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alexhui Inner circle Hong Kong 1956 Posts |
Watched the demonstration. Well, price tag of US$250 is kind of way too much even taking gimmick coins into consideration.
No offense but the method is quite obvious (to magicians but it's killer to laymen). The ad said it uses 'very special set of gimmicked coins' but I think I got all the 'very special set of gimmicked coins' already (not exactly the same cos I think I know how its coins are different) , and can perform the same effect right after watching the trailer. I may be totally wrong on methods or judgement just by watching the trailer. What's your take on this DVD? Alex Hui
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Eric Jones V.I.P. Director of Product Development 2101 Posts |
Have you got a link?
I remember a three fly Afshin put out years ago through Blacks Magic Group. How do the two compare?
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alexhui Inner circle Hong Kong 1956 Posts |
Hi Eric,
Merry Christmas. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pla......yrZmqQzk I dun know the one through Blacks Magic Group. But the current one is not, I think, worth US$250 even though the coin set is custom-made. Just my 2 cents though. Alex Hui
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Salby Inner circle New Jersey 1254 Posts |
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Any more thoughts?? It looks like the same routine, but with the added gimmicked coins. .
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alexhui Inner circle Hong Kong 1956 Posts |
Seem no one bought this. No wonder, it's $250.
Alex Hui
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Chessmann Inner circle 4242 Posts |
I just took the plunge and bought a used set here at the Café. One of my main interests in it lie in the fact that 3 of the gaffes can be used in a manner similar to the C*rb*r*s gaff.
I couldn't find any reviews re: the quality of the gaffs, but Kueppers has a good reputation. I was surprised that I found so little in the way of discussion on the set. Probably due to price. I'd love to hear the thoughts of anyone who owns/has handled the set. I'll provide my own thoughts after the set arrives.
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Brad Burt Inner circle 2675 Posts |
I just got this and I have to say the gimmicks are very nice. No B.S., though...I 'am' a dealer and got it wholesale. My biggest problem with it is that 'no speak' instruction, although I have to say it's as clear, maybe more so than Ponta the Smith's "Sick" dvd which I love. There is sufficient repetition and back and front angle work that anyone who does coins will not have any particular problem.
This is the kind of item that I would class this way: IF you were going to do any or all of the routines and do them well and all the time then I think it would probably be worth the investment. The gaffs are excellent quality. You wouldn't want to drop them on a hard surface, but that would be the same if Johnson made them. The 3 Fly routine I personally think is quite spiffy. I can NOT see doing all the routines one right after the other as an 'act' or longer coin routine. Although there is variety, they are all in a way the same trick. The 3 Fly is the best of the bunch in my opinion although the on the table Matrix style material is solid. Personally I think Dean Dill's Matrix material with regular coins is better, but If you like the idea of working with 'different' types of coins, this again, is solid effect wise. Best,
Brad Burt
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MaxfieldsMagic Inner circle Instead of practicing, I made 3009 Posts |
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On 2012-01-31 15:01, Chessmann wrote: So what do you think, Chessman?
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MaxfieldsMagic Inner circle Instead of practicing, I made 3009 Posts |
The craftsmanship of the set I received is unacceptable. Specifically, there are two shells that are supposed to release freely, but they don't. They stick. You can release them with two hands and a pair of tweezers, but that somewhat impedes the illusion. Nice idea, poor execution.
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts |
Who makes the gaffs?
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Judah Vee Special user of the JV Naughty Vanish.... 884 Posts |
Roy Kueppers
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts |
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I'd heard it was pretty good, which is why I made the investment. The effect itself is good, but it's unattainable with the props supplied. I'm hoping he'll respond to the voicemail and email I left him about getting this fixed.
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Judah Vee Special user of the JV Naughty Vanish.... 884 Posts |
I have had Roy make several gaffed coins, and all have been superb. Not to JS or TL levels but he also doesn't charge a large fee for his coin work. Turn around time is pretty quick depending on what you want made.
He makes the coins for Captain and Coke, Rings for GT's Banded, Coins for Brian Platts Blackout, DV's Black Widow, Jay Sankeys Slyder, Paul Vigils Ladybug, etc,etc,etc.... http://www.roykueppers.com/ AS for this effect, I have to say that there are similarities to David Regals Trans-Locations Gaffs (Yes I own both). One gaff is identical. And I have to say that I like the look of the Chinese coin with Translocations better. BUT, they are two mildy different effects and both sets of coins are made well.... Just my nickels worth. -J-
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Zombie Magic Inner circle I went out for a beer and now have 8733 Posts |
Judah, thanks for the great info! Roy sounds top notch!
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