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by Mark_Ratekin
Sat Jan 13, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Tenyo Subjects
Topic: Your favourite rare tenyo piece!
Replies: 54
Views: 79252

Re: Your favourite rare tenyo piece!

I came across a pristine "Fantastic" a few years ago - it, along with SideKick, may be my most prized rare Tenyo pieces.
by Mark_Ratekin
Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: Tenyo by Category
Topic: New tenyo plus one just announced!
Replies: 11
Views: 29034

Re: New tenyo plus one just announced!

I would love to see Tenyo put out the entire +1 line; they have done that in the past for some items. I would think for most of the items, the production costs would be low, and their profit opportunity high - and it would be beneficial to collectors in that we would likely avoid the high costs we s...
by Mark_Ratekin
Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:00 pm
Forum: Collecting Tenyo
Topic: Four New Tenyo Disney Themed Items
Replies: 8
Views: 11703

Re: Four New Tenyo Disney Themed Items

Thanks, Richard - my order is in!

Mark
by Mark_Ratekin
Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:57 am
Forum: Tenyo-Like Magic
Topic: Tricks co japan.
Replies: 20
Views: 55699

Re: Tricks co japan.

Does anyone know if there is a comprehensive listing of Tricks, Co. effects (similar to the T-listing for Tenyo)? I have quite a few Tricks, Co. items, but I have no idea how extensive my collection is. I'd also be interested in learning more about Tricks, Co. - how did they come into being, and wha...
by Mark_Ratekin
Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:53 am
Forum: Collecting Tenyo
Topic: chus version of great Tenyo trick!
Replies: 2
Views: 5343

Re: chus version of great Tenyo trick!

I'm fairly certain I won that auction - I missed the fact that it was missing half the prop. From what I can tell, Chu's simply repackaged it.
by Mark_Ratekin
Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:24 am
Forum: Collecting Tenyo
Topic: Four New Tenyo Disney Themed Items
Replies: 8
Views: 11703

Re: Four New Tenyo Disney Themed Items

Is it possible to buy these in the U.S.? I'm intrigued by the T&R poster effect.
by Mark_Ratekin
Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Focus On Tenyo
Topic: T-109 Midas Machine
Replies: 26
Views: 37406

Re: T-109 Midas Machine

When I saw the ad for Midas Machine, it really blew my mind, and when I saw it performed, I was absolutely astounded. It is one of those tricks, in my opinion, that is even more impressive once you know the method. To me, this effect is quintessential Tenyo - great effect, diabolical method, and gre...
by Mark_Ratekin
Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: Focus On Tenyo
Topic: 2001 +1 Redemption ILLUSION SCALE
Replies: 27
Views: 29833

Re: 2001 +1 Redemption ILLUSION SCALE

As a guy who is a math nerd and was a psych major in undergrad, I have a special spot in my heart for this effect. Andy Greget's presentation is especially good.
by Mark_Ratekin
Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:42 pm
Forum: Member Profiles
Topic: Greetings from Indiana
Replies: 9
Views: 13890

Greetings from Indiana

Hi, everybody - My name is Mark Ratekin, and I live in Carmel, Indiana (the home of the legendary - and, sadly, now gone - Illusions restaurant, which had Chris Kenner, Homer Liwag, Michael Close, and many other great close-up guys performing nightly). I've been a fan of magic since I got a TV Magic...