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Docc Spurlock
Regular user
Chicago & Arizona
164 Posts
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Posted: Apr 21, 2011 5:46pm
Chinese Chopsticks by Colin Rose... Anyone have this and how good is it?
Would like some info before I purchase this.
Thanks
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RickVancouver
Special user
Vancouver, BC
608 Posts
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Posted: Apr 22, 2011 3:15pm
I was just checking it out myself, it does look quite natural & magical.
Rick
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Docc Spurlock
Regular user
Chicago & Arizona
164 Posts
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Posted: Apr 24, 2011 1:42pm
Thanks.... is there a video on this .
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egoli
Regular user
Vancouver, Canada
132 Posts
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Posted: Apr 24, 2011 2:03pm
Here you go: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq7NzQ6HblQ and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0uKfqZ6U4U
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Docc Spurlock
Regular user
Chicago & Arizona
164 Posts
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Posted: Apr 24, 2011 3:21pm
Thanks
"CREATOR OF THE FLOATING FLAME TO DOVE"
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If you are always looking back you can't see what's in front of you so when you bump your head again you have no one to blame but yourself!
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Docc Spurlock
Regular user
Chicago & Arizona
164 Posts
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Posted: Apr 24, 2011 3:25pm
Does not look to good. Maybe its the person handling it??? LOL
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If you are always looking back you can't see what's in front of you so when you bump your head again you have no one to blame but yourself!
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Engine
New user
97 Posts
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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 12:30pm
Looks like it has potential but might also need to be viewed at a specific angle as it hits the cup. Does anyone have this yet?
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sam2452
New user
43 Posts
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Posted: Apr 29, 2011 1:03pm
I got this about a week now. I'm very happy with this item. The angle is only for front views. This trick is good for parlor magic. I hope that help.
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DavidAusten
New user
53 Posts
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Posted: May 24, 2011 2:21am
Will it work for table hopping?Im performing for some Chinese tourists and think it will fit right in.
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espresto
New user
78 Posts
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Posted: May 29, 2011 10:55pm
I like this effect as well. I will be travelling to china a lot this year and I can see how this effect and patter would fit into the story of Zao Jun, the Chinese Kitchen God - much better than the Hoffman wand - at least for me.
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espresto
New user
78 Posts
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Posted: Jun 2, 2011 11:40pm
Well, after watching the video several times I decided to buy this. chinese chopsticks arrived today. it is not hard to perform mechanically, but it will take some practice to get the flow down to make it appear magical. the product is well made and instructions are very clear. I really like this effect and it has inspired me to break out the chinese rice bowls, paper tear, etc for a nice chinese style presentation. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
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Navy
New user
60 Posts
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Posted: Oct 2, 2011 8:53pm
I am glad to hear all of this as I just purchased them on line Friday night and loved the clip.....
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Wizard of Oz
Inner circle
Most people wish I didn't have
1780 Posts
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Posted: Oct 2, 2011 9:13pm
Colin Rose has failed to let me down yet...I think I'll look into these.
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Navy
New user
60 Posts
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Posted: Oct 6, 2011 2:20am
I received today from SEO magic my set of Chinese Chopsticks. Along with it a nice metallic pail (small sized) which will make a beautiful ringing sound if you tap the stick on the pail while it is sitting on the table. If you hold it, the pail will not ring. The sound becomes muffled. I love the entire concept and I am certain with practice, this will definitely be a wonderful piece of magic sure to be a classic. I do find at the moment my hand cramping and holding the sticks extremely awkward, but as I said, I have only owned this a few hours. In time I will be able to overcome and adapt and with my own modifications once I figure things out, I am going to own a great and beautiful routine.
