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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Didn't know exactly where to post this. but it is the little darlings section. my grandson who is 7 years old wants a magic set for christmas.iv'e looked at so many. some have a few good things in them.and some junk too.i don't know if it would be better to buy separately some effects I think he would like and would keep his attention in learning the effects. what do all of you think would be best?im open to suggestions.
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charliecheckers Inner circle 1969 Posts |
Todd - While getting individual items might be a better way to go from a practical point of view, I personally got a lot of excitement getting my first kit and being able to put together a "full show". I would recommend geting a kit and suplementing it if necessary with additional items.
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Donald Dunphy Inner circle Victoria, BC, Canada 7565 Posts |
Donald Dunphy is a Victoria Magician, British Columbia, Canada.
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RealityOne Loyal user 227 Posts |
Fantasma has a variety of great kits here: http://www.fantasmamagic.com/products.php?cat=16
I've also seen those kits in Sams and Costco during the holidays. If you make your own kit, it will end up costing more for fewer effects. At age 7, you are probably better going with a kit. If your grandson was older (like 12 or 13), I would recommend getting him a copy of Mark Wilson's Complete Course, an inexpensive cups and balls set, sponge balls, magician's rope, a couple of decks, a variety of gaff cards (the use of which is explained in Mark Wilson's book) and an invisible deck. There is no better way to start out in magic.
~David
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Thanks for all of your suggestions guys. I am going to weigh this out.i probaley will go the magic set route.and add a couple of effects to it myself.
todd |
Siraldi Regular user Johnson City, Tennessee 102 Posts |
I honestly am not a fan of most magic sets that are pre-packaged... unless a store owner actually sets it up. I work at a magic store sometime when he is out of town. His website is tophatmagicsupply.com
It has his phone number and I think a way to email him there. Tell him I sent you there if you decide to call. They are talking about making a little bucket of effects for christmas time. If they don't... I'm sure he would be more than willing to piece something together for you. Hope that helps; my friend! |
bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Thanks siraldi I will check this site out.
todd |
Siraldi Regular user Johnson City, Tennessee 102 Posts |
Glad I could help. And if you have questions don't hesitate to call or email him. Dave is a really cool guy.
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Rodney Palmer Inner circle 1317 Posts |
Bowers,
Have you checked out the Magic Sets by Melissa & Doug? These are very High Quality Magic Sets. They do cost a few dollars more than a CHEAP Plastic Magic Set but they will last forever as most of their items are made out of wood. Rodney
"Creating Memories That Last A Lifetime"
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Yes I have rodney.and I am leaning toward buying one of their sets.and adding a couple of items to it.but not for sure yet.
todd |
Anatole Inner circle 1912 Posts |
When I gave a magic set as a Christmas gift to a friend's child a couple of years ago, I included a "tutoring session" as part of the "gift." I met with the child at her home a few days after Christmas to help her not only learn how the tricks work, but also how to present the tricks.
----- Amado "Sonny" Narvaez
----- Sonny Narvaez
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
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On 2012-11-04 14:00, Anatole wrote: This is good. I received a magic set for Christmas when I was a kid. But it took my uncle, who does magic, to show me the cool stuff that "my tricks" could do. That was the spark that lit the fire. Also, not to start any other fires here, but the Criss Angel magic sets, such as found at Wal Mart, etc., are not that bad. They have the basic beginner stuff, and the packaging looks "magical" to a kid. Also, Melissa and Doug offer some nice magic set, with well made pieces... better than the average slum plastic stuff. http://www.melissaanddoug.com/search?q=m......tton.y=0 Edit: Oops! Overlooked the previous mention of the M&D sets. Count me then as another vote for them!
~michael baker
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