FUN to hit the airwaves

We just got word today that ABC 7 here in Chicago wants to film a profile of FUN Inc.! Naturally we're tickled pink - TV publicity is good.

But then the realization struck me: we will need to demonstrate some of our products for the camera. But what would work best for TV? The effect will need to be short and to the point, and most importantly, visual.

The first thing that came to my mind was The Floating Bill. Michael Ammar performed the Floating Bill on Johnny Carson's show back in the day and was a big hit.There are few effects more magical looking than animation/levitation effects. Imagine: Borrowing a dollar bill, crumpling it into a loose ball, you set it on your open palm. Slowly, eerily and mysteriously, the bill rises off of your hand!

However, animation work can be iffy sometimes. The camera might pick up something it's not supposed to - and that would be bad.

What about cards? The Rising Card Deck and Mental Photography Deck would play well. Blaine used the Rising Cards to great success on his first TV special (also on ABC. Coincidence?)

If you have any suggestions for a FUN Inc. product we should demonstrate, leave a comment. The guys will be in to film next Friday, so I've got a week to practice!