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mitchb2 Elite user 455 Posts |
I bought my pad from Penguin for about $12.
I'm working on some coin assembly routines, and I'm having trouble getting things to move like they should. Is this pad "good enough?" I'm willing to blame my technique, I just want to be sure. Also, is there anything I should "do" to the coins to give them the right friction? |
tnscot Loyal user 220 Posts |
I havent seen your pad, but I know that the pad makes a huge diference in terms of coin magic. I was at my local magic shop yesterday (my first trip there) and a guy was demonstrating a squeeze tube, and it wasnt working well for him. Then a guy started working magic with an okito box, and he was having trouble too, and had to use a diferent pad. He said the one he was using wasnt soft enough.
As Always,
Scot Legdermain |
airship Inner circle In my day, I have driven 1594 Posts |
I use an old beat-up blue mousepad whose color is fading. The important thing is that the surface be of the right texture to let you spread and deal with the right 'feel'. You also want the right size to let you do the work you are planning to do. Mine is about the size of a sheet of paper, and it's (almost) always large enough for me. Finally, it shouldn't skid.
I agree about the right softness. I need a much softer pad for coin matrix work than I do for card tricks.
'The central secret of conjuring is a manipulation of interest.' - Henry Hay
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Robert Apodaca Special user 504 Posts |
Perhaps if you're a beginner it might make a difference, but once you learn it, you should be able to do a shadow coins routine on a carpet floor.
For the most part any pad you purchase for magic is more than you need to do coin work. Pad doesn't make a world of a difference, it's the performer. |
THEGUY26 (Will Swanson) Inner circle Minnesota, USA 2379 Posts |
I recommend an Apollo pad.
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airship Inner circle In my day, I have driven 1594 Posts |
I've got nerve damage in my hands from diabetes, so it's difficult for me to pick up the coins. A soft pad helps, as it lets me get my fingertips under the coins.
'The central secret of conjuring is a manipulation of interest.' - Henry Hay
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Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
Look at it from the positive side. If you master the moves on an average pad, you will really rock the house on a first class pad.
Cards never lie
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Matt Malinas Inner circle Transylvania 1367 Posts |
I started out using a piece of wood with a towel on it. then a table cloth. then mouse pads. and then I bought an apollo mat. this is all I'll ever need.
-Matt
The masters make the rules, for the wise men and the fools
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THEGUY26 (Will Swanson) Inner circle Minnesota, USA 2379 Posts |
I used to use a plain table. You could also use what Jay Sankey mentions on Revolutionary Coin Magic. Whoever owns this DVD will know what I mean.
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3526 Posts |
The proper surface *does* matter, but any surface that works for you is the proper onee if you catch my meaning. My advice is to practice more with what you've got before forking over more money for a new product.
Good Luck!
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Nedim Elite user istanbul/turkey 444 Posts |
Hi,
Apollo close up pads are great for my opinion. You can look for it. You can find them in the market easilly. magicially yours Nedim Guzel |
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