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john5d
New user
17 Posts
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Posted: Sep 10, 2009 1:50am
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On 2009-08-13 15:39, WayneL wrote:
I feel much more confortable using my spider pen instead of tarantula. I place the spider pen in my pocket so I can freely show my hands clean... Nothing to find out.
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I agree. I am just doing magic for fun but people always want to see my hands after to make sure I am not holding anything.
I am also waiting for spider pen pro or spider watch.
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Russell Davidson
Special user
Hampshire, England
925 Posts
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Posted: Oct 6, 2009 7:41am
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On 2009-08-19 10:34, UncleBunkle wrote:
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On 2009-08-18 10:37, Nicholas Spade wrote:
I'm curious. How can you set up for the floating cig on the fly? Can't the clip be seen?
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You should check out Stave Fearson's Master thread system. There are some methods for what you asked about on the DVD that comes with it.
By the way. Some magicians ask questions like, "What's better Fearson's Master thread system or Tarantula"?
One of these is a method (Fearson's) and the other is a prop (Tarantula).
I know that's obvious to most of us but for some reason some seem to think it's one or the other. These two items aren't in competition with the other and they aren't even similar. You can just do some of the things taught in Fearson's with the Tarantula.
But for the cigarette questions. Fearson's Master thread system is something I think you'd get a lot out of.
Ron Jaxon
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Thanks Ron. I'm about to order Fearson's MLS as the Tarantula still doesn't sit right with me. Magnetic Money is about the only thing I'm happy doing with it. It doesn't fit my hands sweetly whichever way I hold or stretch it, it doesn't match my skin colour & therefore this leaves me dirty. It's a good idea, but I think there's better to come in the future from someone.
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tpax
Elite user
Columbia, Maryland
430 Posts
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Posted: Oct 6, 2009 9:15am
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On 2009-09-10 01:50, john5d wrote:
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On 2009-08-13 15:39, WayneL wrote:
I feel much more confortable using my spider pen instead of tarantula. I place the spider pen in my pocket so I can freely show my hands clean... Nothing to find out.
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I agree. I am just doing magic for fun but people always want to see my hands after to make sure I am not holding anything.
I am also waiting for spider pen pro or spider watch.
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If they are asking to see your hands they are TELLING you to practice your misdirection and presentation! You should ask yourself "What am I doing to cause them to look at the hands?" Read "Strong Magic" to find the answer.
Are you using it for the correct effect? I'm not a fan of floating anything to your gimmick hand as it points to the method.
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Daniel Normandeau
Veteran user
360 Posts
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Posted: Oct 19, 2009 2:31am
I think IT work is a really fine touch. I always have a backup plan!
Winnipeg Magician and Hypnotist
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Tracy
New user
3 Posts
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Posted: Nov 13, 2009 1:49am
I just got my Tarantula today I was excited about it till I started working with and watching the video. mine seemed diffrent than the one on the video. I found this post about the Tarantula it seems like mine one of the knock offs 
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takeachance
Inner circle
2145 Posts
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Posted: Nov 13, 2009 1:57am
I found it to be a backward step in thread work, for me at least, and threw it in the back of the draw, going back to the tried and tested methods. A pen or watch would be nice though.
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jazzy snazzy
Inner circle
run off by a mob of Villagers wielding
2050 Posts
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Posted: Nov 22, 2009 9:18am
A few questions;
In the demo, the ring is very large, looks like a size 13. Does it need to be titanium for light weight or should it be heavier? Even better, I would like to use an antique 100 Mon Japanese coin, a nearly 2 inch oval, really heavy.
Do we know who is selling the knock-offs of this item? Obviously I would avoid the auction site. Those are all direct from the orient.
Do you think think the Youtuber hacks are already ruining the effect?
Thanks
"The secret of life is to look good from a distance."
