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i've got Black's pk ring. It looks like a real ring and comes in various sizes. So beeno maybe u should take a look at Black's. Although they warned you not to drop it, i've drop mine a few times but the ring is still intact and no sign of crack.

wizard has come up with new G2 pk ring but it only comes with 3 sizes.

Thanks I might try one. Where did you get yours from?
Although I think they only go down to size 7 which still may be too big.

Anyway I just received my Wizard G2 ring this morning. I must say that it looks a lot better than the US band style (and it looks identical to the Blacks). It's a bit more powerful than the old US band Wizard as well.

I ordered mine last night in a fit of self indulgence... I wait with baited breath!

Farlsborough wrote:I ordered mine last night in a fit of self indulgence... I wait with baited breath!

haha. same here. Now I'm thinking to myself "So why do I need all these rings"
Much more of this and I'll end up looking like Mr. T

Hi,

I got my G2 today too... looks great so far but i thought medium would be fine... alas its too big for my middle finger and thumb... who one earth would need a large one??

I guess i can get a smaller one now and save the medium until i get older and start putting on weight hehe

Anyone who is interested in purchasing a replica of the silver G2 Wizard PK Ring, I found this website which sells a durable stainless steel ring, It may not look exactly the same but its darn close to it. Here is a description:

"Stainless Steel dual finish band is slightly rounded with a comfort fit. Stainless Steel is hypoallergenic and resists tarnishing and scratches. Personalize with an engraved message on the inside of the band up to 25 letters and spaces.

Band is 7mm or 1/4" width.

This item will ship in up to 1 week."

At US$29.99, It's a decent price for the benefits you will receive:

http://www.limogesjewelry.com/Custom.asp?productid=7085

I have two silver G2 PK Rings and they will last me the rest of my life. I recommend people purchase one and make a worthy investment, you can wear it daily without any worry whatsoever, and switch it with your G2 PK Ring whenever necessary, giving you peace of mind and ensuring your PK Ring always remains in mint condition. I was thinking about engraving a prediction but that would be so unusual, imagine revealing their card on the inside of your ring!

Do you have this stainless ring? Is it magnetic?
I'm after a dupe of the G2, but it needs to be non-magnetic.

beeno wrote:Do you have this stainless ring? Is it magnetic?
I'm after a dupe of the G2, but it needs to be non-magnetic.

You can get silver rings pretty cheap that look the same. (assume yours is silver in colour)

The normal alloy composition of steel is non-magnetic, although it is paramagnetic, hence people claim their PK Ring stick to their cutlery and other steel objects. If you are looking for a completely non-magnetic PK Ring replica, i recommend just going to an accessory shop and buying a cheap ring. Thats exactly what i did last week, got a completely non-magnetic design ring at an extremely cheap AU$5 to perform Ring Thing and Rubber Made. If you have money to spend and want a decent quality exact replica G2 PK Ring with all the benefits (It may be paramagnetic, silver is diamagnetic) i recommend you purchase a sterling silver ring from the same website at US$19.99 (no engraving option):

http://www.limogesjewelry.com/custom.asp?productid=4155

I'm going to purchase the titanium version and replace the ring i wear now, it looks more like the actual PK ring in colour and lustre than the stainless steel version i was going to buy, and i actually want a quality ring. Its more expensive but i like a good looking ring. Like stainless steel, titanium is also paramagnetic, "a form of magnetism which occurs only in the presence of an externally applied magnetic field". I can already think of some benefits in performing ring tricks with a paramagnetic ring, and i don't have to worry if i drop it ("Titanium is extremely strong (3 times stronger than steel) yet much lighter weight. Commercial Pure 98%, nickel and lead free also highly dent & bend resistant.")

http://www.limogesjewelry.com/Custom.asp?productid=9077

I am only recommending this site as its the cheapest quality band site i could find with all the extras, it provides high quality replicas of all the Wizard PK Ring and some Black's PK Ring designs in sterling silver, stainless steel, titanium and gold, and you are given a choice of comfort fit and engravings. If anyone finds a better one please inform me. Does anyone have any ideas on what i should engrave?

bananafish wrote:

beeno wrote:Do you have this stainless ring? Is it magnetic?
I'm after a dupe of the G2, but it needs to be non-magnetic.

You can get silver rings pretty cheap that look the same. (assume yours is silver in colour)

Believe me, I've tried, but haven't been able to find a silver ring as chunky as the PK ring. Even the one in the link doesn't look as thick to me.

my wizard started flaking after only a few weeks, maybe i have acidic skin or something, it snapped not long after when i pulled it off the cast iron fireplace i oh so cleverly stuck it on to. i have since got more from http://www.supermagnetman.net/index.php?cPath=48&osCsid=eb2ca74ab93869bad77a17d6dfd69f29

supermagnetman wrote: I took the measurements on my own ring and had the manufacturer try to make it. They did a great job, but it was too fragile. So I made the next batch a little thicker and wider and these work great. I have them plated in real gold, silver and chrome.

they are double plated, i have had no flaking after wearing a couple of months of wearing one. i got two delivered from the US for a little over a tenner. lots of sizes.

I've recently been looking into getting a PK ring myself, however, my main question is can it pick up american money? I heard something about it being able to pick up Amercian dollars by the iron in the ink or something like that... And what about quarters and the like? Furthermore, if it can't pick any of those up, I was wondering if anyone knew where to find some cheap gimmicked coins. Perhaps some made with steel cores or something.

Thanks in advance.

US coins won't work with PK but Canadian ones, and coins from quite a few other countries will be OK. Bills/Notes need to be gaffed by whatever method is easiest for you. 'Special' coins aren't cheap so need to be a considered choice - most magic stores will stock or supply them in a range of denominations. If expense is a problem, try tailoring your effect or routine so it uses coins which you know will work OK.

Mandrake wrote:US coins won't work with PK but Canadian ones, and coins from quite a few other countries will be OK. Bills/Notes need to be gaffed by whatever method is easiest for you. 'Special' coins aren't cheap so need to be a considered choice - most magic stores will stock or supply them in a range of denominations. If expense is a problem, try tailoring your effect or routine so it uses coins which you know will work OK.

Huh, okay. Thank You for the information. I'm sure I'll think of something.

I have another question, too. Earlier in this thread a few people mentioned supermagnetman.com where there is a similar magnetic ring for only $7 or so. For those who have gotten one from this website or know anything about them in particular: Is this as good a deal as it sounds? Or is there a significant difference between Black's and Wizard's rings and these:
http://www.supermagnetman.net/index.php?cPath=48&osCsid=eb2ca74ab93869bad77a17d6dfd69f29
Perhaps what I mean is, is there a difference in magnetic attraction and use-ability (is that a word?)
I guess I just want to make sure I get the best for my money. And if I can pay 7 bucks instead of 30, I'm pretty much sold already. lol

You'd need to ask what those Wedding rings were made of - Wizards are Neos and very strong indeed. If those Wedding rings are just plated steel then the attractive force will very low, Wizards etc can work though Styrofoam cups and similar materials. However, for $7.00 even if they don’t work as you need, they'd be useful for other effects where a plain band ring is required - less costly than a trip to Tiffany's for a Wedding ring !