►George Joseph’s Why Shouldn’t A Woman Wear Red In A Casino:
George also sent me a few more autographed copies of his first book that was originally titled, “The 101 most asked questions about Las Vegas and Casino Gambling.” It is a great read. You will love going through it.
Get it: HERE.
Next Saturday, Dec. 21 at 4pm I will be joining Jim Spinnato at the newly re-named Comix Roadhouse at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut.
Tickets are very reasonable, and the casino is the second largest in the United States. So, if you are in the area please drop by and say hello.
Jon Stetson will be doing the Sunday show and I will likely stick around to see it.
Get a ticket: HERE.
Also wanted to remind you that the Impossible Card Magic Volume 4 video download’s introductory sales price will end on Tuesday night.
Get it now, get it: HERE.
I decided to extend the sale for the six-volume DVD set of Aldo’s Impromptu Card Magic until the end of the year or until I release all the videos as downloads. So, you can still get the set at a bargain price.
Get the set now, get the set: HERE.
Upcoming Live Appearances:
►Dec 21: Performing at Comix Comedy Club at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. Get tickets: HERE.
►Jan 17-21: Exhibiting at the SAM National Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Info: HERE.
Until next time, Meir
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