Collecting Milton Bradley"s Magic Works.
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Collecting Milton Bradley"s Magic Works.
Just wondered if my Fellow TenyoItes collect the MB magic works tricks?, I personally love the MB version of twister,which is known as twisted pencil! do you guys keep the Mb boxes and display them with your Tenyo, just curious! Gaz.
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Well, not as fanatic as Tenyo, but when I see one that I don't have yet for a reasonable price I'll often buy it. I focus mainly on the non-Tenyo ones like Tongue Tied, Missing Masterpiece, Hidden Sun or Eye Of The Paraoh.
Rope Of Calcutta is also a good one, it is Suketina but better (top which covers the move and a spring which helps the move).
I also like their electronic effects (Guardian of the Grave, Secret of the Sphinx and Spirit in the Coffin). I own two Spirit In The Coffins because they tend to brake easily. I once opened a broken one and can tell you that the quality is so-so!
Yes, I plan to display them with my Tenyo's
By the way, from the non-Tenyo remakes I am still missing Secret Slate, Map of Skull Island and Invisible Hook. So if anyone has one of these you know where to find me
Rope Of Calcutta is also a good one, it is Suketina but better (top which covers the move and a spring which helps the move).
I also like their electronic effects (Guardian of the Grave, Secret of the Sphinx and Spirit in the Coffin). I own two Spirit In The Coffins because they tend to brake easily. I once opened a broken one and can tell you that the quality is so-so!
Yes, I plan to display them with my Tenyo's
By the way, from the non-Tenyo remakes I am still missing Secret Slate, Map of Skull Island and Invisible Hook. So if anyone has one of these you know where to find me
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I have a nice collection as well. I think I am only missing 4 of them (Vault Vision, Soft Coins, Mystery Dice, and Clean Cut). I'll probably get them eventually but since I have the Tenyo versions I am in no rush.
In general I prefer the Tenyo versions over the Magic Works versions where there is a difference.
Although I do like alot of the Magic Works original effects and especially the electronic ones as well.
I did not realize that Spirit in the Coffin breaks. Which part usually breaks? I will have to get another one then as that is their best effect IMO.
I have all my Magic Works in my Tenyo cabinet for now. They are all stuffed into the bottom shelf.
In general I prefer the Tenyo versions over the Magic Works versions where there is a difference.
Although I do like alot of the Magic Works original effects and especially the electronic ones as well.
I did not realize that Spirit in the Coffin breaks. Which part usually breaks? I will have to get another one then as that is their best effect IMO.
I have all my Magic Works in my Tenyo cabinet for now. They are all stuffed into the bottom shelf.
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Great picture Elliott thanks for sharing!
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Anyone else notice that the text differs on the Vault visions,the mb one says vault vision whereas the Tenyo version says money game.
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Yes. I'm not sure which one I like better. Vault Vision sort of lets on that the box is doing the trick while Money Game makes it look more like a toy. Probably some other design would have been better.
By the way there is a page on Angelo Carbone's Tenyo site that highlights all the differences between the MB and Tenyo versions:
http://www.tenyoworld.co.uk/magicworks.htm
By the way there is a page on Angelo Carbone's Tenyo site that highlights all the differences between the MB and Tenyo versions:
http://www.tenyoworld.co.uk/magicworks.htm
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I like your collection Elliot, especially the magic sets.
I have about a dozen Magic Works items. Most are second hand pieces from auctions. I just checked the condition of the tricks and all were placed in a storage box. The twister that I have is dismantled. I cannot reassemble it.
Someday I will open that storage box and learn all the tricks it contains.
I have about a dozen Magic Works items. Most are second hand pieces from auctions. I just checked the condition of the tricks and all were placed in a storage box. The twister that I have is dismantled. I cannot reassemble it.
Someday I will open that storage box and learn all the tricks it contains.