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mikenewman
Loyal user
Maryland (Stationed in Alaska)
281 Posts
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Posted: Oct 6, 2011 3:37am
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On 2011-06-02 23:40, espresto wrote:
Well, after watching the video several times I decided to buy this. chinese chopsticks arrived today. it is not hard to perform mechanically, but it will take some practice to get the flow down to make it appear magical. the product is well made and instructions are very clear. I really like this effect and it has inspired me to break out the chinese rice bowls, paper tear, etc for a nice chinese style presentation. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
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That's an excellent idea! I have not seen this yet but you peaked my interest. I haven't heard of the "paper tear". I will search that one as well.
Looking forward to more reviews as more use it.
Thanks,
Mike
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Doug Peters
Elite user
I have a life, so I only have
499 Posts
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Posted: Oct 6, 2011 8:05am
For such an act, I'd also recommend the Chop Cup Teacup (second one down at the link)...
"if you have any answers, it's time to ask harder questions!"
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Navy
New user
60 Posts
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Posted: Oct 6, 2011 4:16pm
In all fairness the article that I wrote above, just as I thought, that awkward feeling is gone. It's a matter of smoothing it out. I really like this beautiful prop and highly recommend it.....
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takeachance
Inner circle
2152 Posts
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Posted: Oct 6, 2011 5:35pm
I wonder if they'd make it with different currency?
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Doug Peters
Elite user
I have a life, so I only have
499 Posts
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Posted: Oct 6, 2011 5:55pm
I've been considering attempting to change the currency... and it doesn't look that difficult... but I'd prefer not to destroy it...
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Falconer
Special user
PORTUGAL
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Posted: Oct 6, 2011 7:14pm
I love the concept and the effect also!
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Doug Peters
Elite user
I have a life, so I only have
499 Posts
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Posted: Oct 6, 2011 7:51pm
Not so easy to change currencies!  -- I didn't destroy it, but the coin is attached really well!
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FrenchDrop
Inner circle
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Posted: Oct 6, 2011 11:25pm
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On 2011-10-06 08:05, Doug Peters wrote:
For such an act, I'd also recommend the Chop Cup Teacup (second one down at the link)...
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Ooh. Very pretty!
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Navy
New user
60 Posts
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Posted: Oct 7, 2011 12:32am
I would like to discuss one more factor. The ringing that you hear on the you tube clip is indeed the sound one will hear when dropping the coin in the pail. If you hold the pail on your out stretched palm you will get the ringing sound. Same if you place it on a table. It will however not ring if you were to place your hand around the pail, as the sound will muffle out. Again, this is a fine piece, and it is getting better and better. the awkward sensation I spoke of on my original post is gone. It may feel a bit strange at first, but I promise it will go away.
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zimsalabim
Elite user
Orlando
482 Posts
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Posted: Oct 12, 2011 2:28pm
Ok taking the plunge on these after looking at the video at least 200 times LOL. I look forward to getting this as it really looks fun. I think there is a great story telling opportunity here for kids shows.
Joe Zimmer
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Zimsalabim
Orlando Florida
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8a22a
Regular user
Yorkshire, UK
137 Posts
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Posted: Apr 13, 2012 3:53am
This totally baffled me at first but after watching it a few times and thinking it over, I think I know how it works. I might have a got at making my own.
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8a22a
Regular user
Yorkshire, UK
137 Posts
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Posted: May 23, 2012 9:40am
I managed to make my own but it doesn't work so well.
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Tonylew
Regular user
Tracy, CA
181 Posts
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Posted: Nov 22, 2012 9:19pm
IF you go here http://www.dudethatscoolmagic.co.uk/acatalog/Chinese_Chopsticks.html you will be able to get the effect using a variety of currencies, including euros and US half dollars. THe price is the same as SEO's but you will have to pay extra postage as it is being offered by a British magic store.
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Bill Hegbli
Eternal Order
Bill and Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana
12890 Posts
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Posted: Nov 23, 2012 4:52pm
Colin Rose has a website and sells him effects.
He offers other currency coins.
http://www.fiveofheartsmagic.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=175
Early Colin Rose performing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvVdYSmsHUA
A more mature Colin Rose performing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGeCojoQr0k&feature=relmfu
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