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orion4211 New user New Jersey 36 Posts |
I have a "gaming" mouse pad that works great for a close up mat to practice on when I'm not using my computer.
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TKF New user 62 Posts |
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On Jun 4, 2014, orion4211 wrote: Funny, I have a large close-up pad that I ended up using with my computer for designing and games! I noticed a funny similarity when buying this "oversized" mousepad at a local shop, but it turned out to be very good material for working with a laser mouse! Worked good with cards, coins & shells too... |
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rklew64 Inner circle 1265 Posts |
It seems that mousepad fans have not had the chance to work with a premium close up pad - to me, they are night and day - but I am always reminded that preference is subjective.
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Greg755 Regular user 126 Posts |
Zaprig1 can you tell us a little more about how large the servante is and what kind of loads it can handle? Thanks
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Kabbalah Inner circle 1621 Posts |
Pattrick's.
And the service and speed of delivery is great!
"Long may magicians fascinate and continue to be fascinated by the mystery potential in a pack of cards."
~Cliff Green "The greatest tricks ever performed are not done at all. The audience simply think they see them." ~ John Northern Hilliard |
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cupsandballsmagic Inner circle 2705 Posts |
I'm with everyone else on this, I love Pattrick's mats. http://www.cupsandballsmagic.com/Pattric......Mat.html
Bri |
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Lawrence O Inner circle French Riviera 6811 Posts |
There is quality concern wich friends above covered kindly. Now the size is not secondary either, we tend to buy
Another concern when you become really good at card effects is the hair direction (the hair should really be vertical and not tilted): for example it's impossible to do a perfect one handed Mexican Turnover against the grain or a tabled spread force "against the grain"... So you could wait to purchase one of these later but you may unduly discard some very valuable tabled sleights without realizing that the sleight is not to blame but the surface used.
Magic is the art of emotionally sharing live impossible situations
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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
Quote: Those are great.On May 21, 2014, Zaprig1 wrote:
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
– Karl Germain |
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Greg755 Regular user 126 Posts |
I have never had a servante attached to a close up pad. I am really interested in the size of it and how well it opens and closes, can one of you fill us in? The only servante I have "strolled" with is either a topit or a belt servante that goes inside the waistband. Never strolled with a hard board/pad before. I doubt I would use this for a party/bar/strolling but It would be great at the restaurant or small gatherings at friends home's.
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kekoa1 New user 84 Posts |
A great inexpensive close-up mat that I've been using are the Apollo's.
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MagicSensei New user 31 Posts |
I just received a Pattrick's pad with embroidery on it. Great Workmanship, terrific feel to it, and the service was both personal and excellent. I paid $60 for it, and it is well worth it. When I put that pad down and start with a killer trick on it, there is going to be no question in my clients' eyes that they hired a pro.
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tomsk192 Inner circle 3894 Posts |
RNT2.
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Holistic Magic New user 66 Posts |
I need a new mat, thanks for the good info.
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Jamie-boy Regular user Berea, Ohio 186 Posts |
If you are on a super-tight budget, you might try a "glass drying pad" sold in the housewares or kitchen department of a certain major department store chain. They are firm enough to lay flat, with just enough give to allow for pick ups, and silent laydowns. I haven't tried the heel slide yet, so I can't comment on the resistance.
Of course, these are more for practice than for shows. Plus, I am well aware that quality is comparative to price, for the most part.
James Sievert
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Rainboguy Inner circle 1915 Posts |
MY standard, go-to closeup pad for paid close-up performances is the Mikame Hopping Table top shown here: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S10892
It's NOT cheap, but it's great and impressive. For more informal performances, I just ordered a Trevor Duffy 14 x 18 Magic Pad in black. For what it's worth, I have found that the Mikame Hopping Table Top, or any other similar-style close-up "stage" helps set you apart from "the rest of the crowd" and helps you get the "big bucks" when performing Close-up Magic. Just my 2 cents worth. |
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john oleson Loyal user 296 Posts |
Pattrick's are unbelievably great ... the texture, style, and selection.
john oleson from the Land of Luka (Michigan) |
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Trentonmatthew New user 57 Posts |
Does Dan and Dave’s Aluminum close up pad have enough space for tricks like McDonald’s aces where you need to lay stacks of cards out?
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Mobius303 Inner circle Lakewood, Ohio 1309 Posts |
Https://jmauthentics.com/
Highly recommended for a hard backed pad. I have 3 of them and they are great. http://www.pattricksmagic.com/pattrick-s-magical-mats/ I also use Patricks pads and have for years. I have not had one of Patrick's fall apart yet. Been using them for 10yrs. https://www.rnt2.com/tables/ I also have the close-up stage from R-N-T 2 and cannot say enough good things about the craftsmanship of that pad. I do not think it is currently available though. His "tables" are top notch and will last a lifetime. They have some nice built in features and are for the pro for sure as they are built to last with continued use. I do not like using the Rat Pad / Giant Mouse pads for magic for several reasons, the padding is not really that good for magic for one. They also show marks after a few uses and that is with black, blue and red mouse pad materials. They will also delaminate/ split when used for magic due to the rigors of performing and practicing. They are not designed for that. Shop around and see what will work best for you. |
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Why.So.Serious? New user 49 Posts |
Pattrick's mats at the are nice and very durable.
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