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Magic-Daniel Inner circle Denmark 1328 Posts 
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I have just received Lance Pierce's version of the Chinese Charming Challenge. Along with the routine follows some very nice
chinese coins. But they are the size of a dollar coin. And I really prefer to work with half dollar size coins. I would prefer a coin that is pretty thick and on the heavy side. I find the Sterling chinese coins too thin and light... Can anyone help? Thanks, Daniel |
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Bambu Special user California 504 Posts
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Johnson's Hong Kong coins are very good, ideal thick and weight for performing Chinese Charming Challenge but expensive ($35 ea plus shipping)
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts
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Daniel, my best advice is to practice using the Chinese Coins you already have. That is the best way to get use to it so you will be more comfortable. The skills do not come from the coins, it depends how we handle the coins from practicing and feeling relaxed. If you disagree with me your best bet is to call up Schoolcraft and tell him how many milligrams and ounces you want your Chinese Coins to be custom made.
I use dollar size coins the most. A lot of moves are harder to learn that way, but I want my coins to be more visual to those who are farther away. Good luck. |
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Merc Man Inner circle NUNEATON, Warwickshire 2767 Posts
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The Tango Chinese Coins (half dollar size) have a really nice weight for their size - and certainly feel a bit thicker and 'chunkier' than many others I've seen through the years.
Barry Allen
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boydy Special user Ayrshire, Scotland 885 Posts
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Todd Lassen sell a nice set
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5338 Posts
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Does anyone have the Charming Chinese Challenge set from Joshua Jay's site? These in particular: https://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic/......allenge/
I don’t know if the coins are dollar or half-dollar size. Anyway, if anyone here has this set can you comment on them please? Nice? Or not? Thank you. Jim |
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Octopus Sun Special user Wiggle Wiggle 586 Posts
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How about these coins from Seo
http://www.seomagic-usa.com/catalog/prod......s_id/335 they are exactly the same size as the US half dollar and weigh the same. These are the exact same coins Ponta uses in his DVD, discussed elsewhere on the Café' |
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Bambu Special user California 504 Posts
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I prefer to use Sterling's chinese half dollar coin size instead of the dollar size coins for CCC, specially for the dramatic tossing and mid-air linking in the Troy's routine. I have also Lance Pierce's version of CCC and dollar size coins, but I think the original routine by T Hoouser as taught in his DVD is far superior.
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ringmaster Inner circle Memphis, Down in Dixie 1974 Posts
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[quote]On 2011-09-09 20:18, Magic-Daniel wrote:
I I would prefer a coin that is pretty thick On the DVD Shoot recommends a thin coin for some moves
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PAUL K Special user Massachusetts 547 Posts
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I have seen Joshua Jay's set and they are very nice. They are thin, but they have to be in order to do this trick. I think that they are the size of a silver dollar.
Here's Joshua doing the trick.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5C3HSYAeh8 Paul |
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J-Mac Inner circle Ridley Park, PA 5338 Posts
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Thanks Paul!
Jim |
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts
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On 2011-09-10 11:34, Duaut wrote: Yes, these are the Ton Onosaka Japanese Wave coins. They are very nice (though not authentic looking), and both the U.S. Half-Dollar and the U.S. Silver Dollar sizes work very well for the Charming Chinese Challenge, but they are nowhere near as thin as the Sterling Chinese coins. |
jedoonatmagic Loyal user FL/residing temp. TX 228 Posts
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You can use almost any set of Chinese coins, but here are some things that you need to check for CCC:
1. A Chinese coin with a circular hole. You don't want any kind of snagging to go on. 2. Adequate weight, a Chinese coin that weighs close to a half dollar will work best. 3. Last but not least, look for Chinese coins that the design will not wear easily. My personal Chinese coins that I use are Johnsons, both half and dollar size.
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8837 Posts
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The ones I originally saw used reminded me of the Sterling Realistic Chinese Coin. I got mine originally years ago from Ben Stone. Some sites also sell a set of the 4 coins underneath the DVD.
Sterling only wholesales these days. Harris
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts
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On 2011-09-13 18:23, Harris wrote: Usually those sets of 4 Chinese coins are the Fun Incorporated version with the dragon on one side. Maybe not always, but most of where I have seen them sold, they are that particular brand. |
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Domino Magic Special user 999 Posts
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On 2011-09-10 11:29, J-Mac wrote: I have this set and it's very nice. The coins are the size of silver dollars, very thin and light. Previously I'd been using the Tango coins which are the size of half dollars and as thick as half dollars. Josh's set is thinner. Personally I find the thinner, larger coin easier to work with. |
Sammy J. Inner circle Castle Rock, Colorado 1786 Posts
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I agree with using a thinner, larger coin. It helps with the deception when presenting what is supposed to be less coins, but is actually more than stated (hope that makes sense). I have Joshua's coins, and they work pretty well, but there is some degree of unwanted friction during some of the moves.
I bought a set of Chinese coins from Joe Mogar and they are wonderful. When the coins need to slide against each other, they feel like ice. They are thin and wonderfully milled on the edges. Mine are dollar sized, which I perfer, but he may have half dollar sized. For me, Joe's coins have made this effect much easier to perform than Joshua's coins. Sammy
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wally Inner circle 1882 Posts
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Still looking for coins for ccc, I like the brighter coloured ones better, I may buy sterling, I live in UK. cheers.
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