How to Collect Movie Memorabilia

Collecting memorabilia from the movies doesn't just have to be a hobby; it can also be a potentially lucrative pastime and is an effective way of owning a piece of movie history. Some people partake in movie memorabilia collection purely for sentimental value and as a way of capturing a moment from a favourite film. A piece of memorabilia can bring back lots of happy memories and can help to capture the enjoyment of a film forever. It may be that you are especially interested in all the works of a certain actor or actress, or a certain genre of film or you may even have a favourite director that you enjoy. Movie memorabilia can help you to relive a personal moment again and again whenever you like and can bring a great deal of pleasure to movie-goers alike.

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Collecting movie memorabilia, especially signed memorabilia is a very interesting hobby and lots of people all over the world spend a serious amount of their income boosting their collections. Film memorabilia collections can include almost anything to do with the movies from posters, props and costumes to star autographs and signed photographs. Others show their passion for film by having huge DVD collections of all their favourite movies or collections of autobiographies of their favourite film stars.

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Even though a lot of people tend to spend a lot of money of film memorabilia this is not necessarily the way you have to create a collection. You can collect whatever is you feel is valuable to you in a sentimental way if not necessarily financially. As long as it means something to you then it can be considered a valuable item. After all, the initial concept of collecting film memorabilia did start with collecting things like photographs, autographs and industry magazines. It is true however, that the concept of collecting film memorabilia is nowadays an internationally recognised community of serious collectors. On the other hand, your collection should be something that is personal to you so this means that you can collect whatever you like. For example, you could collect movie posters, programs, lobby cards, storyboards, commercial collectibles or even pieces of promotional material like caps or t-shirts.

If you want to kick-start a film memorabilia collection then it is easy! All you need to do is just to immerse yourself in the area of interest you have chosen and attend movie trade shows, premieres or any other events were you may be able to purchase memorabilia or get an autograph. And remember, a good movie memorabilia collector will always carry with them a camera, an autograph book and a pen because you never know when you may bump into a star. You can also have a look at online retailers, auction websites and collectors shows for pieces of interest. eBay is especially useful for finding pieces of movie memorabilia. If you are purchasing online you must be aware of forgeries or fake pieces and also make sure that you get a certificate of authenticity with your item to prove that it is a genuine article.

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Costume Glow Sticks

Clubbing is not the only way to go when it comes to glow sticks. They are a great item to use during special occasions like Halloween or Mardi Gras, as a costume or an accessory. Parents use them in the house during such occasions to lend an eerie ambience to the surroundings, and children don them when they go trick or treating as a safety tool to light up the way or to be seen.

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Parades also use them to add color to their carnival and old world costumes, and for prominence when darkness falls. Fancy dress parties have also seen a lot of glow stick usage. Mothers have sewn them into the lining of costumes to give a colorful effect. You?ll never cease to dazzle whether you?re a fairy, a queen or a pirate of the Caribbean.

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You can do more with costume glow sticks, like mold them into bracelets around your wrists. Some wear them as necklaces or belts if they are long enough. They are the most essential part of a glow stick dancer's costume, as the name suggests. They've become a popular prop in the genre of techno and hip-hop music in cities like New York and San Francisco. There are a huge variety of costumes which are custom-lighted. These are widely used on stage or on similar productions. They come in all designs, styles, shapes and sizes.

The selection is quite exceptional and you can avail of them online at various websites. They are easy to purchase, and delivery is quick and efficient. You can buy them wholesale at competitive prices.

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Make Your Own Star Wars Lightsaber - Start Feeling The Force Today!

When George Lucus first came up with the concept that is Star Wars I doubt he'd imagined in his wildest dreams just how successful it would become. The original movie Star Wars IV A New Hope was brought to the big screen way back in 1977, audiences around the world were wowed by the amazing special effects and fantasised about a galaxy far far away.

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Despite being almost 30 years old Star Wars is as popular now than ever before, thanks largely to the success of the original films and the recent release of the prequels it seems that people young and old are enjoying Star Wars Sager all over again.