-Charles Schulz
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bigfoot007
New user
6 Posts
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Posted: Nov 23, 2009 8:58am
Hi all! New to Magic Café....I had my tarantula for quite some time now and found it great with the haunted deck...as for the floating ring I was a bit afraid that the gimmink might be a bit exposed to the audiance if using it on the streets....unlucky...or should I say LUCKY!! my switch broke!! why should I say LUCKY??? well while trying to fix the switch I came up with an idea...I re made and altered the switch in a way that I can conseal the gimmick somewhere else much less noticable and you can say invisible) and can still retract the I.T. when ready...some owners of the tarantula didn't beleive I was using the gimmick when I posted my performance of the hovering ring on youtube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4PRchFFcYA). you can still use the gimmick for the other effects although you need to change the switch again which will only take a few seconds... as for the I.T., I only had one spool to work with and untill I got the hang of it, it broke for a couple of times endind up with much less then 25ft of I.T., I striped nylon stockings (my wife wasn't) very happy about using her stockings) and although it is a bit time consuming and not always getting enough lenght ( the max I got was about 20ft) it works just as good.
Well I hoped you like that review about the Tarantula.
Should you like to ask some question please leave a message on YOUTUBE!
Thanks
MIKE
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ryanalewis
New user
67 Posts
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Posted: Dec 28, 2009 1:56am
Does anyone use Tarantula turned 180 degrees as far as how Yigal uses it on the DVD? I find this must more comfortable and easier to operate; especially switch operation.
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Magic Arty
Elite user
metro Atlanta
438 Posts
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Posted: Dec 28, 2009 6:45am
I love the thing! I went through about five spools of thread and as many batteries before I got it sailed in. Now it is very rare for me to have breakage, even when rehearsing. I have never had anyone look at my hands or ask for a search, and the gimick does not match my skin very well.
I carry two with me everywhere I go, harmonica cases make a
great carrying case for two, extra batteries,and spools. I think this is the greatest system for levitating small objects ever created and is well worth the tremendous amount of time and resources it took me to get it right.
atsmagic
Arthur Atsma
Feeling real happy now!
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jazzy snazzy
Inner circle
run off by a mob of Villagers wielding
2050 Posts
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Posted: Dec 28, 2009 7:50am
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On 2009-12-28 01:56, ryanalewis wrote:
Does anyone use Tarantula turned 180 degrees as far as how Yigal uses it on the DVD? I find this must more comfortable and easier to operate; especially switch operation.
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Yes. It definitely works better that way for me.
I store it in a large TT in the pocket and it's always ready to go.
"The secret of life is to look good from a distance."
-Charles Schulz
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Silvio Solaris
Inner circle
Xtreme Magic
1110 Posts
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Posted: Dec 28, 2009 2:21pm
Very awkward gadget. I sold mine rightaway.
The ring levi you can do with a basic Fearson hook-up. Don't need Tarantula for that. It's only good for pulling...or a very basic floating bill.
I exclusively use iThread or Spider Pen.
Magical Wishes
Silvio Solaris
'Is all that we see and seem but a dream within a dream?' E.A.Poe
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ryanalewis
New user
67 Posts
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Posted: Dec 28, 2009 9:05pm
I just finished getting the tone right with acrylics. My pale english complexion was tough to match, actually ended up using more red than I would have thought!
I also found that finding clear putty is very hard. Anyone have some ideas? hardware stores and craft stores did not have it. I painted some white stuff, but that's not ideal.
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Silvio Solaris
Inner circle
Xtreme Magic
1110 Posts
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Posted: Dec 28, 2009 9:15pm
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On 2009-12-28 21:05, ryanalewis wrote:
I just finished getting the tone right with acrylics. My pale english complexion was tough to match, actually ended up using more red than I would have thought!
I also found that finding clear putty is very hard. Anyone have some ideas? hardware stores and craft stores did not have it. I painted some white stuff, but that's not ideal.
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Sell it and invest in an iThread- now iDeck system from Sean Bogunia. You can attach the spool inside a sleeve or wherever you like. You will not regret it.
Plus Sean has professional customer support.
Magical Wishes
Silvio Solaris
'Is all that we see and seem but a dream within a dream?' E.A.Poe
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ryanalewis
New user
67 Posts
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Posted: Dec 29, 2009 5:58pm
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For $350 its an investment just a bit too far for my budget. $79 was a lot as is, and has got me into the ITR world. My upper limit for any effect is usually $99.
