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Suny Mascot Madness is an annual event that brings together the mascots of the State University of New York (SUNY) campuses to compete in a friendly competition. The competition is held to showcase school spirit and to engage students, faculty, and alumni in supporting their respective campuses. In Suny Mascot Madness 2023, mascots from all 64 SUNY campuses will come together to participate. Each campus selects its mascot to represent them in the competition. The mascots compete in various challenges, including dance-offs, tug-of-war, costume contests, and relay races. The event not only promotes school spirit but also fosters a sense of community among the different campuses.

I have been doing close up for a few months now and these are a great way to confuse spectators. They stay in good condition.

THE EFFECT The magician takes an ordinary sponge ball and begins to roll it in his hand, slowly the sponge ball seems to grow bigger until it actually splits into two balls. THE EFFECT The magician takes an ordinary sponge ball and begins to roll it in his hand, slowly the sponge ball seems to grow bigger until it actually splits into two balls.

The event not only promotes school spirit but also fosters a sense of community among the different campuses. It allows students from different campuses to interact and connect with one another. The friendly competition encourages sportsmanship and camaraderie among the participants.

Spongd ball magid

Ever wanted to learn a cool, fun, visual, and always impressive magic trick? Well have I got one for you! Sponge Ball Magic is a classic and to this day, continues to impress people of all ages! I cannot leave the house without bringing these bad boys with me, they are THAT impressive. So. I decided to teach you my working routine which believe it or not is very simple to perform! Here is a fun sponge ball routine that ANYONE can perform with just a bit of practice.

Set Up:

​Before we get started we will need to set up our pockets with sponges. For this routine we will need 4 sponge balls. You can purchase them at just about every magic shop, or If you would like can order them from me directly here!

Before the performance, place 3 sponges in the left pocket and 1 sponge in the right pocket. I suggest wearing pants with loose pockets because you will be going in and out of them a few times. The easier it is to reach into your pockets the better!

Begin with your hands casually in your pockets. Use your left hand to point to a spectator's elbow and say "Hey what is that there? Behind your elbow!" When they look to their elbow, use your right hand to secretly grab the ball out of your right pocket. Keeping a closed fist, reach behind the spectator's elbow with your right hand. Slowly open your hand, giving the illusion that the sponge magically appeared there!

To make the sponge disappear, you will perform a sleight called the "Retention Vanish". To perform the "Retention Vanish", hold the sponge in your right hand, palm-up, covering the ball with your right thumb. Hold your left hand open, palm-up. Turn your right hand palm-down and place it onto the palm of your left hand (make sure not to let go of the ball with your thumb). Close your left hand and pretend to grab the sponge, then remove your right hand while secretly holding the ball. Allow your right hand to fall to your side and hold your left hand up, bringing attention to it. Slowly open your left hand to show the ball has indeed vanished, then produce the ball again using the same method in "Step 1"

Perform the "Retention Vanish" once again using the method in "Step 2", then pretend to place the ball into your left pocket. Produce the ball in your right hand once again using the method from "Step 1", while secretly grabbing one of the sponges out of your left pocket. Remove the sponge from your left pocket keeping it secretly in in your left hand. Quickly bring both hands together and produce the second sponge, pretending to split the first sponge in half.

Hand both sponges out to be examined by two different spectators. Grab one sponge and perform a "Retention Vanish", pretending to hold the ball in the left hand, but secretly keeping the ball concealed in the right hand. Then use the right hand to grab the other sponge so now you hold two in the right hand. Slowly open the left hand, showing that the sponge has vanished, then open the right hand showing the sponge has magically jumped to the right hand!

Using the same method in "Step 4", perform the "Retention Vanish" so that you hold two sponges in the right hand. Pretend to hold a sponge in the left hand and hand the two sponges concealed in the right hand to a spectator. Tell them to keep their fist closed tightly so that they don't see or feel that you actually gave them two sponges. Slowly open the left hand, showing that the sponge has vanished, then ask the spectator to open their hand showing the sponge has magically jumped to the their hand!

While the spectator is amazed that the ball actually jumped into their hand, take a step back and casually put your hands back into your pockets. Secretly grab the two sponges in your left pocket, then, after a few seconds remove both of your hands, keeping the two sponges concealed in your left hand. Grab the two sponges from the spectator and quickly bring your two hands together to roll the sponges up into a ball. Ask another spectator to hold out their hand and hand them all four sponges. Tell them to imagine their hand getting heavier and ask if they felt anything. Tell them to slowly open their hand and to their surprise, four sponges will magically jump out of their hand!

Hope you enjoyed my fun and easy 6 step sponge ball routine! If you would like to learn more easy to do magic like this, feel free to visit my online store. Magic can be easy to perform and with a bit of practice you too can become an amazing magician!
Thank you for reading and keep practicing!

Roy Benson also used sponge balls for his Benson Bowl routine, as adapted and popularized by Don Alan.

Suny Mascot Madness is not only a fun event, but it also serves as a platform for showcasing the diverse talents and creativity of each campus. The mascots' performances are often creative and entertaining, captivating the audience and generating excitement. Campus pride is a significant factor in Suny Mascot Madness. Students, faculty, and alumni rally in support of their campuses' mascots, cheering them on as they compete. The event creates a sense of unity and loyalty among the members of each campus community. The competition culminates in the announcement of the winning mascot, who is awarded the prestigious title of Suny Mascot Madness Champion. The winning mascot receives recognition and bragging rights for their campus, further boosting the school spirit and pride. Overall, Suny Mascot Madness 2023 is an exciting event that brings the SUNY community together to celebrate school spirit, foster camaraderie, and showcase the creativity and talents of each campus's mascot. The event promotes a sense of unity and pride among the different campuses, creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for all those involved..

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