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FlightRisk Loyal user North Carolina 294 Posts |
I see another device with the same name (with no hyphens), but have had the PVC device that switches 1 or a few cards or a small envelope. I could swear I have had this thing for 30 years, but not sure. I paid $30. It was created by Russel Niedzwiecki and the rights were with Mak Magic & J.B. Magic. Mark Mason and Darren Robinson of J.B. wrote the instructions and did a video in the days before DVDs and streaming. I guess Mark has kept up production since they are still available and only $9.
Is the video available from their website nowadays? What is the pin for that is included with it? I assume to string the filament if it unglues or snaps? |
magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
Mike Close will know.
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JasonEngland V.I.P. Las Vegas, NV 1728 Posts |
It was available at least as far back as the late 90s ('98 or '97). So it's over 20 years old. Perhaps even older?
Jason
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magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
Mike Close featured it in his Nycan Lecture in either 90 or 97. Or both?
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inigmntoya Inner circle DC area native, now in Atlanta 2350 Posts |
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On Apr 12, 2019, FlightRisk wrote: The pins that came with mine were like tie tacks -- mine had two affixed to the back of the device. The instructions indicate you use them to pin the device in place in your pocket. |
FlightRisk Loyal user North Carolina 294 Posts |
The main rod in mine looks like a tie bar (if that's what it's called) and the 2 "tie tacks" are the round ones that look like huge earring backs. The glue that held them disintegrated after several years and I used a mor modern epoxy. Had to re-string it a few times.
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FlightRisk Loyal user North Carolina 294 Posts |
Oh, you were talking about the pin I mentioned. No, this is a keyhole pin, like a needle. It is a steel needle with a small circular end. It was taped to the cardboard insert at the bottom of the box. All I could figure was it is used to thread the filament somehow.
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magictaffy New user Cardiff,Wales.UK 94 Posts |
I have this but rarely used it. Just looked at the instructions and the pin you refer to is used as "The Remote" It allows you to make the switch without even touching the cards. "The remote is so simple yet allows you to perform magic in the miracle class" never tried it, but you have awoken my curiosity and will have to take a closer look and give it a go.
The 2 pins attached to the body of Switch-a-roo are purely to fix it securely in your pocket. Hope this helps. |
FlightRisk Loyal user North Carolina 294 Posts |
Ah! A remote!! Lol. Just another remote for me to lose
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