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shouksmiths![]() Regular user York, England 109 Posts ![]() |
I had to laugh when I saw the ad... All moody and mysterious. And then pitching it as if the idea of bending a knife is some incredible new breakthrough
'From the mind of David Penn'...'and I thought if I could bend a fork why not a knife.'' Sorry. I'm sure the method is very clever and David is good magician but sometimes we take ourselves a little too seriously. ;-) |
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nowyoucme![]() Veteran user 350 Posts ![]() |
Not liking it at all. Here sign my knife, look its bent. You can keep it if you want. ( Laymen ) look guys I got a bent knife from David ( WoW ) Laymens friends. Big deal you now have a Fu__ up knife. Na not for me.
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Stephen Young![]() Inner circle Thought Illusions 3934 Posts ![]() |
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On 2012-02-04 10:18, nowyoucme wrote: You could say that about any metal bending. Coin, spoon, fork, key. As in all things presentation is everything. Steve |
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J M Talbot![]() Inner circle 3501 Posts ![]() |
I have coinvexed, will not be buying this or any other Penn product. You know what they "live by the sword...."
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David43![]() Regular user 133 Posts ![]() |
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On 2012-02-04 12:47, J M Talbot wrote: Yes JM, David Penn - "live by the sword die by the sword". An ancient saying but perfectly apt for this time.
I Put a Spell On You
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J M Talbot![]() Inner circle 3501 Posts ![]() |
I have coinvexed, will not be buying this or any other Penn product. You know what they "live by the sword...."
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Mr. Marko![]() New user 38 Posts ![]() |
I agree with the above posts. Not interested. Won't buy.
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SmithMagicMan![]() Regular user 183 Posts ![]() |
Tis sad that they have to edit these topics - Alan Rorrison had some really good points.
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emyers99![]() Inner circle Columbus, Ohio 4089 Posts ![]() |
I still cant believe they are charging 130 bucks for it.
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*double-A-magic*![]() Loyal user Cheshire, England, UK 255 Posts ![]() |
Not for me as I'm not really in to metal bending, at least not yet. Saying that I am saving up to buy Coinvexed 2 the sharpie edition. Wish the prices were a little lower but I suppose you get what you pay for.
AA
"For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not, none will suffice."
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magicnorm![]() Veteran user 324 Posts ![]() |
Coinvexed 2 the sharpie edition, is this similar to the Quantem Bender or just a coincidence they use the same marker?
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*double-A-magic*![]() Loyal user Cheshire, England, UK 255 Posts ![]() |
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On 2012-02-05 20:40, magicnorm wrote: Not sure, I know both effects have been compared a lot but regards how similar they are someone else will have to advise. I do know that a lot of magic tricks and gimmicks use a Sharpie, it is the marker pen of choice for most magicians!! AA
"For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not, none will suffice."
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insight![]() Inner circle 3095 Posts ![]() |
I vote this as the worst trick of 2012. It seems as if David Penn is going downhill, especially after the recent WPR disaster...too bad for him.
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edh![]() Inner circle 4698 Posts ![]() |
Can't believe you guys are supporting this guy after the big WPR fiasco.
Magic is a vanishing art.
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Ustaad![]() Inner circle Iindia - States 5646 Posts ![]() |
The demo video shows very little of the effect with no presentation. Thus I have based my post on the presumption that Bionik uses a gimmick for bending the blade of a normal table knife during the course of performance. Based on that, here are my thoughts:-
IMO, bending a table knife right under the nose of the spectator is not an easy task. Thus the effect gains greater importance in cutlery bending. Knife of various brands display different characteristics in their flexibility, softness/ stiffness and brittleness. It seems that Bionik is using a particular brand(s) of knife which must have been shortlisted after many hours of trials and errors. Also it would need a specially designed gimmick so as to cater for a quick, smooth and easy bend with all the mechanical advantages built into the gimmick. Also the gimmick should be reasonably small, easy to conceal but at the same time it should be easy to get into position to do the dirty work quickly and efficiently. Hence I think a lot of brainstorming and hard work must have gone into creating Bionik. However I shall await an honest review. ![]() P.S. My above thoughts are independent and irrespective of the latest controversy surrounding the creator of Bionik. I have focused my thoughts exclusively to the Bionik effect.
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SmithMagicMan![]() Regular user 183 Posts ![]() |
Can we try and keep the off-topic beating children posts off here? I think all of us want this thread to stay un-deleted.
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Ustaad![]() Inner circle Iindia - States 5646 Posts ![]() |
Seems that Unknown419 has inadvertently posted in the wrong section.
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MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET, there is no MAGIC.
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francisngkl![]() Special user Singapore 509 Posts ![]() |
He sent the same post to multiple discussion
Carpe Diem, Seize The Day!
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Ustaad![]() Inner circle Iindia - States 5646 Posts ![]() |
Yes.
There seem to be some sort of a glitch in the system. Mods can you please look into this. ![]()
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET, there is no MAGIC.
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TheGreatRaymondo![]() Special user Manchester, England 968 Posts ![]() |
BioniK is of interest to me. However, I agree with Ustaad's comments about the type of knife being bent - particularly the brittleness of the knife. You need some serious leverage to bend a knife like it shows in the demo trailer. I am merely speculating here but in all cases shown in the trailer he is wearing some sort of very chunky wristband type of thing. I also will wait for the reviews and comments after Blackpool.
We are inclined to believe those whom we do not know because they have not yet deceived us...
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