In trying to find a set of multiplying balls that match the aging dexterity (or lack of) of my hands, I settled on a set of day-glo yellow multiplying golf balls by Empire/Loftus. Their rubberized texture is perfect. But I immediately noticed the gimmick is a glossy yellow plastic that doesn't match the balls. Any ideas on how to "dull" the shine?

Thanks much!

The driving range

Practice with 'em then get the FAKINI SET

Have you tried painting the shell with a matte-finish paint?

Alternatively, perhaps a matte-finish spray would help. I think the big thing would be just to cut the shine, right?

-Patrick

Actually, the big thing is to get the finishes to match. Dulling just the sh+++ may not produce the desired results.

John,
I have 2 sets of the Fakini's but I also have a set of DMSB silicon balls, which are are really nice set also....
http://www.murphysmagic.com/Product.aspx?id=43878

Bill

Are Fakini products still in production?

Frank was a very generous person and I am honored to have been able to call him my friend. I am no longer in the Toledo area so I don't know if any of his family still produces the product line or if another company was able to take over.

http://www.toledomagic.com/Radtke.htm

I think one of his relatives has taken over the business.

Available here: http://www.stevensmagic.com/index.php?ma......_id=8392

Thank you

Dream Multiplying Silicon Balls (DMSB) by Funtastic Magic are also good

I have a set of MMSB and the Fakini golf balls. I like the Fakini's better, they seem to be a little easier to handle.

Jim

Fakini is excellent, but also you may want to consider teh Vernet balls. They have small "spikes" on them and grip very well...non-slip!

I liked the Vernet balls for variety. The principle behind their "Flash Four" production differed radically from the standard Flash Four and I wish someone would adapt that principle to other types of multiplying balls. If you placed a Vernet ball in the sh*** and gave it a slight twist, the ball and sh** would cling together slightly so that they could be tossed into the air without separating.

----- Amado "Sonny" Narvaez

I like the Fakinis also and the product line allows you to add other related effects easily. I have the diminshing set and the giant golf ball in that range.

Fakini is also available from Denny Haney in Baltimore. Look up Denny & Lee.