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Magicbarry Loyal user Toronto 276 Posts |
Does anybody have this effect? I've found it a bit frustrating -- the gimmick always leaves an impression on the bill (that's unavoidable), and often rips it. I can live with the denting, but the ripping kinda kills the effect.
Anyone else have similar problems? Is my gimmick too tight? Is the paper used for Canadian bills somehow more fragile than American bills? |
Alan Munro Inner circle Kentwood, Michigan, USA 5952 Posts |
It will always leave an impression on the bill. I've used mine with American bills and haven't had a problem with rips, but I always use a crisp bill. You don't want the gimmick to be pressed tightly, just firmly. You'll have to experiment. If you wedge the gimmick too tightly, you'll have problems. It works great for me.
If the disk can fall from the gimmick, when simply nested, the gimmick isn't too tight. The gimmick has to fit well to be inconspicuous. |
Magicbarry Loyal user Toronto 276 Posts |
Thanks, Alan.
It seems to be the bill rather than the handling, so I'm experimenting with different bills and papers. Some work better than others. But it's good to know this is a "me" thing and not a problem with the effect -- it will work nicely into a routine I'm working on, once I stop ripping holes in bills. |
Drew from Spotlight Regular user NJ 124 Posts |
It’s a great little effect although I no longer use that piece specifically. I use a similar sh*** ½ dollar coin that works the same way. This way I can incorporate it into my coin work and not have to carry anything extra because I already carry a sh*** coin to accomplish other things.
Drew |
wsduncan Inner circle Seattle, WA 3619 Posts |
I'm assuming from the description that this is the same effect Jay published a number of years ago using a coin.
I've been doing it on and off for a decade with US dollar bills and a quarter and find that the only time it "breaks" the bill is when the paper is very new. Older bills a more flexible and less likely to rip/break at the edge of the coin. |
Magicbarry Loyal user Toronto 276 Posts |
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On 2003-02-06 02:47, wsduncan wrote: Yep, it's the same effect. Quote:
I've been doing it on and off for a decade with US dollar bills and a quarter and find that the only time it "breaks" the bill is when the paper is very new. Older bills a more flexible and less likely to rip/break at the edge of the coin. Thanks, wsduncan. I've been finding the same thing in my experimenting. I've also found that I can prevent tearing by pushing one edge of the coin "through" first, then the other end. And for those who have access to it, Canadian Tire money is less likely to rip than real money. |
Darren Roberts Loyal user 222 Posts |
Out of curiosity, what is the effect of this one? I haven't seen it before.
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Magicbarry Loyal user Toronto 276 Posts |
The effect: you borrow a bill, and place a metal disk flat on top of it. As you press on the disk, it "sinks" into the bill, and you turn the bill over to show that half of the disk has passed through the other side. Then you push the disk completely through, into the hands of the spectator. The disk and the bill are examinable.
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Rival11 New user 50 Posts |
I think this trick is horrible - I don't mean to sound too harsh, but this effect is garbage - I was pretty upset that I bought it - you can't really go to far with your imagination on this one, which is what I like to do with all my tricks/performances.
"Don't ever think you're better than everyone else because if you do, we will prove you wrong"
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eddieloughran Special user 942 Posts |
I got this three or four years ago as part of a package; two videos, two sets of notes and a couple of tricks.
I'v never used it and couldn't believe it was on sale. It does nothing. As I understand it, the s***l is a special loose fit as a normal set would be too tight on the note. |
Joao Miranda Elite user Portugal 441 Posts |
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On 2003-02-06 11:45, Darren Roberts wrote: Please check Hankie vision at http://www.hanklee.com/ |
martyk Loyal user 275 Posts |
I sort of love Sankey, or rather did the early, young, creative one who took magic by storm with incredible effects. He is still one of the most creative around, and a great sleight artist.
BUT, he can generate a lot of junk, a thought, an idea, anything that goes through his creative head and he then offers it as real material. I was dismayed to see this item offered as an item when it was in a book (Sankey Panky?) over 10 years go using a shell half and a half (oh am I allowed to say that; well why not. It is not fair to rip off your colleagues). It should be just that, a suggestion of what you might do with that item. But, to create a cheap version of it to sell as an effect!!! As an effect, I never thought it worth anything after playing with it for about five minutes. Cute?, maybe. Magic. Ha! Yep, in retropsect, the workings should be exposed as a service to guys whose money comes with difficulty. Wonder if Scott will accept this offering.) Marty K |
Ozer4 Veteran user NYC 329 Posts |
Yes, this trick is TERRIBLE. With a shell coin, might be a different issue. But with a metal disk, that screams shell, come on. I was among the group that bought this and realized how much it sucked within a few performances. It doesn't fool anybody, including myself. I like to do magic that when I watch it, I think how amazing and fooling it looks. This is NOT one of them.
-Oz |
Schaden Inner circle Purgatory 1253 Posts |
Yah, sometimes Sankey just puts things out for the money. Pfff..... I like the old Sankey better, he didn't sell out so much.
Lee |
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