Magic c taps are a fascinating phenomenon in the world of magic tricks. It is a way for magicians to amaze their audience by seemingly causing an object to move or float in mid-air. The concept of a magic c tap involves the magician secretly using a small metal or rubber device called a c tap to create the illusion. The c tap consists of a small piece of metal or rubber that is rigid on one end and flexible on the other. The rigid end is usually attached to the magician's finger, while the flexible end is concealed within the palm of the hand. When the magician taps an object with the rigid end of the c tap, the flexible end springs forward, causing the object to appear to move on its own.
The U. N. M. Fight Song
The U. N. M. fight Song was written in 1930. The music to the Fight Song was written by Dean Lena Clauve, who served the University for 32 years as a professor of music education and as the Dean of Women. Dr. George St. Clair, professor in the English Department, wrote the lyrics.
Lucy and Louie Apparently, a government trapper named Jim Young caught a wolf pup on the Floyd Lee Ranch near Mount Taylor in western part of the state. Bruno Dieckmann, class of 1902, and by 1920 a successful Albuquerque insurance and real estate agent, acquired the first Lobo for the University at his own expense.
When the magician taps an object with the rigid end of the c tap, the flexible end springs forward, causing the object to appear to move on its own. To perform a magic c tap, the magician must first conceal the c tap in their hand. They then approach the object they want to make move and tap it with their finger, using the rigid end of the c tap.
New mexico lobos mascot
The Lobo Nickname
A number of legends have arisen over the years as to how The University of New Mexico got "Lobo" as its official nickname. When the university began playing football in 1892, the team was simply referred to as "The University Boys" or "Varsities" to distinguish themselves from the prep school kids.
The student body, at least as early as 1917, began to seriously explore the possibilities for both a mascot and a new name for the student newspaper, which was then called simply the "U.N. M. Weekly". Several names for the paper were suggested, including The Rattler, the Sand Devil, the Ki-yo-te and the Cherry and Silver. However, there was no single name that struck a responsive chord among the students and when school opened in the Fall of 1920 the U. N. M. Weekly was still there.
On Sept. 22, 1920, sophomore George S. Bryan, editor of the U. N. M. Weekly and student manager of the football team, was present at a Student Council meeting for the purpose of suggesting that the University teams be given a mascot name as at that time many universities had mascot names for their teams. Bryan suggested Lobo, the Spanish word for wolf, as the nickname. The name was enthusiastically received. The Oct. 1 issue of the student paper said, "The Lobo is respected for his cunning, feared for his prowess, and is the leader of the pack. It is the ideal name for the Varsity boys who go forth to battle for the glory of the school. All together now; fifteen rahs for the LOBOS."
From that beginning, the Lobo nickname has remained with The University of New Mexico for over 70 years.
The Lobo Mascot
After "Lobo" was adopted as the school's nickname in 1920, it was not long thereafter that a real Lobo became the mascot.
Bruno Dieckmann, class of 1902, and by 1920 a successful Albuquerque insurance and real estate agent, acquired the first Lobo for the University at his own expense. At the time he was treasurer of the Athletic Association and "one of the most admired men in town."
Elsie Ruth Chant, class of 1923, recalled, "All of the girls on campus wanted to be seen with him. He was an accomplished concert violinist as well as being a successful businessman, and he was rich. He drove a Stutz Bearcat convertible around town and all of the girls would compete to get rides with him. Sometimes he had five or six girls in the car, and when he finally got married, he left broken hearts all over campus. Anyway, he either caught it himself or he paid to have a wolf captured in the Mount Taylor area. The wolf was brought into the school and a student by the name of Bowman would take it on a leash to the football practice area."
Apparently, a government trapper named Jim Young caught a wolf pup on the Floyd Lee Ranch near Mount Taylor in western part of the state. The cub became the responsibility of the cheerleaders and it appeared in harness at every football game. However, in the late 20s, a child teased the wolf and the child was bitten at one of the games. U. N. M. officials were forced to dispose of the wolf, as one historian put it, "for fear other ill-bred brats might become tempted to play with the wolf and bring a damage suit."
A live wolf has really never been a part of the athletics scene since. In the early 1960s a human mascot named "Lobo Louie" was created. A second mascot, Lobo Lucy" was created in the early 1980s. Both are now members of the school's cheerleading squad.
