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Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
What would you like to see RNT make?
Dream cups? Vintage apparatus? I can't make any promises, but it would be great to hear what you would say off the top of your head. |
pabloinus Inner circle 1681 Posts |
Quality props that are cool but made of a poor quality. I understand it is to general statement, as examples card boxes, card clips (either too cheap or too expensive), some cabinets type of props, etc
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Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
No kidding?
I made prototypes for both a card box and for a card clip about two years ago. Cabinets? Not sure what you mean. |
tmg111 New user 3 Posts |
Hello Mr. Buckley,
Welcone to the Café! It is a pleasure to have the chance to speak with you. I wonder if it is possible to make the following: 1. A Musical Coin Ladder (such as Norm Neilson uses) With the ability to have the notes or scale created to one's needs. 2. Other musical themed effects, which I would like to talk to you about someday. 3. Palming Coins with varied sizes and thicknesses. 4. A good quality card sword that isn't too gaudy or cheap looking that one can be afford. 5. A METAL Driebeek Die. This was a Ken Brooke item and may now be under Joe Stevens rights. 6. A large (8 1/2 x 11) metal Pop-Eyed Pips card. Another Ken Brooke item now only available in small size (audiences cannot see the small size.) 7. A close up case that does not look like you're making house calls or selling Fuller Brushes. Sections for cups, balls, cards, rope etc. 8. A Dice Cup. One of real leather, padded bottom, and rim that takes wear and tear. Please no plastic or odd looking Parcheesi cups. Must look legit! Those are a few off the top of my head. Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I look forward to your reply. |
Tom Fenton Inner circle Leeds, UK (but I'm Scottish) 1477 Posts |
Purpleheart coin boxes that stay "in stock".
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"But there isn't a door"
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Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
Great post TMG! This is what I was hoping for when I asked the question.
1. I'm only vaguely familiar with the coin ladder. I'll take this suggestion under consideration, but I would have to talk to Norm first before even touching this. 2. Sounds interesting. I have a haunted music box in my head that has never seen the light of day. 3. Great idea. We punch out rounds for all kinds of spin jobs in a wide variety of sizes - thickness depends upon the gauge of the metal. Steel coins sound good to you? They make a nice sound. 4. I've considered this. I love this item and would love to make a model that is really good. 5 & 6. I'll talk to Joe Stevens about these. 7. The Fuller Brush reference is hilarious! How about a nice wood and copper/brass box w/handle that holds the props? Not a working surface, not attache case shaped, but more of a chest or toolbox shape. The problem with creating something like this is that there are so many cases made in China that are sold in home improvement stores for cheap. Magicians want a good utility case for carrying the props securely, but most magicians are not that interested in a unique wooden case unless it's VERY exotic. I took a good look at chest Garrett Thomas is carrying his props in when we met at the Battle of the Magicians in Canton, OH. It's very cool and he FOUND it. I should ask him if I can reproduce it. I liked it a lot. 8. I have a local leathersmith who I approached about a Dice Cup, but he asked for samples of what I wanted. I need to provide him with an metal rim for the mouth of the cup. Your description of what you wanted in a dice cup is exactly the same as my demands were - except I also want it to be a chop cup. He's a good old timer that works on one piece at a time. I need to follow up with him. Great stuff. Thanks again. |
Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
Thanks Tom. I'd like to see that too!
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Mozart New user Rochester, MN 80 Posts |
Cast another vote for palming coins. Something Eisenhower silver dollar-sized, thin as a dime, sawtooth knurling, shiney finish and please, please, PLEASE leave the faces and back blank. Too many manufacturers fall into the ego-trap of stamping their palming coins with their own logo (Nielson) or something silly like Alan Wong's magic wishing coins. Steel coins would be great for their magnetic properties but they must be clad with something for visibility.
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Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
Thanks for the input Mozart. I like it.
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Wravyn Inner circle 3482 Posts |
After seeing the beautiful wands that RNT has, a nice set of Chinese Wands would be welcome.
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wsgumby New user 65 Posts |
I would love to see traditional cups in sizes other than tiny and huge. A set of medium traditional antique bronze cups would be nice. I see aluminum traditional cups are a posibility. Can you put an antique bronze finish on aluminum?
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Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
Hi Bill,
The new Johnny Paul cups are traditional shaped cups that are medium sized. The first run is all made from steel, nickel plated, chrome plated, or gold plated. Antique Bronze is a finish on copper. It's chemically darkening the copper and then polishing highlights into it. You are actually looking at the copper, not a paint job over metal. There is a clear coat over the finish so it is glossy and preserved. I'll make some Johnny Paul cups in copper the next time they are in production. I wish I would have last time. |
tmg111 New user 3 Posts |
Mr. Buckley,
Thank you for your positive comments. Yes,Norm would have to give his blessing no matter how distant the design would be for a ladder. I see various percussion instruments relaying answers to questions from an audience or trying to locate a noisey ghost who keeps replaying the "Downfall of Paris" inside a Marching drum. (Things like that) Steel palming coins falling in a steel bell bucket. Wow! (Even the muggers in the alley behind the theater would be able to hear them! Dice cup doubling as a chop. Yes. Very practical. I have used one for many years, but the funny thing is I still only used that dice cup for stacking and never got around to using it for a chop routine. I do have a question for you. About 12 years ago, I bought a set of Johnny Paul cups from Stevens when they first came out. They have changed color abit, but I see some finger smudges on one or two of the cups. Can I polish them with someting and to remove the smudge and if so with what? I have Brasso and Flitz available. Are they safe to use? I really don't want to let them totally tarnish. What are your thoughts? Thank you! |
Donnie Buckley V.I.P. Cleveland, Ohio 1123 Posts |
If your cups are brass, use the Flitz. Brasso is a waste of time compared to the shine you get with Flitz, with less effort. Just follow the directions on the bottle.
If they are chromed, all you should have to do is wash them with soap and water. You can't use Flitz or Brasso on chrome plate. You could use a chrome polish though. Thanks for your suggestions. |
JordanB Special user dallas, tx 626 Posts |
I'd like to see classical linking rings in polished stainless steel. Specifically in the 7-9 inch range.
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