Other Stuff 3 by Dale A. Hildebrandt

The third installment of “Other Stuff” showcases The Hildebrandt Experience: The Weird Works of Dale A. Hildebrandt. From intriguing stories like Greek Sneezes to fully developed routines such as the coin trick “At Your Service,” this edition is packed with inspiration for aspiring magicians.

Highlights include:

• Greek Sneezes: A narrative exploring an effect.
• Ear of Van Gogh: A mysterious replica that identifies the correct painting.
• Super Serial Silliness: A creative twist on serial number revelations.
• New Age Bandage: Magic intertwined with symbols.
• The Black Box Recordings: A fresh take on a classic psychological force.
• A Sweet Subterfuge: An innovative approach using sugar cubes and a stooge.
• Wipe Out Revisited Twice: A Magician In Danger routine where a poker chip determines the magician’s fate!
• Paul Is Dead: A nostalgic effect inspired by the famous rumor.
• An Exploration Of A Principle: For fans of Psychotaps in “Risk & Reward,” discover more presentations utilizing the same technique.
• Mesmerless Magnets: Make a magnet lose its power right in your kitchen!
• Upside Down Frown: A practical exercise for mentalist tools.
• The Emotion Jar: Arguably the most impactful effect in this issue!
• Restroom Signs: A unique twist on Boomerang Cards, elevating this effect to new heights.
• The Joke’s On Me: A captivating presentation for a torn and restored lottery ticket.

And much more awaits you!

1st edition 2006; 43 pages

Contents:

• Introduction (and an Apology)
• Greek Sneezes – a story in search of an effect
• Ear of Van Gogh – this mysterious replica finds the correct painting
• Super Serial Silliness – a twist on the serial number revelation
• New Age Bandage – magic with symbols
• The Black Box Recordings – a unique presentation for an old psychological force
• A Sweet Subterfuge – a fresh take using sugar cubes and a stooge
• Wipe Out Revisited Twice – a Magician In Danger routine
• Paul Is Dead – a retro themed effect
• An Exploration of a Principle – more presentations using the same method
• Fingers of Time
• Surreal Cereal
• Soda or Pop?
• Stamping Grounds
• Conjure Canvas
• Mesmerless Magnets – cause a magnet to lose its power
• Upside Down Frown – practice for a mentalist’s tool
• Coffee Coin – a coin found using a bent spoon
• Flipbook – animate a cartoon hand and coin
• From Penny to Pebble – a novelty effect
• Washing Machine – a shrinking half-dollar effect
• At Your Service – impossible journeys with a service bell and coins
• Count Glove – a visual finger counting trick
• Styling and Profiling – a comedic bit
• Nice and Naughty – a Hot Rod routine
• Crossing the River Styx – a combination of two classic bits
• Sign of Beast – a blend of coin slide and Ashes on Palm
• You Have Mail – three reveals in one effect
• Nail Thru Hand – inspired by the Nailed Nickel to Forehead
• Wizard’s Wishing Ring – presentation for the Haunted Matchbox
• Restroom Signs – a unique take on Boomerang Cards
• The Joke’s On Me – a torn and restored lottery ticket presentation
• Rubbed the Wrong Way – a name change on a tombstone rubbing
• A Bit Dated – a date change on a coin rubbing
• Rube’s Cube – an idea for a Rubik’s Cube routine
• Wishbend – a concept using a bent wishbone
• The Laser of Sir Henry Cavendish – a half-dollar transforms into an English penny