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I would be very interested in anyones feed back on this, especially the Match trick.

The only one I can coment on is the Micro 5, We have one in stock at Studio9 with all the kit: brass rings, match, shimed shells and magnetic coins, plus some shiming wire and foil. This is the Deluxe kit, and whilst it is expensive I beleive that for a regular performer it would certainly be worth it. after Just a couple of hours working on some of the ideas in the two booklets that come with the kit I had come up with a load of my own ideas, such as tossing a coin and it always landing on the side you predict, or even on it's edge if you want (takes some practice!), and the wrist strap makes the standing match possible on a spectators hand!
All in all, if you have the money to spare one of these would be a great buy.
Unfortunately I am not able to coment on any of the others, but I hope I've helped.

Nick

The scope with the Micro 5 is enourmous.

In the deluxe kit, you get plenty of raw materials to create your own super 'mentalism' and 'street magic' effects...

The powerful gimmick allows you to do all sorts of PK tricks, like stopping spectators watches (quite breathtaking, sometimes) moving a pen across a table, matches standing on end, etc.

PLUS...as metioned by Nickj, most of this takes place on the spectators hand.

The only critisism I'd have (as a non-street magician) is that quite quickly, the ability to use it more than once or twice in a performance diminishes, and now I rarely use it.
The effects leave me flat, as do most 'floating' or PK tricks. My magic is more about the performance, rather than me trying to imply that I have mystical powers.

As part of a serious 'controlled conditions' routine, the Micro 5 is great, though, and no street magician should be without one.

Yes, they are expensive, but if this is your bag, it's worth it.

just as a matter of interest what is the physical size of the micro5?

i've ordered a NdFeB Block, 2" X 1" X .5" fromn the US and i seem to recall the M5 was 2x2x1? (read it someplace??) now my plan would be to use a bat type setup with this and hopefully achieve the same type effect?

Oh thats what i was gonna say before i started rambling, im paying $24 including postage (NdFeB Block was $13) as opposed to the £70 for the M5

will let folks know how it turns out

My imperial measures aren't that good, but I think the Micro 5 is 2"x2"x0.5"

hmmmm well i may have saved meself £50 woohooo *in a homer voice*

now does anyone know where i can get a book of routines?....

The resourceful Mog...

You will go far, my son!

If you're stuck for routines and how to 'gaff' things to be PK friendly, 'giz a PM or Email.

And drop me a line where to get that magnet from!!! (if they ever get it off the plane!)


I feel cheated!

its hard not to be resourceful when your skint! hence the reason i make my own shell £1's etc its cos im a poor scotsman!! not a tight one as everyone automatically assumes... hehe

I've got 2 Scottish mates - and they're not tight... they just hate buying drinks!

"Where's me jaykutt... I'll git thee nexxun... B&@^cks, left the wallet at herm..."



Us Brummies' aren't tight... just misunderstood!

PS...

Please email me where to get the 'resourceful' PK gimmick...

Chearzzzz....

There may be many of us interested in knowing where you got it, could you tell us on here? Or if you're worried about the secret getting out to those who may not appreciate it, in the magicians section.

Nick

I think I have to agree - the real Micro 5 kit is way overpriced, although you do get a lot of stuff with it.

I think anyone who's gone beyond the 'I want to be David Blaine (ugh, nasty taste in mouth...?) when I grow up' stage is possibly more inventive, and can live without the kit.

Well done that Mog...!

Thanks to Mog for this information. I am not promising anything, but I will try to talk my boss at Studio9 into ordering a few of these at the lower price for buying in bulk, then we may be able to offer them at a price lower than what you'd expect to pay to get them from source. Would anybody be interested if I did talk her into buying them?

Nick

hmmmmm so what do i get as a "finders" fee?