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Silvio Solaris
Inner circle
Xtreme Magic
1110 Posts
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Posted: Dec 29, 2009 8:19pm
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On 2009-12-29 17:58, ryanalewis wrote:
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For $350 its an investment just a bit too far for my budget. $79 was a lot as is, and has got me into the ITR world. My upper limit for any effect is usually $99.
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You are missing out... 
Magical Wishes
Silvio Solaris
'Is all that we see and seem but a dream within a dream?' E.A.Poe
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Frank Russell
Regular user
Atlanta Georgia
128 Posts
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Posted: Dec 29, 2009 11:29pm
Unless you are making a living with it, it's not worth $350. It's good but it will disappoint a hobbyist at that price. Now if money is no object and you are a collector, spend away. Tarantula does just fine for one fifth of the price.
Frank
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Silvio Solaris
Inner circle
Xtreme Magic
1110 Posts
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Posted: Dec 30, 2009 1:24am
Where do you get that $350.00 from?
Sean sells the new, improved Deck TR for $199.00
Do a better research before posting false prices.
Magical Wishes
Silvio Solaris
'Is all that we see and seem but a dream within a dream?' E.A.Poe
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Frank Russell
Regular user
Atlanta Georgia
128 Posts
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Posted: Dec 30, 2009 9:02am
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On 2009-12-30 01:24, Silvio Solaris wrote:
Where do you get that $350.00 from?
Sean sells the new, improved Deck TR for $199.00
Do a better research before posting false prices.
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Woah woah woah...down boy. I don't need to research anything. I am replying to the price that is being posted on this thread. So, I repeat what I said in the previous post except I change the price to $199 (presuming you are telling the correct price because I am relying on your research)...it's not worth it unless you are a collector or you are making money with it. I have Tarantula too and I use it everyday. All these other devices are resting in their boxes on the shelf.
Frank
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Silvio Solaris
Inner circle
Xtreme Magic
1110 Posts
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Posted: Dec 30, 2009 2:25pm
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On 2009-12-30 01:24, Silvio Solaris wrote:
Where do you get that $350.00 from?
Sean sells the new, improved Deck TR for $199.00
Do a better research before posting false prices.
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Woah woah woah...down boy. I don't need to research anything. I am replying to the price that is being posted on this thread. So, I repeat what I said in the previous post except I change the price to $199 (presuming you are telling the correct price because I am relying on your research)...it's not worth it unless you are a collector or you are making money with it. I have Tarantula too and I use it everyday. All these other devices are resting in their boxes on the shelf.
Frank
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That comment was for ryanalewis not you bro. A quick check at Seans site will tell you the current and valid price.
The Deck TR is for sure not a collectors item but rather for someone who appreciates a very good ITR and loves thread work
So stick to your Tarantula bro.
Magical Wishes
Silvio Solaris
'Is all that we see and seem but a dream within a dream?' E.A.Poe
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Frank Russell
Regular user
Atlanta Georgia
128 Posts
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Posted: Jan 2, 2010 10:47pm
Silvio,
Sorry about that. I was at the airport when I read that thread and my flight was late so I was getting irritated at everything. It didn't change anything though. haha...I'll eventually figure out that getting mad only changes me...for the worst.
Anyway, Happy New Year!
Frank
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ryanalewis
New user
67 Posts
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Posted: Jan 7, 2010 1:33pm
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I did..
http://www.mjmmagic.com/store/ithread-by-sean-bogunia-p-6802.html
If you had said Deck TR, I would of researched that instead. I understand its a new version, but its obviously been re-branded as well.
As Frank says, its still 3 times as much either way. And its another $50 for a USB setup.
And this a tarantula thread, and I am a hobbyist. Perhaps if I enjoy thread work more, I will upgrade.
I do see the pitfalls of a cell battery versus two AA's among other things.
Thanks for the heads up.
