New magic gag rope trick

[Doc & Jasper]

I was doing an event this weekend with Scruffy and did a little magic trick. I had one of the kids waiting for a balloon wrap a rope around my legs and then crossed and wrapped around my hands and tied.

I then have them place a blanket over me. I will then remove a hand and pull the blanket up higher. And tell them that is has to be more like this. And pull it up higher.

Sometmes I would take a hand out and tap Scruffy on the shoulder. And then I would put the hand back. Then when Scruffy or the kid pulls the blanket off my hands are still tied.

This gag can run for a bit. And it really shocks kids.

[Scruffy]

It was fun. It was also the rudest bunch I've seen in a while! Taking things from your hand, cutting in line, demanding bossy people.

.....And that was the adults.

How do ya'll handle it?

[Chuckles The Clown]

I've seen this done before but do not know the workings....
(ancient Chinese Secret?)

[Sassy Frass]

Well??????????????

[Nettie Belle]

Hmmm ... that's a deep subject, Sassy Frass.

[Fitzwilly]

it is really difficult dealing with rude people. There certainly is no easy answer. There have been times when I have had to stop and shut my case and latch it to keep hands out. I have stopped and made announcments, some fairly quiet to just the front few people in line and some very loudly. I have stopped and tried to find someone in charge but that is difficult because there is no way I am leaving my stuff unattended in a situation like that.

[Jolly Well]

The encounter plays a big role in dealing with attitude as well.

In restaurant's, when doing magic - if I have someone acting like an idiot and being rude; I simply stop my trick and say something along the lines of "I'm sorry, but I do not tolerate rudeness" and move on to the next table. If they can't act civil; then they don't deserve to be entertained.

In street festivals, when stiltwalking - I've had people actually try to knock me over. I try to keep a spotter to keep these jerks at bay, but there are times when the event host cannot supply one; and I can't bring one of my own. These times I incorporate something into my costume to help out - usually a thick dowell rode (the couple inch thick one) painted like a wand, or candy cane, or whatever. Fortunately, I haven't had to crown anyone yet - maybe the sight of a twelve foot clown with a 4-5' club deters their hostile behavior...

[Joey]

I agree. Rude people are not fun dealing with.

[Willace-the-Clown]

yea to bad we cant say shut the hell up or get the hell out & let the descent people enjoy themselfs

[Bumbles]

It's a shame that some people ruin it for the rest.