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Rob Johnston Inner circle Utah 2060 Posts |
I did a search on this but couldn't pull anything.
I am looking to purchase some top quality linking rings for parlour and stage. Where should I look for some decent rings and what brand? Thank you.
"Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable." - Margot Fonteyn
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ClintonMagus Inner circle Southwestern Southeast 3997 Posts |
Things are more like they are today than they've ever been before...
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Rob Johnston Inner circle Utah 2060 Posts |
Appreciate your search for me.
"Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable." - Margot Fonteyn
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Chris Keppel Special user Kansas City MO 544 Posts |
If you are going to be doing a lot of shows with them I would suggest the magnetic locking titanium rings. Not sure who makes them but they are indeed about the best on the market. They don't dent, scratch, fade, or kink up in any way. You can throw them off a building; since they are titanium they are very, very damage resistant. They are indeed high dollar though. Last time I saw them they were about 375.00 for the 3 ring set, and about 500.00 for the full 8 ring set.
www.chriskeppel.com
Kepp's Custom Carbon Fiber |
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Karl Miller Elite user 494 Posts |
The absolute best rings on the market are Joe Porper's, in my opinion. His rings are works of art. They are also very expensive, but since you said you wanted top quality, maybe that isn't an issue. Hope this helps!
PS: Chris- Maybe Joe made those rings? Sounds like his kind of thing. |
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MJ Marrs Inner circle Los Angeles 1124 Posts |
Go with Porper or Owens (both Southern Cal).
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Rob Johnston Inner circle Utah 2060 Posts |
Well, I will have to start saving up. They are pricey, but a good investment I think.
"Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable." - Margot Fonteyn
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
I would go for the Owen 10-inch. Get the set of 8. To my knowledge Porper only makes a three ring set. In addition he makes the spinning/locker and the split ring set. These are from $300 to $700 for just two rings.
look at http://www.owenmagic.com and http://www.porpercreations.com Then decide. Note: Chris Capehart suggest the cheap rings, as he bangs the H out of his and replaces 'em often. His move (the crash) works better with a cheaper flexible ring. But, I think the Owen or Porper's are better. OH, just realized... I have a spare set of Porpers for sale (3 rings)... PM me if interested. $145 plus shipping. ******* Wrong link. Try www.porperoriginals.com.
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
I have a set of three Owen 12 inch rings I have used for many years. They are quite durable and extremely well made. They are tubular stainless steel.
If you get them, I strongly recommend NOT polishing them, but letting them acquire a natural dullness. This may sound completely contrary to everything you might believe. But when I explained this to Gertrude Smith, she understood perfectly. I had returned the key because I had damaged it, and it needed to be repaired -- my fault, not theirs. I called to get the cost of the repair and she said, "Do you want me to polish the ring? I looks pretty beat up." I said, "Lord no! Never." And I told her why. I had been at a magic convention where I had watched several performers do the rings. From any distance at all, all the rings were totally invisible. All you could see were two points of light reflecting off each ring. All, that is, except for one set of rings that had a dull finish. At stage distances they looked fine, and were visible for their entire circumference.
"The Swatter"
Founder of CODBAMMC My Chickasaw name is "Throws Money at Cups." www.cupsandballsmuseum.com |
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
While you are saving up for the Supeme set, go here for your practice set.
http://www.klamm-magic.com/cgi-bin/web_s......cart_id= He has been supplying rings to magicians for a very long time. |
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Larry Barnowsky Inner circle Cooperstown, NY where bats are made from 4770 Posts |
12 inch Owens will last forever. Cheaper rings will have a weld seam that detracts from the visual appearance. The aluminum rings have easier and more invisible locking keys but they sound tinny and besides you don't need a locking key.
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Clayton Cavaness New user Arkansas 56 Posts |
I have had a set of the brand name "True Tone" since 1973. They still look and sound great.
I don't know who makes them. Maybe someone else might know of this brand? |
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markyeager Regular user 191 Posts |
Jay Marshall suggusted that I have a set replated and polished by a plater. I made a friend with the plater, and he triple plated and polished( very important) a cheap set for 50.00. The finish is fantastic and durable. Leave it to Jay, he always has the best advice!
It's Fun to be Fooled
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Rob Johnston Inner circle Utah 2060 Posts |
Thanks for the advice Mark. That sounds like a viable option.
I was speaking with a friend of mine and he said something pretty wise. "Does the audience know you are using 300-400 dollar Owen rings?" That got me thinking.
"Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable." - Margot Fonteyn
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
"True Tone" made by Enardoe.
The late Fred Rickard made the Merv Taylor "Orb Eternal" rings, then went to work for Owen and made them for Les until he died. Now Alan Zagorski makes them. Joe Porper's new Mini Ghost Rings are awesome, and his larger "spinning" and "Split" ring sets are frightening. As soon as his computer virus is fixed, go to http://www.porpercreations.com and see them.
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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ChinaMan New user 56 Posts |
Joe porper's web-site is back!
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geemack Loyal user Greg McNeil Peoria,Illinois 296 Posts |
Wow, thanks Pete, for mentioning the Merv Taylor "Orb Eternal" rings. I have a full set of 8 of those stainless rings in the 8 inch size, and I love them. I've tried many times to find reference to them on the web. I was beginning to think nobody else had ever heard of them.
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Walking Bob Elite user 499 Posts |
Does anyone know where I could find an orignal set of OHO rings by Okito? It is a two ring set with one 4 inch ring and one 6 inch ring.
Thanks, Bob |
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M Pitcher Elite user Around the block 432 Posts |
The Porper Rings are the best rings I've seen ...
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Four Jokers Magician New user 36 Posts |
Ninja rings are a must. I couldn't believe what Shoot Ogawa does with them on his Ninja Ring DVD.
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