Hello people of the interwebs its Steven again with yet another blog post. This post is going to be 100% aimed at magicians so apologies in advance to my non magician readers.
So today I thought I would post a review of a trick I have been performing a lot lately. This is one of my new favourite tricks that I have recently purchased.
Name of product: Richard Pinner`s Ring flash and Floating Ring.
Price: Around £30/$45
Available from: Alakazam.co.uk or littleshopofmagic.co.uk
Quick Description:
Floating Ring
You will learn how to float a borrowed ring from your hand to theirs. Once the ring leaves your fingers
you never touch it again.
Created in the early 90's following the invention of the Invisible Thread Reel and only shared with a few close friends, now the full handling of Richard's amazing Floating Ring is available to everyone.
"I was totally bamboozled. That ring thing is killer" - Robbie Coltrane
Ring Flash
You will make a borrowed ring cleanly vanish and then reappear in a flash of fire on a sterling silver chain.
A simple and direct effect that get gasps. Included is the "Box Of Wonder", 22 inch sterling silver chain with magnetic clasps and enough flash string for 25 performances.
"Richard Pinner's handing of Ring Flash has taken this effect to the next level. Excellent" - Wayne Dobson
The Floating Ring requires an ITR. I recommend the Thread Boss Reel with Spectra Thread from Sorcery Manufacturing and that is what is included in the full package. However, you may already own an ITR and would like to use that instead so that's why I am happy to supply the Ring Flash props and DVD that contains both effects without the reel.
Trailer:
Quality of the DVD:
The quality of the DVD is excellent the explanations are really basic but they cover everything you need to know. Both of the tricks have a live performance for the same group of people in what looks like a restaurant or café. The crediting for both effects is good.
What effects are on this DVD?
On this DVD there are two tricks ones the Ring Flash and ones the Floating Ring so below the tricks will be reviewed separately.
Name of effect: Floating Ring
Description of effect:
You will learn how to float a borrowed ring from your hand to theirs. Once the ring leaves your fingers
you never touch it again.
Created in the early 90's following the invention of the Invisible Thread Reel and only shared with a few close friends, now the full handling of Richard's amazing Floating Ring is available to everyone.
"I was totally bamboozled. That ring thing is killer" - Robbie Coltrane
My honest opinion on the effect:
I don’t do any tricks that use thread but if I was to do one this is the one I would do. The method is really good and I like the fact that once the ring is floated you can instantly hand it out which is the selling point to me.
Rating out of 10:
Because it’s not my style of trick 4/10 but if it’s for you then I would tell you to get this trick.
Name of effect: Ring Flash
Description of effect:
You will make a borrowed ring cleanly vanish and then reappear in a flash of fire on a sterling silver chain.
A simple and direct effect that get gasps. Included is the "Box Of Wonder", 22 inch sterling silver chain with magnetic clasps and enough flash string for 25 performances.
"Richard Pinner's handing of Ring Flash has taken this effect to the next level. Excellent" - Wayne Dobson
My honest opinion on the effect:
The live performance of Richard doing this trick is really cheesy patter but that’s the kind of magic I do. This trick is awesome if you love tricks that use fire then get it. The appearance of the ring is so visual which is one of the reasons that I love this trick. Another reason I love this trick is that it’s so simple to do. The vanish Richard uses is one by Pat Page and its great I do however do it a little bit different more like a trick by David Stone (which can be found on his real secrets of magic set) that uses a ring box but I have used that pat page also one or two times and it gets an awesome reaction. In my opinion it doesn’t matter how it’s done it will still get a great reaction. The props are super well-made and will last you a life time if you treat them well.
Rating out of 10:
Overall it’s a great trick 10/10
Just to point out:
The Ring Flash trick is a great way to let people know that there is a magician in the room on the DVD when Richard is performing it and the big flash happens, in the background the tables behind him turn a look around. When I performed this lots of people were asking me what the big flash was. Also if you want some bonus ideas for this trick check out the Alakazam news from the 11/11/11 (can be found by clicking here)
Overall rating:
Well Ring Flash alone is worth the price of the DVD and having the floating ring on there is a plus. 9.5/10
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