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Sammy J.
Inner circle
Castle Rock, Colorado
1733 Posts
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Posted: Aug 14, 2009 5:21pm
Thanks for the review, dsalley13. Sounds very exciting. Without revealing too much, can you tell me the difference between the half dollar and the copper silver edition? Are the effects different? Then there's the Ike. I assume it would work the same as the half.
Thanks,
Sammy
Sammy J. Teague
When the Docs give your wife 18 months to live and it has been 10 years, that is a miracle!
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dsalley13
Elite user
465 Posts
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Posted: Aug 14, 2009 5:46pm
PM'd you
dsalley13
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DP the Great
Regular user
CC, Texas
194 Posts
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Posted: Aug 18, 2009 1:40pm
Before that review I was skeptical. I might have to check this out now. Thanks again
D. P. the Great
www.dpandedmagic.com
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dsalley13
Elite user
465 Posts
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Posted: Aug 19, 2009 2:57pm
I just put a little tip in "Secret Sessions" that you will find very helpful in using the TANGO T.U.C. coin/gaff, especially if you keep your coins brightly polished. Here's the link:
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=326868&forum=37&0
I am having so much fun using this coin/gaff. I hope everybody gets to try it.
dsalley13
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Cyberqat
Inner circle
You can tell I work on the net from my
2210 Posts
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Posted: Aug 21, 2009 3:27pm
I just received my TUC and I lvoe it. I'm already starting to assemble a multiple-illusion routine based on some of the ideas on the video.
One wish- I do wish the demonstrations on the video were a little slower. I'm VERY impressed by how fast and smooth you are with the device, sir, but it makes it hard to try to emulate 
I also have a question... which I need to ask in a way that I don't reveal anything. So here goes...
My gimmick appears to be mounted a bit off center such that it works *very* well when I squeeze at one side but not well at all when I squeeze at the other. Is this on purpose or do I have a defective unit?
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On 2009-08-19 14:57, dsalley13 wrote:
I just put a little tip in "Secret Sessions" that you will find very helpful in using the TANGO T.U.C. coin/gaff, especially if you keep your coins brightly polished.
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Wondeful suggestion thank you, that will solve the only real handling problem I've been having. I just added my one little suggestion from my own experiments to your thread.
It is always darkest just before you are eaten by a grue.
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dsalley13
Elite user
465 Posts
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Posted: Aug 21, 2009 9:55pm
I checked mine and it's dead-on in the center. You should ask Mr. Tango for some help.
I don't think what you're describing is how he wants us to have them. Sometimes employees don't do things the way the Boss does. When his small factory produces a few thousand of these, he can't personally check each one and still try to stay on top of all his other projects.
Tell him how yours is working. I am sure he will take care of it. He needs the feedback anyway, so at the next employee meeting he can tell the quality-control guy to shape up or be replaced himself.
dsalley13
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Mr. Tango
Veteran user
Argentina
336 Posts
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Posted: Aug 21, 2009 10:53pm
Hello Ciberqat,
Thanks for your words about T.U.C
About the magnet position, is the same if it is exactly in the center or not, I'm sending to you a private message where I give you instruction to adjust the coin as your preference.
Bye.
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dsalley13
Elite user
465 Posts
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Posted: Aug 23, 2009 6:06pm
Sorry for the wrong advice. I didn't realize that the T.U.C. "adjustment feature" would take into account a not perfectly centered gimmick.
dsalley13
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DP the Great
Regular user
CC, Texas
194 Posts
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Posted: Aug 24, 2009 12:55pm
I just got mine the other day and it is very interesting. Many routines I can use with this even though I am concentrating on the three fly.
My one concern is that it will "wear out" if you know what I mean -DP
D. P. the Great
www.dpandedmagic.com
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Cyberqat
Inner circle
You can tell I work on the net from my
2210 Posts
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Posted: Aug 24, 2009 2:31pm
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On 2009-08-23 18:06, dsalley13 wrote:
Sorry for the wrong advice. I didn't realize that the T.U.C. "adjustment feature" would take into account a not perfectly centered gimmick.
dsalley13
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No problem. the adjustment worked a treat
It is always darkest just before you are eaten by a grue.
