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by **Mr_Grue** » Dec 30th, '08, 16:51

I'm kind of enjoying the "it's not just me" aspect of this thread, but worry that it might be counterproductive...

by **flashman** » Dec 30th, '08, 16:52

Ian the Mental-Ian wrote:

Four of those things together cost $100 alone. Shocked

Yup... and when I performed at the kids xmas party what did I use????
Balloon hats aplenty, spongeballs and David Roth's Portable Hole routine... (about £5's worth!!)

What do they say about a fool and his money???

by **Mr_Grue** » Dec 30th, '08, 16:55

Ian the Mental-Ian wrote:Four of those things together cost $100 alone.

So they're $25 each? I am *so* confused. :wink:

by **flashman** » Dec 30th, '08, 17:02

Tut.... talking about the price of things is soooo vulgar.....

However if anyone has the spare dosh I would recommend Approaching Magic..... I haven't used anything from it yet, but it's a really enjoyable and insightful read from a genuinely funny guy.

by **Ace of Shades** » Dec 30th, '08, 17:24

I remained relatively CUPS-free until that dang Replicant guy had to go and post the DVD sale being held by David Forrest/Full52. :twisted:

All things considered, I've come out ok. However, walking down the street to the convenience store I nearly fell over as I walked by the newly-opened magic shop. I really don't want to go in there.... :lol:

by **Ian The Magic-Ian** » Dec 30th, '08, 17:58

Mr_Grue wrote:
Ian the Mental-Ian wrote:Four of those things together cost $100 alone.

So they're $25 each? I am *so* confused.

I meant $200 I guess I typed it wrong.

by **dat8962** » Dec 30th, '08, 18:59

This year I've focused mainly on stage and parlour effects, most of which were bought as presents.

by **Duplicity** » Dec 30th, '08, 20:20

Ooooooooh around eight hundred pounds all told. Replaced a lot of my existing kit. Invested in some original magic books, a couple of new "toys" and then today came my Astor ESP boxes. Very clever.

by **Totally Mental** » Dec 30th, '08, 20:29

And I thought the $450 I accidently spent with Elmwood magic today was bad!

by **Ian The Magic-Ian** » Dec 30th, '08, 20:55

Totally Mental wrote:And I thought the $450 I accidently spent with Elmwood magic today was bad!

How did you accidentally spend $450?

by **gymguy203** » Dec 30th, '08, 22:24

what is/are CUPS?

by **Duplicity** » Dec 30th, '08, 22:33

They are the things you drink out of. Occassionally made out of china. Not to be confused with China naturally.

See? I'm smiling. That was all a joke. :wink:

by **gymguy203** » Dec 30th, '08, 22:36

ok then what does C.U.P.S stand for?

by **Dominic Rougier** » Dec 30th, '08, 22:39

Compulsory Unnecessary Purchase Syndrome.

Or "spending a lot of money on stuff that probably isn't worth it but is so shiny it hurts"

by **gymguy203** » Dec 30th, '08, 23:53

so u mean like...

The Optical Illusion Ring gold 7.95
Psychic Color Sticks 19.95
PET2.0 - Next Generation Elastic Thread (HIGHLY INVISIBLE) Flat Black 19.95
Matchbox Penetration 36.00
In the Beginning There Were Coins Starring Jay Noblezada DVD 29.95
PRISM: The Color Series of Mentalism by MAX MAVEN 34.50
Practical Mental Magic by Theodore Annemann (Book) 11.17
Jumping Card Bag trick 43.12
Phone-omenon by Doug McKenzie DVD 33.54
Wicker Man by Daniel Greenwolf - Trick 17.25
Vernet Boon Writer-pencil lead 12.07
Cigarette Thru Quarter (2 sided) by Tango - Trick 21.38
Coin Asrah by Sorcery Manufacturing - Trick 25.85
Electric Deck 50 Poker Uday 4.00
Mental Photo Deck Bicycle (Blue) BLU 8.62
Mental Prediction Board Royal 6.05
The Deluxe Raven Kit with DVD 43.12
Wand Thru Body Uday 1.60
TT Soft Vernet 2.60

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