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Tap Roniart New user 39 Posts |
Experts,
I'm only 75% sure this is the correct sub-forum, so... In performing & doing videos, thin fabric (sometimes called "close-up") mats (rubber backed) are a utility/tool that is quite nice and useful. I see 3 types: Home Made, Good Purchases, Bad Purchases. I have experience with the latter 2. I have purchased several cheapie eBay Chinese mats, and noticed something they all have in common (beyond the industrial adhesive odor): They have a 'grain' that goes one-way. Hard to describe, but passing your hand over the fabric in one direction is a completely different experience to passing it the other way. It's like the 'grain' goes in one direction. Weird! I sprung for an UltraPRO that is like 20" or so wide, and thought so much of it I bought it a nice tube to live in. The others are now stinky mousepads at best. Everyone has a preference in size(s) they use for videos, show & practice, so I'm not asking about that... but rather things like: Where has your money been best spent on a mat? Does money always buy quality? What brands have never let you down? Have you ever found great material by the yard? What was it called? TIA!
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pattrick Loyal user maumee, ohio 226 Posts |
Well, I have to respond to this! Go to www.pattricksmagic.com for a look at some darn good mats ( in my humble opinion )Thank you.
check out www.pattricksmagic.com for the best in close up pads and tables.
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Tap Roniart New user 39 Posts |
Q: Does the Watson/Bill Abbott Pack Smart Table come with the magic assistant shown?
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Peckham Loyal user 225 Posts |
Pattrick is the man. I have purchased several mats from him; and will purchase more in the future. He also does custom work. You will be 100% satisfied.
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pattrick Loyal user maumee, ohio 226 Posts |
Tap, That Mat was originally made for the Bill Abbott pack smart table with smaller radius corners to match the table top. However since then it has been popular as a mid size mat with our regular corner radius. My friend Bruce Kalver was photographing the Mat for some reason when his dog Watson decided to take a rest. He sent me the picture and I thought it was funny and I renamed the Mat “The Watson”.
check out www.pattricksmagic.com for the best in close up pads and tables.
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pepka Inner circle Uh, I'm the one on the right. 5041 Posts |
Pattrick does make BEAUTIFUL mats. I have several and they work great.
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
The Gibson mats have been the standard in Close-up pads to use in the performance of magic for the last 50 years. They make a huge selection, and you can view them at www.tricksupply.com . In their search engine, type Gibson Close-up pad, plan to spend some time browsing.
Huge selection in color, size and quality. It is the Close-up pad of the pros. |
Senor Fabuloso Inner circle 1243 Posts |
Some people use cloth placemats and they work just fine.
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Rainboguy Inner circle 1915 Posts |
This is THE BEST closeup mat I have found in my entire life performing as a Magician:
http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S3647 |
Mark Boody Illusionist Inner circle 1367 Posts |
Quote:
On Jan 31, 2018, Bill Hegbli wrote: Growing up in NH I was lucky enough to spend time with Wendel Gibson and watch the amount of pads that he produced out of his little shop. EVERYONE had a Gibson pad ( I still have 2 ). I'm so glad that someone has taken over that production, I thought they were no longer available. I may have to order a couple more! Mark Thank you Bill for the
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