JoshUK Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 Does anyone know where I can hire a flying carpet.its the one on a counterweighted arm that I'm looking for that can 'fly' ove rthe audience with no wires etc.Southampton panto use one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 These would be the people The only things to watch are that the kit is VERY heavy, very expensive and you need to budget serious transport costs. They also require you to sign a confidentiality agreement. The paperwork is similar to Foys and the other people flying companies. It will come with everything you need, including full blacks for the operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtheenchanteruk Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 is that the right link?? I cant see any info on that kind of kit on there, its an illusionist site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac.calder Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I would talk to ZFX or Foy or any other SFX flying company, even if you are against a cabled fly rig. I know that Foy at least own jib-type lift platforms. That said, depending on the run length, a cabled fly rig may work out cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo2607 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Id try foys. They set up a flying carpet for our peter pan panto last year and it looked the part as well as function. They had to come in to fix the mess that "high Fly" had cuased. High fly managed to set up a person flying carpet that failed on the first test falling about 6 foot. and to top it off when we brought down the bar that was holding the flying track we found all of the bolts that hold the track to the bar only just finger tight... Shocking. But I digress. Adam from Foys will be able to advise on your needs :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Basson Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 "Imagine" in Coventry have four flying carpet things that are counterweighted things on wheels. Not quite sure if it's what you're after, but it's an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 The Twins are indeed illusionists - so can't exactly take photos of the products. They're very busy on pantos this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Jay Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Paulears is correct, the effect in Southampton is by the Twins. A unique flying system which a number of panto companys have hired .Also this year the flying system was used in Dr. Who & the West End's Fun of the Fair. As well as this the Twins work on TV, Film & Theatre supplying special FX and bespoke illusions. How do I know all this? ... I have used the Twins as creative consultants and designers on on of my own shows. Kind Regards Damian Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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