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Mysterious Mike Loyal user Chicago 258 Posts 
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I've heard of a website that makes really high quality t**** tips but I'm not sure what the site is. Can someone point me to the right direction?
Thanks, Mike
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jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts
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Hi Mike:
See http://www.magic-frediup.com I know you've heard all the thumb tip stories - let me just say that I use a $2 thumb tip and I've never ever had a problem. Jim |
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DWRackley Inner circle Chattanooga, TN 1909 Posts
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Agree with Jim.
The only "issue" I've ever had with a TT is size. (It does matter  )
I have large thumbs and some just don't fit well. Once you find one that fits AND holds the loads you want, then like they say, it could be painted chrome and it wouldn't matter. I've been using a plastic Vernet since the 70's. It even split down the side and I sealed it with super-glue and kept right on going. I've NEVER been caught.
...what if I could read your mind?
Chattanooga's Premier Mentalist Donatelli and Company at ChattanoogaPerformers.com also on FaceBook |
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Bob Sanders 1945 - 2024 Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts
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On 2010-02-24 15:30, DWRackley wrote: I have them with cracks and notches so I can tell them apart in my pockets. Bob Sanders Magic By Sander |
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HerbLarry Special user Poof! 731 Posts
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I was going with the one that fits.
You know why don't act naive.
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Mysterious Mike Loyal user Chicago 258 Posts
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I have small fingers, you think I should go with a small size or should I go a sIze bigger so it'll hold the loads better?
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jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts
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Well, actually you can go with a small size but with an extended length. Your best approach is to attend a conference or some type of magic meeting with vendors present. That way you can try on many different TT's until you find the one that's perfect for you. Buying one on-line is a crap shoot unless you know exactly what you want.
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Phil Tawa Regular user Mass. 103 Posts
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May I suggest getting a Vernet Finger set. One of the tips may fit it right.
They are probably around $12.00 or so. |
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Mysterious Mike Loyal user Chicago 258 Posts
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Thanks for all the responces guys... helps out a lot.
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On 2010-02-24 14:57, jimhlou wrote: Thanks for the link Jim! Those thumb tips look absolutley amazing.
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scaevola Loyal user 251 Posts
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On 2010-02-24 17:29, Bob Sanders wrote: Great idea Mr Sanders! No more fumbling for me! I second the motion to go to a magic dealer or somewhere you can try on a bunch of tips until you know what you like. In addition to the size and important consideration is how hard the tt is. I have a hard tt that is great for bill switches and a slightly softer one that I prefer for my silk to rose routine. You want a tt that feels right for the routine you are doing. Yet another reason to make a serious effort to try before you buy if at all possible. |
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DaleTrueman Veteran user Australia 317 Posts
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Yes also thanks from me guys. I have a cheap one that I don't like but I couldn't decide if I just needed bigger (I have big hands) or if I needed to also spend more.... I'll try a cheap but larger one.
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scaevola Loyal user 251 Posts
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They should have a TT swap at conventions. People can bring the tips they don't use and try on a bunch until they find the right one.
Tiggod, if your tip is too small for your thumb it might work well on another finger tip. |
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DWRackley Inner circle Chattanooga, TN 1909 Posts
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I just remembered, I also have a metal one intended to vanish a lighted cigarette. I never smoked cigarettes, but just having the ability to vanish one could be important some day.......?
...what if I could read your mind?
Chattanooga's Premier Mentalist Donatelli and Company at ChattanoogaPerformers.com also on FaceBook |
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Renaldo New user The Great Pacific NW 83 Posts
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Wow, those are some expensive TT's on that site! I think I'd stick with the Vernet's. You can get about a half dozen for the price of one of theirs, and like it's been said, nobody notices them.
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DaleTrueman Veteran user Australia 317 Posts
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Has anyone seen the video of the girl who pulls a red silk out then vanishes it, then takes an item of clothing off and does it again then takes an item of clothing off and does it again and so on and so on? She sort of makes it look like she is being tricky with sleight of hand and her clothing until the final time when she is totally naked... Then everyone is wondering where she hid it (I'm not going to say in polite company where she appears it from)
Misdirection is everything....... btw this is not some strange porn I have been watching... it's in front of thousands of people on stage.. |
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Metatron Elite user Port Orchard, Washington 436 Posts
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Here is another source for some nice looking tips. Kinda spendy but not as spendy as the other site listed.
http://www.hottrix.com/html/TUsoft.shtml I don't own one of these types, so can't say for sure but they look nice. I've been using the same tip since 1978. Large rubber type, not that hard plastic kind. I think it is a Vernet, but I'm not sure. The magic store had a shoebox full of different kinds/colors/sizes and I just tried them on till I found one that felt right. Man they last for ever! I would recommend a 'Rubber' type, they are less likely to crack, chip or split at the seam. |
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scaevola Loyal user 251 Posts
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DWRackley, I don't smoke but I vanish lit matches into my fist all the time.
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Mr. Woolery Inner circle Fairbanks, AK 2149 Posts
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Tiggod- That would be Ursula Martinez. Clever routine, but after the first vanish, when people realize what's going on, nobody cares anymore how she makes it vanish. They only want to know how many articles of clothing she'll remove!
I don't think there is a "best" TT. Only the best one for you. I have several and my favorite is a cheap thin plastic diFata tip. I've got to say that there are several kids who know the vanishing hanky because they have a magic set at home or the Klutz magic book or they spend way too much time on the internet. I've been busted twice (sort of - actually once was when a kid called out the method, referencing Night at the Museum and I was really doing a dye tube trick - that one enhanced the trick because the kid was so blown away when he thought he knew what was happening) by kids who are already aware of this gimmick. Avoid the obvious and predictable silk vanish and use the TT for something else if you can. Gary Darwin's DVD set about the TT has some great stuff in it, but I do think it is overpriced. However, he points out that it can be used for more than just a vanish. Several of the effects are transformations instead. Great idea and the point is well made. -Patrick |
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DaleTrueman Veteran user Australia 317 Posts
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On 2010-03-01 00:31, Mr. Woolery wrote: Yep, could you count that as very effective misdirection? At the least it's making sure your performance entertains and is not just a series of standard tricks
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magicgeorge Inner circle Belfast 4299 Posts
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On 2010-02-24 15:30, DWRackley wrote: I use a plastic vernet and don't get caught either but I don't agree with the chrome theory. I think a few considered flashes work well when handling a thumb tip and the vernet works well for that. It's a good colour and shape. |
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