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Having been dragged up during the 70's I was caught up in the original hype of the force, Jedi's and of course Lightsabers. Used by Jedi's and Sith's alike this elegant weapon has been a must of every true Star Wars fan wish list since the original movie.

Just imagine how great it would be to have your own Lightsaber. Voooooo-Vooooooo. Come on admit it, we've all done it right? You stand by the mirror with a brush in your hand pretending to swing your weapon back and forth in true Obi-Wan style, prenteding to be the Jedi master that you know lies deep inside. No, well perhaps it's just me then? Well I was only 10 at the time, but the idea to have a Lightsaber has never left me.

Reality check, unfortunately and as much as it pains me to admit it, Sightseers are not real. So the thought of maiming your worst enemy with a laser sword will have to wait for the time being at least.

Still it did get me thinking about Lightsabers and although I couldn't make a real one. Perhaps I could make a realistic prop, just like the ones used in the films? What I did find surprising is that despite the appeal of Lightsabers there is distinct lack of information with regard to making your own. Most guides at best are patchy and do not provide the detailed information needed.

It's believed that the original Lightsabers were constructed out of a 'Glaflex 3 Cell Flash Gun' but unfortunately these are becoming increasingly rare to locate and are expensive to buy. You could try eBay or other auction websites if you want to go down this route but just be wary of fakes and incomplete parts.

Don't think either that creating your own Lightsaber is difficult, it's not. In fact all the parts needed to make your weapon are readily available at your local hardware store. So what are you waiting for, start feeling the force today and build your own Lightsaber.

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Magic Tricks - Children's Entertaining

Children's entertaining is one area of magic available to us all - whether you are a parent performing to your child at a birthday party, or a professional magician hoping to expand your repertoire, children's entertaining is a rewarding and enjoyable branch of magic.

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Kid's magic is very different from close-up magic or sleight of hand - it is nearer to stage magic, with visual illusions to keep your audience attentive.

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When planning your children's magic shows, it is essential to bear in mind that children have a relatively small attention span, so you need to keep them on their toes by using visual props (such as magic wands, colourful tricks etc.), funny jokes and a lot of audience participation. The magic illusions should be varied, exciting and most importantly, entertaining for the children.

The tricks you choose for the magic show are very important - you should pick tricks for children that are suitable for their age and sex. A patter about football wouldn't go down too well at an all-girls birthday party!

Before you perform a show, watch a little children's television and see how the presenters act. They smile, laugh and appear to be enjoying themselves - a very important part of being successful! Try to also remember some of the characters names - you can (temporarily) rename your pet rabbit to a 'Teletubby', for example.

To be (almost) as successful as famous magicians, you need to enjoy performing magic, the kids will know you are enjoying it, and your positive feelings will help to make them enjoy your magic show - there's nothing worse than watching magic performed by a bored magician!

Improve your chances of repeat performances by rewarding the children with merchandise. A skilfully crafted balloon model is great, but once it pops, you're forgotten. If you can afford some promotional material with your contact details to give to the children along with the balloon, then the parents will have a way of calling you for their child's next party.

To sum up, try to create a fast-paced, varied and exciting magic show to keep the children entertained. Reward participation with merchandise, and word of mouth will be your main source of income.

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Watching Live Magic Shows

There is really fun in watching magic shows, the amazement that gives to the viewer is really very entertaining. Even if you only watch it on TV, the amazement is always there and somehow challenge on how the magician did his tricks.

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But the good thing in watching a magic trick is watching it in a live show. You can feel the intense and the curiosity of a lot of people. Of course before the main event will be performed there will be some appetizer to give excitement on the audience. Usually clowns and acrobats perform on a magic show, and it is also amazing watching this acrobats do their stunts and how complicated and dangerous the stunt they perform.

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But nothing will ever compare the excitement in watching a magic show. In here in here scene are unpredictable and that will add up to the excitement you have. Usually magician will start with their basic magic tricks. It can be a card or a hat or any props to perform their magic tricks. Most of the time they make their audience involved in the show. They will ask some volunteer to come up on the stage and be a props itself to perform magic.

