Father James Blantz died in early March. He was a fixture at the Magic Castle and could be seen at magic conventions as well. The Genii Forum offers its condolences to his family, friends, fans, and ecclesial family.
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RIP Father Jim Blantz
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Re: RIP Father Jim Blantz
I recall he invented an effect with glasses and liquids that won an IBM award.
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Re: RIP Father Jim Blantz
Bob Farmer wrote:I recall he invented an effect with glasses and liquids that won an IBM award.
I think you're thinking of "Space Glass".
Effect and method are inextricably linked.
Re: RIP Father Jim Blantz
Bob Farmer wrote:I recall he invented an effect with glasses and liquids that won an IBM award.
MIRACLE LIQUID PENETRATION by Father James Blantz
advertised in Harry Stanley's Gen magazine in 1967
Best original trick of the IBM convention.
First in originality contest.
Best commercial trick.