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demente42 Regular user Florida 199 Posts 
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I got a pom pom stick when I was first getting seriously into magic about 13 years ago at, surprisingly, Magic Max (Old Town Magic) in Kissimmee, FL. I've since seen many styles of pom pom sticks come through a different magic shop where I worked for 10 years, and none have been as nice as the ones I got at Magic Max. I'm not sure who made them, and I haven't been able to find them since, but they have a great grooved, black rubber grip to the pole that I just love. They've always worked very smoothly for me. Is anyone else familiar with this model and might know who makes them?
Brandon Smith
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Acecardician Inner circle New Orleans 1393 Posts
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I recommend the Ping and Pong Chines Sticks as the best new set you can readily get. They work very well.
Here is my Chinese Stick Scrapbook: http://s474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110......lideshow I have them all except the 3 or 4 I am looking for, and help would be appreciated. ACE Joe(JOJO)Strauch Posted: Nov 11, 2008 3:44pm And just remember, the problem with the Pom Pom poles, is that when you separate them, you cannot do the trick anymore. So I have not been able to figure out what is so amazing about them. I remember talking to "Peri the Hobo" a New Orelans Street Performer back in the 80's. He said, "David Copperfield can't do his sticks when he takes them apart and I CAN!" (David had just used the Pom Pom Poles in his Nationwide show, and Peri was using Chinese Sticks!) ACE
My Chinese Stick Collection: https://app.photobucket.com/u/ChineseSticks?sort=6
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts
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WRONG... at least the Plumber's Sticks I make (and others I have seen) you put 'em back together and VOILA they work just like at the beginning. Thanks to the M****ts.
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Acecardician Inner circle New Orleans 1393 Posts
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But they do not work when they are APART. Chinese sticks work when you put one in your pocket and one at arms length APART! I have not seen any POM POM pole effects do this, except one that I made out of Chinese Sticks!
I reserve the right to market this! ACE
My Chinese Stick Collection: https://app.photobucket.com/u/ChineseSticks?sort=6
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts
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That's interesting, using two chinese sticks combined with the Histed way. Will think about that. Not sure if the string lengths would work when splitting the stick.
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Acecardician Inner circle New Orleans 1393 Posts
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Pete, I know you've been working on that motor thing.
that might work with this. Plumber sticks that work apart! I want the first set! Looking at my Kovari Hungarian sticks, they break in half, and the string still works, it's long on a little less than 1/2 stick. Same principle as the string that comes out 5 times the length in his Ultimate sticks. So that system might work in making the strings long. Food for thought. ACE Posted: Oct 9, 2009 6:35pm Updated collection: http://s474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110......tart=all or http://s474.photobucket.com/albums/rr110......lideshow ACE (the dancing stickman)
My Chinese Stick Collection: https://app.photobucket.com/u/ChineseSticks?sort=6
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Christopher Rinaldi Veteran user 347 Posts
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Looks real nice ACE, really nice!
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dilan_thomas Regular user 101 Posts
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If no one has said it yet...Randi Rain makes a really cool set. They look like dynamite sticks. Randi's work is all top notch. You can find them at http://www.randirain.com.
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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts
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On 2008-09-04 01:12, demente42 wrote: Dan Dyer from Dandymagic.com was the one who made those sticks. dandymagic@aol.com he was part of the slave labor crew at magic maxx back-room.
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts
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Ponsi Pom Pom Stick
These are specially handcrafted for Dandy Magic. When assembled it is nearly nineteen inches long and is very visible with the large colored pom poms. The routine always brings a laugh and looks like real magic when the pom poms seem to be all connected to each other when pulling them down or up. Which ever ones you want connected, it appears to happen and is always under your control. "the blue one is connected to the red one which is connected to the yellow one which is connected to the green one which is connected to the blue one which is".... on and on until all are amazed even more when you separate the stick in the middle to show NO CONNECTIONS whatsoever! What a surprise! These Pom Poms include a nice routine, although you'll have fun creating your own as well. This magic effect always keeps them quessing, plays big, and is always lots of fun! $ 49.99 Click here to view attached image.
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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Acecardician Inner circle New Orleans 1393 Posts
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On 2008-08-12 20:26, Lawrence O wrote: Benson does, and you can see the master at work at the link below: This new set is quite nice, a set of Chinese sticks crafted by George Millward, scroll down to the second picture to see the decorated ones: http://www.nnmagic.com/magicitems/stagem......#chinese (Also note: there is the famous Benson Routine performed at this link!) ACE
My Chinese Stick Collection: https://app.photobucket.com/u/ChineseSticks?sort=6
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts
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Mikame apparently makes these sticks now but even as a dealer I can't seem to get my hands on them yet. I'm trying.
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woodguest New user 11 Posts
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I have the Mikame chinese sticks and they are fantastic for the price. Craftmenship is really amazing and they have very smooth action.
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Acecardician Inner circle New Orleans 1393 Posts
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I have an older Mikame set from the first run and they are not that great.
I'm worried if the string breaks, you cannot open them to fix it. They are very noisy and the string kind of gets "fuzz" on it so it does not slide up and down well. I think I can quote Pete Biro as saying he threw his out! I'm wondering if the new set is any better? Any difference? If so, and they are different, I would get a new set for my collection. ACE
My Chinese Stick Collection: https://app.photobucket.com/u/ChineseSticks?sort=6
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woodguest New user 11 Posts
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Mine work great, I have them about two months. You can fix them easily if the string breaks, just move the gimmick to the upper part of the stick where the hole is and put new string throught it. Noise isn't problem (especially if you work at the stage, parlor...music is playing or you are talking). I tried to handle two sticks of wood like that and they make simmilar noise too, just "clack" noise. Good thing about them is, that they look just like two pieces of wood. Now they are sold for about 70USD, nice price.
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piperdod Regular user 121 Posts
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Hello,does any one have any feedback on the chinese sticks that supreme used to make...thanks tony
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Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts
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On 2009-10-11 22:36, dilan_thomas wrote: I agree! Although I don't own them (yet), I can say this is a great idea! It makes sense! It can build a routine on a theme, starting with the TNT sticks! People will get a BANG out of it! (>smirk<) The best part is they're only $50! Even LESS when she has a sale! 
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Jon Blakeney Special user Australia 657 Posts
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Hocus pocus now have a three foot set and a six foot set of chinese sticks in the style of magic wands.
'What the eye's see the heart must believe"
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts
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Just got the $17 Abbott ones. They look good, but I need to see if I can get inside and make them work smoother. Maybe slicker string and lighter tassles.
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Posted: Sep 4, 2008 05:12 am 