Magic Question: How to Get Started in Sponge Ball Magic

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[hesspet]

Sponge Ball magic is not just for kids (and grown ups). I occasionally help out in a nursing home and entertain the elderly. People with problems with their eyes but also with limited mobility in their hands. But also with dementia.

Red soft fluffy balls. That always works. It doesn't have to be grand magic. Simple movements like the ones you suggested during shopping. I always have a handful of balls with me. Really cheap ones, which I then give away after I've magically produced them.

It's always a big hello with the people. And you can always find the balls in the home, on nightstands, etc.

One of my favorite experiences at Christmas was when an old lady with dementia gave me back the ball saying, "Now hang it back on the Christmas tree". It's all a matter of interpretation.

[jackAndrews]

Teaches you about misdirection. It is so easy to get a ball out of a pocket when people are watching the balls jump out of someone’s hand. Great video! Mark Wilson’s book is amazing!

[pasipiispanen]

I have combined Pat Page and Mark Leveridge routines.
Thanks for great info!

[Handstand]

The book I treasure in my collection is The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic by Frank Garcia. Frank Garcia signed the book for me when I bought it at Tannen’s on September 24, 1977. I have always used my sponge ball routine as an opener to my magic show.

[jamesedwards]

I've been doing sponge bunnys for over two decades, and it's still one of my most requested tricks to show people who have seen it and tell others! I never thought I'd get so much mileage out of a 2 dollar trick. Thank you David for the wonderful presentation.

[ldefrank]

I use a red sponge ball with a split in it. This allows me to stick it on my nose. Great for those that work with children. I bring a small child up to help. I vanish the ball and stick it on my nose. I ask the child if they know where it went. The audience laughs as the child looks all around for the ball. Finally I say " it is as clear as the nose on my face." Eventually they look up and I usually get an even bigger laugh from the audience at this point. This simple trick goes over well with the children and adults.

[waskan.herrera]

Just started looking thru all my props to see what I should add to my show. Saw my Sponge Balls and instantly said Yes definitely going with those. I don't have the Purse frame yet but I wanted to see your review and start creating a routine!!

[magicjoeblack]

Great to see the humble sponge ball get the appreciation it deserves, the definitive "packs small, plays big" item. One resource I would highly recommend is Magic Makers 'Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic', solid gold.

[WalterOlsss]

Mark Wilson’s is such a great resource. Second this.

[StuartReid]

I used the Patrick Page routine you mentioned as part of my admission exam to join London's Magic Circle, and it got me in! It's a great routine, and unlike some others, when it ends you are totally re-set for the next performance.

[artderfall]

TCC Magic has a new spongeball (red only at the moment) under their brand whose density is between supersoft and regular. They have a great feel to them. You can get 4, but 16 are about $19.

A fantastic routine (video on their site and YouTube) is Pure Cup. The resin clear cup is crazy expensive ($80), but the routine is that good and that different. You nee a 2nd color. My guess is supersoft in 2 colors works best. A review of Pure Cup?

[davidthompson]

Seems like I remember seeing some guy on The Magic Channel doing some lessons on sponge balls. It was good and so is this one.

[codeartisan]

Very nice. I haven't used sponge balls for a long time, but had great fun when I was learning with them.

I had borrowed a book from the library that had some routines. I had no access to sponge balls at the time, so I bought a large yellow sponge used to wash cars and spent a couple of hours cutting and trimming 4 large cubes of sponge into something that resembled balls. Not perfect, but probably unique!

[gauravupasani]

The best one might be Daryl's expert sponge ball magic.

[brendanwright]

If the answer involves exposure, don't answer obviously; but what are purse frames used for??

[magicdmitry]

I LOOOVE Michael Finney's Sponge ball opener from WGM DVD, it's so much fun! Especially the 5" ball bit ;) When I started doing magic for kids parties, my first purchase included some sponge balls and a blooming blossom... I've never seen anyone combining the two props, but it works really great for sponge ball production ;)

[franklinkarrass]

Very informative.
I have been procrastinating about sponge balls and now I feel it is time.
Thank you. 👍👍

[rythmnarnia]

How long do i need to practice to be able to confidently perform spongeball on public?.. I had spongeball for at least 3 years already, but i still afraid to perform them..

[jellekiers]

Do you recommend fore beginners the regular sponge balls or the supersoft sponge balls?

[siperstein]

The Benson bowl routine is a good learning tool