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Which one?

gold spade one
0
No votes
silver spade one
6
67%
texas hold'em one
3
33%
 
Total votes : 9

decisions, decisions.....

Postby Beardy » Jan 5th, '07, 20:46



well I'm getting a ring for de'ring, and found three I like, and cant decide on one. They are the following ones (in no particuler order):

http://www.poker-wear.com/poker_jewelry_files/poker_ring_275.jpg

http://www.poker-wear.com/poker_jewelry_files/aceofspades-ring-electroplatedgold-180.jpg

http://www.poker-wear.com/poker_jewelry_files/aceofspades-ring-rhodium-180.jpg

just wondering your opinion on which one :D

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Postby dat8962 » Jan 5th, '07, 20:51

Links 2 and 3 come up with the same ring which I happen to think is the best of the two seen.

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Postby Beardy » Jan 5th, '07, 20:54

woops. lol - well they are on this site... about half way down

http://www.poker-wear.com/poker_jewelry.htm

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Postby Jimi B » Jan 6th, '07, 00:41

The last one looks cool but to me has less potential for effects magic wise, sure there are two cards on it but I think that could half the impact of a reveal.

The second one I think looks the coolest but it doesn't have a value on it so again it (to me) loses some magical value on the reveal side of things.

The fist one is very clearly a card, would be great for a trick... buuuut personally I'm not into gold jewlery. However if you're looking for something that will look smart and have potential for improv magic that would be pretty cool.

The cufflinks from the third link have seduced me however. Too bad they don't do a Queen Of Hearts one hey? :wink:

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Postby seige » Jan 6th, '07, 00:48

Perhaps a more innocent looking ring which doesn't look gimmicked?

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Postby Beardy » Jan 6th, '07, 01:43

it's for de'ring, so isn't gimmicked anyways, and fully examinable. I think these look pretty nice, are magic related (I always wanted a spade ring), and have all the efatures needed for de'ring e.g. side grips, inside fill e.t.c

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Postby dat8962 » Jan 6th, '07, 09:48

Like all jewelry, a ring is a personal thing and design wise, it's what you're happy with at the end of the day.

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Postby seige » Jan 6th, '07, 13:04

Blapsing_Beard wrote:it's for de'ring, so isn't gimmicked anyways, and fully examinable. I think these look pretty nice, are magic related (I always wanted a spade ring), and have all the efatures needed for de'ring e.g. side grips, inside fill e.t.c


Yes mate, I know that... but, I was just suggesting that because it's a ring trick you're doing, don't go out and get something which is obviously not you or too big or too glitzy, as it may draw suspicion.

Go for something that suits you and you're comfortable wearing so it looks more natural.

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Postby Beardy » Jan 6th, '07, 22:19

cool. yeah, well i was thiking of getting the silver spade one...went to order it...it only ships to bloody america or canada :P

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