Freddie the Magical High Jumping Flea is an absolute must-have for anyone who makes kids laugh at parties or puts on family shows. This gem has been a key part of Tizzy the Clown's act for nearly 60 years (yes, really!) and has been smashing it ever since!
Tizzy's son, Jonathan Royle, has also been wowing audiences with this routine for over 27 years. It’s his go-to opener, and it works like a charm to warm up the crowd and get them rooting for you (which is handy, trust me).
It’s a twist on the Classic Monkey Bar Routine, swapping in 3 glasses perched on a dainty tray. And here’s where the fun kicks off: one of those glasses hides a large, vibrant silk.
This silk magically hops from one glass to another, but only after you’ve cheekily placed the tray behind your back. The audience soon wises up, yelling, "You turned it around!" (because they think they’ve got you figured out).
After a healthy dose of comedic banter and audience engagement (which you can catch on two videos featuring Tizzy the Clown, who’s nailed this routine in real-life shows), there’s a double whammy magical finish.
First, the silk visibly leaps from one end glass to the other right before their eyes! Then, for an encore, it jumps into the centre glass! Cue the applause and faces agog with amazement.
The original idea of a silk jumping from glass to glass was first marketed by Abbott's Magic Company with Victor Trask's Tri-Fly-Silk back in the 1960s. Ken Brooke had a version out in the 1970s, and since then, various dealers across the globe have given it their spin.
When you grab this package, you’ll score a PDF eBook and access to several videos, including live performances of the routine featuring "Freddie" the Magical High Jumping Flea. Plus, you’ll get 39 full-colour photos to help you whip up the props without breaking the bank. Most of the bits you need can be found in your local pound shop (easy peasy).
This routine has been tried and tested in countless shows. Freddie the Magical High Jumping Flea is one of those purchases you’ll be chuffed about making! And at just $20.00, it’s a steal.
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