I was warned not to reveal how I do my tricks, but alas, this is a behind-the-scenes blog post so I suppose I must show you how it was done!
This episode has been our most intensive so far in terms of the set and props. Heck, we had to build a stage!
But a great set and props is nothing without a star actor! đ
(Yes, yes, Oakley, too)
Before I show you how I did my magic tricks, make sure youâve seen the episode!
Just promise me you wonât tell anyone else, okay??
Here we go.
The rabbit out of the hat. Simple. Normally we have a real rabbit that Oakley holds in a box underneath, and then shoves up the hat when I wave my wand, but this time he âsomehowâ lost my rabbit, so he had to play the part.
He was pretty convincing until he spit out his teeth.
The cookie in the ear. Everyone knows this one, you just hide a cookie under your palm and with some sneaky hand movement, make it seem like it popped out of their ear! This one always throws Oakley for a loop, though, thinking he must have more cookies somewhere hidden in his person.
My disappearing act. Any longtime fans may know that I was once a champion wiener dog racer. All this trick requires is a 0-60mph acceleration, a pair of good sneakers, and a treat at the finish.
Teleportation between closets. This one Iâve decided to keep a secret. I know itâll probably eat away at you forever, not knowing, but isnât that what magic is all about?
You didnât actually think I was going to give away all my tricks, did you?
Sawing Oakley in half! Okay, this one Iâll tell youâŚ
It was actually three shots composited together. So me on the chair, Oakleyâs top half, and Oakleyâs bottom half were shot separately as three different shots then put back together.
Check out this behind-the-scenes video from the episode, where youâll see how the âsawing in halfâ trick came together!
This is also proof that Dad goes to work in his PJs.
And anything else I didnât explain was real magic.
Since many of you were âsoâ worried about me being locked in the box at the end (I was expecting MUCH more outrage over this, so I was quite disappointed no one threw together a rescue team), youâll be pleased to know I WAS rescued shortly thereafter.
And by âshortlyâ, I mean several days later when Dad found me while looking around for a missing screwdriver. I had subsisted on cookie crumbs, a couple ants, and water from a leaking pipe above.
Anyway⌠I forgive you. Iâm now taking a couple weeks off as our mid-season break with episodes returning August 26th for the second half of the season. Iâm so happy to see everyone has enjoyed our new episodes this much so far! As I mentioned, weâve gone âall inâ on this season to make it bigger and better than ever.
In the meantime, donât forget to pre-order my new book and claim your pawtograph sticker! Keep in mind, pawtographs need to be claimed separately and do not automatically come with the book.
You can pre-order/claim your pawtograph here.
I also have some brand new items in store, including the âWho You Callinâ a Wiener?â doggy t-shirt (in new colors, too!) and two new coffee mugs based on Dog Ross and Jurassic Wiener!
Check them out here.
See yâall soon! đ
Keep sawinâ,
~ Crusoe