Price$45.00
Media TypeDVD
CategoryStage
Date AddedApr 30, 2015
Gypsy Yo Yo
David Levitan
JB Magic
(Based on 1 review)
"This one gets my highest recommendation." -Mark Mason
"How much fun is this. Anyone can start doing Gypsy YO-YO right away. It doesn't look like a prop. Extremely visual restoration. Nothing to hide. Quick reset. Everyone gets it. This is a really good. Really good. Really." -Bob Sheets
"Great idea! Practical! Adding the kid-friendly YO-YO to the Gypsy Thread now grounds the routine with an everyday object that kids, strike that, everybody, can relate to!" -Danny Orleans
"This is the BEST Gypsy Thread plot EVER." -Justin Miller
“Gypsy YO-YO brings meaning, relevance and excitement to a classic effect." -Rich Marotta
"This is going straight into my show. I can get the Impact of gypsy thread with a prop that kids are totally familiar with. I have been a big fan of David levitan’s magic for many years. We are lucky to get a glimpse of his solid magic thinking." -David Kaye aka Silly Billy
"Dave Levitan's YoYo Gypsy thread is my new favorite trick! It's makes the trick more visible AND more logical. Like a yo-yo, life has it's ups and down but my shows will be going up with this routine!" -Robert Baxt
"David Levitan has taken the iconic Gypsy Thread Trick, put a new spin on it and makes it accessible for audiences of all ages." -Seth Kramer
"Dave Levitan’s YoYo trick is a real winner! The moves can be learned quickly and easily and re-set is a snap. I highly recommend this trick and I know it will become a staple in your magical arsenal! It has become a GO (YO) TO TRICK FOR ME!!!" -Magic Al Garber
"This makes me want to start performing magic again." -Lee Earle
"That is just BRILLIANT." -Ken Scott
The classic Gypsy Thread effect built into an everyday object. Close up, Stand up, Kids shows, emcee's, this prop fits into any situation.
It's very rare to be able to add to your repertoire a 100% audience tested piece of magic. After hundreds of performances, tweaking and re-tweaking every last detail of the Gypsy Yo-Yo, you can rest assured every wrinkle has be ironed out.
Bring from you pocket a real Imperial Yo-Yo. After showing the Yo-Yo go up and down several times, you explain to your audience that, as a kid, the string was always far too long and the Yo-Yo would always hit the ground. Trying to adjust the length, you proceed to snap the string, breaking off a small piece. This is repeated several times until all that is left dangling from the Yo-Yo are a few inches of string.
The pieces are rolled together into a ball and added to the small, dangling Yo-Yo string. Without any cover etc., the very end of the string is slowly pulled, the ball unravels and the Yo-Yo string is once again fully restored. The string is wound back around the Yo-Yo. You finish by showing the Yo-Yo freely spinning up and down and back to its original state.
The gimmick is custom-built, inside a real Yo-Yo. We love the method and handling. This effect is perfect for so many different types of show. It is destined to become a classic for many years.
Perfect for stand up, strolling, kids' shows, emcees, trade shows. This prop fits into any performer's pocket and is always ready to go.
Reviews
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PROS
There are several gypsy thread effects, methods, and routines. This is one very good version.
The prop is well made. The gimmick is a bit more elaborate than I speculated before receiving this. It has been thought out well.
The instruction is excellent.
The effect is very easy to perform. The setup takes a bit, and you will need a couple minutes to reset it after performing it once.
This is not so good for strolling magic unless as a one-off. This is better for a parlor or stage setting.
CONS
Because the prop is a yo yo, that sets the tone for the theme of your presentation. There is still a lot of different patter you could use, but the theme will always center around the yo yo.
VERDICT
Great prop and great explanation. Of course, you are limited to a yo yo theme for your presentation, but it could be part of a strong routine. I gave this a 4 star because while it is a great prop and a great routine, because it is confined to a yo yo theme, it has its limitations.
There are several gypsy thread effects, methods, and routines. This is one very good version.
The prop is well made. The gimmick is a bit more elaborate than I speculated before receiving this. It has been thought out well.
The instruction is excellent.
The effect is very easy to perform. The setup takes a bit, and you will need a couple minutes to reset it after performing it once.
This is not so good for strolling magic unless as a one-off. This is better for a parlor or stage setting.
CONS
Because the prop is a yo yo, that sets the tone for the theme of your presentation. There is still a lot of different patter you could use, but the theme will always center around the yo yo.
VERDICT
Great prop and great explanation. Of course, you are limited to a yo yo theme for your presentation, but it could be part of a strong routine. I gave this a 4 star because while it is a great prop and a great routine, because it is confined to a yo yo theme, it has its limitations.