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dsalley13
Elite user
465 Posts
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Posted: Aug 24, 2009 3:02pm
DP,
I sent you a PM. No worries. A rebuild is easy and Mr. Tango has just what you need to do it for a very low price. ($1.00 USD)
dsalley13
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mwmagic
Regular user
179 Posts
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Posted: Aug 31, 2009 5:44am
Tango really seems to be in the News lately, with lots of favourable posts about their products. So I had a look at the TUC video in detail. The video runs a bit fast and is not the best quality. The effects look great, but sometimes the dollar coin looks 'thinner' than the rest of the coins. For this reason I have avoided the Split coin/Super coin. For those that own TUC, need I worry about this feature? Is it less preceptable for 3 Fly where coins are 'front on' than say matrix?
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dsalley13
Elite user
465 Posts
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Posted: Aug 31, 2009 1:13pm
MW
You can't set a whole "Split-Coin" down on a mat (at normal working distance, seated) unless the spec.'s angle of view is extremely steep. You'd need a very low table and have the specs sitting on normal chairs or standing. Otherwise, they will see the split that goes all the way around.
You can easily do this with a T.U.C. at almost eye-level, no severe angle needed. The secondary part of the T.U.C. is thin. It would have to be to do what it does, but it can be easily worked around by not flashing the edge when it's naked. You can flash it a bit, because it has milled edges, but I would never lay it down next to the Primary part of the gaff or any natural coin unless I was working with a similar steep viewing angle as needed by a "Split-Coin". I move it quickly from the table so the spec.s can't see that the diameter is a bit smaller than normal.
All of these things we have taught ourselves to do since we started using gaffed coins. I try to keep things in motion and that always has solved the problem for me.
dsalley13
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mwmagic
Regular user
179 Posts
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Posted: Aug 31, 2009 2:10pm
Thanks dsalley, that has helped me understand.
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dsalley13
Elite user
465 Posts
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Posted: Aug 31, 2009 2:34pm
I think I might be using the wrong terminology. When I say the edge of the secondary coin is milled all around. I mean it has those notches (a representation of them actually) or little flutes(?) that enable you to grip USA half-dollar coins (quarters, dimes and silver dollar sized too). If someone will please tell me the correct term, that would be great.
Thanks
dsalley13
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mike storz
Inner circle
Orange, CT
1354 Posts
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Posted: Aug 31, 2009 9:22pm
Hello!
Just because I had some free time on my hands tonight. Lol!
The edge runs around the entire circumference of the coin, and is the portion that has the reeding on it if it's a dime or quarter dollar. The edge is plain on pennies and nickels.
Definition: The reeded edge of a coin is the series of grooved lines that encircle the perimeter of some U.S. coins, such as the dime and quarter.
Examples: The reeded edge was originally added to coins to prevent clipping and counterfeiting.
Hope that helps.
www.themagicmikeshow.com
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dsalley13
Elite user
465 Posts
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Posted: Sep 1, 2009 8:24am
Reeding! Yes, that's the word I've been looking for. Thank you.
dsalley13
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Cyberqat
Inner circle
You can tell I work on the net from my
2210 Posts
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Posted: Sep 1, 2009 12:32pm
My experience is that the secondary coin looks fine shown to people or on a table top.
What I wouldn't do (which I tried to do in my first attempt at a routine) is hand it to someone. My wife spotted that it felt a bit thin.
It is always darkest just before you are eaten by a grue.
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mike storz
Inner circle
Orange, CT
1354 Posts
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Posted: Sep 1, 2009 9:25pm
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On 2009-09-01 08:24, dsalley13 wrote:
Reeding! Yes, that's the word I've been looking for. Thank you.
dsalley13
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You're welcome! Glad to help.
www.themagicmikeshow.com
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mwmagic
Regular user
179 Posts
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Posted: Sep 2, 2009 7:21am
Cyberqat
"My experience is that the secondary coin looks fine shown to people or on a table top"
Are you referring to the dollar version or penny half dollar version here?
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dsalley13
Elite user
465 Posts
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Posted: Sep 2, 2009 3:16pm
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On 2009-09-02 07:21, mwmagic wrote:
Cyberqat
"My experience is that the secondary coin looks fine shown to people or on a table top"
Are you referring to the dollar version or penny half dollar version here?
