I've decided that maybe I should post this as a new topic.

I'm intrigued about the prospect of doing a routine with two identical bills, right down to the same serial number. Is there an affective way to cleanly remove the last digit of the serial numbers, from two bills in series, and then age them? Or am I guilt of some kind of conspiracy for thinking about it? Does anyone have any advice or experience with this?

Thanks,
TSW

Advice? don't get caught!

Hey Slyrich,

Good advice. Of course, the same could also be said of marking, tearing, glueing, cutting, drilling, milling, soldering, burning or altering currency in any other way. Those of us not guilty, raise your hands.

Seriously, though, thanks for your input.... a word to the wise, as they say.

Anyone have anything else to offer?

Thanks!

You can erase the last digit with a pencil eraser and very fine grit sandpaper.
Be careful not to press too hard or you may have a hole in the bill.
If you have Fraud, use Garcia's instructions.

Dear Ihop,

I don't have Garcia's Fraud, but I really like his work. Is it worth buying Fraud for that alone?

I have used ink erasers in the past, but only end up marring the paper. Perhaps I trying too hard.

Thanks!
TSW

Check out Max Krause:

http://innovativedeceptions.com/

I believe the effect you are looking for is "serial killer," but double check that before you spend money...

He has methods for matching exact serial numbers. It may be a little pricey for you, but it is the best one out there... You can perform effects that use the serial number itself as codes for anniversaries, telephone numbers, predictions, etc. Sky is the limit. Apparently, he is a member here, so you can PM him...

Aging bills is easy. Crumple them, put them through the washing machine, etc.

TSW
I enjoy performing Fraud and it is quite easy to perform. The setup is time consuming and a pain in the neck.
I don't want to say too much here but check out the reviews on this Forum and look at the Fraud trailer on You tube.
On his DVD he gives pretty good instructions on using an eraser.

Good luck,

Dear bobthemagicdoerguy,

Hoe who I locate Max Krause on the site in order to send him a PM?

Thanks!

Thanks again, Ihop!

I really appreciate your "Fraud" recommend and insight. It's helpful fellow members like you that are the life-blood of The Magic Café Forum!

Dear bobthemagicdoerguy,

How would I locate Max Krause on the site in order to send him a PM? Is there some kind of search of the forum that I could perform of the membership? Max Krause, if you read this, please contact me. Thank you.

Thanks all!

TSW,

Max's web site is http://www.innovativedeceptions.com/ . He has contact info there. His bills for Serial Killers, Bill-To-Impossible-Location, and other effects are nice... but not very inexpensive. Way to expensive for me to use if one is to be destroyed during an effect!

Jim