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BatsMagic Inner circle New York 1052 Posts |
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On 2012-04-03 11:54, Zombie Magic wrote: So what did I describe,share or post a video of? Nothing! James in Taiwan- So what do you think it is that you are getting? You can't possibly know from what I said. Please PM me and let me know what you are getting! |
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billmarq Special user State near Arizona 570 Posts |
The respectful way for RS to handle the matter would have been sending an email notice to Batsmagic describing their concerns as a warning.
Honi soit quit mal y pense.
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Atom3339 Inner circle Spokane, WA 3242 Posts |
I got a large envelope from RS. Oops, there's a capital "I" in front of the RS.
This does NOT look promising...
TH
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BatsMagic Inner circle New York 1052 Posts |
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On 2012-04-03 12:02, duanebarry wrote: Thanks, Duane- I appreciate some common sense!!!!! |
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts |
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On 2012-04-02 23:51, Xiqual wrote: Hi I don't think my post is strange at all ! I'm basing it on some of the lackluster reviews I've read so far! I hope this turns out to be a great idea but so far I'm still on the fence. I'm neither for or against RS. I'm just trying to see if its something I'd be interested in, and so far I'd say no. That's the reason I read reviews on the majority of my purchases. And it not just magic purchases I read reviews on . If I can see what others are saying about something I'm interested in buying, then I read it. That's what makes Amazon.com so valuable to me. After reading what people say about a product,I usually get a sense if this product is for me. I also realize that five star reviews and one star reviews don't always give a true picture. I base it on the balance of the reviews. So far, from what I've read, something tells me to keep my money. That may very well change in the coming months. If your happy with what you received then good for you and I hope you enjoy it! Looking forward to your review. Thanks Ralph
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him".
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billmarq Special user State near Arizona 570 Posts |
I have a question. I am not trying to be negative; I would really like to know. At some point in time I assume the owners of these effects will perform them in public. Is there some sort of limitation? For instance, would it be a violation to perform a RS effect on television? Would that be too much exposure? If the magician says "I got this effect from Real Secrets," has he violated the arcane rules? This is becoming bizarre.
Honi soit quit mal y pense.
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RevJohn Inner circle Oregon City Oregon, Oregon 2473 Posts |
I am amazed at the length of this thread. Which comes out to be the same things said over and over. But now that one item of RS has been delivered, we shall see about 41 more pages of similar stuff, with just a little bit of different flavor.
Boils down to this, for those who don't want to read it all: Magician #1: RS will rock. Magician #2: RS won't rock. Magician #1: RS' first shipment rocks! Magician #2: RS' first shipment doesn't rock! Repeat above conversation for 41 pages. For a project that is Secret, there is amazing amount of chatter. Anyway. Proceed with the conversation once again. RevJohn |
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Atom3339 Inner circle Spokane, WA 3242 Posts |
RevJohn, you rock!
TH
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BatsMagic Inner circle New York 1052 Posts |
RevJohn- Isn't that the way bit always is?
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sevenup Regular user South Carolina 179 Posts |
Batsmagic, I'm not sure I follow RS reasoning for booting you out of the club but I hope you find a way back in as this is very early in the game and there is a lot more things to come. I'm hoping the website will get some content on it at last and a private forum would be a nice touch.
I have changed my tune on the first RS effect that was sent to us after sleeping on it. I didn't see it at first but I came up with a presentation that fits me and it will definitely be fun for any spectator to take part in. So now that I've had a chance to think it through I'm actually excited about showing this around this weekend.
Pick a card, any card at all. Just don't pick a RED spade.
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Ray Chelt Special user Changing the world with my 988 Posts |
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On 2012-04-02 17:44, Jamie Ferguson wrote: You sir are a trouble making stirrer of the highest order -- why nobody has banned you yet is beyond me. |
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BatsMagic Inner circle New York 1052 Posts |
Sevenup- well, like I said- I don't understand it either. Believe me, I had NO INTENTION of getting kicked out! And I still LIKE THIS PROJECT! So far comments are about 50% saying I'm a Rat Fink, and 50% saying they don't understand it. I think I will get back in- I know reliable (for re-shipping) people in 3 other states that I can re-apply with. But I will have to think about it now! PS- Get yourself into the "Rat Fink" camp before they boot you out too!
