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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts 
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On Jun 12, 2021, LondonN8 wrote: Does your version have an obvious defect too? |
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simplymagicweb Inner circle Norfolk, UK 1415 Posts
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Sorry, just late on this thread.... How do specs react to this? Do they really believe you've just squashed a metal ball???? Without doubt, this is a fantastic piece of engineering but just wondering how strong in terms a magic effect this plays?
Magically,
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kissdadookie Inner circle 4275 Posts
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On Jun 12, 2021, simplymagicweb wrote: Likely depends on how you frame it and situational context. If performing this in a set, I’m inclined to believe that they may be entertained but when they go home, they likely would think “that little trinket must have something secret about it that I would find if I had more time with it.” If it was for example, something you just left out and your guests just happened to be drawn to it and fiddle with it, at that point you can frame it with a little story and proceed to demonstrate the thing telling them in the end that this was the instructions given and you don’t really understand how it works, I believe framed in such a way (a la The Jerx), I think you would elevate it to something astonishing and magical rather than more of a “how did he do that? probably has something to do with that trinket.” I think with things like this where a props are involved, to maximize impact, it is better for the spec to be drawn and be curious about the prop on their own rather than you presenting the prop to them first. My first encounter with this was a with one of my college professors that borrowed my pen. It was the old pen that came apart so that you can use it as a coin bender. He was hugely fascinated by it. I tipped him to what it is used for and showed it to him. He was even more impressed at that point because it’s such a specific purpose built thing. Now, if you would imagine, that pen was this coin stamp and when asked about what it was, I was to just demonstrate it and just left it at that, the impact would have had to be magnified tremendously compared to if it was just performed as a magic trick. |
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts
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Having a blast watching this $TAMP thunderstorm !!!
😂 i’ve got great news for everyone involved! I have dozens of reports of $TAMPS arriving all over the world. With lots of happy customers 
I just received an email from a very happy customer with a great idea of combining Stamp with another existing magic effect........ that is really a great routine. https://kranzomagic.myshopify.com/products/pocket-mint If you want to be updated on all the great applications and ideas make sure you stay informed by signing up for my newsletter! Have a great Saturday
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socalguy New user Los Angeles 51 Posts
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Love this thread! Love the passion! It took me one viewing of the performance video to press the purchase button. For me, this simply looks FUN! Plus extremely well made. I love the idea of going into a coin bend with this freshly minted coin.
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts
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On Jun 13, 2021, socalguy wrote: 100% right on brother!!! There are still a few units left but they will be gone by the end of the month I predict!!! https://kranzomagic.myshopify.com/products/pocket-mint I just LOVE using this as a prelude to a coin bend What a cool souvenir!!!!!
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MaxfieldsMagic Inner circle Instead of practicing, I made 3009 Posts
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Well, I got one and love the way it works. The tolerances on the machining are close to perfect. So I ordered a second one. I figure that way you can go to your left pocket for another ball bearing, do a ditch and switch for the second unit with the right hand, and then repeat the effect with a second ball. Will that stump people who thought they knew sort of how it worked? We'll see.
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videoman Inner circle 6750 Posts
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On Jun 14, 2021, MaxfieldsMagic wrote: Interesting idea but could be tricky to do since the stamp and container can’t be nested. Maybe this would help..I haven’t tried it yet but I was thinking of putting a small “polishing cloth” or pad inside to keep the stamp and container from nesting inside your pocket prematurely. The justification for the cloth/pad would be to protect the delicate engravings from getting damaged. Then maybe a hair elastic to hold the entire unit together. Or you could get really fancy and make or find a small box to hold the whole unit in. But then you still have the problem of pushing up on the gimmick on the stamp. So perhaps a ring to go on the outside to keep the lid and the container from nesting all the way. If you made a box it wouldn’t be difficult to build something inside the box to prevent the lid from closing all the way. Any 3D printers dare to take this on? Maybe Joe Deng could create an add on product to make this easier to carry in your pocket? Fun to think about even though I don’t intend on carrying mine in my pocket. |
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magicmind Inner circle My fence has 20, 3226 Posts
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On Jun 14, 2021, videoman wrote: Would a dental rubber band work? or a looped rubber band? |
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videoman Inner circle 6750 Posts
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You need a ring that just fits around the stamp that would keep the lid and the top separated by a quarter of an inch or so. Then you could put a rubber band around it to keep the lid from coming out of the container. Be nice if Joe Deng made these in brass but anything such as 3D printed would work, or even cut a piece from pipe or tubing.
