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Steven Conner Inner circle 2720 Posts |
This sounds like Quiver but perhaps more organic.
Best Steve
"The New York Papers," Mark Twain once said,"have long known that no large question is ever really settled until I have been consulted; it is the way they feel about it, and they show it by always sending to me when they get uneasy. "
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1573 Posts |
I placed my order immediately after seeing this. Steve Conner's comment is right on the money...It looks similar to Quiver, but is more organic. Moreover, you can place a full-sized playing card inside without having to bend it. Utility props like this generally offer excellent value because their uses are limited only by your imagination. I also liked that replacements will be available at a considerable discount.
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rosariorose9 Inner circle Kreskin guessed that I had 1158 Posts |
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On Sep 3, 2019, The Mac wrote: Now THAT'S funny!!! |
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Firestorm60 New user U.K. 44 Posts |
How durable are the envelopes? I would be a little nervous handing them to a spectator. Do they tear easily?
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The Mac Inner circle 1982 Posts |
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On Sep 3, 2019, Luccky wrote: More than you think....What about the money you have to put into the envelopes? |
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Calvin826 Special user 536 Posts |
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On Sep 3, 2019, Firestorm60 wrote: These look great, just about ready to buy- but this is a good question. I'm curious as to how freely they can be handled buy the spec in general-otherwise, why not stick to the tried and true double-ended 'lopes? There is a point in the vid where you can make out how things work(or at least where they work), so I'd like to know how securely things are 'locked away.' If the spec handles the evelope in the wrong way, will the secret be revealed? |
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phanindhra New user 51 Posts |
Bought it at Magic Live from Brent Braun and it is a clever utility.
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goatears Veteran user 400 Posts |
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On Sep 3, 2019, Jared wrote: It is similar to Quiver in many ways. I think they are both quality devices and they each have their own uses. If I wanted to carry a switching device with me, I'd use Quiver. I personally feel it would be awkward to use multiple wallets in one routine and prefer the envelopes on stage or in a formal setting. If I have a routine that needs multiple switches I think Black Door is the way to go. Also, I think it feels less suspect. A small thin envelope seems very unassuming. |
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goatears Veteran user 400 Posts |
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On Sep 3, 2019, Calvin826 wrote: Good questions for sure. The paper is the same as a high-quality paper envelope. It can tear and it is not made of Tyvek or anything super durable like that. As far as getting into the secret pocket, if you don't know how to get in it is very difficult to figure it out. At Magic LIVE they handed me an envelope, told me that it was a double envelope and I still couldn't get into it. Then, when I learned the secret thing you have to do yo open it, I could do it with one hand before the convention was over. Contrast this with an old method I have used. I have used a set of DIY double envelopes for years in my stage shows. More than once I have been distracted and found a spectator had completely disassembled my envelope when I asked them to remove what was inside. I just don't see how that is possible with Black Door. There's no way to accidentally open the secret spot, and even if they know what they are looking for it's difficult to open without knowing the right combination of moves. The "lock" is VERY effective and the envelope with stand up to many uses and performances as long as it is taken care of. |
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rickreation Veteran user 343 Posts |
Reminds me of the teleport envelope from Ted Lesley, but taken into the 21st century. So looking forward to this!
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Joshua Quinn Inner circle with an outer triangle 2054 Posts |
Looks great. Any chance of larger versions being made? Or would this be possible for purchasers to make themselves if they had decent DIY skills?
Every problem contains the seeds of its own solution. Unfortunately every problem also contains the seeds of an infinite number of non-solutions, so that first part really isn't super helpful.
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Recoplon Loyal user 262 Posts |
Can this be used the same way as a Himber wallet or is only a 1 time switch?
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goatears Veteran user 400 Posts |
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On Sep 3, 2019, Recoplon wrote: You can switch it, and switch it back without a problem if you are doing the opening and closing. At any point, the spectator can only open it and get to only one of the two pockets. The spectator can not get into the locked pocket, but the magician can open it and dump the contents into the spectator's hand without a problem. |
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goatears Veteran user 400 Posts |
No, this is not the kind of thing you can recreate easily. Some of you have skills with gaffs and paper, maybe you'll be able to do it, but I think even those who are pretty crafty will have a difficult time recreating the envelopes.
Alas, the need for refills. |
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AndrewI Regular user 154 Posts |
This looks really good. I have one question: in the trailer, only the magician puts the card in the envelope. I understand why you cannot give the “empty” envelope to the spectator for them to put the card in by themselves. But, is it possible for the magician to hold the “empty” envelope open, with the mouth of the envelope facing the spectator, and have the spectator put the card into the envelope themselves? Or would this risk them seeing something they shouldn’t? Thanks!
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goatears Veteran user 400 Posts |
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On Sep 3, 2019, AndrewI wrote: You could do this, there is something they could see but it's not something that with arouse too much suspicion. With the magician's help the spectator can put stuff in or remove the contents of the locked side. They don't need the magicians help at all to access the other side. |
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jimgerrish Inner circle East Orange, NJ 3209 Posts |
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On Sep 3, 2019, goatears wrote: I've been making this type of envelope since 1971, when I called it Switcheroo. It is easily made from most types of envelopes, and the advantage of making it yourself is that you can choose the size, shape and color of the envelope. Of course, in 1971, I was using a low tech solution and it still works just as well today.
Jim Gerrish
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Steven Conner Inner circle 2720 Posts |
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On Sep 4, 2019, jimgerrish wrote: Jim, is your switcheroo a locking envelope and spectator proof. Best Steve
"The New York Papers," Mark Twain once said,"have long known that no large question is ever really settled until I have been consulted; it is the way they feel about it, and they show it by always sending to me when they get uneasy. "
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jimgerrish Inner circle East Orange, NJ 3209 Posts |
Yes, Steven. That is what this discussion has been about. Switcheroo just uses different technology to bring the locking envelope about. To the spectator, both of these appear to be the same. However, neither method is "spectator proof"; just be satisfied if you can fool the dickens out of them. That's your job as a magician.
Jim Gerrish
magicnook@yahoo.com https://www.magicnook.com Home of The Wizards' Journals: https://magicnook.com/wizardsTOC.htm |
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TheDirectionalist Special user I predict that I will have this many posts when you read this: 930 Posts |
Even though I already had one, I just purchased because I think it would be amazing to have multiple. I’ve only had 1 this past year and there were a ton of uses already.. But 2 or 3 of these opens up a huge amount of possibilities.
Also, these could be made yourself. But it’s not something I’d do, mostly because I just don’t think I’d be able to make it as well. However, I did want to make a big version of this. I think it could definitely be possible with a large envelope. |
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