Floating Ball Study for the Stage
Raymond Crowe, the wizard who performs at over 150 corporate shindigs a year (yes, he’s a busy chap), has graced the screen in "World's Greatest Magic IV" and left audiences in stitches with a standing ovation at the 2003 FISM. With a background in Mime that would make Marcel Marceau proud, Raymond takes the humble Zombie ball and turns it into something astonishing—no cloth, no gimmicks, just pure magic! Each phase of this routine is dissected in glorious detail, so you won’t miss a trick (pun intended).
And if you’ve ever fancied picking up a few Mime techniques—like Fixed Point and showing Weight—this DVD’s got you covered. It’s a must-have for anyone keen on blending the art of illusionary mime with magic. Sure, it’s designed for the stage/platform, but the principles apply to any performing space (including your living room, if you’re feeling brave).
Quotes: "I used to hate ZOMBIE........not anymore.........Excellent!"
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WAYNE DOBSON "It's just great. I laughed really loud .... makes brilliant sense as an intro to doing the Z without a gimmick. I'd hate you if I didn't like you so much."
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TINA LENERT "Imagine my surprise when I put in the DVD and discovered it was about the floating ball. I was hoping for naked zombies.......or anyone naked for that matter!
This DVD is absolutely brilliant! The routine is very magical and visually appealing. And the lessons are many, far beyond the ball itself. Most magicians don't give their movement a thought. You aptly demonstrate how effective a little thought, observation, experimentation, and rehearsal will go toward an outstanding effect. How "acting" and movement create an illusion instead of just a trick. You have provided a perfect example of how attention to simple details can create something astounding.
One of the things that appeals to me most regarding magic is not just "secrets," but beautiful, elegant, SIMPLE solutions for making the ordinary look extraordinary. The simpler the means, the more I love it. Anyone can dazzle people with a million-pound budget, topless showgirls, and fireworks.........but it takes a brilliant mind to bring to life a simple idea and astonish people with it.
The production was also top-notch. Everything was beautifully written, staged, directed, and scored. The little silent movie and extras are also priceless.
Congratulations on some really great work."
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JOHN CARNEY "The Naked Zombie is a real fooler. Raymond Crowe not only fooled me in his performance, but while he was doing his explanation - he did it again. I was waiting for him to introduce a thread some way or other. When I think back I still cannot believe the illusion that he created with his body and hand movements. This is real magic. This is a thesis on theatre technique.
Even if I did not care for magic, I would have loved the performance of the Naked Zombie. Great story, camera work, music, and acting by Raymond."
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BEV BERGERON "Your teaching section was masterful; I loved that you took each tiny little step and isolated it on its own, moving the viewer from subtlety to subtlety towards a fuller understanding of your performance.
You had a lot to pass along, and did well in giving an overview while cautioning the viewer to get a foundation in solid training before trying to perform the piece."
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WALT ANTHONY "Raymond Crowe is a cutting-edge thinker who takes the floating ball well over the edge with concepts and teaching guaranteed to make you a better Zombie manipulator."
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Jeb (Sable) Sherrill Running Time Approximately 40min
