by AnonymousZC » Apr 10th, '07, 18:22
Firstly, for people talking about the M5 and Big Bertha, please remember that these are quite different from the Raven. Though they are similar, and can really do the same as the Raven, they are normally used for the different side of PK magic. I have read about many people having both the M5 and the Raven, so that they can keep the Raven for the 'disapearing' tricks.
Secondly, I recently recieved my Ravenx2. I never had the original Raven, and went for the x2, not knowing what to expect. I find normal coins can make a noise, and with a few practises and knowing what background sound level you need it gets disguised easy. I did find the 'special' coin that came with it makes very little noise, so I'm going to buy more of them and do a few switches during performances.
The 'bent keys' routine I need to work on a bit more, since I find they stick quite hard and the switch is not as easy as it seems for me. Maybe I just need to get the knack. But shows how a switch is easily possible.
I find that having the 'x2' means you can make two vanishes without a reset, as long as you use each head, otherwise...ouch!
Just a little tip, when I first recieved it, I tied the gaff in a suitable place and got used to it before I even thought about placing it properly.
Finnaly, warmerclimate, to make a pound switch into two fifty pences is possible. Though you don't need to use the 'special' coins you mentioned, they will have to be adapted for this use. Though they will be just like other coins, you will need to do a switch if using a spectators coin, and then maybe a switch back depending on how the two fifty pences are adapted for this.
How it is done, you are unable to do this in a spectators hand without the 'special' coins you mentioned. Though as I mentioned above, these might be a bit better, and I feel worth investing in if you are going in that direction.