Slush Powder

[Neil Trigger]

Did you know:

Slush powder is used in Surgical theatres to congeal the blood from
operations before it's incinerated?
Medical supply companies sell hundreds of tonnes of it every week, though
I'm not sure exactly where to get it my Mum (Who works in the theatres)
spotted my slush powder in the boot of my car when we met up one time and
asked what it did. Her instant reaction was "Oh Neil that's dangerous stuff,
it could kill you! Please make sure your baby doesn't get hold of it." (Why
do you think it was in the boot Mum?) but she told me that it's a lot
cheaper than those little pots from magic shops.

Thought I'd let you all know.

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[Tipsy MacStagger's Bar & Grill]

Over here in the US dentists use this stuff, for casting dentures I
believe. It's also used in baby diapers and cat liter. And, it only
works in one direction: liquid poured onto the powder. It won't gel if
you pour the powder into liquid.

I can't see how this stuff is dangerous. I used to joke around that I
wanted to switch some junkies coke for this powder to gel his
sinuses...which, of course, wouldn't really work.

In all the years I've played with Slush Powder I've gotten it in my
eyes, eaten it (some really instant jello I made once), dropped it on
the cats head, and everything you can imagine. Never once have I gotten
sick felt funny...well, I always feel funny. But the point is I think
Slush Powder is very safe.

You can buy it in bags as big a sacks of flour from medical supply
companies. Some guy on e-Bay was selling it like this awhile back.

Helpful hint: Don't take this stuff through the airport for obvious
reasons. They'll never believe it's a magicians trick.


-Leary-

[Neil Trigger]

Well the slush powder i had does work to a degree when poured into liquid,
but not well.
Milk doesn't work very well at all no matter whats poured on what.

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[Mike]

Post by Tipsy MacStagger's Bar & Grill
I can't see how this stuff is dangerous

Does it expand (volume) when water hits it?

I've got some "Water Gel Crystals" that are made of polyacrylamide, not a
million miles from sodium polyacrylate. It does rather swell up. Eating this
could be a rather bad idea, if you eat it "dry". You are supposed to mix
it with compost and then it averages out the watering of your plants,
and "leave room for expansion" when filling the pot.

Post by Tipsy MacStagger's Bar & Grill
eyes, eaten it (some really instant jello I made once),

You see, that wouldn't be quite so bad, as it was already "mixed".

[John RP]

What is this stuff called by the Medical Supply shops?

John

Post by Tipsy MacStagger's Bar & Grill
Over here in the US dentists use this stuff, for casting dentures I
believe. It's also used in baby diapers and cat liter. And, it only
works in one direction: liquid poured onto the powder. It won't gel if
you pour the powder into liquid.
I can't see how this stuff is dangerous. I used to joke around that I
wanted to switch some junkies coke for this powder to gel his
sinuses...which, of course, wouldn't really work.
In all the years I've played with Slush Powder I've gotten it in my
eyes, eaten it (some really instant jello I made once), dropped it on
the cats head, and everything you can imagine. Never once have I gotten
sick felt funny...well, I always feel funny. But the point is I think
Slush Powder is very safe.
You can buy it in bags as big a sacks of flour from medical supply
companies. Some guy on e-Bay was selling it like this awhile back.
Helpful hint: Don't take this stuff through the airport for obvious
reasons. They'll never believe it's a magicians trick.
-Leary-

[Andrew T. Austin]

Any addresses of suppliers?

I worked as a nurse for some years, just before i left it was introduced in
the form of a sachet to add to the bottom of the wafer thin bed pans to
prevent spillages for people unable to move from bed (i.e. spinal patients).
Unfortunately i don`t work in such areas now, so i don`t have access to it.

As for it being dangerous, i can only inagime it would be a problem if young
children chewed on it and swallowed it - isn`t toxic if i recall right.

Does it work on beer - i`m thinking, dropped into a ocvered pint of beer -
would fizz affect results?

Cheers,

Andrew Austin.
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Post by Neil Trigger
Slush powder is used in Surgical theatres to congeal the blood from
operations before it's incinerated?
Medical supply companies sell hundreds of tonnes of it every week, though
I'm not sure exactly where to get it my Mum (Who works in the theatres)
spotted my slush powder in the boot of my car when we met up one time and
asked what it did. Her instant reaction was "Oh Neil that's dangerous stuff,
it could kill you! Please make sure your baby doesn't get hold of it." (Why
do you think it was in the boot Mum?) but she told me that it's a lot
cheaper than those little pots from magic shops.
Thought I'd let you all know.
--
¿ Trigger ?
http://www.magic2k.com/
http://www.oddmap.co.uk

[Jack Poulter]

Post by Andrew T. Austin
Any addresses of suppliers?

The only addresses I have are in Japan and USA, for sodium polyacrylate
in 20 kg bags.
Some trade names are: Acrokeep, Aquakeep J-550.

Chemical or agricultural supply companies that deal in industrial
quantities should be able to provide you with a lifetime supply. A
retail garden supply outlet may be able to provide smaller quantities,
but don't expect them to know the chemical name for it.

It doe NOT work well in carbonated or very cold liquids, in my
experience.

[Actorscotty]

i suppose everyone knows it is used in disposable diapers, and if you need a
small supply, simply get disposable diapers, cut them in strips and shake in a
paper bag, throw away the diapers .the powder in the bag is "slush ' powder

[Jack Poulter]

Post by Actorscotty
i suppose everyone knows it is used in disposable diapers, and if you need a
small supply, simply get disposable diapers, cut them in strips and shake in a
paper bag, throw away the diapers .the powder in the bag is "slush ' powder

How much do disposable diapers cost?
How much slush powder do you get from the?
How much is your time worth?
What does a vial of slush cost?

If you do not support your magic dealer who will you buy from when he
goes belly-up?
Spend the few dollars, get the stuff that works and help your dealer put
bread on the table for his family.

If you need some slush in an emergency...then think about diapers, or
Depends. I assume they have the same powder.

[Actorscotty]

Fully agree with the idea of supporting your local dealer, HOWEVER, my comments
were meant for an emergency situation , I don't really do any liquid tricks or
illusions ,but if i get a request from a customer i try to comply. i have had
a couple of occasions where the slush poweder illusion was asked about ,the guy
described how it loo9ked and asked if i could include the disappearing water in
my walkaround> heres the real deal, THERE IS NO LOCAL DEALER HERE, so i use the
method i described for a one time effect, it is not time or cost effective, it
is just effective under my situation. Furthermore i didnt tip the method , that
was done in a previous post, i just added the practical way to use it,,,,,

[Jonathan Britten]

If anyone in the UK wants some.....

you can buy it at Poundland. Its with the cleaning stuff, for mopping up
spills.

Post by Actorscotty
Fully agree with the idea of supporting your local dealer, HOWEVER, my comments
were meant for an emergency situation , I don't really do any liquid tricks or
illusions ,but if i get a request from a customer i try to comply. i have had
a couple of occasions where the slush poweder illusion was asked about ,the guy
described how it loo9ked and asked if i could include the disappearing water in
my walkaround> heres the real deal, THERE IS NO LOCAL DEALER HERE, so i use the
method i described for a one time effect, it is not time or cost effective, it
is just effective under my situation. Furthermore i didnt tip the method , that
was done in a previous post, i just added the practical way to use it,,,,,