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What type of thread do you prefer/use the most?

Poll ended at Jun 17th, '03, 07:01

Invisble thread
3
75%
Invisible elastic thread
0
No votes
Loops of either kind
1
25%
Don't perform thread effects
0
No votes
 
Total votes : 4

T.I.E.S.

Postby bswright » Jun 2nd, '03, 07:01



I thought I read somewhere on this site that someone (seige maybe) had ordered the T.I.E.S. loop factory. Anybody have an opinion on it. The price seems a bit up there but if you can really easily and quickly produce these thousands (not at once of course) of loops then it seems well woth it seeming how one pack of loops is up to 10 bucks for 5 loops. Would greatly appreciate your feedback or opinions. Thanks.

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Postby seige » Jun 2nd, '03, 09:50

I have indeed ordered the 'ties' system. I have heard a few good comments, and being honest, the ability to be able to tie elastic loops of ANY size appeals to me.

I use elastic thread for card gaffing, hinge making, rising card effects - I've even adopted large elastic loops for other 'floating' effects.

I will post a more revealing review here in due course, once I've received the goods.

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Postby the_mog » Jun 6th, '03, 16:07

has this arrived yet seige? *curious as hell*... heh heh heh :mrgreen:

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Postby seige » Jun 6th, '03, 16:24

Nope.

Getting increasingly anxious, as it was part of a £150 order - of which I've seen nothing after a week or so.

I think I'll give it until Monday, and either rattle their cage or cancel.

Either way - I want my TIES (crying sound... :( )

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Postby the_mog » Jun 6th, '03, 16:27

hmmm have heard of this thing happening before when ordering from the states... it takes ages to arrive then when it does a week or so later a duplicate order arrives again but credit card only shows one payment.. a guy at work got a $600 digital camera twice!

all im saying is... remember your old pal mog... heh heh heh :mrgreen:

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Postby seige » Jun 6th, '03, 16:36

Blimey...

Never had that happen!

I got someone else's porcelain doorknobs from Screwfix Direct once, and got to keep them - but I'd rather have a camera...

I'll bear you in mind if I get a double-up!!!

I think that most of the delay is caused by the weight - I order 48 decks of Bicycle Cards at the same time (cos they were going cheap as a bulk-load), which probably weigh a ton...

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Postby the_mog » Jun 6th, '03, 18:07

48??????? what the hell do you plan to do with 48???

hehhehheh :mrgreen:

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Postby nickj » Jun 6th, '03, 18:30

Maybe he's working on a new 'Torn but not quite restored' trick?

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Postby seige » Jun 6th, '03, 19:06

They were going cheap... works out about £1 per-deck. Can't grumble at that!!! I get through about 12 decks a month anyway... so it's a four month supply.

They're assorted red/blue backs, too.

Actually, I've got enough to make LOTS of forcing decks !!!

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Postby the_mog » Jun 19th, '03, 21:21

so has TIES come yet???? i wanna know!!!!!!... heh heh heh :mrgreen:

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Postby seige » Jun 19th, '03, 22:04

No TIES.

Getting more fed up by the day.

I'll keep you posted...

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Postby magicdiscoman » Jun 19th, '03, 23:24

:lol: :lol:
not being a card man myself this is probably a stupid question :?:

but how can you get through so many decks :?: are you folding them in half eating them then sh**ing them out completely restored :oops:

slipped in to david blain mode from bo selecta then sorry, still 12 packs perhapse you just smoke them :wink: :wink: :lol:

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Postby seige » Jun 19th, '03, 23:49

OK... it breaks down like this:

1: Approx 3 decks ruined through performances with burns, signatures, handouts and beer/wine damage

2: 2 decks sacrificed in the aid of practice - shuffling etc.

3: Approx 2 decks killed as donors for my own gaffs - cutting cards up etc.

4: About 3 decks given out with signatures on as 'business cards'. Works well... people don't lose them!

5: Always a couple of decks get lost

That equals 12, roughly per month.

Maybe it's obsessive compulsive disorder.

Or maybe I AM eating them... the Eat and Sh%$ Restored sounds like a good idea.

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Postby nickj » Jun 19th, '03, 23:52

Can you get your audience to hang around for at least 6 hours though? That's one helluva routine if you can!

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Postby magicdiscoman » Jun 19th, '03, 23:59

:lol: :lol:
thanks for the erm break down :oops:

just goes to show a cardy needs a heck of alot of cards :roll:

still i can go through 60+ modeling ballons in a session so i should of guessed.

whats up with you people dont you know its midnight :?: :?:

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