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Mindpro Eternal Order 10586 Posts |
Is there a benefit or advantage to ordering this directly from you vs. Penguin or Murphy's?
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Ken Dyne Inner circle UK 2268 Posts |
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On Mar 22, 2017, illusioneer wrote: Yes, the bag does have a 2-compartment element that you can use for other routines
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Ken Dyne Inner circle UK 2268 Posts |
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On Mar 23, 2017, Mindpro wrote: Not really, only that I make a couple of extra pounds and I can personally kiss the box for you. Other than that, your local brick magic shop will be able to carry Mr G and I think it's important we support these as they are getting fewer and fewer every year now.
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Poof-Daddy Inner circle Considering Stopping At Exactly 5313 Posts |
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On Mar 23, 2017, Ken Dyne wrote: I always "Try" to support creators / artists first but it is refreshing to see one that also understands the very real need to also support our everlowering number of brick and mortar shops. (My local shop in Pittsburgh Pa is in the final stage of closing after 40+ years in business). I really love the new trailer for this (as others have mentioned throughout this thread) and was not aware of this effect until today. I am not a "mentalist", nor do I do many effects that even "lean" that way. However, once in a while, I do a "totally adult" comedy / obnoxious magician bar act and would consider adding something like this just for the sheer amount of "bag and ball jokes". I was almost in tears laughing at myself and the stories I could make up just reading Brainbu$ters first tale about it. The jokes just write themselves I don't mean to take away any of the seriousness of the effect for those true "mentalists" who wish to play this straight in their performances but I see some real "Comedy Gold" here (pun intended).
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George Hunter Inner circle 2013 Posts |
Well, I found Ken's reflection fairly persuasive and impulsively sprang for the new revised second edition with the pool-type balls.
I am looking forward to their arrival. Still, I hope he doesn't come out with a third edition! George |
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The Duster Inner circle 1693 Posts |
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On Mar 23, 2017, Ken Dyne wrote: I enjoyed the lecture and was happy to hear your statement on the state of the art - wish you could have gone further So please don't think I'm a hater here at all I always try and order from a certain shop - as I want to support them They will match prices But from what I understand they couldn't match the direct price - though [the implication was] they 'should have - but that's another story' This works out as over £90 from shops, and £65 direct So I bought this directly from you It seems like you make the same money if it's direct or not - as the shops don't seem to be getting a fair chance to be competitive As I said I’m really not hating on you… just mentioning that your statement may not be entirely fair to the shops – as you are making them seem rather greedy [?] Also if you kept your price in line [£90 direct] you would be making more money on direct sales From a personal point of view – I’m indifferent – as I will still support the shop [where ever I can] in future – and I am happier that the inventor gets more of the money anyway So not a hater – more of a lover… so I’m even more glad I went direct now I know I will be getting a kiss included [for no extra cost] I may be the only one to want this – but a closed Facebook group for owners would be of interest – as I would be keen to see how others plan to use the prop As I said further up – the longer ‘bad review’ at the start of this thread – is [in my very possibly wrong opinion] correct that the ‘funnier’ you make the questions – the smaller the effect will impress. I love funny. I want to mess around with ideas to make it as funny but without diminishing the ‘power’ the performing is ‘showing’ – so a closed Facebook group would be a great place to chat – without giving away ‘free’ ideas to people who haven’t bought the product Anyway each time I check your website the number left seems to halve… was almost 60, then 31, now 16 left… and that’s just in the last day or two… be sold out soon guys |
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Mindpro Eternal Order 10586 Posts |
I usually try to support the creator direct myself, but it can often be more expensive with shipping, etc. Good points about supporting magic shops as well. I was just curious as sometimes there are greater discounts, incentives or other bonuses or perks from buying from the creator direct. Thanks for your quick reply Ken. I wish you much success with this updated release.
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Ken Dyne Inner circle UK 2268 Posts |
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On Mar 23, 2017, The Duster wrote: Thanks for your nice words, much appreciate it. To give you some more info, regarding the presentation and the comedic element, the truth is that I only perform with as a 'game show' with all of the comedy about 30-40% of the time. I chose to present that in the trailer as it made for a funny, quirky trailer that I thought would be fun for my pals in the community. However, as mentioned in the copy on my site, I actually present this with corporate messages regarding finding the 'gold', or as a more serious body language reading/lie detection routine. The game show format would not work at most of the gigs I do, but its good fun for the time/place where it is suitable. Regarding the magic shop prices: on release, I have a special 'launch price' for my customers and people on my mailing list so if you buy direct from me to begin with you get that deal. The price actually goes up today (Friday). I'll be putting it up once I get back from the theatre tonight. The thing with pricing is that for a magic shop to carry this I have to discount enough to sell to Murphys wholesalers, then they make their margin, who then sell to the magic shop who make their margin. And as I am sure you can imagine having custom molds and custom balls produced, then the bags and all of the packaging, and then shipped across to the USA comes with a pretty hefty investment. Hope that makes the pricing a little more clear. Basically, I still make a LOT more when people buy direct from me, as the price I wholesale them at is WAY less than you might imagine. I should have just put out another e-book - I could have charged more and spent less That all said, I think it's critical that we support our magic shops. These are the places where many of us began our journeys, got bitten by the bug that has become our love. In the next few days my local magic shop, Magic Box will close their main shop in the next few weeks and relocate to a non city-centre location. This shop has been there for years, and it will be sorely missed. Thanks for your support, if you have any more questions at all I'll get back to you asap (I may be slow today as I'm at a funeral and then to the theatre tonight but I'll do my best). - K
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BAIRN: Named 'Best Mentalism Product Of 2014 by Marketplace of the Mind is my collection of more than 40 mentalism routines in a beautiful paperback book: http://www.mentalunderground.com/product/bairn |
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academy Veteran user 394 Posts |
I would be disappointed if Beverly Hills 90210 song is not included on the cd! Great trailer Ken.
