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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10798 Posts 
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Yep - works now. Just checked.
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thomasP Regular user France 138 Posts
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Dear all,
I heard there is facebook group for the users. Could someone post the link for it , please. I am a serious user. Thanks, |
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vsha2 Regular user 136 Posts
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Does anyone here have any ideas on where to place the box to peek the number? I know marc recommends the top pocket, but I'm worried after 2 or so peeks it might seem a bit obvious?
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts
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I am waiting for the rechargeable dice version. If other creators could bring out a rechargeable Dice why can't Marc Antoine? I am sure once such a dice is produced, I see no reason as to why Mental Dice won't be one of the top-runners.
Marc Antoine, are you listening please? 
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
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Kaarlo von Freymann Loyal user Finland 203 Posts
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Dear Ustaad,
Quote, The switching 'ON' and switching 'OFF' of the dice has a set procedure which MUST be strictly followed, ....This I find to be a bit of an hassle. I wish the Dice were rechargeable thus eliminating the hassle of returning the Dice to the producer for replacement with fresh batteries. .... But other than that, I find Mental Dice to be very well made and is much more than its asking price. I always check your opinion before buying anything. The above was positive enough to make me buy. But everything you write is as always 100 % to the point. On-Off is a hassle especially as you have to remember the timing is critical for one operation. The capacity of the display battery could have been 3 times what it is. There is ample space. But even as is I have so far not had any problems. But it is a well known fact that capacity goes down with every cycle and the bright display is of a high drain type. The dice are as "normal looking" as any. javascript:emoticon(':die:') but it is too early to make a final judgement..
Kaarlo von Freymann - Helsinki- Finland
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J M Talbot Inner circle 3058 Posts
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I have my original set now two years old and still showing full power on the batteries... So far so good
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warren Inner circle uk 4166 Posts
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Is the company still running as it appears to be out of stock and when I looked on the Alakazam site which used to have quite a bit of info on this item it appears to have disappeared.
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Saturn UK Inner circle 2654 Posts
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We are expecting more into stock in the next week.
They have been shipped or are about to be shipped to us. The delay has been due to a change of supplier/ manufacturer, Marc was making these himself and it was taking him too long. He has now found a company that can make them so supply should be back to normal very soon.
www.saturnmagic.co.uk
#theshopwithstock Pleased to be different! FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/saturnmagic.co.uk |
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts
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Dear Sir Kaarlo Von Freymann,
Thank you so much for the kind words and also for showing your trust and faith in my writings. I have been requesting and waiting for Marc Antoine to bring out Mental Dice - II with a builtin wireless rechargeable battery for the Dice. Hope my request don't fall on deaf ears.
Take care Sir! With utmost regards, Narendra
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. |
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Alex DLF Inner circle 1997 Posts
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On Oct 17, 2018, Ustaad wrote: Marc Antoine did quite a few researchs with his ingeneer, they found out that the lithium battery in the dices will last longer than rechargeable battery, so it's highly improbable that they will manufacture a rechargeable version.
Get yourself Stamper and MONU, the perfect walkaround packet tricks: https://youtu.be/rwtfeKFeLms & https://youtu.be/yz5yKlI-4w8
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warren Inner circle uk 4166 Posts
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That's a shame regards the rechargeable batteries especially as his product seemed to vanish for a while which doesn't give the consumer much confidence with regards to replacement dice.
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Saturn UK Inner circle 2654 Posts
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People seem to think that rechargeable batteries last for ever they don't, just Google it and it will say 500 - 1000 charges before they die.
Take your phone battery for example, I've never had one last more than 3 years. I explained above why the item has not been around for a while, he was finding a supplier to take on the manufacturing because ehe could not keep up with the orders himself.
www.saturnmagic.co.uk
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts
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Hi Alex,
Thank you so much for the update regarding the the rechargeable batteries. My question is, if other creators could bring out a rechargeable Dice why can't Marc Antoine? I am sure once such a dice is produced, I see no reason as to why Mental Dice won't be one of the top-runners in the field of dice magic. Also it is not the question whether one kind of battery will last longer than the other [i.e. Lithium battery V/S a Lithium-Ion (rechargeable battery)], it's a question pertaining to replacement of the Die or set of Dice, once the battery has drained. IMO, I see it as an hassle sending the Die/Dice back for replacement. And hence my request for a rechargeable version of Dice. Hope the above makes sense. Thank you. Best regards, Narendra
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
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Saturn UK Inner circle 2654 Posts
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If a dice had a rechargeable battery what do you do when it dies after around 500-1000 charges?
You have to send it back to the supplier to replace which is basically the same thing with these dice.
www.saturnmagic.co.uk
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts
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@Mark Traversoni: One cannot grantee the life of any battery. Batteries have been known to be very moody.
However let's THEORETICALLY assume that a rechargeable battery takes on an average charge/discharge cycle of 700. That means if the battery needs to be recharged say once every 3 days (this is on the very higher side) it will last for 2100 days. Which is almost 2.5 times that of a nonchargeable battery. Which, IMO is a pretty good life span for a Dice.
Do you agree with the above  - NO  OK, never-mind. 
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
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Saturn UK Inner circle 2654 Posts
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I agree but I think the life will in theory be around the same, as rechargeable batteries get older they need charing more often as they loose capacity over time and as you said they can be "moody" and fail well before then.
Normal batteries however are more reliable and with a power meter on these you can always see if they are going flat well ahead of time. The disadvantage with these is you must turn them off, with rechargeable if you don't turn them off you can just charge them back up. The great thing about these dice is the price and I guess had they been rechargeable there is no way you would get what you are for the price.
www.saturnmagic.co.uk
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts
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On Oct 18, 2018, Saturn UK wrote: YES, exactly! And I fully agree with you on the above Mark. Very good reasoning and logic. So the best solution to the problem would be (IMO) to have a dice with replaceable batteries. However this will spoil the natural & aesthetic look of the dice when compared to a normal standard dice . . . . and so the never ending debate shall continue.
P.S. BTW, I have great regard and respect for you Mark.
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET there is no MAGIC.
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MF Tom New user 80 Posts
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I use mine since the release it works perfectly and never had a problem with it. I can highly recommend Mental Dice.
We have a very few left in stock ready for shipping at: https://www.mystiquefactory.com/products......-antoine Best, Tom |
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Magic Mark Inner circle After this post I will have 1527 Posts
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I just won the auction at Quality Magic Sales for Marc's Mental Dice. The item description lists them as "new" so I sure hope they arrive with full battery power.
This topic has been an interesting read. I'm a hobbyist magician with a fondness for both gadgets and magic effects, When I find something that combines the two it's even better. A magician friend of mine says I'm a "props-stitute"
At any rate, I feel I got a decent deal and I look forward to amazing my friends with my mental powers!
Mark
Doing tricks can be easy, being an entertainer is much harder.
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10798 Posts
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A rechargeable battery is far superior to a lithium battery. It would last longer.
Many know where they can source this tech *now* if they want it.
Creator of The SvenPad Supreme(R) line of aerospace level quality, made in the USA utility props. https://svenpads.com/
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