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fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
I don't know if this has come up yet or not, but if not---one of the the chain bookstore's (not the Noble one) sells a coin magic set that includes a shell, a fol**** coin, cigarette thru coin, two copper one silver and a couple of other things, and the price is 40 dollars. Very strange thing to see, still I think I might buy this set.
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harry tim New user 52 Posts |
Yeah I work at a toy store that sells this set. It is pretty complete but he quality is about what you'd expect, at six gaffes for the price of one. They make a card gaffe and trick deck set also. I would buy it if I didn't already have most of these items and needed something to practice with, but I woul be nervous about using them in the world, as they look pretty fake.
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fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
I see what you mean, yeah. I bought it last night and though it's fun to play with those things again, after having not used them in years, the quality is a bit scary.
What I don't like is that they pretty clearly give it all away just on the outside of the box. |
RS1963 Inner circle 2734 Posts |
I wonder if the items were made by a certain gaffed coin company that claims to make the best in the world. or words to that affect. The company name starts with an S and ends in o. In My opinion and most every one agrees that company makes nothing but manure quality coin gaffs.
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Mb217 Inner circle 9520 Posts |
Actually I've seen these in the bookstore (probably there because their display packaging is that of an old book - Neat!) and thought of it as a good idea. They not only provide coin tricks but there is also one on cards, ropes and TT magic. I can see a kid proudly displaying these in his room and being able to open one and go deeper into that part of magic. Nice idea.
Of course the quality of the gaffs seems not top shelf but you could probably tell that from the cost of the product. I think this is moreso for kids getting into magic, maybe a beginner thing. Of course if you know of better stuff, then this stuff won't stand up to such inspection or comparison or usage. Still, I think it's a great idea and would be something worth producing with better quality gaffs, which would invariably raise the overall price and perhaps limit sales. It goes both ways. Still a pretty cool idea and would've blown me away when I was a kid.
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Mr. Mystoffelees Inner circle I haven't changed anyone's opinion in 3623 Posts |
Hey, Marion, how's it goin'? Haven't seen you 'round here lately. Hope all is well...
The packaging does sound neat- hope they don't make their way to Walmart... Regards, Jim
Also known, when doing rope magic, as "Cordini"
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harry tim New user 52 Posts |
They are made by a toy company called Melissa and Doug, who have been making nice magic sets for years mostly out of wood. I agree that they are a very nice set for kids who are interested in magic, although I do my best when I am selling these sets to stress that practice is important and even these kiddie scotch and sodas and expanded shells aren't really the best thing to start with. I would love to have a kid come in to my store and show me a coin trick he had worked on.
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