Cherry and Silver
The most common origin of New Mexico's school colors dates back nearly 100 years. Apparently, the school colors in the early 1890s were black and gold. Ms. Harriet Jenness, a faculty member who taught drawing, delsarte (drama), penmanship and music, suggested a change in school colors because black and gold did not give a true feeling of New Mexico. She suggested the crimson evening glow of the majestic Sandia mountains to the east. The silver came from when students and faculty took picnics in the Sandias and noted the Rio Grande looked like a silver ribbon winding through the valley below. Her ideas were enthusiastically adopted by the faculty and staff. The crimson was later changed to cherry, the color of a Sandia sunset. Miss Jenness died in 1895, two years before the colors were adopted as "official."
From 1973-79, turquoise was integrated into the official school colors, at least, for the athletics teams. The football team wore turquoise jerseys at home during those years. Cherry and silver returned as the predominant colors in 1980.
The Alma Mater
The Alma Mater (in Latin means "Nourishing" or "Dear Mother") was a source of contention at U. N. M. in 1947. The original Alma Mater was set to the tune of "Annie Lyle," which was an unpopular hymn with the student body for a long period of time.
The student body voted in a general election to change the Alma Mater and found Glee Club Director Craig Summers to oblige. Actually Mr. Summers and his father wrote the present Alma Mater three years before and called it "The New Mexico Hymn."
New Mexico, New Mexico
We sing to honor thee.
This golden haze of college days
Will live in memory.
This praise we sing will ever ring
With truth and loyalty
New Mexico, your fame we know
Will last eternally.
The U. N. M. Fight Song
The U. N. M. fight Song was written in 1930. The music to the Fight Song was written by Dean Lena Clauve, who served the University for 32 years as a professor of music education and as the Dean of Women. Dr. George St. Clair, professor in the English Department, wrote the lyrics.
Hail to thee, New Mexico, The loyal sons are we.
Marching down the field we go, Fighting for thee.
RAH! RAH! RAH!
Now we pledge our faith to thee, Never shall we fail.
Fighting ever, yielding never.
HAIL! HAIL! HAIL!
A live wolf has really never been a part of the athletics scene since then until the mid 2010s, when Zoerro became an official wolf ambassador from the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary located just south of Gallup. The mission of the sanctuary is to rescue displaced, unwanted and un-releasable captive-bred wolves, wolf dogs and other related species. Animals are provided permanent, lifetime safe sanctuary and the highest level of care, enrichment and habitat.
As they tap the object, they simultaneously release their grip on the flexible end of the c tap, causing it to extend and move the object. The movement appears to be unexplainable, as if the object is levitating or being manipulated by some unseen force. The key to successfully executing a magic c tap is practice and misdirection. The magician must be skilled at concealing the c tap in their hand and performing the tap in a fluid and natural manner. They must also be adept at directing the audience's attention away from their hand and towards the object being tapped, distracting them from the secret manipulation happening behind the scenes. Magic c taps can be used in a variety of tricks and illusions. For example, a magician may use a c tap to make a coin appear to float in mid-air or to make a card rise from a deck. The possibilities are limited only by the magician's imagination and skill. In conclusion, magic c taps are a clever tool used by magicians to create the illusion of objects moving or floating in mid-air. With the help of a small metal or rubber device called a c tap, magicians can tap objects and make them seemingly come to life. The secret behind the magic lies in the manipulation of the flexible end of the c tap, which is concealed in the magician's hand. With practice and misdirection, magicians can astound their audience with the seemingly impossible..
Reviews for "The Magic c Tap: A Game-Changer for Magicians"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I was really excited to try out the Magic c tap, but I was disappointed by its performance. The water pressure was extremely weak, and I had to wait ages for the tap to fill up even a small container. The touch sensor also didn't work properly; sometimes it would turn on by itself, and other times it wouldn't respond at all. Overall, it was a frustrating experience, and I wouldn't recommend it.
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3. Mark - 2/5 stars - I bought the Magic c tap based on the positive reviews, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The water flow was inconsistent, sometimes even splattering everywhere. The touch sensor also seemed to be faulty, as it would often turn on and off randomly. It was a frustrating experience to have to constantly adjust the water flow and dealing with the unreliable sensor. I wouldn't recommend this tap if you're looking for a reliable and hassle-free option.