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bnburns
New user
24 Posts
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Posted: Jan 7, 2010 10:50pm
Do not repeat my mistake of ordering from the 24.95 ebay auctions before I found this thread about Chinese knock-offs. Mine lasted 3 days. the idea was there, but it was very poorly and cheaply constructed. first piece came undone immediately after trying to "size". I realize now after seeing the post about MB color,wire color, etc. that it is a knock off. I thought I was getting a deal, but I definitely did not.
The "real" Tarantula has to be more sturdy, doesn't it?
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Silvio Solaris
Inner circle
Xtreme Magic
1110 Posts
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Posted: Jan 8, 2010 12:31am
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On 2010-01-07 22:50, bnburns wrote:
Do not repeat my mistake of ordering from the 24.95 ebay auctions before I found this thread about Chinese knock-offs. Mine lasted 3 days. the idea was there, but it was very poorly and cheaply constructed. first piece came undone immediately after trying to "size". I realize now after seeing the post about MB color,wire color, etc. that it is a knock off. I thought I was getting a deal, but I definitely did not.
The "real" Tarantula has to be more sturdy, doesn't it?
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It's a toy
Magical Wishes
Silvio Solaris
'Is all that we see and seem but a dream within a dream?' E.A.Poe
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ryanalewis
New user
67 Posts
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Posted: Jan 11, 2010 6:19pm
Mine is quite sturdy, bnburns. I have sanded and modified without issue.
The one frustrating thing I have emailed Yigal about, is that the batteries are 5.99 a peice at the local electronics store, and they are loosing juice in about 5 shows, not 100.
I'm hoping he can get bulk, or a better brand, or something. At this rate it will loose its price competitive edge to a deck of cards!
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tommeepickles
New user
New Orleans
62 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2010 6:27pm
I carry my tarantula all the time as well as my regular ITR. The Tarantula can do much more than the stuff shown on the DVD and is very easy to repair when things go wrong. My favorite act is the haunted pack but I have been known to re-engineer some of my regular acts to work with the Tarantula when I am wearing a t-shirt and shorts. I have broken a tarantula but it's been because of careless carrying around.
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msmaster
Elite user
479 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2010 6:31pm
Thanks for your candor Tommee, you sound like an anytime anywhere magician or do you do a lot of formal shows wearing a t-shirt and shorts?
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tommeepickles
New user
New Orleans
62 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2010 9:30pm
During the days in Summer, I am usually in the bars in shorts and tshirt. At night I am in the suit or just lazy in the hoodie. If it's too hot for the hoodie, there is no convenient way of hooking up the ITR, so it's easy to cook up a loop system with the Tarantula. It's sometimes easier than going into the pocket to load a loop on my wrist.
I don't perform the rover-ring or pulling a bill up to my hand. I think it's too close to the method but I do sometimes do a Fearson floating cigarette when appropriate.
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Matze
Loyal user
235 Posts
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Posted: Feb 7, 2010 6:57am
Hey everyone
I just wanted to let everyone who is interested in buying the tarantula know to stay away from chinese/hong kong shops,especially on ebay.also,there are shops in spain that you should avoid.
they sell the tarantula for what is apparently a really nice,cheap deal..but what you get is the fake/knock off tarantula.
so be careful guys!
thanks
If you do fall victim to one of these shops,contact mesika magic!And give them all the information you have about the shops that sell the knock offs. they are extremly helpful..just a great,great customer service!
They even sent me a brand-new tarantula!
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Simon Mandal
New user
59 Posts
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Posted: Feb 9, 2010 3:05pm
I just wanted mention my experience with Mesika Magic, specifically the GREAT customer support they provided.
After hearing great things about the Tarantula, I ordered two last month.
(I like to have backups of things.) One of them arrived no problems, and one of them arrived with a minor problem.
I contacted Mesika magic about the problem. They responded to my email almost instantly.
They not only rectified the problem - they even sent me a few extra batteries and an extra Spider Thread.
A very nice touch.
I've had vendors quickly fix problems for me before, but Mesika Magic really went above and beyond by throwing in the extras.
Thanks again!
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