Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2006 15:34:30 EDT
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Smoke Effect


I recall reading about this in an old PUPPETRY Yearbook. published by Paul 
McPharlin. The illustration was of a long bamboo rod at the end of which was a 
small holder of sorts. If I recall correctly, the substance was powered resin, 
perhaps solidified pine sap. We used similar for the dancers in our ballet 
company for 'traction.' 'Poix' is pitch or resin.

Fred Thompson


> There is a=A0 marvelous traditional smoke and fire effect I have seen 
> perform.
> I even tried it.
> It's fun. And as safe as a candle alone.
> It burns too quickly to be any problem.
> 
> It is spectacular, and totally real, since it is actual fire and smoke, for
> a second.
> The puppet company Is Mascareddas from Italy performs spectacular hand
> puppet shows.
> Their smoke effect is achieved with a special powder called "poix" in
> French.
> Sorry, I don't know the name in English. It is used by jewelry makers.
> Very fine in texture.
> 

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