A more elaborate version would be a small box that would have a partition built in to keep the lid and container nested but separated so it can’t close and lock, and naturally the sides of the box would keep the brass pieces from moving. And then ideally have another partition area just large enough to hold the ball to keep it all self-contained. I’m thinking of making a box like this out of nice wood to have on display in my home, and maybe the box could also load a previously bent quarter into my hand to follow up with after the stamping effect. Just spitballing at the moment. 😃 |
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts
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On Jun 14, 2021, MaxfieldsMagic wrote: This is a great idea! I can’t tell you how many people have been ordering two at a time https://kranzomagic.myshopify.com/products/pocket-mint Need another one for your other pocket? I got you covered
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MR Effecto Inner circle 2835 Posts
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I just ordered one. Looks very well made and very cool. Fantastic release.
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J M Talbot Inner circle 3058 Posts
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Received mine this week. It is a cool piece for sure. It defintely locks tight! Takes a bit of effort to unlock but it is completely examinable. Here is a little idea on how I will be presenting this. Will bring out a piece of foil (approx 4 1/2" square) with a quarter impression rubbed in the foil (may do this in front of the spectators if it makes sense). Talk about as a kid it was fun to take coins and rub a piece of foil over them and make realistic impressions of coins. (let the spectator check out the foil impression)....
 Then will talk about a wierd cool device I found in a antique/curio shop. Let's me really take this to another level. (As you are talking show the Stamp pieces and higlight the quarter die images). Pick up the piece of foil and roll into a tight ball between your palms...  Place the foil ball in the unit and push hard (should really look like you are putting effort into this)... let the spectator remove the plunger... dump the coin on their hand saying "Wow that really looks real... I think you might even get away with spending that!) Everything can then be examined. Very happy with this purchase! |
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RNK Inner circle 7528 Posts
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Very cool idea! Thanks for sharing. I definitely think using the foil ball makes great sense to make the coin using your presentation idea.
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Xcath1 Inner circle 3067 Posts
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Cool idea, thanks for sharing
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Jack Straw Inner circle Wichita 1020 Posts
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You could certainly give out the mirror image tin foil coin as a souvenir.
No one will ever notice.
Jack Straw from Wichita, cut his buddy down
And dug for him a shallow grave, and laid his body down Half a mile from Tucson, by the morning light One man gone and another to go, my old buddy you're moving much too slow We can share the women, we can share the wine |
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videoman Inner circle 6750 Posts
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Another gem of an idea from the marvelous Mr. Talbot. 👍🏻
After seeing the first impression of the coin in the foil, the stamping would almost be believable, at least for a split second. I always love it when a spec gets caught off guard and forgets it’s a magic trick for just a brief moment. You can practically hear the gears crunching in their brain. 😃 Thanks for sharing it with us! Quote:
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Nathan Kranzo V.I.P. 2955 Posts
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On Jun 16, 2021, J M Talbot wrote: Mr. Talbot you are a gentleman and a scholar! Thank you so much for sharing this great idea https://kranzomagic.myshopify.com/products/pocket-mint For those interested it might be lworth looking up the old Paul Harris trick “the shape of astonishment“
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Seth speaks Inner circle New Mexico 1250 Posts
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Mine’s on the way, for my youngest daughter who is really loving doing magic, but needs some self contained, easy to do stuff, and this fits the bill perfectly! I always hated the old ball through hand, as I felt it just didn’t look like what it was supposed to. But THIS is just beautiful, and John’s tinfoil routine is seriously perfect! Looking forward!
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J M Talbot Inner circle 3058 Posts
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Hey guys, thanks for the positive feedback, appreciate it. Videoman I like this idea for that small moment of "Is that really a foil coin?" that you mentioned
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I see some folks above are discussing ways to carry the unit with the two pieces together. I have not found it to be an issue. Picture below shows how I pick it up with my left hand, photo shows a side view... fingers cover most of the unit from the front. With my right first finger and thumb I lift up the "plunger" twisting while I lift. At the same time the left second finger and thumb are tightly squeezing. This keeps things intact. If some mis alignment occurs it is covered by the fingers. As I diplay the plunger I can push things flush with my second finger or it will align on its own in a few moments. Sorry... trying to explain without giving too much away .
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