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mistifyed Regular user 121 Posts |
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On Jan 4, 2018, pelicantrapper wrote: There are major strength Differences with The M****t vs Silent Assistant...CONTROL being Much More Powerful to execute the Different PK effects. That being said...You could place the Stone that comes with Control on Specs Hand...Make it move with your mind via as you take their Pulse or a reflex test on Specs hand...What ever Drama you desire... Then at the end of the effect you could clap your hand down to the specs hand and Vanish the rock Via CLAP VANISH I call it. This can be done with a coin or any item and looks extremely visual as an instant vanish. --->You could also vanish the Stone(or coin with M****t) on Specs Hands with both hands palm up off the specs hands Or Table, on the Grass or sidewalk etc...With ZERO SOUND and Palms Face Up as well. Immediately after the Vanish you can show hands empty and clean Due to to the extra something that comes in the Control Package. there is a lot in the Package to help Inspire your own magical effects/creativity to fit your Performing style for Hobbyist to Beginners to the very busy working performer. Thanks Darryl |
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luckyram New user 26 Posts |
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On Jan 4, 2018, mistifyed wrote: Thanks Darryl...all your responses have been very informative and on point. The major question I have (and have not seen answered anywhere yet) is about the bulk of the item.....I have Movemint but as you might know the gimmick is somewhat limited due to the size of it....that is, it's great for that intended effect but using it for vanishes, etc. is not really the best. Has the Control item been streamlined or modified to be better suited for say a coin change, vanish, etc.??? Not here to promote SA or get into a argument over the two but SA appears to be nearly invisible and well fit.....that is, it can be mostly secured in position (without the need to "wedge" it) and a flash of the palm it would mostly go unnoticed.....also, fingers could be opened/spread (face up) if one were so daring with little chance of discovery by laymen. Does Control offer these options and has the bulkiness (vs Movemint) been reduced at all?? While I realize that Control is undoubtedly stronger does that come at the expense of size/thickness? Thanks. |
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mistifyed Regular user 121 Posts |
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On Jan 4, 2018, luckyram wrote: Hello Luckyram I've touched on the Vanish ideas above. Streamlined is a great way to put it my friend With Control you can open the fingers Palm up or down with hands flat wide open(all fingers opened straight out and spread fingers Palm up or Palm down If desired)-->flash the gimmick NP ...and can fine tune it as described on instructional. This is brought in and out of play secured to your finger with the extra something in the package...a little smaller than the Movemint device. SA is for different effects...so it is very hard to even compare the two. Vanishes/changes can be performed with this...as noted above plus a heck of a lot more than just vanishes and changes as we included an arsenal of items to inspire your own inner creativity along with great routines and ideas From Gregory Wilson and The Murphys magic Team. D:-) |
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luckyram New user 26 Posts |
Darryl,
Thanks...I'm SOLD!! |
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XaviumLord New user Ohio 68 Posts |
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On Jan 5, 2018, luckyram wrote: You definitely won't regret it! |
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Glenn Watson Special user 781 Posts |
How hardy is the main device? The secondary can be replaced or possibly shim material could be used as a substitute in some circumstances.My main concern is the durability of the primary.
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Hudson Lee New user 60 Posts |
Has anyone bought this yet? I’d love to see a review.
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chuds Loyal user U.K 221 Posts |
I have just bought Control and from the little time I have had with it I am impressed!
It comes very well packaged in a custom box and inside you get a the device and a few other bits and pieces so you can get started straight away. It also comes with some additional material so you can gaff a variety of objects and all this is explained on the downloaded instructions which are very clear and have some great ideas also. Greg Wilson gives a couple of ideas on the instructions and you will use them as they are so easy....but very effective. I wore the device and even the wife did not spot it, but the real beauty is how easy it is to ditch and recover it, it is a brilliant idea and it works with no fumbling so at any point you can show the hands clean and then in a second you can perform a pk miracle! I have never been keen on pk r##gs as they just do not suit me so this is the perfect solution. I think Control is great value for money and it is very nice to get a kit of stuff to play with in the box. I am very pleased with it Ian.
Chuds
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mistifyed Regular user 121 Posts |
[quote]On Jan 6, 2018, mistifyed wrote:
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On Jan 6, 2018, mh1001 wrote: Hello all....a quote and bit of info regarding few questions on the other thread that I thought I'd share here for all as well. Vanishes including perfectly silent wave vanish is possible with some of the items in the package. You can apply some items to other objects such as a coin...with a continuos wave motion of your Palm up hands..the stone, coin, or guitar pick is vanished with zero sound and all cleaned up empty hands in a simple beat with the extra something included in the package. This is also very strong that is targeted towards pk type effects...with a bit of creativity many other effects are possible...including an instant visual clap vanish off specs hands by means of your hand clapping down on specs hands and vanish executed(simple clean up empty hands in one beat) Is the gimmick customizable to ones hand tone? Yes, customizing the gimmick to ones hand tone is covered in the instructional. It is vey Durable and many times more powerful than SA and is secured into place allowing you not to worry about if falling off. Thanks all. Darryl |
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mistifyed Regular user 121 Posts |
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On Jan 6, 2018, chuds wrote: Thanks Ian I've design this a little over 3 yrs back..and continued to refine it many times over to bring what you have today. Thank you for the support. Darryl |
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luckyram New user 26 Posts |
Darryl.....glad you visited to clear up any questions. I have it on order.....one clarification though...I see you keep mentioning "palms up" vanishes but doing so palms down is also doable, correct?
