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rowdymagi5 Inner circle Virginia 3615 Posts |
I only have experience with the traditional press fit S&S. Are the magnetic ones well fit and deceptive? Could you let the participant casually examine them?
Also, is there a preferred brand that is well made and a brand to avoid? |
manreb Special user 666 Posts |
My magnetic scotch and soda is from the early 70's and is very deceptive. It can be examined by the spec. As to brands to be avoided I have no opinion.
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boboshempy Veteran user Jersey 373 Posts |
I would also like to know what magnetic S&S is worth buying these days.
I had one from Precision Magic from years ago and loved it, but I damaged it. Nick |
bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
I have one from tango I bought from joe mogar it looks and works great.
todd |
runawayjag Inner circle 1085 Posts |
I think the best S&S (magnetic) made today is from Auk Van Dokkum in the Netherlands. I have used one for sometime and it really plays well (I don't do the usual S&S routine with this gaff,) and the coins are never suspected. It's expensive, but the best for real world use, as far as I'm concerned, and I've had most of them.
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
I have his ike shell set. a very nice set.great fit and coverage.
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Calvin Tong Special user 718 Posts |
I have several Tango Magnetic S&S's and they work fine. A little bit sharp on the edges of the insert, but you can work around it. If you know what to look for you can push on the coin with your thumb and finger and it will move a bit, but most lay people will not notice.
Cal Tong
President Emeritus IBM Ring 216 Silicon Valley |
Steve Landavazo Special user Northern California 654 Posts |
If you purchase Johnson's Magnetic Silver/Copper Coin Set, you will receive a magnetic Scotch and Soda as part of the set. I have read other posts regarding this, and wanted to chime in to let those that care, know....
Steve
Courage is the willingness to be afraid and act anyway!
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Steve Landavazo Special user Northern California 654 Posts |
I forgot to mention that an English Penny replaces the Centavo if you purchase the Johnson's Magnetic Silver/Copper Coin Set....
Courage is the willingness to be afraid and act anyway!
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David Neighbors V.I.P. 4910 Posts |
That was one of the frist things I ever got over 35 years ago! I have a repete Copper silver routine in my 2 th. set of Lecture notes useing it !
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Bob Magic New user San Diego, California 90 Posts |
I've been around for awhile too. I used the same classic Johnson S&S for over thirty years. Eventually it wore out and would no longer lock. As a replacement I purchased the magnetic variety from Joe Mogar. I could not be more pleased. The set is even better than the classic version in that if you have the spec hold his hand out palm down you can press the set-up against his palm, the coin seats, he closes his hand and it is all over but the services...
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David Neighbors V.I.P. 4910 Posts |
I used A Non-locking S&S Along with a Sun& Moon coin In an International Tranlocition Some time back! It's The 3 th. S&S book!
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Prophet Regular user Caledonia, NY 184 Posts |
OK could someone PM me about magnetic S&S, I have always used a locking one with a bang ring for a reset. How does the magnetic reset? Is it better suited for walk around?
Yours In Magic
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David Neighbors V.I.P. 4910 Posts |
You can Hold it by the edge And toss down, or use a 2 TH. small Magnetic To take it out!
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Romano911 Loyal user 287 Posts |
Quote:
On 2012-03-31 21:41, Steve Landavazo wrote: I have this. I can and have used it in a scotch and soda routine, but for that purpose I prefer my Kueppers locking scotch and soda set as the locking gaff coin feels a bit more solid to me than the Johnson mag coin. Just my opinion, based on my experience with the sets I have.
Commonly known as Mariano Blanco.
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Calvin Tong Special user 718 Posts |
Magnetic is the way to go. If one uses his or her mechanical locking S&S a lot, the laws of physics cannot be ignored.
it will wear over time. anytime friction is required as a mechanical locking mechanism, a certain number of cycles will effect the reliability of the lock. This is true for connectors as well (like earphone jacks). If one does not use the S&S everyday, then chances are that the wear cycle limits will not be reached. Then no worries.
Cal Tong
President Emeritus IBM Ring 216 Silicon Valley |
Jumbopenny Loyal user Bay Area, Northern California USA 257 Posts |
Why would anyone want to use the old bang ring technology? It's so passe. You can't use it strolling or hopping. Even if it didn't wear out where and when are you going to be banging it out? I avoid it like the plague.
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Only if the coin is to be passed out to a spectator.
then it would need to be the locking type.or if the magic happens in the spectators hands. todd |
Jumbopenny Loyal user Bay Area, Northern California USA 257 Posts |
It's all about audience management.
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Calvin Tong Special user 718 Posts |
That's the beauty of it. So that the magic happens in the participants hand. If not, then why bother with having a locking or magnetic?
Cal Tong
President Emeritus IBM Ring 216 Silicon Valley |
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