The first thing you need to know is that there is little in the way of resources for spongeball magic. So this list could be constructed by anyone really. Since I’m starting to really enjoy my spongeball work*, I’m sure I’ll add to this in due course.
The Basics
This step is to get you out and performing magic, which after all is the point. Remember magic is above all a performance art and you may have the chops but its worthless if you can’t stand up and do it.
- Jay Sankeys EarPlugs DVD (£15). Great introduction to the basics of spongeball magic. Its up to you if go with his earplug shaped sponges.
- Amazing Magic Tricks with Sponge Balls DVD (£10). Another good introduction.
One or the other, its up to you; despite there only being 3 routines on the DVD my money is on Sankey.
Next Steps
The great thing about spongeball magic is there isn’t much to learn in the way of moves; that doesn’t mean you don’t have to practise though. A really good retention vanish can look awsome, if you put the time in. So next we move onto ideas for routining and presentation.
- World Greatest Sponge Magic DVD (£18). 13 experts give you the low down on their routines.
If you are serious about mastering this aspect of magic, get the DVD! It’s not often I recommend a DVD, so you know it must be good.
Deep Cuts
Actually I don’t have anything to put in here in the deep cuts section, as yet. To be honest spongeball is such a small area the resources are thin on the ground. The only thing I can advise is to look out for spongeball routines by your favourite magicians. You probably already have some in your DVD collection.
*I never thought I’d say that. This statement derives from the fact that (a) I have two small children and I enjoy sharing my magic with them and (b) no one else really does spongeballs.