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PendletonThe3rd Special user 973 Posts |
Interesting new trick from Geraint Clarke and E.
At first I was suspicious of the key head shape...as it isn't really THAT common in the US versus say a regular house key...but I guess the idea is that it doesn't have to match the specs key head shape exactly (though it can).. As you're just showing/biting the stem...which will closely match the specs borrowed key regardless of if they have silver or brass. Realizing that, I think it looks great. And for $20? I'm in. Congrats Geraint on your first gimmick release! More info below though I think it's a sneak peek/teaser still for pre-orders: https://www.ellusionist.com/keybite-by-g......a55be148 BITE & RESTORE ANY KEY Coin bite is probably one of the best-selling magic tricks of all time... We've now built that same gimmick into an everyday key. One side is brass, one side is silver for maximum usability. * Expertly Machined * Key Bite features dual metal technology Making it completely universal A MESSAGE FROM CREATOR GERAINT CLARKE: Everyone remembers David Blaine walking up to someone, borrowing their quarter, biting it in half and spitting it back together on TV. It was a huge moment for magic. For that reason, coin bite is an undisputed classic of magic... But it's not as practical as it could be. Firstly, people don't like to carry coins anymore. They pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, contactless Credit Cards & Bills. Borrowing a coin is also country or value specific. If they don't have the coin that matches your gimmick on them, or you're performing outside of your normal country, it's impossible to do. It's also so well hidden, you'll sometimes spend it by mistake. In my lifetime I've accidentally spent at least 12 coin bite or folding coin gimmicks... I needed a better solution. I got to thinking. What thing do people always grab when they leave the house, something they keep on them at all times? Their keys. To make it truly universal, I couldn't use the head of the key. The bit you hold when unlocking your door can be various shapes and colors. However, the stem of the key, although supposedly unique, looks ironically identical across all keys. I took the most popular key in the world, the 'mechanically cut key' and created a dual layer, one silver and one brass... So no matter which key I borrowed, I had a side to match theirs. The Key Bite gimmick was born. It's sleek, fun and lighting fast to restore. Kept in that little pocket in my jeans, it's travelled the world with me for 6 months or more. Bringing back the David Blaine street-magic-style reactions wherever I'm casually performing. It should be my job to tell you to buy one now, but because I don't make my living from releasing magic, I'd rather tell you what this represents to me. This is my first ever gimmicked product to the market. 10 full years of releasing magic and it's all been downloadable. I've never relased a physical product before, I didn't have the balls. The risk involved in manufacturing, especially something hand-made like Key Bite is huge. Nobody wanted to touch it. It was too hard to make. For 10 years it gathered dust at the back of my mind until I was able to find the right prototyper in Jared Manley. It's release, even if not for you, should motivate you to pursue your ideas. Don't be discouraged, don't take no for an answer. I didn't... and now, hopefully, magicians all over the world will be spitting borrowed keys back together for money, entertainment, fame & lust. It's a flattering and surreal feeling and one I consider a success, even before you've added it to your cart. Because magic doesn't exist in sales, or recognition... The fun for a creator of any magnitude is in making something impossible, possible (for yourself or for an audience) - and ensuring it is the best that it could ever be. That's Key Bite. - Geraint Clarke |
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videoman Inner circle 6732 Posts |
Have to say that I was super surprised that this item was priced at only $20.00. I mean I could even see pegasus buying one for that price. 😀
But seriously, I would have honestly guessed this would cost a minimum of $50 and probably closer to $100. It actually worries me a bit that it’s only $20. I almost wish it were more because for $20 I’m concerned the gimmick might not be that good. But since now I own Freakey, Keymaster, Dobson’s Key, Porper’s Key, Mon-Key, and can now perform a solid 45 minute key act, I may as well add this one into the mix as well. |
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
20 Bucks is still too expensive imho.
Only kidding. I was concerned that it would not match a typical U.K. key, but it seems it does. Congrats Geraint. Hopefully Saturn will be stocking this. |
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dooblehorn Inner circle Pittsburg, CA 2474 Posts |
Need to see some kind of USEFUL demo video
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catweazle Special user 924 Posts |
I've spent pretty much every coin gaff I've ever owned, def like this idea, but hope the elastic lasts...
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MR Effecto Inner circle 2836 Posts |
Let’s get real guys!! You get what you pay for, at this price the gimmick most likely will be crap.
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
From the photo in the email last night, the metal looked textured and doesn't have the that groove around the main circular part...looks "gritty" and cheap from the photos...hopefully in real life it's smooth and looks far more like a regular UK key...
I've asked to be banned
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catweazle Special user 924 Posts |
There are close up pics of the key, finish looks a bit weird, but will probably pass as real as as its just a quick effect.
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catweazle Special user 924 Posts |
Wonder if its been 3d printed with metallic plastic....
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reignofsound Inner circle Glasgow, UK 2199 Posts |
Turned that video off after a minute.
I just want to see the effect in action. |
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WitchDocChris Inner circle York, PA 2614 Posts |
It's real metal, not plastic.
Christopher
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catweazle Special user 924 Posts |
Thanks Chris!
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scott0819 Inner circle Toronto, Ont. 1040 Posts |
Since it’s double sided, the key looks much thicker than your average key. I expect it doesn’t quite have the same viewing angle as a standard coin bite gimmick. Hard to say without seeing a performance.
But it’s pretty clever of Geraint to overcome all the technical issues with this idea. Nice one, Geraint! |
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DavidKenney Inner circle 2178 Posts |
I own it and it's solid metal on both sides - I have not watched the instructions yet, but picking up from the video so far my guess is that you're going to borrow a key from your spectator - hide the "fat circle part" (the head) in your hands and execute the bite - you'll be able to swap it for silver or gold keys depending on what the spectator hands you - and then you hand their own key back. SPECULATION ONLY
This key is super tough, very sturdy. I didn't know the price point until yesterday and I was S H O C K E D. Owning this for a while and being able to play with it, I was assuming it'd be much more. |
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magicmind Inner circle My fence has 20, 3218 Posts |
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On Feb 13, 2020, reignofsound wrote: It's the history of how he came up with the thing. Not a flashy no gimmick shown video. Start at the 7 min mark to see the prototype in use and then see whats in the box. This IS preorder, so I would guess a demo will be released once this is? |
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scott0819 Inner circle Toronto, Ont. 1040 Posts |
To anyone that has this in hand, does it use the same standard thingamajigs that wear out over time on a normal coin bite coin?
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loudini1972 New user Central New Jersey 95 Posts |
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On Feb 13, 2020, MR Effecto wrote: Took the words right out of my mouth. The plastic prototype in the video looked like crap and wasn't even straight when restored. |
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IAIN Eternal Order england 18807 Posts |
Could we get fresh photos of this next to a regular/real key please?
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codydavismagic Veteran user 362 Posts |
Took the bite on this... I'll let you know if its a winner or not. Is it only going to be 1000 units total or just the first run?
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catweazle Special user 924 Posts |
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On Feb 13, 2020, IAIN wrote: i think the photos are clear enough..3d printed metal (laser sintered?), not metalic plastic as I first assumed.. the clue is in the prototype methinks.. |
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