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mistifyed Regular user 121 Posts |
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On Jan 6, 2018, luckyram wrote: Hello Luckyram... Absolutely...via Clap vanish as noted above. Even SA still has a thud... The clap covers up the thud and has great power to insure the coin or item does not fall off during instant vanish and clean up from your own hand or specs hand. D:-) |
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luckyram New user 26 Posts |
THANKS AGAIN!
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EZrhythm Inner circle Only three EZ payments for a PDF of my 1850 Posts |
That almost looks like Harrison Ford!
How many magicians does it take to change a lightbulb? Regardless, for magicians darkness is a time for d'lite.
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rustic New user 18 Posts |
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On Jan 6, 2018, magicmarkworldwide2 wrote: I have to agree with everything noted here. In-fact I could not agree more. The silent assistant M^**?T is "very week" as well. NOT Very practical unless you are doing a YouTube video as noted above by someone in the other thread. Skin tone is not even close or passable for that matter. I would not use this, But a well done CGI demo video SM on blending the gimmick into the hand to real you in "again!!" This misleading many here. Just my Opinion. Silent assistant is my last purchase with SM. Have since ordered Control. Hoping it is better and delivers on what is advertised---by the sounds of what I've heard so far, Control lives up to what one would expect---and then some 👍🏻 Will provide review once it arrives. |
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magicmike30 Special user 744 Posts |
There have been more questions asked on comparisons between Control and Silent Assistant.
Instead of answering all the questions one at a time, I visited with Darryl this past weekend and asked him if we could film him performing some quick visuals with control for you all and he Agreed. This is more of bonus for you along with some Strong Clear Clarification for you all. I must say Seeing Darryl do this infront of me was so clean and visual with absolutely No clunk are thud sounds. I might add, Darryl performed some of these effects for me one on one in a perfectly silent room as well. was Perfectly Silent. Someone mentioned that Silent Assistant has an obvious loud thud sound and other issues. With Darryls Mod that he has allowed me to share with the magic community-->There is absolutely No clunk or thud sounds. Here Is the Unlisted Youtube Link of the Cool Looking Visuals. https://youtu.be/5lG8hpckMfY The Camera does not do it justice in my honest opinion. But you Really can do Everything that "silent assistant" allows and SO much more. Darryl Has agreed to provide the mod details and an Image... but he explained that he cannot provide detailed photos of the mod applied to the gimmick due to Exposure reasons. Mod details: (Note - this Bonus stuff is not included on the instructional, But is very simple to do) -Flesh/Skin colored felt from fabric store or walmart etc. -Double sided Carpet tape for bond strength(apply to a 2" X 2" square flesh colored felt) -Then Cut Felt to Size in Image below-->then apply flesh colored felt strip to bottom of control gimmick in centre bottom down middle end to end. -Apply carpet tape to a steel shim disc that is aprox the size of a quarter and .003" thick--->Stick into your Coin Sh*LL((The shim Darryl Uses is called PRECISION BRAND STEEL SHIM IN GREEN BOX) .003 thickness available anywhere online(Google search Precision Brand Shim) The Quick get ready and clean up of the main Control gimmick works exactly the same with the extra something in the control kit when Utilizing Darryls Mod. Simply Follow the Steps above. that's It...Your Gimmick is ready to perform vanishes, transformations, Changes etc Simply peel the flesh colored felt strip off When Wanting to perform PK Effects etc. Thanks all Mike Click here to view attached image.
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XaviumLord New user Ohio 68 Posts |
Thanks for that Mike and Darryl. If this doesn't solidify Control as the better of the two, I don't know what will. The vanishes and changes look totally clean, and the handiness of the "get ready" and "cleanup" cannot be overstated. I've never had the need for a coin shell, but it looks like that's about to change
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hnegash Regular user 185 Posts |
Magicmike30,
Would these flesh colored markers work as well instead of the fabric? See link below: https://www.amazon.com/Copic-Marker-Ciao......+markers Henok |
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magicmike30 Special user 744 Posts |
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On Jan 9, 2018, hnegash wrote: Hello To clarify, the main reason for the felt is not to blend the gimmick to match your flesh tone. But to silence any clink or thud sounds for the vanishes, changes,transformations etc. But this flesh tone Copic markers Idea you suggested is a fantastic idea to fine tune the main control gimmick. I Will mention this to Darryl as an Idea to test as an option to blend the gimmick to ones skin tone. Really comes down to Personal preference, as the control gimmick comes with a great neutral tone that would work for anyone. Again, The flesh colored Copic markers are a great alternative for anyone who desires a bit darker tan or more Pinkier flesh tone etc Mike
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Ustaad Inner circle Iindia - States 6157 Posts |
Those who have the Control gimmick would have by now known that the Control Gimmick contains a typical force generator. Making use of the typical characteristics of the force generator one can do some mind-blowing effects. So let's begin:-
Try using an Hematite Magnetic Rattle Snake Egg placed inside a suitable small hollow rubber ball by cutting a slit and then regluing it with Super Glue. The Snake Egg, inside the ball, shouldn't be loose - if need be pack it with children's Play Dough. Centering of the Snake Egg inside the rubber ball is not so important a requirement. Those who have played with such Snake Eggs would know that they are magnetized in a very typical manner and thus has a very typical magnetic characteristic. Thus making use of the two typical characteristics of the Control Gimmick and the Snake Egg one can achieve very erratic but wonderful effects. Give it a try if you so please. Please note that Snake Eggs generally come in two sizes - 1 inch and 3/4 inch. For our purpose use the 3/4th inch size. https://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Rainbow-High......BahU2Bop Also, available are Hematite Rattle Snake Eggs Rocks. They have the same magnetic characteristics as that of Snake Egg. https://www.ebay.com/itm/15-Magnetic-Hem......KOJYGZTi Enjoy!
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