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RSteele New user 99 Posts |
LOoks like I'll have to get this to check it out! Thank you everyone for the comments/reviews/thoughts.
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Xcath1 Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Still waiting on mine
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Scott Horn Elite user Dallas, TX 417 Posts |
Good News: I really like this item. I now have a key chain with Fob, Freakey, and Ignition. Ive been playing around with the handling and getting smooth with it. Great finale to an informal card set.
Not so good news: I was switching out the card (wanted to do red back instead of blue) and used some Goof Off (commerical) adhesive remover to clean out the old tape. Unfortunately, it turned the plastic cloudy white. My recommendation.... do NOT use any kind of thinner in the Fob, better to let the tape build up. That said, I do love this gimmick and will buy another if I have to. Dave.. will extra caps be available through other dealers, or only through WMS ? |
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MeHitDrum New user Having too much fun to have more than 83 Posts |
I've had FOB for about two weeks now and it's become a little scratched from the keys, etc. I don't hate that because it's a pretty natural looking object. However, I've had to "age" the switch cover to match the main one. Kind of a pain. That said, this is not really a big problem. Just something to be aware of prior to purchase. I can see it getting worse over time, so replacements may become an issue. I'm using now as my card to box ending, and am very satisfied.
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dp Veteran user 345 Posts |
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On 2013-01-08 22:54, Scott Horn wrote: Hi Scott If like me, you really enjoy having an act on your keychain have a look at Anima by Vernet magic. I was having a play around with this yesterday. I believe it to be a great gimmick that is disguised as a garage door remote. The trailer is here in the World Magic Shop site but is available everywhere: http://www.worldmagicshop.com/Anima_by_M......nima.htm WMS will have the extra covers on the site very very soon. Other dealers will have them about a week later. They are aiming for the middle of next week after returning from The Session Convention. All the best Dave
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dp Veteran user 345 Posts |
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On 2013-01-09 01:54, MeHitDrum wrote: I think you make a very important point here about the difference between the cover and the FOB gimmick over time. I always keep the cover in the same pocket as the gimmick so I have not had this become an issue. I can see how it could be if you don’t carry everything together prior to performance. I wish I had said that on the DVD so thank you very much for making a really valid observation. Best of luck with your card to box ending and I am pleased to hear that FOB is enhancing that routine for you. I have had quite a few PMs from people experimenting with shim cards and a magnet in the back pocket to strip out the dupe. This is something I will be trying myself. If that just made you think, feel free to give it a go. FOB seems to be ever evolving thanks to it being released to creative magicians such as yourselves. All the very best for 2013 Dave
Close Up Magician & Illusionist - David Penn
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Steven Conner Inner circle 2720 Posts |
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On 2013-01-09 01:54, MeHitDrum wrote: Keys, coins, etc are very hard on plastic. One thing you can use to help with scratches is toothpaste. It does wonders. Hopefully technology will improve for plastic.
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DelMagic Special user 721 Posts |
I don't have this effect, nor have I tried these products. But for anyone inclined to give it a go with their FOB, time and money, these things may help restore it to like-new condition if it clouded and/or scratched up. You might be able to find similar products at a local supplier (Grainer, Art store, etc.) and save shipping costs. I'm just offering this as an idea that might be useful - or it could ruin your item. Buyer beware.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24439 http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24440 http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24441 http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24442 |
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MaxfieldsMagic Inner circle Instead of practicing, I made 3009 Posts |
This is a nice prop, and the effect is good, but it's also pretty much the exact same effect, method and mechanics as Cameron Francis's Fresh Mint. David Penn credits Alex DeCova and Jay Sankey for the MCF switch, and David Stone for a couple of handling ideas (from his Cell DVD), but unless I missed something, there is no mention of Francis on the DVD. And really there is no difference between Francis's effect and Penn's effect, other than the fact that one involves a clear plastic Tic Tac box and the other involves a clear plastic key chain fob.
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dp Veteran user 345 Posts |
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On 2013-01-10 13:29, MaxfieldsMagic wrote: Quote:
On 2012-11-26 15:42, Cameron Francis wrote: Quote: On 2012-11-26 16:03, Zombie Magic wrote:
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RevJohn Inner circle Oregon City Oregon, Oregon 2473 Posts |
Is access to Latest and Greatest limited to those who have 50 posts or more?
I only ask because I was surprised to come and while looking to read a little bit about FOB, I found much about the actual workings of the effect. Just seems odd that it would discussed here, and not secret sessions. RevJohn |
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MikeTheKid Veteran user vancouver 329 Posts |
Great product overall !
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dedikc Veteran user France (Lyon) 340 Posts |
Hey,
this is our review with a routine, but in french. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDoAW9Brths Good night. |
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Cameron Francis V.I.P. 7025 Posts |
Got mine a few days ago. Already have it on the key chain. Really nice!
Although I have to say, I won't be carrying the extra cover with me. Don't really see a need for it. Once the card is out, I'll just leave the cover off and pocket the keys or just put it back on when I walk away. Instead, I'll save it as a replacement if and when the other breaks or scratches.
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dp Veteran user 345 Posts |
Hi Guys
WMS now have the covers available to purchase by themselves as an upgrade. Here are the details: http://www.worldmagicshop.com/ProductDet......OBCOVERS One of the hottest items for 2012/2013 has just got better with the FOB Additional Cover Pack. These additional covers give you the freedom to have your FOB Gimmick set up for multiple routines and revelations Cheers Dave Click here to view attached image.
Close Up Magician & Illusionist - David Penn
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SUAREZ New user 16 Posts |
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On 2012-12-13 07:10, Merc Man wrote: A TV was expensive 30 years ago.... but are dirt cheap today...you cannot base the price of something on the basis of 30 years ago. Also it was probably more difficult to source things 30 years ago.. today there are many magic dealers and they are all excessible due to the Internet and all dealers are looking to get the top price for often cheap items, and rehashed tricks from the past updated for the modern day. Magic is like football, You can be ripped off but you will keep coming back for more, because you want to believe. I have been buying tricks now for 20 years and I can honestly say there are only a few I use. The best magic I have is all based on manipulation, and this requires a lot of practice... so like most things you only get out, what you put in. |
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MR Effecto Inner circle 2835 Posts |
This effect is just sick. Love it. Very nice prop and D.V.D. This will kill for a ending to my A.B.C.R.
I was thinking about also using it for a dollar bill. Have them sign the bill, do a bill switch with a flash bill and there bill ending up in the fob. Loving it. |
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paisa23 Inner circle 7293 Posts |
I want one!!!
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ArtIn Inner circle 1702 Posts |
Its really a great item but I see no need for additional covers at all here. maybe as a spare ok...
but to set it up for different ideas why would you need it? a euro cent and a magnet in your back pocket = youre done. I really regret that purchase (not FOB, its fantastic) |
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itsmagic Inner circle middle earth 1117 Posts |
Mr. Effecto, you may want to check out Joe Monti's handling with a bill and FOB. It's on WPR Blackpool edition part 1. Great routine. He also uses a cover to protect his FOB.
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