On 2009-02-02 08:11, magicians wrote:

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On 2009-02-01 16:25, natmagic wrote:
Yes, but this is the first time I've seen somebody advertise this. How do they think they can get away with it?

When are you guys gonna realize that there are no police in the dealer profession. No honor, no ethics. The only responsibility is the buying power of the consumer, but unless they are educated, the consumer will buy what they are exposed to: the first guy who's ad they see.
Do you really think that the history and derivation of these effects are common knowledge? The bad thing is, that someone quoted "Fearson" as the source on this, and although he showed his version, I had seen it long before Fearson. The manufacture can justify his production by using the "principle" of the effect but changing the performance and props. Its really no different than using a "universal" illusion base, and putting various shaped boxes on the top. Or, a zig-zag that slides in two instead of three segments.
I had my slice-of-hand cloned in 12 different countries within 5 years of my original production run. "reputable" dealers were carrying the item and never knew or cared that companies like "supreme", and Mephisto had stolen it.
The buyer at large, does not read themagiccafe posts, or Genii forums, and will buy what he needs for his act. Sellers have no ethics, they don't need them.
Now, as far as the magazines...they always promised "not" to run ads by clone manufacturers. They were (or used to be) the guardians of the gate, but not any more.
Oh, and Makeupguy, the "ten foot pole" is another effect that no-one seems to care about who started. See my lecture notes 1977.

On 2009-02-04 08:12, herdman14 wrote:
OK guys, I actually got a response:

Thank you for your interest.
The laser illusion would cost $1500.For knowing price of any product or ordering please contact us via:
info@hightrick.com
Please confirm your purchase through this email address.

Best regs,
Mentalism Peyman,
http://www.hightrick.com

Lyle,

Let us know if you here anything back.

On 2009-02-06 16:00, illusionman2 wrote:

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On 2009-02-04 08:12, herdman14 wrote:
OK guys, I actually got a response:

Thank you for your interest.
The laser illusion would cost $1500.For knowing price of any product or ordering please contact us via:
info@hightrick.com
Please confirm your purchase through this email address.

Best regs,
Mentalism Peyman,
http://www.hightrick.com

Lyle,

Let us know if you here anything back.

Why don't you ask him to post a video so you can make a decision.

On 2009-02-09 09:58, lylemagic wrote:
I have yet to hear anything back. Guess my fake money just ain't good enough...or perhaps the tool is on the Café' and has been reading our evil plot.

On 2009-02-06 15:16, Banester wrote:
Ian, to capture your IP address is one thing to publish it can be dangerous. Try typing your ip address into your web browser, it will bring you right to your computer. Now hopefully you have a firewall up otherwise you now have complete access to that computer and any information on it. Or for someone who has some knowledge on networking they will be able to break through the firewall or find a way around it. Just not a wise thing to do (publish people's IP's).