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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Those who purchased Amase-ink from the pm information I gave you, let me know how you like it.
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Could this be the method for Frixion Pen: INVISIBLE INK IN POWDER FORM
Inks which can be made to appear and disappear again have always been a source of interest to people in general and a great deal of secret correspondence has been carried on by means of them. Mail order dealers and schemers in this novelty line have been known to have paid varying amounts for formulas for these inks. A man who put out a good business plan some time ago had as the nucleus of the plan an invisible ink powder to be sold on display cards, etc. The formula he gave was a very simple one, but he claimed it was the best that could be found. He said that out of the sixty or more formulas there are for this product, the majority of these require chemicals that must be secured through large drug houses and must be added to water, properly mixed and filtered to assure good results. A costly and troublesome job - and the simple methods require lemon juice, or milk and these too are inconvenient and expensive to market. The formula he furnished was one ingredient, which was simply WASHING SODA, better known as SAL SODA. Sal Soda is obtainable at any grocery store even in the smallest village. A tablespoonful of the washing soda will make half a tumbler of invisible ink. The powder can be put in small envelopes, the pay envelope type; use a good white envelope instead of a cheap manila and have printed neatly, in colors, if possible, and red or blue in preference to black, with words something like: "(name) MAGIC INK. Just add water. Writing is invisible until paper is heated. Or, dissolve contents in (say how much) water. Writing with this ink is invisible until paper is heated with a hot iron." The directions for making and using the ink can be printed on envelopes as above or on a separate sheet and enclosed. You can make up the directions better after study of different items of this kind now sold by novelty houses. It might be a good plan to print all of the uses for the ink in a more elaborate way on a small circular to be enclosed and if you are marketing other specialties, novelties, jokes, magic books, tricks, etc., advertise some of these on the same sheet. You can have quite a write-up for the ink itself. Further directions on using this ink: Use ordinary steel pen, a new point preferable; let dry, but do not wet the writing. When paper is dry, message will be absolutely invisible. Hold to light and you will be unable to find a single trace of the writing. Now if you have an electric iron, just heat it, or any kind of hot iron will do. The written message will appear in quite a magical manner. A show card can be printed or made by hand at a sign studio. Attach the envelope to card with gummed tape so storekeeper can remove them without injuring the card or envelopes. The top of card can have large wording something like the matter on front of each envelope, and the price - about 25 cents - or even up to 50 cents. Then down along each side of the row of envelopes have: FOR SECRET PLANS; FOR PARTIES; FOR MAGIC TRICKS; FOR CHRISTMAS CARDS; FOR GAMES; FOR LOVE LETTERS, Mfg. and distributed by: (your name). Put about a dozen packets on a card and sell the cards at $1.00 or more each to dealers. At 15 cents up to 50 cents a packet he has a good profit. Drug Stores, Tobacco Stores, Book and Stationery Stores, Printers and Novelty Houses, and in fact practically any kind of store can handle this item. I found it at: http://www.howtoadvice.com/ChemicalMagic |
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mindmagic Inner circle London 1740 Posts |
Isn't the word "Frixion" in large letters down the side of the pen a bit of a giveaway? Or do you cover it up somehow?
Barry |
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The Paranormalist Special user United Kingdom 702 Posts |
Hi Barry
I suppose it is a slight giveaway but I have re-housed the refil in another casing or you could get some kind of dried ink remover solution and with a lot of hard work rub it off. Franklin |
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eztravlr New user 82 Posts |
Go out and find the Pilot G2 pen. Open it up and toss the cartridge. Open up your Frixion and put it's cartridge into th G2. You're all set. Hand out a regular G2 when you're simply writing and switch it out for the Frixion G2 when you need it. Incidentally, I was told by a good source that you only need to heat up the ink to above 113 degrees to activate the chemical response.
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Trekdad Elite user Telford, PA 445 Posts |
An speculation as to why this isn't being released in the U.S.?
I can so see the uses in mentalism effects.
Barnhardt: You have tested this theory?
