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Ring in Ball of Wool by Dave Powell
(c. 2012) (Submit Review) (Submit Update)Effect: A black cloth bag tied with cord on both ends is seen resting on a table or can be hanging in full view. The performer places a wine glass on the table and borrows a finger ring from any spectator. The ring is placed in the folds of a handkerchief and given to the spectator to hold over the mouth of the wine glass. He can actually feel the ring through the handkerchief and is told to hold onto it tight. The performer opens the bag and removes a beautiful walnut box and sets it in full view of the audience.
The spectator is asked to drop the ring into the glass. The spectator lets go of the ring and it clinks as it falls into the glass. The performer immediately whisks away the handkerchief from the glass and it has vanished! The spectator is then handed a key to the box, he unlocks it and opens the box himself. Inside he finds a ball of yarn, which he unrolls to discover another box which is held closed by several rubber bands. The spectator removes the rubber bands and opens the box himself which to his surprise contains his borrowed ring.
- All Handmade Custom Designed Hardware!
- Spectator does everything himself – unlocks outer box, unrolls ball of yarn, opens inner box and finds borrowed ring inside.
The beautifully hand-crafted walnut (5 X 5 inch) outer box and (2 ½ X 2 ½) inch inner box with solid pewter hardware hides the secret even upon close inspection from magicians. Includes Cloth Bag, 2 Walnut Boxes, handkerchief and secret gimmick.
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Approx. Price: $425.00 (2012) ***
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Andy Martin –
Another Dave Powell Beauty!
I’ve always been fascinated with nest of box effects, so it was pretty obvious I’d get this new item by Dave Powell. As usual with Dave’s work these boxes are beautiful. He’s thought through the routine and has a great approach for keeping everything in sight all along. The load is done under cover, but in plain sight. Having the extra heavy canvas bag is certainly a nice approach.
The only issue I have is that the photo’s on Dave’s website (and copied by most dealers) are somewhat deceiving. The effect does not come with a ball of wool or elastic bands. Also there is no tassel on the key. It is always disappointing when you pay a lot for an effect, but have to scramble around for extra relatively cheap items to actually use the effect. Dave’s items often appeal to collector’s and the last thing they want to do is take a trip to Michaels!
However, I purchased this item from Stevens Magic and Mark Stevens knows how to keep his customers happy. He added all the items to perform this effect right out of the box, just as it should have come from Dave. So thanks Mark, if you ask him nicely I’m sure he’ll do the same for you. There are few dealers left who care about you as much as Mark and Joe and his team. So support the good guys and purchase this from Stevens Magic, you won’t be disappointed in the product or the service!
Please note, after writing this review I heard back from Dave Powell and he is now including everything too. Thanks Dave, it is the little things that make all the difference!