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jcsum
Regular user
Singapore
162 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2010 1:01pm
Hi all,
This is probably the most extensive review of shells that are currently available on the market, as of this writing.
As I have no commercial interest in any of the manufacturers, this is an impartial review of a variety of shells that I have personally owned and worked with since 1994. While I did not have a chance to review every single shell set on the market, I do cover the most popular shells available.
The shells are all photographed under the same lighting conditions and camera so the colours can be seen in consistent relation to each other.
As the review is pretty long and with multiple photos, you can read the full review here: http://sexymagicreviews.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/%e2%80%9cultimate-shells-review%e2%80%9d-for-the-%e2%80%9cthree-shell-game%e2%80%9d-by-j-c-sum/
Enjoy!
Best,
J C
J C Sum
Author of 'Ultimate Illusion Collection', 'Illusionary Departures', 'The Event Magician'. 'Equilateral', 'Urban Illusions','Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows' & 'Behind the Illusions' DVD.
For FREE illusion resources, audio shows, links and catalog of illusion DVDs, books & plans, visit: http://illusionbooks.wordpress.com
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MickeyPainless
Inner circle
California
6068 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2010 1:30pm
Good stuff JC! You may want to look at and add the newest DVD available,
"Bob's 3 Shell Boot Camp" by Bob Sheets and Glenn Morphew which is being discussed currently in this same section!
Thank you for your hard work and contributions!
MMc
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jcsum
Regular user
Singapore
162 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2010 1:39pm
Thanks Mickey!
I will get it and check it out! 
Hope the review helps magicians make the right choice and save money! Obviously I did.... after getting and making almost everything! :-P
J C
J C Sum
Author of 'Ultimate Illusion Collection', 'Illusionary Departures', 'The Event Magician'. 'Equilateral', 'Urban Illusions','Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows' & 'Behind the Illusions' DVD.
For FREE illusion resources, audio shows, links and catalog of illusion DVDs, books & plans, visit: http://illusionbooks.wordpress.com
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bishthemagish
Inner circle
5579 Posts
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Posted: Sep 21, 2010 2:12pm
One of the sets I like are the copper shells from the School for scoundrels. I have used them in quite a few shows. I like the weight and they look very classy. I used them when I was booked at the castle and on my second DVD - because they have a very expensive classy look to them (in my opinion)
I hope this helps.
Cheers!
Just a few thoughts and opinion.
Glenn Bishop - Bish The Magish!
Magician, Card Sharp and Master Hypnotist.
http://glennbishopmagicandcards.blogspot.com
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BigSmile
Veteran user
335 Posts
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Posted: Sep 22, 2010 2:13am
Perhaps you also want to add the book from Peter Woerde also:
Patterns For The Three Shell Game
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=324289&forum=190&30
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Whit Haydn
V.I.P.
5442 Posts
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Posted: Sep 22, 2010 1:37pm
Thanks for a great article, J.C.!
Small corrections. My name is spelled "Haydn" not "Hadyn."
The Chanin Tribute Shells are a School for Scoundrels product, designed on a set of Jack Chanin's shells in my collection. They are made by Black Fox for School for Scoundrels.
The Trade Show Shells were so outlandishly large, there was no attempt to make them look "natural." They are meant to be bright and cartoony looking. They are incredible traffic stoppers on the Trade Show floor. People can't walk past without stopping and wondering if "They are what they look like." The method for working these shells is original and quite practical.
--Pop Haydn
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Los Angeles magician
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bishthemagish
Inner circle
5579 Posts
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Posted: Sep 22, 2010 9:53pm
When I started to do the shell game I used a set of the old Adams plastic set. Then I got a set of vernet shells. Good books on the shell game there were a few but no way there was anything as like there is today.
There are so many great products at the SFS and a lot of very good DVD's that are off the charts great.
The video of - "Bob's Three Shell Boot Camp" by Bob Sheets and Glenn Morphew. Is really great.
I wish there was "THAT" kind of great stuff available when I was starting out.
Cheers!
Just a few thoughts and opinion.
Glenn Bishop - Bish The Magish!
Magician, Card Sharp and Master Hypnotist.
http://glennbishopmagicandcards.blogspot.com
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jcsum
Regular user
Singapore
162 Posts
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Posted: Sep 22, 2010 11:31pm
Thanks everyone for the suggestions anc corrections here and through PMS.
Whit - sorry! Bad mistake, mind my had your name correct but my fingers did not. All has been amended. I agree the trade show shells are to look outlandish but personally would have preferred a less "brain-like" look.
This is a organic article so will always be added to and corrected.
Thanks.
J C
J C Sum
Author of 'Ultimate Illusion Collection', 'Illusionary Departures', 'The Event Magician'. 'Equilateral', 'Urban Illusions','Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows' & 'Behind the Illusions' DVD.
For FREE illusion resources, audio shows, links and catalog of illusion DVDs, books & plans, visit: http://illusionbooks.wordpress.com
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Chris Meece
Elite user
Somerset Kentucky
414 Posts
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Posted: Mar 16, 2012 2:14pm
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On 2010-09-22 23:31, jcsum wrote:
Thanks everyone for the suggestions anc corrections here and through PMS.
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Did you just accuse Whit of having PMS?
All small town magicians know what 793.8 signifies.
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James Munton
Inner circle
Dallas, TX
1160 Posts
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Posted: Mar 21, 2012 10:08am
Thank you for a wonderful review!
Best,
James
James Munton
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www.zerotobookedsolid.com
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Rory111
New user
53 Posts
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Posted: Oct 24, 2012 5:48pm
It is a great review.... Thanks.
I also agree "Bob's Three Shell Boot Camp" by Bob Sheets and Glenn Morphew is a fantastic introduction to the three shell game.
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jcrabtree2007
Regular user
112 Posts
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Posted: Feb 1, 2013 1:38am
The Boot Camp and School for Scoundrels vol.1 and vol.2 DVDs are some of my very favorite dvds. They have made me very advanced with the shells.
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panlives
Inner circle
2088 Posts
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Posted: Feb 1, 2013 11:52am
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On 2013-02-01 01:38, jcrabtree2007 wrote:
The Boot Camp and School for Scoundrels vol.1 and vol.2 DVDs are some of my very favorite dvds. They have made me very advanced with the shells.
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100% agree!
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"To the curious incident of the dog in the night-time."
"The dog did nothing in the night-time."
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