DIY Electric Touch

[Jacob Hatfield]

Electric Touch by Yigal Mesika is a a great gimmick, yet some say its a bit pricey.

Have you ever wanted to try and construct a gimmick like this? A gimmick that you will use to take your Magic to a new level and bring a new element of "power" to you routines...

Then here is a site your definitely want to check out. The Effect is called Electrifried by "Mystician" (Paul Higginbotham).

He goes into great detail on how you can create a Electric Touch like gimmick.

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Hey Guys.

Let us know how this build goes for you and help others in this thread!

[EgViAgN]

That's were i got mine from.
I built it for under 25 bucks and it works great! From what I have seen it works exactly like the Electric Touch and seems to have the same strength.
So, if you are interested in this type of magic then build it!
Much cheaper.
:)

[dantheinfoman]

Ok so after much avail (many hours of research) I've only found one site that has this vital component, the "12VDC Negative Ion Generator". If anyone knows a better way to get it, please post back!!



the url, Negative Ion Air Purification Systems

It's $30.00 but even so, this and a few other parts will not cost $178.00 like the "electric touch". I'm going to make this soon and I'll post back.

You'll see it when you scroll down a bit to the "For Negative Ions Operating at 12VDC" section of the page.

[Jacob Hatfield]

Electric Goldmine

Negative Ion Generators-The Electronic Goldmine

Can't beat $3.50!

[dantheinfoman]

Originally Posted by Seeker

Electric Goldmine

Negative Ion Generators-The Electronic Goldmine

Can't beat $3.50!

Yes, that's a good price, but the wrong unit. From my research the 120VAC (120 voltz AC) unit would be dangerous and harm people and the magician.

The trick is finding the specific unit 12VDC (12 voltz DC). Some electrician jargon about how DC power is less dangerous for some reason. Thanks much for reply tho and if anyone else finds a better deal than 30.00 that'd be awesome.

[Jacob Hatfield]

Dan,

After further investigation, the needed parts (the generator) are now discontinued.

The site I linked once had the generator you are looking for. Maybe you can call them and ask about it and they can direct you in the right way.

Also look into these sites...
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[wshen6]

will this be bad for your health or hurt u?

[Jacob Hatfield]

Originally Posted by wshen6

will this be bad for your health or hurt u?

Is what bad for your health?

Will what hurt you?

You will have to be more specific I'm Afraid.

But Electric Touch is NOT bad for you "health." Neither is a glass of red wine a day. But I am not a medical doctor.

-Jacob

[Sam Hindrichs]

if you or the person the trick is done to have a pace maker i would say it is not a good idea to turn the gimmick on.

[rocket92]

On the original electrifried site, he advises that you don't do it to anyone with a pacemaker. But other than that, it is not harmful. However, you do feel the same effects as your audience member.
I built this a year ago and it works fine. However, as has been already mentioned, the 12VDC generator seems to have been discontinued. If anyone can find a 12VDC generator anywhere, I strongly recommend building this, as it is an amazing device, and the original is way overpriced.

[bedheadboy]

I tried to put this together a while ago.
I was so eager I ordered two 12vAc on purpose planning to build two.

Didn't realize I needed DC until it was in my hands.
One of the most depressing moments I have ever had while opening something I ordered in the mail.