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I was browsing Hocus-Pocus's estate collection effects this morning and was pleased to see they were offering the Loaded Dice by Alan Wakeling. From what I've read, a limited number of the originals were made and are now collector's items. The item originally sold for $130 (as best I can tell) and Hocus-Pocus was asking significantly less than that. Condition was listed as MINT, complete with instructions, so I snatched it up.
I subsequently discovered that Collector's Workshop has started offering the effect again (not sure on how long ago). In Walnut: https://www.vikingmagic.com/product/load......-walnut/ In Rosewood: https://www.vikingmagic.com/product/load......isander/ Here is Chris Bent performing the effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWmLKazj1Go Fun! Mark
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts
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I don't get the effect, why would a box be used to show that the dice are loaded, wouldn't a simple roll of the dice accomplish this.
My opinion, this is not a very good effect, that is more confusing then entertaining. Just how I see it. Although, I am not a collector of wood boxes to dust off every few days. |
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It's my understanding that the dice are not loaded.
I'll keep it in a close-up case so it will remain dust free. 
Mark
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BTW, yes, I'm a sucker for magic effects that use nicely made boxes.
Loaded Dice arrived and I've been having fun with it. My wife is my only victim so far.
Mark
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malko64 New user 1 Post
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Hello everybody, is there anybody want to sell his "loaded dice" ?
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Topper2 Regular user 130 Posts
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On Nov 27, 2018, Bill Hegbli wrote: Well if you're going to start looking for logic in magical patter I guess you're often going to find yourself very disappointed! Actually I think this is a great trick, maybe it's more of a puzzle than a big mystery and perhaps it lacks a climax, but even so it's visually appealing. Years ago I used to do a trick called dice climax (or something like that!) from Dai Vernon's Book of Magic, he recommended using it as a follow on to dice stacking, but it seems to me you could use Vernon's routine as a follow on from this trick and then you'd have your climax (with the production of a giant die) and it would make for an entertaining interlude. Just a thought. |
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Gerald Blankenship Loyal user Lake O The Pines Texas 206 Posts
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I too am a sucker for box effects and I have the loaded dice. I love the quality of this piece, now granted this is not a show stopper but it is a fun little effect and after you learn it you can make numerous routines of your own. There is a place for this effect at the right time and place.
I don't understand all I know about this
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Schaff New user Fargo, ND 75 Posts
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Shoot me a message — I have a set I no longer use.
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rmendez Inner circle San Antonio, Texas 1255 Posts
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This is a main staple in my close-up repertoire in addition to classic dice stacking and the Dr. Sacks derivative “It’s the Rules!” by Bob Sheets. In my presentation, I explain to the audience that it isn’t the box nor the cup that they need to watch; it’s the guy. Comes very highly recommended.
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mandrax New user Montreal, Canada 49 Posts
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On Dec 21, 2021, rmendez wrote: I agree this is an excellent effect, nicely made and totally examinable! What more can we ask for? |
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Seth speaks Inner circle New Mexico 1250 Posts
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And now we have Kirin Dice, by TCC, on this Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/108......cription |
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Magical Moments Special user 851 Posts
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Is that TCC offering the same exact thing as the Wakeling Loaded Dice made by Viking?
In essence, different materials but the same kind of box with dice set and routine? |
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Seth speaks Inner circle New Mexico 1250 Posts
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Looks it to me. I used to have Loaded Dice, and it looks largely the same. Different wood, lid, and they make their own dice out of wood. But I didn't see any mention of Wakeling's effect, just Tenyo's Flash Dice.
I pledged for one, so I will know in a couple of months. |
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Magical Moments Special user 851 Posts
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Thanks Seth. I am now deciding if I should pledge or wait and see what the verdict is on it. I want it to be a great version of the Viking/Wakeling set. We shall see.
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Joe M. Turner Loyal user Atlanta, Georgia 248 Posts
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I performed this at a couple of club meetings several months ago. I didn't present it as if the dice were loaded, but as if they were magical. I think the effect is quite mysterious.
I also think, for some reason, it seems more suspect with artistically produced, polished wooden dice. |
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JulienLosa New user France 93 Posts
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Hello everyone !
I have this on my shelf, but... it seems like I have misplaced the explanations... if someone would be nice enough to scan them and send them to me ?... Here's the proof I have it : https://youtu.be/4krZeS9kNyc?si=XYr1tBq-XemJohpO Many thanks ! Best, Julien |
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rmendez Inner circle San Antonio, Texas 1255 Posts
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I am a long-time Loaded Dice performer and just received Kirin Dice. It comes with two sets of different colored, 19mm wooden dice. It is a larger box with a bit more space inside which aids in the manipulation. It uses magnets in the corners as opposed to a side hinge. A notable feature/enhancement is the ability to prevent spectators from affecting the dice by simply changing the lid orientation. Overall, I couldn't possibly be more pleased with this updated rendition of a timeless classic. It is extremely well made and will undoubtedly last forever. I also placed an Amazon order for some white 19mm dice which will lead nicely into any Dr. Sachs and/or dice stacking routine.
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rmendez Inner circle San Antonio, Texas 1255 Posts
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On Sep 19, 2023, JulienLosa wrote: PM me with your e-mail address and I will send you the instructions in PDF form. |
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rmendez Inner circle San Antonio, Texas 1255 Posts
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I just learned and added TCC's third routine on the instructional video: showing numbers in sequential order beginning with all ones, followed by twos and threes, followed by fours and fives and finishing with all sixes. This is the first time I've seen this very clever phase and highly recommend it.
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rmendez Inner circle San Antonio, Texas 1255 Posts
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I am a long-time Loaded Dice performer and just received Kirin Dice. It comes with two sets of different colored, 19mm wooden dice. It is a larger box with a bit more space inside which aids in the manipulation. It uses magnets in the corners as opposed to a side hinge. A notable feature/enhancement is the ability to prevent spectators from affecting the dice by simply changing the lid orientation. Overall, I couldn't possibly be more pleased with this updated rendition of a timeless classic. It is extremely well made and will undoubtedly last forever. I also placed an Amazon order for some white 19mm dice which will lead nicely into any Dr. Sachs and/or dice stacking routine.
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Posted: Nov 25, 2018 04:40 pm 