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John Jerde Regular user 192 Posts |
Hey everyone,
Should my Johnson shells not cover all the way, do I need replacements. Thanks. |
John Jerde Regular user 192 Posts |
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jprace Inner circle 2209 Posts |
An Expanded Shell should never cover the entire coin. That one looks pretty good.
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whiteoakcanyon Special user 899 Posts |
Mine also do not cover all the way, but cover enough to be deceptive. Most spectators are not even aware a shell exists. In my opinion your shells should be fine.
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BanzaiMagic Inner circle 1339 Posts |
Its actually fairly rare to find a s***l that covers completely. See here:
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......orum=202 Great pictures, by the way. |
John Jerde Regular user 192 Posts |
K. Thanks guys.
pics were taken with iPhone 4 |
manreb Special user 666 Posts |
This one reason why brick and mortor shops are great. You can ask before you buy and see what the item looks like in practice.
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John Jerde Regular user 192 Posts |
Manreb,
Totally agree. Unfortunately I don't have hose of those around. Probably would have to travel at least 6 hours to get to one. :-( |
John Jerde Regular user 192 Posts |
Hmmmmm, iPad auto correct.
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5338 Posts |
Those actually look just fine. You don’t really want the shell to extend all the way down; it will make the shell look too thick when nothing in nested in it. Also makes it tougher to get it on and off quickly.
Jim |
David Neighbors V.I.P. 4910 Posts |
Yea even The Barber shells I have don't come down all the way! And they work great! It's more HOW you handle the shell, than if it comes down all the way!
Best David Neighbors The Coinjurer |
Bendy Special user Columbus, Ohio 518 Posts |
For the money, Johnson shells aren't bad. I've got a couple of Peace dollar shells from Johnson and, really, the only thing I have that looks/works better is my Deans Set that I got from Jamie Schoolcraft, (and that's because it's not an 'expanded' shell - no expanded shell will fit completely over the coin). One of my Johnson shells covers more of the coin than what your picture shows, while the other one, (because it has a teflon disc in it), is just about on-par with the first photo you have here. It also may make a difference if you try different coins. Wear varies from coin to coin and you may find one that fits more to your personal satisfaction and performance style if you try different coins with that shell. But you certainly don't need to try to exchange it; as you're likely not to find one that fits any differently and what you have looks fine. If you don't have the money to invest in a Schoolcraft set, (or some would argue Lassen, Kueppers, etc. - but I have a Kueppers set and have friends with the Lassen sets and for my money, nothing beats a Schoolcraft), then Johnson shells are actually pretty good for the money; not only in fit, but in minimal distortion on the face of the coin.
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Flyswatter Veteran user 370 Posts |
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On 2011-07-30 15:40, Bendy wrote: May I ask what are the difference between Deans Set with just Schoolcraft? |
David Neighbors V.I.P. 4910 Posts |
It's a cut-down and re-milled set with a non-expanded shell! And for my money Todd's cut-down and re-milled set is just as good if not better!
Best David Neighbors The Coinjurer |
Flyswatter Veteran user 370 Posts |
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On 2011-07-31 00:48, David Neighbors wrote: Thanks a lot the conjurer! so what about Deans Set Gravity Flipper vs. just Gravity Flipper? |
David Neighbors V.I.P. 4910 Posts |
I don't think I have seen a Deans Set Gravity Flipper! But I would just get a Gravity Flipper! And depending on what you are using it for I would think about getting a steel core one! That way could use it with a magnetic hold-out, and you don't have to remember what side to place it on! And also you could combine it with a steel core coin and do some cool stuff with it!
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MeetMagicMike Inner circle Gainesville Fl 3501 Posts |
In one of my routines I hold the shelled coin in spellbound position. Several times kids have said "you have two coins! One is behind. I saw it!". (I perform very close to the audience sometimes)
Now that I am aware of this I stand back a little farther and watch my angles. BUT...It sure would be nice if my shell fit entirely over the coin eliminating this concern and allowing me to perform that much closer. So does such an animal exist? (I'm NOT claiming it is necessary or desirable in most situations so lets skip that debate) |
David Neighbors V.I.P. 4910 Posts |
I know Johnson's made a few of what they where calling "Deep dish shells" (Ie: A shell that goes all the way down) around 20 years ago. But I don't know if they are making them these days or not! You might call them and ask!
Best David Neighbors The Coinjurer |
Leland Inner circle St Louis 1180 Posts |
Those look like mine do.
Life of Magic!
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Bendy Special user Columbus, Ohio 518 Posts |
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On 2011-08-03 13:42, Flyswatter wrote: A Deans Set Gravity Flipper is one of Jamie Schoolcraft's Gravity Flippers, but made to fit inside the unexpanded shell of the Deans Set. So if you have a Deans Set and want to incorporate a Flipper, that's the way to go. If you don't have a Deans Set, then there's no reason to spend the extra bucks; a standard Gravity Flipper will be your best bet in that case. |
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