They can make a person float in the air without any string attached on the person or they can cut a person into half. Usually some magician uses a magic box, where they hid a person inside it and stuck some swords on each hole of the box and unexpectedly no blood that will flow. You will not even here any scream of pain from the person inside the box.

Watching shows like this is kind of shaky and put out your nerves into it. But of course only professional magician who has been doing this kind of trick. But of course behind it is a secret tricked on how did they performed such magic tricks. It is hard to believe on what you have seen, usually this magician do distract their audience attention so they will not be caught. It requires a lot of practice to perfect such magic. They can't be too complacent to perform and might loose concentration in doing the magic. It can cause an accident if the magic trick is performed incorrectly.

But again only few magicians had failed to perform well during the show. And usually they are trained to do some alibis if ever they will experience some technical problems. And in watching magic show in a live performance is really a great experience and the intense is much more different than watching it on TV.

Eliza Maledevic Ayson

http://www.magichutonline.com

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New Funnies Is Excellent Golden Age Comic Book Run

Let's talk about New Funnies comics, one of the best Golden Age comic book series in my opinion.

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New Funnies is a Golden Age comic book series that started off just called The Funnies. With issue No. 64 (in 1942), the comic began focusing on Walter Lantz characters, such as Andy Panda and Oswald the Rabbit. With issue No. 65, it was renamed New Funnies.

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Woody Woodpecker was also one of the Lantz characters who appeared in the book. He was such a new character at the time, he was a guest-star in the Oswald the Rabbit stories for a year or two before he received his own comic strip in New Funnies. At first, Woody's strip was only one page. With issue No. 87, he began receiving a longer strip. Of course, as time went on, Woody Woodpecker became Walter Lantz' biggest star and was featured on most New Funnies covers from the mid-1940s until it was cancelled in the early 1960s.

New Funnies is a great series. Not only are issues fairly easy to find--something surprising for a Golden Age comic book series--but many issues are not too expensive. Of course, the most sought-after issues are the earliest issues from the time the book switched from its early format to featuring the Lantz characters. The earliest Lantz-centric issues can cost hundreds of dollars in near-mint condition. Some issues that are highlights include issue No. 65 (the first issue of New Funnies), No. 69 (nice Halloween cover with Andy Panda, Raggedy Ann, and Felix the Cat), No. 89 and No. 101 (both World War II war bond covers).

In my opinion, some of the best covers are the ones that feature three great Lantz characters together: Woody Woodpecker, Andy Panda and Charlie Chicken, a character who only appeared in a few cartoons but was featured in the comics from the 1940s to the 1970s. He's one of those forgotten characters who never received large-scale fame. Charlie Chicken appeared in two Andy Panda cartoons in the 1940s: Andy Panda's Victory Garden and Meatless Tuesday. Oddly, he fought Andy in both cartoons. They chased each other around Andy's farm. I call this odd because in New Funnies (and Andy Panda's own series) Charlie was Andy Panda's pal.

Charlie first appeared in print in New Funnies No. 79 as a small chicken. As far as I can tell from my research (I don't own all the issues), Charlie was a full-grown chicken by his next comic book appearance. He was one of the stars in New Funnies for decades, even getting his own comic strip in the series.

Yes, if you are a fan of Golden Age cartoons, Golden Age comic books or the Walter Lantz characters, I recommend picking up some old New Funnies issues via online comic book stores or eBay. You will not be disappointed in the prices or quality of the stories. Also, we need to keep the classic Golden Age characters alive!

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The Halo Covenant Plasma Rifle game is a laser pursuit gaming set with clip on target. Features included single shot with recoil when shot fired, rapid fire with continuous recoil, side vents pop open when overheated, real game firing sounds, LCD display counts available ammunition, reload button available to start new game. Clip on target with flashed red when hit and shield level indicator. Requires three "C" batteries for Plasma Rifle and three "AA" for the clip-on target.

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This is NOT A TOY! This is a costume prop and is not in any way intended for play use. We cannot accept returns on product that were damaged through play use.

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