Price$39.95
Media TypeTrick
CategoryClose Up
Date AddedOct 04, 2014
Water Works
Uday Jadugar
Paul Harris
(Based on 4 reviews)
The good news is; You never have to hide anything in your hands! Plus there are no chemicals or sticky stuff involved. Your spectator can even take a sip of water from the bottle during the performance! Your hands are 100% clean... At ALL times!
Basic Effect:
Your always-empty hands take a normal examined clear plastic bottle of water and turn it mouth down. There should be a messy flood of water...but instead, there are just a few drips...and then...nothing! The water stays impossibly suspended inside the upside-down open bottle. The cap and bottle are inspected and there is nothing to find!! No Ditching! No Palming! No Stealing!
And even cooler than that...you then push a FULL SIZE pencil or pen up into the open bottle mouth...completely in the water!
No other version allows you to put such a huge object into the BOTTLE!
You then turn the bottle mouth end up...all is back to normal. Your spectators can completely examine EVERYTHING.
No Palming. Your fingers never ever have to load or steal anything!
WaterWorks' exciting new gimmick makes this 100% self-contained.
BONUS: A Great Free Optional Presentation: WATERBALL.
Water Ball:
A weird science "experiment" where a spectator drops a special blue ball into the open bottle of water. The ball slowly sinks down through the water. You turn the bottle mouth down...the blue ball slowly sinks down again...and finally drops out of the bottle...somehow leaving the water suspended! This cool visual is also a brilliant convincer that nothing is secretly blocking the water.
So exactly how easy is Waterworks?
The normal actions you see in the demo is all there is to do. Period. The ingenious new gimmick does all the secret stuff for you!
* No Palming. Your hands and fingers are always empty!
* Completely Self-Contained. Use the same gimmick over and over. Resets in seconds. Perform completely surrounded. Spectator can take a sip from the bottle. Ingenious new gimmick allows everything to be examined. A normal size pen or pencil can be pushed into the suspended water.Uday Jadugar's WaterWorks comes complete with precision-engineered gimmick, special blue WaterBall, custom keychain carrying case and instructional DVD. We even include a normal water bottle...so you can get your Waterworks working right away!
(DVD and Gimmicks)
Reviews
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Overview
The Hydrostatic Glass trick is a classic magic effect that has been performed by magicians and mentalists alike. It was first mentioned in a book in 1851 called A Brief and Pleasant Treatise. In 1943 Bob Andre popularized the effect and called it Anti-Gravico. Since then it has been a favorite by such notables as Barrie Richardson and Alan Shaxon. Because of its workings, it has always been relegated to a stage and parlour effect, that is until now. Uday Jadugar and Surya Kumar releases Water Works which allows the effect to leave the stage and hit the streets running.Effect
The performer talks about how there is magic all around us if we just look. “Why, there is magic in something as simple as a bottle of water”. He picks up a filled plastic bottle of water, removes the cap and pours some on the ground, demonstrating that it is just an ordinary bottle of water and then replaces the cap. He then retrieves a “magic wand’ from his back pocket, waves it over the bottle, removes the cap and turns the bottle upside down on the palm of his hand. Repositioning his hands and removes the hand holding back the flow of water. However, the water does pour out but remains in the bottle as if some invisible force is holding it back. The performer can even insert a straw into the bottle to prove there is nothing in the way of the water. He recaps the bottle, turns it upright and removes the cap. Once again he shows that the bottle is ordinary as he takes a nice long drink.Method
The magic happens because of an incredibly clever gimmick. The gimmick allows for the hydrostatic pressure to keep the water in the bottle even turned upside down. The best part is that the gimmick will also allow you to insert a thin object such as a straw or pencil into the bottle as well. The gimmick is designed to be positioned on and taken off in with the cap.Product Quality
The product is an incredible piece of engineering. Never before can someone perform this effect anywhere else but on stage. The cap, gimmick and bottle are all provided so there are no issues with compatibility. All one has to do is cut a label off from a local available water bottle (I use Aquafina because it fits nicely) and tape in onto the blank bottle provided. The handling is very easy and after a few tries you will sense when the gimmick is positioned properly and when the gimmick will be removed. For the most part it is all presentation. The DVD provided is twenty-eight minutes long and Bro Gilbert gives you the run down on handling and presentation. You are also provided with accessories as small little ball to insert into the bottle but I never use them.Ad Copy Integrity
The trick will work as stated and this is one that will amaze anyone who sees it. The handling is simple and there is a minor angle issue you have to keep in mind, especially if your spectators are taller than you.Suggestions
When I present this I insert a chop stick instead of a straw or pencil. First, the straw and pencil are shorter than the bottle and they are difficult to retrieve. Secondly, since I do drink the water, I’m not fond of the “leaded” flavoring pencils leave. The chop stick floats up into the bottle which amazes the audience but is a half inch longer than the bottle so I can pull it out easily. Finally, in the dog days of summer it is not unusual to have a bottle of water with you and I use a water bottle carrier on my belt so this effect is always at my side. The carrier I prefer is the Carhartt water bottle carrier. It snaps on and off easily and is not very long. It is a perfect size for a typical water bottle.(Top ▲)
Random I-Tunes Song of The Moment: Long Live Rock 'n' Roll by Rainbow
Paul Harris Presents Water Works by Uday Jadugar Reviewed
Two gimmicks, 1 DVD, 1 water bottle, 1 portable prop carrier/gimmick reset helper thingy and $40 bucks. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.
