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Needle thru arm
Posted: October 16th, 2007, 6:51 am
by Guest
Hey gang,
I am looking for some advise on the best type of rubber cement to use for needle thru arm. I used to always use Elmers but either they changed how they make it or I got a bad batch. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Re: Needle thru arm
Posted: October 17th, 2007, 11:03 am
by Guest
Doc,
Just a rumor from the road:
1. Really thin down rubber cement with the right thinner.(Multiple coats do a better job of sticking.)
2. Really clean the skin with alcohol first and make sure it is dry. (Shaving the skin may also help.)
My personal advantage is being old and loose skinned! LOL
It's a great trick. Halloween is also the right time to do it.
Thank you Harry Anderson!
Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander
Re: Needle thru arm
Posted: October 17th, 2007, 11:06 am
by Guest
So THAT'S how it's done...
Re: Needle thru arm
Posted: October 17th, 2007, 11:57 am
by Guest
How would we know? We're just magicians!
Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander
Re: Needle thru arm
Posted: October 17th, 2007, 3:51 pm
by Guest
The solvents used in rubber cement may be toxic.
You may wish to look into the adhesives used for prosthetics or theatrical make-up.
Re: Needle thru arm
Posted: December 12th, 2007, 2:57 pm
by Guest
I use BEST-TEST brand made by UNION RUBBER Inc. Trenton N.J. 08606
1-800-334-8219
This stuff is the best I've found so far, dries quick and is very strong.
Acid Free!
Re: Needle thru arm
Posted: December 12th, 2007, 7:33 pm
by Guest
There's a brilliant "accidental" needle through arm presentation in 7 By Rick Bronson. Worth checking out...
Re: Needle thru arm
Posted: December 13th, 2007, 11:03 am
by Guest
I bought this trick from Paul Diamond at the 196? IBM convention in Pittsburgh. Another thing on my pile of stuff that I never used in a show. I still have it. We used rubber cement, but I found that the cement would cause the needle to stick when I moved it up and down. I would put a light coating of vaseline on the needle, and that worked.