Klaatu: I find it works well enough to get me from one planet to the next. The Day the Earth Stood Still |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
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On 2007-06-13 06:35, The Paranormalist wrote: If you are outside on a sunny day, try a magnifying glass. |
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tboehnlein Inner circle ohio 1787 Posts |
You do not really believe Frixion on the side is going to give anything away do you, 99.9 % of the people out there have never heard of one of these pens leave alone seen one. Remember the old prediction effect where they guessed three magicians & one selection was written on the pen, I never had anyone catch it if they didn't make that guess. Cross Referencing? if they want to look that hard then let them, most would have no ideal what this pen is. We think to much lie mentalist & not enough like the spectator.
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Dr Spektor Eternal Order Carcanis 10781 Posts |
Sandpaper
"They are lean and athirst!!!!"
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gabelson Inner circle conscientious observer 2137 Posts |
Hey Trekdad-
Why not the U.S.? Signing checks, for one... |
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Silvertongue Inner circle One day I will die leaving behind 2426 Posts |
The magnifying glass might not be such a bad idea dynamike, the same effect is created in a crystal or acrylic ball maybe the spec could look through the ball and watch their writing dissapear, the sun is setting right now so I can't try it but it seems plausable, maybe....
KINGUS RINGUS 1st
For as long as space exists,
And living beings remain in cyclic existence, For that long, may I too remain, to dispel the sufferings of the world. -Shantideva Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva |
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eztravlr New user 82 Posts |
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On 2007-06-26 21:02, tboehnlein wrote: Do you have one of the pens? It's not just the name emblazoned on the side, it also has a very distinct flame like pattern over half the body and the shape of it also. All done by Pilot to make it distinctive and have a person stop, look and remember their product. Sometimes we tend to trot out well worn cliches because it's convienient. Also, as to why it isn't in the U.S. - The product it still being test marketed. Pilot may never release it in the U.S. Remember the McRib - Canada had it at least two years before they released in State-Side. How do I know this stuff? I've corresponded with Vince Mendoza who's done more research on this than most people have. He was "playing" with these pens long before Matieu Bich "released" his booklet. |
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Trekdad Elite user Telford, PA 445 Posts |
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On 2007-06-26 21:23, gabelson wrote: Funny thing that the uk web site for Pilot uses a commercial pitching the FriXion with a Clint Eastwood-type cop and a smart-a** speeder being pulled over in what looks like the American Southwest. Check it out at http://www.pilotpen.co.uk/
Barnhardt: You have tested this theory?
Klaatu: I find it works well enough to get me from one planet to the next. The Day the Earth Stood Still |
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tboehnlein Inner circle ohio 1787 Posts |
Thanks for the correction eztravlr, the one that I had seen must have either been an earlier model or already modified as it did not have the distinct flame on the side. I agree that would be a concern especially it was backed by a major marketing campaign.Modifying it would then be a good ideal/
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bond19 Inner circle Blackpool, England 1338 Posts |
Did you realize you can make the INK COME BACK AGAIN!!!
Simply place the paper in a freezer for a few hours &the INK RETURNS!! |
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Barry Daugherty Regular user Indiana 133 Posts |
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On 2007-07-09 13:32, bond19 wrote: Yeah, but the color isn't as vibrant. It looks slightly grayish instead of black. I was a little disappointed in this. But, still, there are novelty possibilities here. |
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churken Regular user California 199 Posts |
I used nail polish to remove the "flames" from the side of the pen. It took only a few minutes and the pen polished up well after. Now I have the same pen, but it is all black.
Paul |
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eztravlr New user 82 Posts |
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On 2007-07-09 14:10, bddaughe wrote: This is very true, but instead of being disappointed, find a way to use it to your advantage. Vince Mendoza does a routine where a blank sheet of folded paper is given to a spactator, they even inital the page. After some story telling, they're asked to look at the paper. They find a ghostly message on it, with their initials still there. |
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Barry Daugherty Regular user Indiana 133 Posts |
Awesome suggestion eztravlr! You're right. I was looking for something specific and missed out on another presentational angle that could be even better. I'll play around with this idea some more.
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Esjay Dee Loyal user Halls of residence 267 Posts |
Nice tip about using the G2. Hand out a card and G2, spec writes the name of deceased. Take back the pen and patter away, hand back the (gaffed) pen and spec adds some names of the living to the same card....etc etc. The flame from a black candle should do the job..
This is my 1st post here. I've been using frixion pens for a while, but could not have read nor responded to this thread if it had been in the 'protected secrets area', which to be honest, is where I think it should be. No offense intended. steve. |
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