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Damien New user 9 Posts |
SortKwik
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Bob Johnston Inner circle Philadelphia, PA 1251 Posts |
SortKwik is a wonderful product. For years, magic stores used to sell a product called “Skinner’s Edge Cream, it is in fact “SortKwik.” It even had Michael Skinner’s picture on the pocket container. I used to get it out of respect to Michael in the hopes that his estate would benefit. My supplier no longer can get it so I now get the SortKwik.
The trick in using it, is to give it a few minutes to dry on your fingers and hands. Not only does it help with coins, it is the only way I can “slide” the cards in a natural way when doing Inv. Deck. Bob |
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ncognito New user 9 Posts |
About Skinner’s Edged Card Crème
I am one of two old friends of Michael’s who are responsible for bringing Skinner’s Edge Card Crème to market. I’ve read numerous posts about the product over time and thought it might be time to clear a few things up. First of all, this product in not Sort-Kwik. It is made by the same company that makes Sort-Kwik, Lee Products in the Twin Cities. It is a different formulation that contains other ingredients that are better suited for skin care that Sort-Kwik. It was called Paper Crème and I don’t think the company markets it any longer as such. Michael was religious about this stuff, always carrying a container in his sock so that, when called upon to perform, he would excuse himself to “wash-up” and then be ready to blow us all away. He feared that the stuff might become unavailable, and since I live the Twin Cities, I would purchase cases of the stuff to send to him to allay his fears. After his passing, John Deems and I decided to explore approaching the Lee Products company with the idea of repackaging the product under Michael’s name. This was an effort on our part to keep Mike’s name alive and as a tribute. It turned out that the company had no problem with this idea, in that it was a regular practice of theirs. The same product was already repackaged and sold as both an aid for folks in the commercial lighting industry for a sure grip on light bulbs and, of all things imaginable, a solution for dog show people as a means to reduce paw slippage on indoor floors for their pets in the show. We chose a slightly smaller container (the same package they use for Sort-Kwik) in an effort to make the item easier to carry and conceal. I think Michael would have really appreciated the lighter load. The project was never intended to make much money, with no advertising budget beyond a simple web site (www.legerdomain.com). This has proved to be true with the sales thus far, doing little more than covering production and distribution costs. The product sells the best in England but all told it has only done well enough to keep out of pocket expenses for the project to a minimum. This is exactly what it was designed to do. Nobody’s making any money here, but Michael’s name (and photograph) is kept alive and circulating. Sort-Kwik, a great product for fingertip moistening, is not the same product as Skinner’s Edge Card Crème and does not have all of the benefits and nor does it perform as well as this product. I am hoping to stop these rumors, not necessarily to stop folks from using it or to drive them to by our Card Crème, but rather to stem the tide of misinformation so the integrity of Mike’s preferred formula can be maintained. There is actually a Magic vendor in Canada who is re-labeling Sort-Kwik as a counterfeit product. We are not asking you to buy or use Skinner’s Edge Card Crème, but please, don’t mistake it for other similar products. We know, because of the way we are having it produced, coupled with the normal margins in the Magic distribution and dealer community, that it sells for more than the office products discussed. It lasts a long time and we believe it is well worth the price charged. This is America and as a free market society you can buy it or not. The main point is that there are no scams here; no one is trying to rip you off. We offer the product as a tribute to Michael Skinner’s memory. I am writing this all out in an effort to straighten out the misconceptions about the product. The whole project makes very little sense if it causes feelings of being bilked by the Magic Community. It is what it is. If you use it you will see in it what Mike saw, a remarkably helpful tool for card and coin manipulation. I am aware that many magicians feel this sort of thing is unnecessary and I can also attest to the fact that one (including Mike Skinner himself) could become dependant on the product, lacking the confidence to perform without it. I use it and benefit from it whenever I perform, but there are no implied requirements here. I welcome any questions or comments although I do hope this explanation puts this small controversy to sleep. Have a great day, |
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M Pitcher Elite user Around the block 432 Posts |
photos of rosin being made
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Jim Stan Magic Man Loyal user Chicago Area 241 Posts |
Working Hands Creme is available at Walgreens for about $8 per jar. This stuff is great! It only takes a small amout. Lasts for hours. Some full time pros I know also use this. Give it a try.
Jim |
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Bill Ligon Inner circle A sure sign of a misspent youth: 6437 Posts |
Try Corn Huskers' Lotion. It is available in many drugstores and works very well. It is not slippery like most lotions.
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Dan McLean Inner circle Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur 1261 Posts |
Golden Touch Lotion was favored by Ed Marlo. Mike Close also uses it.
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Tom G Inner circle 2895 Posts |
I really do like Golden Touch, haven't found any that works as well or as long for me. As for the rosin thing I do play violin and wouldn't want rosin getting
on cards or coins.... BTW where do you get Skinners Edge Card Creme?? |
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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts |
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On 2005-06-28 05:14, Tom G wrote: Here. I just received the "Skinner’s Edge Card Creme" product and it's great. It does the job and one container will last a very long time, even with frequent use. |
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tedski Special user New Jersey 792 Posts |
I second Working Hands Cream - good stuff
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Spydur Special user PDX, now San Diego...back to PDX 966 Posts |
Dr. Zimm's Crack Cream is a good product too. Did not see that one listed, but I got tired of reading...hahaha.
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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts |
Don't you have to be an ***hole to use that? Moderator deletion in 10, 9, 8...
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Steve Friedberg Inner circle 1402 Posts |
And from a former moderator, too! Geez....
Cheers,
Steve "A trick does not fool the eyes, but fools the brain." -- John Mulholland |
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GaryW Veteran user HSMagic 317 Posts |
"Vasoline Extreme Moisture" is one of the best hand creams I've come across and It's absolutely NOT greasy. Good stuff IMO.
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Larry Davidson Inner circle Boynton Beach, FL 5270 Posts |
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On 2005-07-01 18:26, Steve Friedberg wrote: It takes one to know one! |
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Doug Arden Special user 886 Posts |
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On 2005-03-05 19:59, NMaggio wrote: |
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Doug Arden Special user 886 Posts |
Vagisil
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