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Martello Loyal user Catskill Mountains 275 Posts 
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On Jun 10, 2022, RNK wrote: I do believe that you are correct in assuming that these people have little performing experience. As a matter of fact, in my opinion, it is better to have uncut keys with the explanation that these are what keys look like prior to being cut. The ones that you find in hardware stores before they are cut to your specs. People really have little clue what transpires in the real world. |
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RNK Inner circle 6063 Posts
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I mean how much more convincing do some of these performers want, the spectator HANDLES evey key throughout the routine. You can let them examine every key until the cows come home if you want.
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ixnay66 Inner circle Denver 1519 Posts
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I have all 3 versions of Keymaster and I agree with Martello that having uncut keys gives you an opportunity for your presentation regarding them having the possibility of opening any lock. Granted that's not true but it's a nice presentational angle that I will be using.
I also can't imagine people thinking the chrome, pre-cut keys are a problem and "don't look right." If anyone likes the plot and wants something smaller, Jay Sankey's "Holey Moley" is an amazing trick that with washers that he put out 1. Like Keymaster, there are multiple phases and gimmicks so you can put together your own routine. I definitely recommend you look up Holey Moley at the Café to see what others say. Cheers |
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LankyHobo Regular user 192 Posts
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On May 25, 2022, Craig Petty wrote: Not sure if this is wrong link or whether they vary in size but I bought the silver version of this keychain and they won't fit the keymaster key holes. The holes are too small. Does the rainbow colour fit your keys, Craig? |
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ixnay66 Inner circle Denver 1519 Posts
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It would be a simple matter to widen those holes with a drill if you have one.
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LankyHobo Regular user 192 Posts
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Never been much of a handyman with a drill or anything so I think I'd prefer to just get a different keychain!
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ixnay66 Inner circle Denver 1519 Posts
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Hey guys, not sure if this is something you would use but this looks like an interesting "quick release" keychain. Inexpensive as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Silipac-Release-K......-36&th=1 |
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ixnay66 Inner circle Denver 1519 Posts
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These rings are quick release as well. Just push the ring to the side to create the gap to add or remove. I think I like this the best.
Titanium in a 2-pack for $13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0994PQQZN?pd_......d94041a3 |
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LankyHobo Regular user 192 Posts
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I did just want to say though that the Keymaster project is fantastic. So much material from Craig and brilliantly routined. It's all so visual but perfectly choreographed with moves flowing nicely into each other. It's also really fun to practice. And the key on string part is great. With just a few keys and a piece of string in your pocket you've got some amazing magic that's as fooling as it is fun to perform.
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videoman Inner circle 5886 Posts
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I admit I was one of those who didn’t care for the uncut keys. But not because I felt like specs would care or that the reactions wouldn’t be as strong. It was more due to the perfectionism I’m often plagued with. I just felt like the uncut keys seemed odd and it bothered ME regardless if anyone else noticed. In the same way I find it difficult to use a maiden back gimmick in a deck of rider backs, even though I know on an intellectual level that a spectator will never notice the difference. It simply bothers ME.
But because of the many comments here I am forcing myself to put my OCD about using uncut keys aside and actually use them uncut. But I still think my personal preference would be to use cut keys. But again, that’s simply a personal preference. But I still don’t buy this reasoning that one reason they are uncut is so people can use them as their house key. I would wager there aren’t 3 people using these as house keys. I have a box of no longer used deadbolts and I’m going to see if a key maker can even use the Keymaster blank to make a duplicate house key from one of these. This is just to satisfy my curiosity and not because I intend to use it as a house key. Quote:
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1KJ Inner circle Warning: We will run out of new tricks in 3995 Posts
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I really love this, but I could use some help:
1. Can anyone provide a link to one of those plastic key head covers that I could use to put the key without any holes on my keychain? I typically carry a magic act in my phone case, wallet and keychain. With that I can do mentalism, magic, and even card magic with just a few cards in my wallet. I would love for this to be "self-contained" on my keychain. 2. On my keychain now, I have copper/silver keys and I really love them. I can do magic routines or mentalism routines. I would like to add a couple "regular" keys that match the keymaster keys and paint them red and green with model paint for the "copper/silver" routines. Can anyone (including Craig) tell me the "make and model" of these keys? Thank you. KJ |
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CopperChopCup Regular user 159 Posts
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“Do you recognize these? They’re uncut keys. I like to carry them around as a reminder of my own potential. They look pretty useless in this condition, but maybe we can find a way to create something more amazing that we couldn’t see before. Which one do you want to use? Whichever you choose, we’ll make something special happen with it. “
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DJWilliams New user 37 Posts
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I think I own several versions of this effect, its such a crowd pleaser. sad its the last word as craig says as I was hoping for a chocolate key version that you could just take the foil off and eat at the end lol
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1KJ Inner circle Warning: We will run out of new tricks in 3995 Posts
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On Jun 16, 2022, CopperChopCup wrote: While most people don't ask, and I don't explain something unless it adds to the entertainment or magic, I am prepared for when they do: This is a different angle that some might find useful: I took a metal file and just filed some tiny groves in the same locations on all keys. I then describe them as "new technology" in keys. I sometimes tell people that they are the keys to my new safe... where I keep the bodies, I mean my treasure chest. This way, I can just give a short explanation and I don't have to go into anything more elaborate, or unusual that might take us in a direction that distracts from the magic. I think some people will find it unusual that you carry uncut keys to remind yourself of your potential. It seems that any key could "remind you of your potential". Perhaps it depends on your style of magic. If much of your magic has a "moral" associated with it, then that would be a good explanation. |
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1KJ Inner circle Warning: We will run out of new tricks in 3995 Posts
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I am still looking for key blanks that would match this set if anyone can help, that would be great.
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videoman Inner circle 5886 Posts
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On Jun 22, 2022, 1KJ wrote: It was my understanding that these keys have been custom made for this effect so if that is the case I’m not sure how close of a match you need but you can probably find something somewhat similar. If they need to be identical then they’re $60 each but you get 3 free bonus keys for spares. |
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Al Straker Grammar Host Australia 1127 Posts
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As someone who had the privelidge of being an early reviewer of Craig's releases right from day 1 with 'Attack of the Bag' (still a classic IMHO!), all I can say is that I am continually blown away by Craig's endless squeezing of every last drop of magic from every item he touches. It is quite stunning when you go back and gain a sense of just how much excellent practical and strong material Craig has released over the years with such notable releases as 'Flipped Out', 'Split Happens', 'Blank', 'Chop', and of course the brilliant evolution of 'Keymaster'. Craig is essentially UK's answer to Jay Sankey with hyper creative abilities and outstanding magic skills to back them. This latest evolution of Keymaster is a close up dream effect and with the appropriate time dedicated to working up a routine, this should happily sit in the sets of many working pros.
Al Straker
Resident Mystery Entertainer at Multiple Venues Music & Mentalism Specialty Act 'Completely Mental' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyGhApqnG7I (Old clip, show has changed quite a bit since then!) Jazz & Contemporary Musician/Composer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnN3JNmeKns https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU_zfOvpneA |
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