Straight comedy is generally not my style but I do like to do the one funny effect or two on occasion. I’m sure that everyone familiar with the Slydini balls over head routine, well this is a clever adaptation from the mind of Steve Bedwell’s to a rope routine. Just reading the manuscript had me in fits of laughter as the picture formed in my head of how this would play, and I truly hope people really do respect Steves creation and give it the time it deserves for it to be performed well.

The effect comes in the form of a blue covered manuscript which details the set, props needed (which really only consists of some rope and some scissors) and hand illustrations on the performance of the routine. The information is set-up in a well layed out fashion and will be easy to understand in the first reading. It is unfortunate that Steve did have to release this effect under the pretence of claiming creation rights to it and to beat the intellectual thieves to the punch. That is a double edged sword however, meaning that magic is blessed to have such a fine piece of magic among its ranks. This is highly recommended.

Magically

Aus

On adult comedy stages, I love to work with ropes. The rope jokes are endless! This adult routine offers hilarious interaction with an audience member that draws gales of laughter from the audience. Adult audiences, that is. I actually had the nerve to try this routine, modified of course, during a scout show...I may never recover. Steve's routine will have nearly any adult audience on your side and fully enjoying every flip and toss. I have discovered that it helps to avoid injury lawsuits and awkward movements if you're a tad taller than the volunteer. This routine works for those who have the bold & brash character to see it through.