So, you want to learn how to perform metal bending, coin bending, spoon bending, key bending and nail bending?
Spoon bending came into its own in the 1970’s. Especially after Uri Geller’s early television appearances.
It has progressed from straight bends to “twists” in the metal and the use of different methods. The bending of forks, keys, nails, coins and other metal objects has progressed over time as well.
Spoon and fork bending leaves a big impression on audiences if done correctly and beautifully.
In fact, this alone has made some mentalists reputations.
It just seems so impossible and is so visual.
Watch this to see Spoon bending in action:
Spoon bending Magicians
A lot of performers will give the impression that they are using their minds or some paranormal type effort to affect the bends.
This is why many magicians that perform the bending of metal spoons perform mentalism, as opposed to straight magic. However, you do get magicians that include metal bending as part of their act, even as a comedy magician.
To see a comedy spoon bending act, you can get hold of a copy of “Educating Archer” by John Archer (not available on Amazon at present). The act “Spoon River” is contained in that DVD.
For a more contemporary, street magic feel, you may enjoy Dee Christopher (from Metal by Dee Christopher and Titanas):
If you are more a mentalist, you may enjoy Banachek :
Murphy’s Magic Psychokinetic Silverware by Gerry and Banachek – DVD
Psychokinetic Silverware by Gerry and Banachek – DVD
Learn from masters that have performed spoon bending for years
Whichever way you decide to include metal bending in your act, we are certain you will have a lot of fun perfecting your techniques and seeing the astonishment on people’s faces when performing it.
Send in a video of your astonished spectators and let us see. Post a link to it here and see what the magic forum has to say:
Mentalism • MAGICIANSANDMAGIC.COM
If you have had enough spoon bending for now you can go practice some balloon magic.
That’s all for now folks. Happy magic-ing.
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