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KenRyan Elite user 465 Posts |
I just got my bottle of Chamberlain's Golden Touch Moisturizer, which I orderd based on all the recommendations from multiple magicians. I put some on my hands about 10 minutes ago and though I have rubbed it all in and even wiped my hands on a cloth, my hands are still pretty slippery and it's actually making it harder to hold on to coins.
What advice do folks might folks have for me on this? Do I have to wait a certain amount of time before trying to do magic? What experience do others have with this moisturizer? Thanks! Ken |
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
Ken! Ya "shoulda" asked me!!!
At my age (83) Chamberlain's Golden Touch "works" for >>>ME<<<. When I was in my 20s, I used a "paste", It was called "Bowler's Grip". (Bought at Bowling Alleys) It came in a tiny jar (carry in pocket) about 2" in diameter and 1 1/2" deep. It made MY fingers "tacky". Everybody's "body chemistry" varies. It's a matter of "testing". As you noted, perhaps waiting a little while (with Chamberlain's) MAY be the "answer" for YOU. The Bowlers Grip was relatively inexpensive. You may just need to experiment. I remember buying from the late Will Lindhorst in 1950, a piece of cloth (looked like a shoe shine rag) that was impregnated with (I think) bees wax. It cost $1.00,and It lasted for years. I just rubbed it on my hands, and "voila" (that's for Charlie Miller!!!)I was "ready". It seemed to "act" somewhat like Bowlers Grip that I bought when Lindhorst's cloth wore out. Hope this has been helpful. PS...I just thought of something. Acrobats, who do flying trapeze work, rub their hands with rosin just before going on. Rosin is used on the horsehair on violin bows.
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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Ihop Inner circle Glen Spey, NY 1604 Posts |
I bought a small piece of violin rosin at a music store. The girl that sold it to me was giving me instructions on how to apply it to the bow and
I told her it was for my hands and explained why. I ended up showing her a trick and then she called the other staff people over and I did another. Then she played a violin for me. Oops! Back to the rosin. It works fine. I have a hard block and have to rub my fingers on it a few times to get the tackiness. You can control how tacky it is by rubbing it more.
Ihor
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Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse Inner circle 1513 Posts |
Where can I buy the lotion at I would like to try it
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KenRyan Elite user 465 Posts |
Huh. Thanks guys! I actually have some violin rosin. And I think one needs to wait for about an hour or more - at least with the amount of Golden Touch I used. I'll experiment with different amounts or different amounts of time between application and magic.
I also have a rosin bag from when I used to bowl:). Now I need to try an find my ball bag. Anyway, I'll report back when I have more info. Cheers, Ken Quote:
On Apr 15, 2015, Kyoki_Sanitys_Eclipse wrote: I bought if off Amazon. Ken |
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Tree Loyal user Wiggle Wiggle 295 Posts |
Greasy Touch is why I went with Corn Huskers Lotion
100% better |
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KenRyan Elite user 465 Posts |
Hmm. Haven't heard of that one. Where do you get it?
Ken |
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Dick Oslund Inner circle 8357 Posts |
Ken...In the IOWA "corn country" CORN HUSKERS is available "everywhere"! Check out the pharmacies--possibly even stores that sell farm equipment.
Chamberlain's Golden Touch Lotion is manufactured by Weeks & Leo Co. Inc. Des Moines, Iowa 50322. www.chamberlainlotion.com The last time I got some, it was about $5.00 for 8.5 fluid ounces. (darn near a "lifetime" supply!!!)
SNEAKY, UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS,& SURREPTITIOUS ITINERANT MOUNTEBANK
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davidpaul$ Inner circle Georgetown, South Carolina 3086 Posts |
Try O'Keeffe's Working Man's Hand Cream http://www.okeeffescompany.com/?gclid=CP......oduRkAaQ
Available most everywhere. I get it from Home Depot in the paint department. It was recommended to me by Glen Morphew an excellent card guy.
Guilt will betray you before technique betrays you!
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KenRyan Elite user 465 Posts |
Thanks David. I'll check out my local Lowe's and Home Depot for that.
Cheers! Ken |
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
I generally use "Chamberlain's" in the summer months and "O'Keeffe's" in the winter when the humidity levels drop and everything is drying out.
Cheers!
Stanyon
aka Steve Taylor "Every move a move!" "If you've enjoyed my performance half as much as I've enjoyed performing for you, then you've enjoyed it twice as much as me!" |
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KenRyan Elite user 465 Posts |
I just got some O'Keeffes at Lowe's today. If nothing else, I'm gonna have a lot of moisturizer when this experiment is over:).
Ken |
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1KJ Inner circle Warning: We will run out of new tricks in 4385 Posts |
Ken,
If those don't work, here is a home-made remedy I use, as I have dry hands as well: Get one of those little pill containers that clip onto a keychain. Mix about five parts of any hand lotion and one part pine tree sap. I nearly fill it with lotion and let a few drops of pine sap drip into it. You get the sap by cutting a small branch from a pine tree in warm weather, and the sap will start oozing out in a few minutes. Mix it up in the pill container with a toothpick. Clip it on your keychain, and you are ready to go wherever you are. I keep a piece of toothpick in mine so I can dab the tiniest amount on my hands and spread it around. It helps if you just washed your hands and they are just a tiny bit damp. It's like magic. KJ |
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pjpastir Regular user 117 Posts |
Hello Ihop,
I also have dry hands. I do card work and was wondering about the rosin sticking to the cards or making them tacky? Do you use what they call "light rosin"? "It works fine. I have a hard block and have to rub my fingers on it a few times to get the tackiness". Any other tips or is it that basic? Best Regards Paul |
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Ihop Inner circle Glen Spey, NY 1604 Posts |
Hi Paul,
I also have a hard block of light rosin. I rub my fingers on the block a few times. I also cut the block with a knife so tiny pieces flake off and rub my fingers on the powder. The tackiness can be controlled by the length of time rubbing. I don't know of any other rosin. I stopped looking around when I got this one.
Ihor
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KenRyan Elite user 465 Posts |
So far I'm really liking the O'Keeffe's! I'll update if I change my mind.
Cheers, Ken |
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pjpastir Regular user 117 Posts |
Hi Ihop.
Thanks for your reply. Could you tell me if the rosin sticks to the cards or makes them tacky at all? Thanks Paul |
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Ray Bertrand Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1452 Posts |
O'Keeffe's works best for me.
Ray
Mentalism in Ontario.
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Ihop Inner circle Glen Spey, NY 1604 Posts |
Paul,
Not sticky at all. Just enough to prevent sliding. You can control the amount of rosin by how long you rub. Don't rub until it's tacky. Try rubbing twice and then handle the cards. If it doesn't work rub twice more. You'll get the feel of it. No grease or oils or waiting.
Ihor
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pjpastir Regular user 117 Posts |
That sounds great Ihop, I'm going to give it try.
Thanks again for your advice! Best Regards Paul |
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