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It appears that there is going to be a mostly black prop theme for 2019 like they did, for example, in 2003, 2004, and 2009. It doesn’t look like the bill erasing trick can be done by a spectator and it doesn’t appear that they can even handle the prop unless you can ditch a special something first....

Thanks for sharing those Elliot! I suspect that they are prototypes so may look different when released. In any case, I agree that they do indeed look Tenyoey and interesting. I especially like the star and circle reversal (the method seems obvious to me but will fool spectators) and the chocolate b...

I am a lover of origami and when it can be combined with a magic effect such as a reveal like we see here, I think it’s great.

Nice creative thinking Simon!

Not a bad effect (I like it!) but because it requires refills which are no longer made and the method is somewhat obvious to some, I gave it a 6.

Sugawara came out with an alternate version called Mystery Donut which uses two rings. Here is a link to the demo.

https://youtu.be/jea9StM8kUI

I am truly delighted by all of the positive remarks received as a result of the contest! Typical of the kind of dialogue we have come to know here on this pleasant forum. Once again, thank you John for your contributions making the contest even better as a result. It’s big time fun seeing what our m...

It must be Friday somewhere so, the time has come to make some difficult decisions concerning this contest. I say difficult because everyone who participated had some terrific entries and the idea of selecting just 3 is quite a task. It seems that one approach and perhaps the most important factor i...

We seem to be experiencing the law of diminishing returns but I want to give members who did not see this yet or have not had the time to respond an opportunity to do so. I would like to end the contest this Friday and then announce the winners Saturday. We have 3 prizes and so far, 6 applicants. At...

Another Tenyo I don't have but now wish I did. Somehow, I haven't managed to get one. Because of the delicate nature of the prop, I would prefer a new sealed one and suppose that is unlikely.

So, I am right behind you Alex in line to buy one of these. Wish us luck!

Oh, I see! You are entering your Black Box into the contest. Ohhh...my mistake. So, we do indeed have 3 prizes. Got it! :) I seem to be in a tizzy today for some reason. It could be because I picked up a new prescription this morning and thought the label said take 10 every four hours. I looked agai...

The Tenyo SAKKAKU SCALE I am offering is the 4th prize.

Handy work there Jeff! Way to go...

How are you doin on those BLACK BOX sets we will be needing John?

I am very familiar with your Silent Witness Simon and quite frankly, I should own it! Silent Witness turns a Tenyo trick into a mysterious and fascinating routine. Quite frankly, there can be no losers in this competition. All entries so far are fantastic so you can’t allow anyone to not win somethi...

I especially like your Jumbo Flash Dice Victor! Beautifully made...

Oh look! What the Tenyo Elite version should have looked like.

Now THAT’S a MAGICAL DOOR!!! Outstanding...

Hey, isn’t this fun? Lots of eye candy going on here.

That’s very nice of you to contribute to the prizes John! Your first prize makes my Sakkaku Scale seem insignificant in comparison. Maybe my prize could be an honorable mention prize or something like that. I’m all ears... I am overwhelmed by what has been submitted so far! Amazing stuff!! Please ke...

I have a great idea! How about if everyone who enters sends me each of their entries for close and careful inspection?

I wouldn’t want to make a determination without actually seeing and handling the item right in front of me in person.

Oh great! More fantastic stuff!! I am now wondering what I got myself into here. It looks like it will have to go to voting because I will not be able to narrow it down to just one best entry. IMPOSSIBLE!!! :shock: So I must have forgotten how talented you guys are when I started this contest. Live ...

Welcome to our hangout Bill! Your interesting background will lead to many questions I suspect so please be prepared.

That looks great too David! It looks like this is going to be a difficult decision with entries like the two we have so far.

Perhaps the fair thing to do is to have members vote when entry time is closed and pick the winner that way. I will place a voting post where members can cast their votes.

Wow Victor! That’s fantastic!! Thanks to you, we are off to a great start!!!

Okay, we have a winner. Contest is over. Just kidding...

The bar has been set high thanks to Victor’s excellent entry. I love that thing!

Okay...let’s try this and see what happens. I am looking for Tenyo trick props which have been given a makeover. That could mean many different things such as painting the prop(s), altering them in some way, or something else which could be considered an improvement of some kind. The winner which wi...

Lots of great ideas there Jeff! I especially like the modification or perhaps dressing up somehow of a Tenyo trick. That one sounds like fun and visually pleasing. Maybe what we could do is have people post a photo of their redesigned Tenyo trick and the best one wins. The prize can be a Tenyo China...

I attempted one some time ago and asked for suggestions but no one responded so I gave up.

If you have any ideas, please let me know. The reward would be a Tenyo trick which I would provide.

Nice lot of Tenyo! I sent you a question via PM.

Oh...and welcome back my friend!

Here’s wishing you a fun filled magical day young fella!