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spindashing · (08-07-2012, 11:54 PM)

Not to hijack this thread, but maybe someone can help me.

I've been trying for years to get a name of a certain magician that I saw on TV. I've only seen one program by him, and his magic show had musical elements as well as a few comedic bits. From what I remember, he wore scientist clothing and rocked sunglasses?

The special used to be shown on ABC Family years ago. Would anyone happen to know this guy?

brickface · (08-08-2012, 01:20 AM)

Yeah it's this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Coby

spindashing · (08-09-2012, 03:57 AM)

Originally Posted by brickface:

Yeah it's this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudy_Coby

Holy SHIT

Thank you. I have spent YEARS here and there trying to find out the guy's name.

Air · (08-09-2012, 03:58 AM)

I knew some hot Russian girl who dated him in high school. Don't know what happened to that though.

-COOLIO- · (08-09-2012, 03:59 AM)

i came in here to say that ive been told that i look like him

now im here to say

f u

Death Dealer · (08-09-2012, 04:27 AM)

Originally Posted by Kentpaul:

He's no Penn and teller that's for sure.

He's a lot more talented than those clowns.

KrymynalChylde · (08-09-2012, 04:34 AM)

Originally Posted by Cudder:

For the people who don't know about Dynamo, I present you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ffS7DFYJVk

Ok, that was pretty godamn cool.

Originally Posted by MarkMclovin:

Watch some of Dynamo's street tricks in HD in slowmotion. You won't be that impressed.

Yeah but that totally takes the fun out of it, the neat part about this stuff is you know that it's some super simple sleight of hand. But trying to figure out like it had happened to you on the street is the cool part.

jett · (08-09-2012, 04:39 AM)

His early street magic specials blew my mind. He knows how to sell to an audience, great showmanship if nothing else.

Jack Scofield · (08-09-2012, 04:39 AM)

The guy is awesome. Love watching him.

Pkm · (08-09-2012, 04:40 AM)

Originally Posted by The Lamonster:

I used to think he was a tool until I saw the TED talk.

Thats what I was gonna say, excellent TED talk he did.

gutshot · (08-09-2012, 04:47 AM)

Originally Posted by WarMacheen:

how about hook gaf me up on the explanation

It's simple. Position your audience so they are over your right shoulder, with your feet together. Then slowly stand up on your left toes, lifting your right foot completely off the ground and your left heel up as well, making sure you keep your heels together. Your right foot will block the fact that you're standing on your toes and, to your audience, it really does look as if you're floating a few inches off the ground. Try it in front of a mirror and see.

jett · (08-09-2012, 04:53 AM)

BTW Cyril Takayama is another awesome "street magician", those who don't know him should look him up.

PhoncipleBone · (08-09-2012, 04:57 AM)

David meets Triumph

Ghouse · 05:22 AM

I love David Blaine personally his stunts were always great to watch on TV and he always seemed like a humble guy to me.

Where does the hate come from?

Originally Posted by spindashing:

Not to hijack this thread, but maybe someone can help me.

I've been trying for years to get a name of a certain magician that I saw on TV. I've only seen one program by him, and his magic show had musical elements as well as a few comedic bits. From what I remember, he wore scientist clothing and rocked sunglasses?

The special used to be shown on ABC Family years ago. Would anyone happen to know this guy?

Seems like you've found your answer but I thought you were talking about this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV6aeDbWlV8

Risible · (08-09-2012, 05:20 AM)

Originally Posted by Death Dealer:

He's a lot more talented than those clowns.

....wat?

JetBlackPanda · (08-09-2012, 05:44 AM)

Originally Posted by Ghouse:

Seems like you've found your answer but I thought you were talking about this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV6aeDbWlV8

Whoa I rememeber this guy! Holy shit!

faceless007 · (08-09-2012, 06:12 AM)

Originally Posted by Ghouse:

I love David Blaine personally his stunts were always great to watch on TV and he always seemed like a humble guy to me.

Where does the hate come from?

Seems like you've found your answer but I thought you were talking about this guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV6aeDbWlV8

Oh my God I remember watching my tape of that routine over and over when I was a kid. YouTube sure brings back the nostalgia.

yogloo · (08-09-2012, 06:17 AM)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8osRaFTtgHo
I love penn and teller.

CracknutWhirrun · (08-09-2012, 06:54 AM)

That TED talk was pretty incredible. Have a lot more respect for the guy now, I had no idea what he put himself through to be able to hold his breath for that long. Incredible and insane

Mully · (08-09-2012, 06:58 AM)

I have a good feeling he's going to look like Montez from Workaholics when he gets older. I'm a scientist.

numble · (08-09-2012, 07:00 AM)

It's an illusion.

Arment · (08-09-2012, 07:20 AM)

TED talk thing was awesome.

Musician · (08-09-2012, 07:28 AM)

Blaine is a pain
and that's the truth

DarkFlow · (08-09-2012, 07:38 AM)

He does magic? All I ever see him do is endurance shit now days. Nothing magical about that.

white dynamite · (08-09-2012, 07:44 AM)

Originally Posted by heliconsoul:

His street magic stuff was incredible.

Then he turned into a pretentious penis.

Are you sure it just wasn't one of his tricks?