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Elliot, the part that brakes has to do with the magnet. When the lid is put on the box the mechanism starts if I recall correctly. When I opened up the coffin I saw a litle tube with some iron or other metal fillings - when the metal 'moved' (because it is attracted to the magnet) the mechanism starts. It is hard to explain without pictures by hand unfortunately (and I don't have any).
When it fails you'll notice all the buttons will work, but putting on and off the lid won't do/start anything. Even in one of my two versions (which I bought BNIP) it is a bit trial and error to make it work ... .
When it fails you'll notice all the buttons will work, but putting on and off the lid won't do/start anything. Even in one of my two versions (which I bought BNIP) it is a bit trial and error to make it work ... .
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Thanks for the info. The one I have seems to work fine but I'll look out for another one just in case.
One more Floating Carpet sized trick and i definitely have to buy some more space.
Thanks Bob. One of these days I'll get an actual display cabinet but for now that's all I have room for. I managed to stuff everything in but am hoping Tenyo comes out with micro tricks this year so I can fit those in as well.BobD wrote:I like your collection Elliot, especially the magic sets.
One more Floating Carpet sized trick and i definitely have to buy some more space.
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I'm all about performing with the originals of the Magic Works line.
I think there are some neat routines that you can build around them.
They seem to be in low quantity these days.
I think there are some neat routines that you can build around them.
They seem to be in low quantity these days.
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Re: Collecting Milton Bradley"s Magic Works.
does anyone have guardian of the grave
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I do not have one, however they go for reasonable prices on EBay (around $30). And it's the more available electronic Magic Works (Spirit in the Coffin being much better, but has some fragility issues from what I'm told)magicjeff wrote:does anyone have guardian of the grave
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I have all the MW effects.
My very favorite is "Spirit In The Coffin."
Angelo Carbone wrote that his favorite is this effect as well. (see link)
"http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view ... &forum=258
I also love "Severed Skeleton" (to me this version is even better than Zig Zag Cig which is an all-time fav)
These are fun effects which I consider part of my Tenyo collection.
My very favorite is "Spirit In The Coffin."
Angelo Carbone wrote that his favorite is this effect as well. (see link)
"http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view ... &forum=258
I also love "Severed Skeleton" (to me this version is even better than Zig Zag Cig which is an all-time fav)
These are fun effects which I consider part of my Tenyo collection.
and now, on with the show ...
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I posted in the printables section...I lost all the graves and coffin card and was asking if someone could take a picture or scan the parts so I can reprint them please...
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Don't know if this is an interesting offer, but here's another MB for sale http://www.ebay.de/itm/Crate-Escape-Zau ... OSw44BYfMd~
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From what I have seen, that's a good price for it.Peter G wrote:Don't know if this is an interesting offer, but here's another MB for sale http://www.ebay.de/itm/Crate-Escape-Zau ... OSw44BYfMd~
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There is a Milton Bradley Magic Works "Twisted Pencil" on eBay now!
2 days 15 hours left. ($15.00 starting bid -- $30.00 BIN)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milton-Bradley- ... SwdGFYvIKX
2 days 15 hours left. ($15.00 starting bid -- $30.00 BIN)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Milton-Bradley- ... SwdGFYvIKX
and now, on with the show ...
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The seller states that the bottom piece has broken off which I believe is common with the Magic Works version.
I remember reading some time ago that their version of the trick was not made by Tenyo and had issues.
Just a friendly heads up!
I remember reading some time ago that their version of the trick was not made by Tenyo and had issues.
Just a friendly heads up!
It's a Tenyo day in the neighborhood!
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Indeed Steve, I remember someone saying the MW version doesn't work as fluent as the Tenyo one.
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Re: Collecting Milton Bradley"s Magic Works.
no problem with my mb twisted pencil, i do however prefer the original Tenyo vers.
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I just noticed recently that my MBMW Twister has the bottom piece missing.
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I'm also selling one. See tenyo for sale section.
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So regarding the twisted pencil I've seen 2 colors for it. Green and maroon. Which would you guys say is more rare?
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mine is green
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mine is green too ..