Effect
Simply put, you turn an open water bottle upside-down and the water doesn't come out of the water bottle. Further, you can stick objects right into the bottle while it's upside-down.
Method
The method is an extremely clever and simple to use gimmick. It's easily brought into and out of play with no fishy moves, no switches, no palming, etc. It's the type of gimmick that you can use over and over and over again with no problem. You'll be able to do it right out of the box (after watching the DVD).
Ad Copy Integrity
The ad copy is solid. There are two things, however, that need clarifying. First, while it's true that the spectator can drink from the bottle, the must do it before (or after) you've made the water defy gravity. This is not a problem of ad copy accuracy, but rather ad copy clarity.
Secondly, the video teaser shows the mouth of the bottle as the blue ball is dropped into the water bottle. Then the camera cuts the bottle upside down. There is one thing you have to do between those two moments that makes the effect work. However, it is done openly without the spectators knowing that you're doing it. Again, not an accuracy problem, but clarity problem. The one thing that you need to do is all part of the presentation that you're taught.
Two points of clarity aside and the ad copy is 100% solid.
Product Quality
The product quality is excellent. The gimmicks are well made and engineered perfectly. When you see how the gimmick works, you'll understand just how precise and amazing this gimmick is. The price is very reasonable for what you're getting. The DVD is well produced and very easy to navigate. Everything is taught clearly and is easy to follow.
Final Thoughts
Products like this are easy to review. There's not much to say. It does exactly what it says it does with a gimmick that is well machined that hides in plain site. It's super easy and super clever. If you like the effect, you'll find that the $40 bucks is $40 bucks well spent. Though this comes with a bottle, you can use any water bottle that is the same style/type/etc. as the supplied one. Aquafina seems to be the right bottle.
Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of GEM!
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REVIEW
This is the best anti-gravity demonstration with a water bottle. The advancement over other versions is the gimmick is built into the cap so your hands are empty and examinable. The bottle is examinable before and after the effect. The gimmick allows for you to put an entire pen or pencil into the bottom of the bottle.
The instruction is very good.
CAUTION
The only consideration that I can think of is you will either need to do this effect outdoors, or over something that will catch water. The effect is designed to show that some water will come out of the upside down bottle in your hand and then defies gravity when you remove your hand. When you insert a pencil, several drops will come out.
VERDICT
This is the best gravity defying water bottle effect ever!
Finally, the effect comes with a water bottle with no label on it. You don’t have to use this bottle, you can use most water or even plastic soda bottles. The idea is if your location doesn’t have the same sort of bottles, you can transfer a label from a bottle common in your location to the provided bottle. This gave me an idea. This will require a bit of arts and crafts. From a small piece of wood, like a popcycle stick, carve out a boat shape and color it with magic marker if you like. Make sure it is the proper dimensions based on the effect. Glue a small weight to the bottom. For a weight, you could use a tiny piece of a paperclip, cut with wire cutters, for example. If you use a regular water bottle, tear off the label during performance, or use the bottle supplied with the effect. When you turn the bottle upside down, instead of inserting a pencil, insert a couple tiny boats so your participants can see them floating to the top and bobbing around on the surface of the water inside. You will want to test these out so they have the right amount of wood and weight for the right buoyancy on the water. With a little switch, you could hand out a regular water bottle with a couple boats floating inside, to the participant to keep. If you are a kid, make sure you get an adult to help with the cutting.
This is the best anti-gravity demonstration with a water bottle. The advancement over other versions is the gimmick is built into the cap so your hands are empty and examinable. The bottle is examinable before and after the effect. The gimmick allows for you to put an entire pen or pencil into the bottom of the bottle.
The instruction is very good.
CAUTION
The only consideration that I can think of is you will either need to do this effect outdoors, or over something that will catch water. The effect is designed to show that some water will come out of the upside down bottle in your hand and then defies gravity when you remove your hand. When you insert a pencil, several drops will come out.
VERDICT
This is the best gravity defying water bottle effect ever!