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The Half-dollar is what I have so far. I don't have an "Ike" version of the T.U.C. yet. That is coming soon. I special-ordered a copper/copper English penny size too. That's going to keep me busy trying to routine the use of the T.U.C. gaff/coins. So many possibilities!
I recently bought a silver-dollar sized Okito box from Epiphany (formerly of RNT2) and I'm dying to try it with a T.U.C. "Ike" in the mix. If it works as easily as the half-dollar version, it will be the first time I will actually use silver-dollar sized coins. My very small hand size has made that impossible so far in my Magical pursuits. It takes 3-1/2 of my fingers to do a finger-palm with a silver dollar. Classic palming is out of the question. The T.U.C. "Ike" may just might make using silver-dollars possible for for me.
dsalley13
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magicman1
Inner circle
1171 Posts
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Posted: Sep 9, 2009 5:47pm
Any other reviews on this?
Thanks
Don
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Desmond67
New user
42 Posts
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Posted: Sep 26, 2009 7:45pm
I love TUC Ike, this is really and advance in coin magic. I didn't use my expanded shell and my flipper since I have this coin.
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ian22202
New user
8 Posts
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Posted: Sep 30, 2009 11:22am
I just got my set a few days ago (dollar version). I am pleased with the set. It is good quality, and a clever gimmick. Moreover the DVD that comes with the set is quite complete in its coverage of the coin and how to use it. Some clever thinking in there. Because the T.U.C. is a somewhat different gaff it will take a bit of practice on my part to become comfortable with it. But, I think it will come quite quickly.
My only complaint is that I now also want a half-dollar set, lol!
Now that I'm thinking about it I think I'd also like to see a set released in the current "gold" dollar format. But from a technical point of view, that might not be an easy task.
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lithyem
Loyal user
San Diego, CA
231 Posts
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Posted: Sep 30, 2009 2:10pm
I have a Morgan TUC coming - sent Mr Tango the coins myself which he gaffed for me. Excited to see it!
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Mr. Tango
Veteran user
Argentina
336 Posts
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Posted: Sep 30, 2009 5:02pm
Dear Ian,
We could make TUC in gold dollar, but is this coin available for the current use in USA ?
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Sammy J.
Inner circle
Castle Rock, Colorado
1733 Posts
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Posted: Sep 30, 2009 6:25pm
I think what Ian is speaking of is the new "gold" colored dollar coin. They are available in the US. You don't see them too often, unless you ask for them at a bank.
As I recall, they are larger than a quarter, but smaller than a half dollar.
Sammy
Sammy J. Teague
When the Docs give your wife 18 months to live and it has been 10 years, that is a miracle!
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HaraldM
New user
3 Posts
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Posted: Sep 30, 2009 8:00pm
Hi there,
I am new to coin trickery as well as to this forum, so I first want to say "hello".
I came here because I was searching for some information about the TUC which I saw on the Internet. For me as a student it is quite expensive, that's why I would like to know before WHAT I really buy.
I have a Scotch and Soda Coinset by Tango and am satisfied so far. But I would like to advance.
I always only read that the TUC is beautiful but I still do not know, WHAT it really is - is it a flipper coin? Or magnetic shell? Can perform serveral tricks directly after a first trick? I mean, the Scotch and Soda trick can only be performed once, than you have to reset it.
Would very appreciate some information on that!
Thank you so much!
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lithyem
Loyal user
San Diego, CA
231 Posts
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Posted: Oct 1, 2009 1:20pm
Hi Harald - I think you are going to be hard-pressed to get that kind of secret from the Café here. In general it's considered bad form to request the secret of a gaff or an effect. I understand your hesitation but I think the best advice would be to have a look at the video from Mr Tango (on his site) and watch the effects he does with the TUC. If they look like things you'd be interested in performing, it might be a good purchase for you. From what I hear it's a very versatile gimmick.
Hope that helps.
Michael
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HaraldM
New user
3 Posts
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Posted: Oct 1, 2009 4:52pm
Ok, I see. Sorry for asking. Did not know it. Well, I now ordered the 2 EURO version for 80 euros, which is very, very expensive. I hope, it is worth paying that much.
Especially for people like me that do not earn money with it but just do it for fun, it would be very helpful to know a little bit more as I always try to avoid buying the same effect twice or three times.
So, I think it arrives on Monday and then we'll see...
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