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Xcath1 Inner circle 3052 Posts |
I purchased from Penguin and have tried to register for the online videos, has anyone gotten a password this way?
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Tim Hannig Inner circle Chicago area 1147 Posts |
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"However, as mentioned in the copy on my site, I actually present this with corporate messages regarding finding the 'gold', or as a more serious body language reading/lie detection routine. The game show format would not work at most of the gigs I do, but its good fun for the time/place where it is suitable." ___________________ Sounds like you present it "clean" most of the time. But that script is NOT provided, correct? I'm mainly interested in how you work it most of the time.... making it entertaining without all of the ball jokes. Thanks.
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Ken Dyne Inner circle UK 2268 Posts |
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On Mar 24, 2017, Xcath1 wrote: Sorry about that, drop an email over to me at support@kennedysoffice.com and I'll look in to this for you.
MR GOLDEN BALLS 2.0: https://mentalunderground.com/product/mr-golden-balls-2-0/" target="_blank"> https://mentalunderground.com/product/passed-out-deck/
BAIRN: Named 'Best Mentalism Product Of 2014 by Marketplace of the Mind is my collection of more than 40 mentalism routines in a beautiful paperback book: http://www.mentalunderground.com/product/bairn |
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Ken Dyne Inner circle UK 2268 Posts |
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Sounds like you present it "clean" most of the time. But that script is NOT provided, correct? Hey buddy! The script is not provided, that's right. Mainly because most of the time I present this in a customised way for the group or company I'm performing for. For example for a recruitment company, we might talk about finding people is like searching for gold, however for a technical person it might be about transparency and honesty. The key in my corporate entertainment gigs is to shape the show around a message for key point for the client, hence I can't give away actual scripts for the way I do the routine most of the time. If however you find yourself in a comedy club, bags and balls might be one way to go. Other presentations about be around body language, or about dowsing, or perhaps about lie detection, or even perhaps intuition.
MR GOLDEN BALLS 2.0: https://mentalunderground.com/product/mr-golden-balls-2-0/" target="_blank"> https://mentalunderground.com/product/passed-out-deck/
BAIRN: Named 'Best Mentalism Product Of 2014 by Marketplace of the Mind is my collection of more than 40 mentalism routines in a beautiful paperback book: http://www.mentalunderground.com/product/bairn |
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lucavolpe Inner circle Italy - London 3349 Posts |
This new set is awesome! Great quality! This is THE perfect routine that can be done in any performance situation and the huge us is that is finally something different from the classic karotzuke! The entertaining factor is huge! Well done clever Kennedy!!! I wish I created it!!
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Ken Dyne Inner circle UK 2268 Posts |
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On Mar 26, 2017, lucavolpe wrote: Oh behave you charming Italian you! Thanks man. As you've probably figured out: you can easily wrap corporate messaging around this - or just present it as pure entertainment.
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BAIRN: Named 'Best Mentalism Product Of 2014 by Marketplace of the Mind is my collection of more than 40 mentalism routines in a beautiful paperback book: http://www.mentalunderground.com/product/bairn |
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Hudson Lee New user 60 Posts |
Is anyone else having trouble viewing the videos on ken's website? The power point slides are up, but I can't seem to load the videos.
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Lior Inner circle 1961 Posts |
Thanks for a very good product that looks good,
Feels good and is workable. Lior
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Ken Dyne Inner circle UK 2268 Posts |
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On Mar 27, 2017, Hudson Lee wrote: Hi Hudson, sorry to hear that. If you have any issues drop an email over to support@kennedysoffice.com and we'll look in to it. Seem to be working ok for me at this end though.
MR GOLDEN BALLS 2.0: https://mentalunderground.com/product/mr-golden-balls-2-0/" target="_blank"> https://mentalunderground.com/product/passed-out-deck/
BAIRN: Named 'Best Mentalism Product Of 2014 by Marketplace of the Mind is my collection of more than 40 mentalism routines in a beautiful paperback book: http://www.mentalunderground.com/product/bairn |
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sbays Inner circle Burbank, CA 1065 Posts |
I had the chance to look this product over at the Magic Castle this weekend, and it is VERY well made. The balls and the bag are very high quality. And the features in the bag are also great. The packaging was vey nice as well. If you like this type of routine then you will love this kit.
Nicely done Ken.
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George Hunter Inner circle 2013 Posts |
I ordered from Penguin late Thursday. It shipped on Friday, arrived on Monday!
George |
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