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Elmsley4 Regular user 101 Posts 
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I just bought "The Art of Card Splitting", and it's GREAT! Now I need to find where to buy dental dam! I went to a Home Depot and asked where it was, and they didn't know. I'm so glad no one knew what it was over there! WHERE can I buy this stuff for my gaffs???
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Jordan Piper Veteran user British Columbia, Canada 309 Posts
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Try asking your dentist. He may just give them to you, sell them, or point you in the direction to buy them.
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Close.Up.Dave Inner circle Behind you! 2955 Posts
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I actually got them at my local magic shop. They use them to make an acrobatic gimmick that they sell, and for this coin penatration that they do. Your best bet would be the dentist but if you want to contact the magic shop I go to go to http://www.pjstrickshop.com
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broothal Elite user Europe 448 Posts
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I got an entire roll (100 m) of dental dam for free from my dentist. That was 10 years ago and I still have 90 m left.
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Magictrickster Regular user UK 114 Posts
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There's also a pretty good coin penetration (of which I'm sure many of you are aware)which can be done using dental dam.
It was included as an effect in a Harry Potter Magic set, on sale in the UK (and probably other places) recently. They included two sheets of 'rubber' which would probably last no time at all in the hands of the youngsters at whom the kit was targeted. Cheers, Brian.
Brian
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Turk Inner circle Portland, OR 3546 Posts
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On 2004-06-20 03:52, broothal wrote: Broothal, I'm curious whether or not the dental dam you have is still usable or has deteriorated past the point of usability? I had some dental dam and it deteriorated in just two years and I had to throw the whole bunch out. Mike
Magic is a vanishing Art.
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broothal Elite user Europe 448 Posts
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Dental dam must be stored in a cool place - I've kept mine in the fridge, and it's still as elastic as when I got it.
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Close.Up.Dave Inner circle Behind you! 2955 Posts
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On 2004-06-20 15:25, broothal wrote: I did not know that, thanks! I'm going to go put mine some place cold. |
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Turk Inner circle Portland, OR 3546 Posts
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Broothal,
Thanks for the info; I was not aware of that fact. BTW, how long have you had this current "batch" of dental dam that has lasted so long? Mike
Magic is a vanishing Art.
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Richard Lucas Special user TX fornow- MemberMagicCastle'65-'88 737 Posts
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On 2004-06-19 18:59, Elmsley4 wrote: I have an ample supply of gray and white $1.50 per 4" X 4" square. If you'd like some PM me.
"The only difference between a Card Cheat and a Magician is that the Magician shows off.".......... Jay Ose 1965
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BWind Loyal user Honolulu, Hawaii 262 Posts
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Folks,
If you are using the dental dam as a "hinge" for card gimmicks, I suggest you try latex gloves, they are very thin and the rubber cementing does not seem to bother them; I have some gaffs I made more than 20 years ago that still perform with a "snap"; The only issue is that you'll need to trim the gloves to the proper size; BWind |
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LBP MAGIC Veteran user 374 Posts
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Broothal
Good idea on the fridge, but ten years in a fridge. That has got to be some kind of record. Have you called Guniess? (I don't know how to spell that)I don't even think I have ever had a fridge that has lasted ten years. Impressive brothal that's all I can say. |
Frank Tougas Inner circle Minneapolis, MN 1712 Posts
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I was lucky in that a co-worker's husband sells dental supplies and got me a box of 100 of the gray ones, best for the coin through penetration. Cost about nine bucks and I store it in the back of the refrigerator along with my animal twisting balloons.
Frank Tougas The Twin Cities Most "Kid Experienced" Children's Performer :"Creating Positive Memories...One Smile at a Time"
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broothal Elite user Europe 448 Posts
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LBP: Actually, it survived two fridges and is now resting safe in the third
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LBP MAGIC Veteran user 374 Posts
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See I knew that it could not have been in just one fridge. Now the thing that impresses me is the fact that you have switched fridges three times and you still have the stuff.
I can't even fit butter in my fridge and you guys have water dams and balloons. |
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Frank Tougas Inner circle Minneapolis, MN 1712 Posts
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That's because being magicians we can't actually afford food.
Frank Tougas The Twin Cities Most "Kid Experienced" Children's Performer :"Creating Positive Memories...One Smile at a Time"
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broothal Elite user Europe 448 Posts
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10 years ago I was single. Single guys don't use a fridge for anything but dental dam and beers. Food comes from pizza boxes. Now it's all different. The fridge is full of food and my dental dam has been relocated to a shelf in the fridge door on my wife's order.
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limkris Regular user Belgium 166 Posts
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One can also use the surgical latex gloves for the coin penetration. Prepare the coin in the usual manner. Inflate the glove carefully and tie a knot. Borrow a coin from the spec and pretend to put it on the inflated glove. Do the penetration and give the glove plus inside coin as a souvenir.
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Dave V Inner circle Las Vegas, NV 4824 Posts
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Now that's one of the best presentations for this trick I've seen in ages! Thanks!
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Magic Roman New user 75 Posts
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This is some good advice Folks. Can any of you please advise on what thickness of Dental Dam is best used with card gimmicks? Any “true workers” have advice on repeated use of gimmicks you’ve made with regards to the longevity of the gimmick? I have a certain gimmick I’ve been buying over and over again, and it keeps wearing out. I’ve decided to start making it on my own, so if anyone can give me some tips it is much appreciated.
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Posted: Jun 19, 2004 10:59 pm 