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Ray Chelt Special user Changing the world with my 988 Posts |
I'm somewhat confused by RS treatment of BatsMagic and agree with Bill that a warning would have been a lot friendlier.
I do think that Bats you didn't describe the effect but, for the non committted like me you definitely said enough to confirm to me that not being in RS wasn't going to be of huge detriment. In summary I know you get three sheets of instructions, 30 refill gimmicks and an effect that isn't wholely new, if indeed you can call it an effect -- not hugely inspiring for their first offering. |
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts |
I don't think anyone here has called or implied that BatsMagic is a Rat Fink and to be honest, I don't think anyone here knows why RealSecrets may have cancelled his membership. It's all speculation. I agree that if RealSecrets were to cancel someones membership, it seems that the fair thing to do would be to let them know why. Of course, people also get booted from the Café daily with no explanation.
I'm also not sure how RealSecrets would be able to link someone here on the Café to their RealSecrets membership based on their username. Mike |
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BatsMagic Inner circle New York 1052 Posts |
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On 2012-04-03 15:32, Ray Chelt wrote: Thanks, Ray. But whose fault is that, that it's not a "Killer" effect? Mine or theirs? I still rated a 7 of 10- above 5 is fairly good, to me at least. So should this fact be hidden? And there are others here that disagree with my review- Max Krause, for one. He is a FAR better magician than me! And a far better judge of what a good effect is! I guess someone like Paul Harris, or Richard Sanders should have the same rule- knock one of my tricks and I will NEVER sell to you again! Yeah, that's it! And, really- I didn't knock it, but I told the truth as I see it! |
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saysold1 Eternal Order Recovering Cafe addict with only 10794 Posts |
Maybe the RS folks are trying to set an example with Batsmagic - it is an inexpensive way really of attempting to tamp down too much chatter.
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BatsMagic Inner circle New York 1052 Posts |
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On 2012-04-03 16:10, rockwall wrote: Mike- The "Rat Fink" assessment is my own- you know, how a "Rat" squeals on his pals? And as far as how they know who I am, I'll fill you in and you will surely understand. A week or two ago, on this forum, I made a comment about something on the RS website. Someone here, who was a member, could not find what I was talking about, and called me out on it, not exactly calling me a liar, but in effect that's what it was. He also said (not a direct quote, but pretty close) "I'll bet that you won't tell us your real name, because RS would kick you right out". I wasn't lying, and I felt that I had nothing to fear, so I revealed my real name. Here it is again- John Battaglia. Now, if you think about it, that's where my "BatsMagic" comes from. So even if I didn't reveal my name, you could probably put 2 and 2 together and figure out that John Battaglia from New York is actually "BatsMagic". Well, this all increases my paranoia- like looking in my mirror and seeing a police car! Next thing, I'll get booted from the Magic Café! |
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rockwall Special user 762 Posts |
And you'll never know why!
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pennjarr Regular user 110 Posts |
It seems a shame that anyone posting under their real name (or who discloses their name, email address etc) runs the risk of being banned, whilst anyone else could post whatever they wished with impunity.
I would say that whilst 'real secrets' has only made three posts, they are watching this thread very carefully, as evidenced by Batsmagic being kicked out and James' very quick reinstatement (and bless you James for your continued optimism, and generally entertaining posts). I was expecting the reactions to the installment to be incredible, perhaps this needs to be seen as a marathon rather than a sprint, in a few months we shall see what the general verdict is (or maybe not). |
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
Batsmagic, I NEVER called you a "rat". I believe you to be a passionate, kind person. I actually have no idea why you were kicked. I will post what I believe happened BUT this does not contain any blame or supposition of wrong doing.
My gut feeling is this: You posted what type of effect it was You posted the credits of the effect A trend started for other subscribers to make comments about "If you added this..... It is just like that effect ....." Maybe that is why. Personally, I don't want any subscribers talking about ANY details other than good or bad. Sure, non subscribers will say we are selfish. Subscribers can't let non subscribers bait them into posting too much. Once again, I am truly sorry about your being refunded. I do not think you are a "rat". James
Still with the Chinese circus
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