Monday, May 20, 2013

What's the trick?!


I know there is a trick to do this, but I really wonder what it is! I saw several of them in Paris these past weeks (I think also last year) so I suppose it's the new trend (the fake still statues are so passé now!) - I photographed this one at the Beaubourg center. It's quite impressive anyway - If ever you have an explanation, please let us know! Have a nice week everyone... Here, it'll be raining until at least next Sunday!
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Tags , Photographed at Centre Pompidou, 19 Rue Beaubourg, 75004 Paris, France

14 comments:

  1. AmandaMay 20, 2013 at 2:45:00 AM GMT+2

    I don't know what the trick but what is really "incroyable" is that it is going to rain the whole week.

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  2. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 3:19:00 AM GMT+2

    The BBC had someone explain this and it's on YouTube.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etSivpBHUmE&NR=1

    Karen

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  3. Fabrizio ZanelliMay 20, 2013 at 3:31:00 AM GMT+2

    An iron bar pass into his sleeve, then go down and end in a small round stool ;-)

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  4. AlexaMay 20, 2013 at 4:28:00 AM GMT+2

    Trick or no trick, you still have to look the part, I think. And he does.

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  5. jeffMay 20, 2013 at 4:42:00 AM GMT+2

    ...a small round stool...I...I guess that would support him, but...is that literal, or is there a language issue here...?

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  6. Ms MMay 20, 2013 at 6:51:00 AM GMT+2

    Fascinating photo! And the link from Anonymous and Fabrizio's explanation show how it's done.

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  7. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 8:48:00 AM GMT+2

    I always think there's something every time I come across this type of magical scene, which amazes me, but I do not often find the trick. The Youtube link is enlightening. The mystery is also to ask what it really pays? What do they seek/get ? Money, admiration ? I must admit that I give more often admiration than money when they surely want money. Though, given the number everywhere in the world, it has to bring some good things. I guess people are more generous than I am... ! I'll think twice next time I see one !!

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  8. DrummondMay 20, 2013 at 1:59:00 PM GMT+2

    I prefer the statues. This is just a bloke sitting on a seat (better Jeff?)
    So you really can sit around and get paid for it!

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  9. french cravingsMay 20, 2013 at 5:42:00 PM GMT+2

    Cool photo, silly trick. Sorry about the rainy week ahead... x Katie

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoMay 20, 2013 at 6:08:00 PM GMT+2

    Am I the only one who's impressed :)

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  11. arabesqueMay 21, 2013 at 6:35:00 PM GMT+2

    oh they're everywhere alright!
    i've seen them performing across europe sometimes with a partner,
    like you, i.m no good at tricks either but i do love the performance.

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  12. Stefan JanssonMay 22, 2013 at 12:32:00 PM GMT+2

    Never try to explain a trick, just enjoy it. I remember reading a lot about this a few years ago.

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