Brilliant!
Blowerless Claustrophobia
I accidentally discovered a way to recreate a Claustrophobia-type effect without the need for blowers or air bags. I have been saving (and tripping over) large cardboard boxes for several months. Last month, when I started putting up my HH walls, I stuck the flattened boxes and and some other large items in an out-of-the-way hallway.
Well, a few days ago, I tried to squeeze through the hallway to get to a cabinet at the other end, but the cardboard box kept pushing me over against the opposite wall. I thought to myself "This is worse than Claustrophobia!"
Ding!
So, you need 2 LARGE cardboard boxes (flattened), a 10' x 25' piece of black plastic (cut in half into 2 10'x12.5' pieces), and some screws with washers. The plastic is about $7.50 at Walmart.
Here is a pic of my inspirational mess (I squeezed through on the right side of the box):
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Here is a quick drawing I did of my "design".
Well, a few days ago, I tried to squeeze through the hallway to get to a cabinet at the other end, but the cardboard box kept pushing me over against the opposite wall. I thought to myself "This is worse than Claustrophobia!"
Ding!
So, you need 2 LARGE cardboard boxes (flattened), a 10' x 25' piece of black plastic (cut in half into 2 10'x12.5' pieces), and some screws with washers. The plastic is about $7.50 at Walmart.
Here is a pic of my inspirational mess (I squeezed through on the right side of the box):
Here is a quick drawing I did of my "design".
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Nice design
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-PB
-PB
GREAT idea! 
One thing I'd be careful of is make sure people don't suffocate in the plastic. Maybie use sheets?
One thing I'd be careful of is make sure people don't suffocate in the plastic. Maybie use sheets?
Just to clarify that is the OP'ers pic I just pasted it instead of a link
Also since this is meant to push against the people, don't forget most or some will be in costume. Things may catch or cut the plastic ruining the effect or creating a hazard.
You may want to consider sheets or another medium to use, just a thought.
Cause as we all know if it can go wrong it will
-PB
Also since this is meant to push against the people, don't forget most or some will be in costume. Things may catch or cut the plastic ruining the effect or creating a hazard.
You may want to consider sheets or another medium to use, just a thought.
Cause as we all know if it can go wrong it will
-PB
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