Suggestions
I think it is important to give every action a meaning. So, when you place the cap on the bottle, there needs to be a reason for this. I rub my hands together briskly and hold my hands on each side of the bottle as I explain that I am changing the alignment of the molecules within the water itself.Finally, the effect comes with a water bottle with no label on it. You don’t have to use this bottle, you can use most water or even plastic soda bottles. The idea is if your location doesn’t have the same sort of bottles, you can transfer a label from a bottle common in your location to the provided bottle. This gave me an idea. This will require a bit of arts and crafts. From a small piece of wood, like a popcycle stick, carve out a boat shape and color it with magic marker if you like. Make sure it is the proper dimensions based on the effect. Glue a small weight to the bottom. For a weight, you could use a tiny piece of a paperclip, cut with wire cutters, for example. If you use a regular water bottle, tear off the label during performance, or use the bottle supplied with the effect. When you turn the bottle upside down, instead of inserting a pencil, insert a couple tiny boats so your participants can see them floating to the top and bobbing around on the surface of the water inside. You will want to test these out so they have the right amount of wood and weight for the right buoyancy on the water. With a little switch, you could hand out a regular water bottle with a couple boats floating inside, to the participant to keep. If you are a kid, make sure you get an adult to help with the cutting.
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I pulled rank on this one. Almost all of our reviewers wanted it. But I’m one of the founders, so I get my pick. After almost 15 years building this site, I deserve it!
I remember the first time I saw my friend Tom Burgoon perform Anti-gravico. It was one of the two feature tricks in his headline comedy club routine. With it, he could take a crazy, drunk audience in a comedy club on a Saturday night and get the room to pin-dropping silence. I’ve been in love with the effect, and it’s sister the Hydrostatic Glass, ever since.
Unfortunately, it’s been almost impossible to find the good gimmicks that were being produced in the ‘70s and ‘80s. They’re almost all gone and nobody is making them anymore. Sure, there are some on the market but, without question, they all suck.
It got so bad that I eventually bought a vacuum forming machine and started making my own for myself and a few close friends. But I have no interest in going into production.
Then along comes Uday Jadugar and Paul Harris…
Working with this gimmick reminds me of working with Movemint. These guys have thought of everything!
Watch the demo video. There’s no clever editing. It’s that simple. In fact, let me spell it out for you:
You start with a standard water bottle that can be completely examined. People can fill up the bottle or drink from it, if they like. In fact, if you trust your audience management skills, you never have to touch the bottle again, until after the effect is over. The bottle gets turned over, with someone’s hand over the mouth (yours or someone from the audience). The hand is removed an the water remains suspended. Then take an object -- a ballpoint pen, not just a toothpick -- and stick it in the mouth of the bottle. Do it again, if you want. Screw the cap back on and turn the bottle upright. Let them unscrew the cap and examine everything.
Having made the basic anti-gravico gimmicks, I have an extreme appreciation for the quality of the gimmicks. Not only do you get everything you need (two of each, except the bottle), but you even get carrying cases that are custom-machined to ensure a perfect setup every time.
And, yes, you can replace, or even borrow, the bottle. It’s not gimmicked in any way, but you will need to find one with the same mouth size and threads (not hard in most places around the world).
I wish I could say more, but I’m afraid I would give away too much. If this effect has ever interested you, you owe it to yourself to buy this product!
I remember the first time I saw my friend Tom Burgoon perform Anti-gravico. It was one of the two feature tricks in his headline comedy club routine. With it, he could take a crazy, drunk audience in a comedy club on a Saturday night and get the room to pin-dropping silence. I’ve been in love with the effect, and it’s sister the Hydrostatic Glass, ever since.
Unfortunately, it’s been almost impossible to find the good gimmicks that were being produced in the ‘70s and ‘80s. They’re almost all gone and nobody is making them anymore. Sure, there are some on the market but, without question, they all suck.
It got so bad that I eventually bought a vacuum forming machine and started making my own for myself and a few close friends. But I have no interest in going into production.
Then along comes Uday Jadugar and Paul Harris…
Working with this gimmick reminds me of working with Movemint. These guys have thought of everything!
Watch the demo video. There’s no clever editing. It’s that simple. In fact, let me spell it out for you:
You start with a standard water bottle that can be completely examined. People can fill up the bottle or drink from it, if they like. In fact, if you trust your audience management skills, you never have to touch the bottle again, until after the effect is over. The bottle gets turned over, with someone’s hand over the mouth (yours or someone from the audience). The hand is removed an the water remains suspended. Then take an object -- a ballpoint pen, not just a toothpick -- and stick it in the mouth of the bottle. Do it again, if you want. Screw the cap back on and turn the bottle upright. Let them unscrew the cap and examine everything.
Having made the basic anti-gravico gimmicks, I have an extreme appreciation for the quality of the gimmicks. Not only do you get everything you need (two of each, except the bottle), but you even get carrying cases that are custom-machined to ensure a perfect setup every time.
And, yes, you can replace, or even borrow, the bottle. It’s not gimmicked in any way, but you will need to find one with the same mouth size and threads (not hard in most places around the world).
I wish I could say more, but I’m afraid I would give away too much. If this effect has ever interested you, you owe it to yourself to buy this product!