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The Baldini Inner circle I some how pounded in 2445 Posts |
The Tang box is a beautiful piece indeed, I use it with the CW Ring cruncher and a borrowed ring of course, and as the box is quite large, it is perfect for Parlor or stage,
I was wondering what other props are being used, like some I mentioned in an earlier post, perhaps a ring or coin etc. is found in a balloon, I know many who use a shoe lace, nice idea, some even use a shoe, I for one would not want to touch something that came out of a strangers shoe! A soda can is another, but again , I would not want my ring or coin covered by even a few drops of sticky soda. So , where else can the object be found? |
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Dr_J_Ayala Inner circle In search of Vlad Dracul and his 2169 Posts |
A bread roll, walnut shell, egg shell, inside (read: between the actual layers) a business card or matchbook cover (of course, this applies to coins and not rings), inside a sponge object/figure, film canisters (we all remember those, and film too of course, right?), those flat little cases that games for Nintendo DS systems go into, etc.
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The Baldini Inner circle I some how pounded in 2445 Posts |
How about using a cell phone with a camera, take a pic and have it appear in the phone, then pluck it from the screen.
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bertietonks New user 22 Posts |
I appreciate this is an old box but I have the Porper strong box and one issue I had with it relates to a specific issue with the box when handed out withe padlock. A fantastic workaround is avaialble however in the form of a totally brass padlock (including body and shank) these are non m??????c and are PERFECT for the job.
I have a bunch of different boxes and I feel this one is better suited for parlour/stage type situation rather than walkaround. The quality is amazing and the secret, so devious it hurts. A fine piece of apparatus that has a pride of place in my working collection. |
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SanCho14jfm Loyal user New Jersey 244 Posts |
Check out Dave Powell's Antique Pill Box, it's the most brilliant ring box I've ever seen and can withhold examination from even the most astute magicians. Really if you don't know how to open this thing, you'll never figure it out!
http://www.tannens.com/shop//cart.php?m=......l&p=9430 |
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MR Effecto Inner circle 2836 Posts |
Looks nice.
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dragonash Veteran user the sticks 380 Posts |
There is the traditional ball of wool. This was often done using a sack instead of the large box now available.
And there is the venerable brass ring casket. It fits in the pocket but it is not as easy to load as a Lippincott. |
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inigmntoya Inner circle DC area native, now in Atlanta 2350 Posts |
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Unfortunately, Mr. Miller made less than 25 of these incredibly crafted boxes (he confirmed that to me by phone last week). |
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rmendez Inner circle San Antonio, Texas 1253 Posts |
For close-up or strolling, I highly recommend Viking's box because the surgeon's precision is unrivaled for the cost. For the platform, Joe Porper's Strong Box 2.0 which is the final answer to Lippincott boxes. It can be loaded or unloaded silently in a flash and can pass for an authentic strong box capable of withstanding fairly close scrutiny. As a collector I just purchased Dave Powell's Antique Pill Box but have yet to receive it. Any information you can share is greatly appreciated.
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dragonash Veteran user the sticks 380 Posts |
The Delta Ring Box is great to show magicians because the unbroken inlay visually negates the method. Maybe this feature in not relevant to lay people, but it is a beautiful box at which to look. I do not know of a feasable method to load it in the open.
I have not seen the Antique Pill Box. |
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Burf Regular user Adelaide, South Australia 140 Posts |
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On Sep 19, 2015, dragonash wrote: Can this be examined by the spectator (at least casually)? I am considering the Porper Stong Box 2.0 but it is rather pricey but I want something that can be looked at reasonably closely without the spectator realising there is something amiss |
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Julie Inner circle 3936 Posts |
Hello Burf
Just about every Lippincott Box can be examined by your spectator. The box appears ungimmicked when the lid is opened and the borrowed coin, ring or whatever is discovered inside. Should you want the typical Lippincott Box to be examined, the next step is to relock it and you're good to go. With the lid down and the lock locked there's virtually nothing to find. This holds true for the beautiful Delta Ring Box, too. The Porper Strong Box has a bit of an industrial look to it and is in a class by itself in design as well as handling. This one can pretty much be thoroughly "examined" with the lid open or closed. Another excellent option is Owens' Little Silver Boxes. You might consider getting the relatively less expensive Lippincott Box from Viking/CW first and work up your routine. If you're like many of us, you'll wind up with more than one version of apparatus you really like and the Viking piece is a great place to start. Should you decide the routine is not for you, there's not much invested and you can go on to something else. Have FUN! Julie P.S. I believe Michael has made one that can be used to vanish an item, too. |
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Burf Regular user Adelaide, South Australia 140 Posts |
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On Sep 22, 2015, Julie wrote: Thanks kindly - very helpfull and usefull information. |
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rmendez Inner circle San Antonio, Texas 1253 Posts |
I collect small ring and coin boxes and am searching for a Dave Powell Delta Ring Box.
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Taterini Special user 604 Posts |
Rmendez -
If you haven't already... try getting in touch with John at Sterlini Magic. http://www.sterlinimagic.com/contact They usually can get Dave's stuff pretty fast from him. |
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rmendez Inner circle San Antonio, Texas 1253 Posts |
I recently acquired a few of Dave Powell's Ring Boxes including the Antique Pill Box, a couple Delta Ring Boxes, and his Victorian Ring Box and they are all exquisite.
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Julie Inner circle 3936 Posts |
Douglas/Wayne Engineering, Tabby (Tabman), Robert (refer to Robert's Locked Box/ sold through Magic Inc. decades ago) and at least one additional German source have made wooden LOCKING versions of the venerable Lippincott Box where the box is examinable in its opened state.
Julie. |
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rmendez Inner circle San Antonio, Texas 1253 Posts |
John Sterlini is a great guy. I also own one of his gumball machines and love it.
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Julie Inner circle 3936 Posts |
Another related interesting piece, although not for the appearance of a coin or ring in a locked box, is the RC Ring Tower imported from Germany and routined and sold by George Robinson @ Viking/CW. This is designed as a VANISH of a coin or ring and combines the functional audible feature of a rattle box with a Lippincott Box construction.
With a little ingenuity this could be reverse performed to cause the appearance of a vanished item inside the apparatus with the added advantage of the sound misdirection of the item appearing inside long before it is actually loaded. It is completely examinable at the end as the gimmick locks. Julie |
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