Slinky Jos: Turning a Childhood Toy into a Visually Stunning Art Form
Summary
In this article, we explore the world of Slinky manipulation, a new art form that has taken the world by storm. We focus on Josh Jacob, also known as Slinky Jos, one of the world’s best Slinky artists, who has turned a childhood toy into a visually stunning art form. We discuss the fundamental moves in Slinky manipulation, the tricks that can be performed with a Slinky, the importance of the type of Slinky used, and how to perform the basic bounce trick.
Table of Contents
- The World of Slinky Manipulation
- The Fundamental Moves in Slinky Manipulation
- The Tricks in Slinky Manipulation
- The Importance of the Type of Slinky Used
- How to Perform the Basic Bounce Trick
- The Challenge of Slinky Manipulation
- Conclusion
The World of Slinky Manipulation
Slinky manipulation is a very new art form that only started around 2010. It involves manipulating a Slinky, a childhood toy made of a long, thin, coiled spring, into various shapes and movements. Slinky artists like Josh Jacob have turned this toy into a visually stunning art form that wows and delights audiences.
The Fundamental Moves in Slinky Manipulation
Within Slinky manipulation, there are a couple of fundamental moves that almost all of the other tricks are built upon. The first one of those is called the energy beam, which involves holding the Slinky horizontally and moving it up and down in a wave-like motion. The other fundamental move is called the basic bounce, which involves using a platform hand to keep one end of the Slinky still while the grip hand holds onto the top of the Slinky and brings it down before doing an upside-down U to catch it.
The Tricks in Slinky Manipulation
Josh Jacob’s performances are unique and give people a wow shock factor. He performs a variety of tricks with his Slinky, such as a 180-degree flip and a 360 flip, which are based on the fundamental movements like the basic energy beam and the basic bounce. These tricks take a lot of practice to master, and Josh himself has spent around 1,500 hours practicing with a Slinky.
The Importance of the Type of Slinky Used
The type of Slinky used is essential for performing tricks. Slinkys come in varying lengths, diameters, and coil widths, and each type of Slinky can produce different effects. For example, a longer Slinky can create a slower, more fluid movement, while a shorter Slinky can create a faster, more jerky movement.
How to Perform the Basic Bounce Trick
To perform the basic bounce trick, start by holding the Slinky with one hand on the bottom coil and the other hand on the top coil. Use the platform hand to keep one end of the Slinky still while the grip hand brings the top of the Slinky down before doing an upside-down U to catch it.
The Challenge of Slinky Manipulation
The speaker mentions that slinking, a type of Slinky manipulation, is not easy to master, and even with practice, they were not able to do it well. However, the speaker encourages young people to try it out and practice everywhere they go because there is still a lot of uncharted territory in slinky manipulation. They believe that the younger generation can discover new possibilities and take slinking to new heights.
Conclusion
Slinky manipulation is a fascinating new art form that has taken the world by storm. Josh Jacob, also known as Slinky Jos, is one of the world’s best Slinky artists, who has turned a childhood toy into a visually stunning art form. By mastering the fundamental moves in Slinky manipulation, performing various tricks, and using the right type of Slinky, anyone can become a Slinky artist. With practice and dedication, the younger generation can take Slinky manipulation to new heights.
