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Michael Daniels Inner circle Isle of Man 1554 Posts 
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A standard size business card folded in half works.
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Magic NAO New user 67 Posts
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On Mar 15, 2017, Tarik Flash wrote: I am slightly confused as a torn card piece is as thick as a complete card. A folded card is even thicker. So is this about size or thickness? Sidenote: I ordered my Gift beginning of February and I am still waiting for delivery, so I can't check. |
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Fligmupple New user This account will expire in 83 Posts
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I believe Tarik assumed you meant a folded normal playing card. You mean an unfolded one, right? If so, it's certainly ok in thickness, but the size might be too large to fit where predictions go. (I can't check the size right now since I'm not at home)
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Magic NAO New user 67 Posts
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Oh, great, now I understand. I was indeed thinking of an unfolded complete poker size playing card. Many thanks for clarifying.
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mjanes New user Gig Harbor, WA 66 Posts
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I have recently purchased X-act and Grail, recommended by others in this thread, as both appeal to me apart from The Gift. They have not yet arrived, so I'm not yet fully clear on their workings, but based on the trailers and commentary I can only expect that both of them fulfill the function of F#$*e decks, each in its own disguised way. What puzzles me is why any of us would need something as ingenious and elegant as The Gift in conjunction with a F#$*e deck. Why not just use an envelope, or some other less extraordinary box? If I'm missing something, surely it will become clear when deliveries arrive later this week and I have time to more clearly understand. In any case, Angelo's extraordinary "gift" to us has innumerable other applications waiting to be enacted.
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RevConfused New user Yorkshire, UK 65 Posts
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Whilst, I see some fantastic things written about this, and am still in two minds after reading some of the comments whether to wait for more reviews or not...one thing bugs me....
Why is a gold cardboard box 25 quid more expensive than a black one? |
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videoman Inner circle 6198 Posts
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The gold box is a limited edition.
Whether that is worth it or makes sense to you doesn't matter, it's a free market and people can price items as they wish. Consumers will decide if it is worth it with their buying choices. Just gauging by the FB group it seems the gold is selling pretty well. If you think this is going to be a worker for you and you really prefer the gold then the price difference isn't really a big factor IMO. Although if you take your time and are careful you could conceivably recover the box in any color or pattern you prefer, if you don't mind going to the extra time and trouble. Again, it's your choice. |
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Robert M Inner circle 2482 Posts
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On Mar 15, 2017, Angelo Carbone wrote: I posted this on Facebook. That's what I'm using. The cards practically jump out of the box. But, they do get creased and not as springy after a while. Robert |
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Robert M Inner circle 2482 Posts
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On Mar 15, 2017, Michael Daniels wrote: I posted this on Facebook. The cards practically jump out of the box. But, they do get creased after a while, so I'm not sure this the answer. But, it works for me. Robert |
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Robert M Inner circle 2482 Posts
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What I was referring to was using business card stock. Or, business cards re: Michael Daniels' post.
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Vraagaard Inner circle Copenhagen, Denmark 1393 Posts
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I've always been a fan of Free Will trick by Corbuzier, just never liked the props. For a while I had the prediction in a Z-fold/himber wallet, so I could let other people draw a note that was different (as an extra convincer). Then I performed free will with a card, a coin and a pen.
The gift gives me new options for this effect. I can now write a very specific note and give people a totally free choice of which of the 3 objects to put in the pocket......... Just one way of using the gift for other purposes than cards. Card predictions are also easily covered with "the grail", "Bang on", "The Lynx wallet" and other great effects. I am still waiting to get my hands on the Gift, and hope it will arrive very soon. Have fun Jan |
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rosariorose9 Inner circle Kreskin guessed that I had 1136 Posts
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On Mar 16, 2017, Vraagaard wrote: As am I! Ordered mine the beginning of last month. Delivery to my dealer (Magic and Such) has been delayed twice  ,and it's now not due until the end of this month!! Almost two months...this is, excluding pre-orders, the L O N G E S T that I've ever waited for an effect to be delivered.
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mjanes New user Gig Harbor, WA 66 Posts
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Today my dealer (Penguin) advises ETA March 22 --- that's their date of receipt there. Then turnaround to ship. Preorders filled first. "If you have been on the list for a month you are likely near the top of the shipping list." Long wait. But worth it. It's a lovely effect. Nobody could have foretold the popularity and demand.
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rosariorose9 Inner circle Kreskin guessed that I had 1136 Posts
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On Mar 16, 2017, mjanes wrote: I certainly hope so! 
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RevConfused New user Yorkshire, UK 65 Posts
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On Mar 16, 2017, videoman wrote: On the contrary, my opinion does indeed matter. It matters in so far as it helps me decide what to buy. Not for one second did I imply he could not price thing as he wished. I asked the question in case the colour was the minor detail and there were other things making it limited. After speaking to some of my regular suppliers today, I have taken the plunge and ordered the black one. I think it looks better. |
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RevConfused New user Yorkshire, UK 65 Posts
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By the way propdog have these in stock. Mine will be with me tomorrow.
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wchoo002 Regular user 115 Posts
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On Mar 15, 2017, Magic NAO wrote: Just to note, the issue for me is actually both the thickness and the size. I can't say too much here, but if I use a something as thick as a playing card and it is so large that it goes to the edges of the gimmicked part of the box, then one can actually see how the box works (or at least my friend who inspected the box for about 10 secs did). |
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Magic NAO New user 67 Posts
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So could someone please check whether or not a complete untorn and unfolded poker size playing card will work?
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Michael Daniels Inner circle Isle of Man 1554 Posts
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On Mar 17, 2017, Magic NAO wrote: No, it won't. Mike |
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Magic NAO New user 67 Posts
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Ok, many thanks for replying so quickly!
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