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notice the slightly akward shoulders on the ladys dress, they dont quite move the same as her body...thats because its a fake neck line attached to an "over dress" which might both be reversable and obviously removable. This unfortunatly leaves only a few costume changes before she runs out of outfits, but with the clever use of visual diversion they swap the lead lady, who can now have a couple more outfits in the same manner, or as they raise a consealing hoop up over her she can take the next costume from inside the prop.

 

remembering that the costumes although looking inticate wont be traditionally fitting items it is managable to achieve this. But their slight of hand and stage presence is absolutely exceptional.

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haha, i knew it would, thats why i said i would keep quiet.....but noooo, you had to ask me! :lol:

 

if you pause the video and go to 0:56 note that the man has his hand behind the lady, who is inside the hoop. he pulls something as he steps away. press play and watch as her outfit drops from her shoulders, exposing the other costume beneath. it continues to unroll behind the veil of the hoop she is holding and finally unravels into place as the base of her new skirt even before she drops the hoop.

 

there are some things that are beyond simple but effective slight of hand. far beyond any of our ability to break them down. but anyone who can perform a slight of hand act like this as well as they have in the video you posted deserves acclaim. they are exceptional performers!

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