The Funken Ring
Price: £9.50 from
www.taurusmagic.net
Difficulty: 1/5
(1=great for begicians, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)
Description:
A small easil concealed device which allows you to shoot a spray of sparks from your hand.
possible ticks/gags....
"Fireater with a bad cough". "Microphone Gag". etc (the possibilities are endless as this effect can be applied to most tricks)
Review :
My Funken Ring arrived this morning. I'd been searchiing for a supplier in the UK a Taurus Magic was the only place I could find. Some sites claim the Finger Flasher to be one but theresa big difference; finger flasher requires flash cotten , spark additive, etc. The spark produced by the Funken Ring is created by a flint. THe device is wound up with a key like a clockwork toy (be careful not to wind too much as it may get stuck...but to unstick it you just wiggle the key and press the button- this hasnt happened to me yet.) The flint is said to last for about 100 ignitions. However, you may want to replace the flint earlier to get the biggest spark possible. The device was slightly easier than I expected, but its is still easily concealable. And creates a great spark (see photo of me doing the "Fireaters Cough")
Overall
I recommend this gag to everyone who does not already own one and who wants to add a kick to routines or just use it for plain fun! This definetly won't be going to the back of my magic drawer.......in fact i doubt it will spend any time in the drawer all together!!!!
Rating: Effect/item: 10/10, Quality of goods: 7/10, Value for money: 10/10