T-132 The Ninja Experiment

[KirkW]

This too is one of my all time favorite Tenyo tricks! I’ve been trying to find some small, fake plastic pencils to replace the real pencils. Maybe even some small decorative chopsticks would work.
Something to replace the black sponge will be necessary if you perform this often.

[Steve S.]

Congrats on achieving the acquisition of this Tenyo item Jeff!

So am I the only one who wants one of these and still does not own it?

[magicjeff]

Steve, how is that possible?!?!?!

As for my idea, I am currently going back to school for CNC machining...maybe i`ll turn some tapered stock and engrave them once I get to that point

[Steve S.]

I am holding out for a brand spanking new one still in the cellophane seal and have yet to find it. I have heard that used ones have issues sometimes and for the high price that they sell for, I prefer to wait until I find a sealed one to avoid headaches. Maybe I will eventually score one.

[David DeTenyo]

The only issue I know of is the black sponge not covering the entire middle section/'gap' anymore - otherwise there shouldn't be any problems.
However this is a serious issue of course. I don't know anyone ever found a solution for this. What I would do is neatly cover outside of the middle section with some stretchable black cloth - never tried it though.

[Christian Supa]

Ich habe Ninja Experiment auch und finde es wirklich sehr gut. Auch die Zuschauer sind begeistert.

Ja der Preis war nicht günstig aber ein wirklich schönes Requisit - bin stolz das zu besitzen.

[HerveM]

Christian, benutze bitte Google Translate:
"I also have Ninja experiment and I think it's really good. Also the spectators are enthusiastic.
Yes, the price was not cheap but a really nice prop - I'm proud to own it."

[magicjeff]

So I have some exciting news, I have just finished successfully replacing the foam! If anyone wants to know how to do it, I posted progress videos on the tenyo collectors facebook page, but might be able to post them on youtube and then post links here if you`re not on facebook. IT IS POSSIBLE TO DO, just have to be very careful in doing so!

[Gustavo Brasil]

There is one Ninja Experiment on auction right now in eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201344019259?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

I am sad the seller would not ship to Brazil... so I can't bid

Alex, I found a seller here in Brazil: https://riomagicpoint.loja2.com.br/6071 ... wTj_A.link the trick is going for 380.00 reais.

Note: I already bought a blue crystal from him, but it came with a little problem, and I don't know if this store sends its products abroad.

[KirkW]

Hey Jeff,

This is one of my favorites as well. I would love to see this done in wood...or even 3D printed.
I’m glad you finally got this one as it is one of Tenyo’s best.
I can’t wait to see your idea for replacing the pencils.

[AlexBrazil]

Thanks so much, Gustavo! I bought it!

So you are also Brazilian! Please, contact me on private.

Best,

Alex

There is one Ninja Experiment on auction right now in eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201344019259?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

I am sad the seller would not ship to Brazil... so I can't bid

Alex, I found a seller here in Brazil: https://riomagicpoint.loja2.com.br/6071 ... wTj_A.link the trick is going for 380.00 reais.

Note: I already bought a blue crystal from him, but it came with a little problem, and I don't know if this store sends its products abroad.

[AlexBrazil]

Hey, Jeff! Please, can you post the link to your videos here? Thanks!

So I have some exciting news, I have just finished successfully replacing the foam! If anyone wants to know how to do it, I posted progress videos on the tenyo collectors facebook page, but might be able to post them on youtube and then post links here if you`re not on facebook. IT IS POSSIBLE TO DO, just have to be very careful in doing so!

[John B.]

I saw that Max Maven's magic collection is up for sale at Potter & Potter. I thought folks here might like to know that the one Tenyo item in the collection is Ninja Experiment. If you had to pick only 1 Tenyo item, this is a fine choice.

[ØyvindK]

To me it looks like the secret at the lower part of this trick would be pretty obvious to spectators, but perhaps it isn't? In particular, it looks like if the spectators are sitting down so that their eyes are nearly level with the prop, then the illusion will break completely.

Very clever thinking from the man who created it, though.

[David DeTenyo]

Where the spectators are sitting is indeed very important - it is best if the spectators are looking down at the trick at a sleight angle. And to be honest, it is indeed more a miniature stage illusion that works best on camera where you can get the perfect angle. I for one have showed it to family or friends but never had the intention to fool them. It is nonetheless a very well designed trick, a must have for anyone who likes clever self working miniature illusions.

[ØyvindK]

Since I am not really a collector, I would never want to pay for an original of this trick, and I am mostly interested in tricks that are actually fooling for family and friends, so for those reasons this is perhaps not for me. However, I could spend some time creating my own version, as with 3D-printing that would be fairly simple. However, it can't be fully 3D-printed, some stuff (like the clear plastic parts) will need to be made from acrylic sheets or similar.

[Roberto B.]

USD 415.-....not sure if this is too high or to low for this effect?....I think I have seen it go more than this.

[ØyvindK]

It is a ridiculous amount of money for what it is, but that can be true for almost any kind of collector's items that are hard to find.

I played around with a 3D-printed prototype of the lower part of this trick, just to gain some understanding of how angle sensitive it is, and I concluded that it is not something I'd even consider using in any performance.

[Roberto B.]

Roberto, I am so sorry but I overwrote your post by accident
You can adjust this post, very sorry for the inconvenience ...

I remember you said a nice part of the trick is the removable base ... .

[David DeTenyo]

... the removable frame ...

OMG I never knew the frame was removable ! I thought the one in the photo was broken . You're never too old to learn ... .

[Roberto B.]

Roberto, I am so sorry but I overwrote your post by accident
You can adjust this post, very sorry for the inconvenience ...

I remember you said a nice part of the trick is the removable base ... .

LOL...no worries...I was mentioning that for me the clever part of the trick is in the frame more than the m----r base.

[ØyvindK]

Roberto, I am so sorry but I overwrote your post by accident
You can adjust this post, very sorry for the inconvenience ...

I remember you said a nice part of the trick is the removable base ... .

LOL...no worries...I was mentioning that for me the clever part of the trick is in the frame more than the m----r base.

Did you try performing the trick without the base? Is it practical to hold the frame in such a way that it does the same job as the base would do?

[Roberto B.]

Roberto, I am so sorry but I overwrote your post by accident
You can adjust this post, very sorry for the inconvenience ...

I remember you said a nice part of the trick is the removable base ... .

LOL...no worries...I was mentioning that for me the clever part of the trick is in the frame more than the m----r base.

Did you try performing the trick without the base? Is it practical to hold the frame in such a way that it does the same job as the base would do?

I have not, you should hold the frame similar than this video (for sure would need less cover than the video):