PK Ring? M5? Fill me in please?

Crimson Ace · Mar 31, 2011

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone can fill me in on the whole PK ring thing. Of course i'm not asking anyone to expose anything. But rather give me some info/feedback/opinions on them. I have heard of them before but only lately after seeing PK versions of effects that I perform I was wondering if its worth the buy. And if at all possible if someone could explain to me what the heck an M5 system is that would be awesome. Cause i'm assuming that magicians aren't performing with guns now.

Crimson Ace · Mar 31, 2011

Oh and I was wondering if this is a good buy or not.

http://www.magic.org/store/product_info.php?products_id=5161

RealityOne · Mar 31, 2011

They both use the same technology. One is a ring the other positions the gimmick differently. Look at the Ellusionist website "In the Box" section and you will understand.

saborfang17 · Mar 31, 2011

Crimson Ace said:
Hey guys I was wondering if anyone can fill me in on the whole PK ring thing. Of course i'm not asking anyone to expose anything. But rather give me some info/feedback/opinions on them. I have heard of them before but only lately after seeing PK versions of effects that I perform I was wondering if its worth the buy. And if at all possible if someone could explain to me what the heck an M5 system is that would be awesome. Cause i'm assuming that magicians aren't performing with guns now.

I don't know anything about M5, but PK rings are magnetic. They're also pretty dang strong, so I'd be careful of how I'm using it and when.

Crimson Ace · Mar 31, 2011

Would it be a good idea to start off with a PK ring? It just seems like it would be a good idea to me as it involves less. At least from what I understand.

Crimson Ace · Mar 31, 2011

saborfang17 said:
I don't know anything about M5, but PK rings are magnetic. They're also pretty dang strong, so I'd be careful of how I'm using it and when.

So its not a good idea to wear it all the time then?

saborfang17 · Mar 31, 2011

Crimson Ace said:
So its not a good idea to wear it all the time then?

Yeah. I'd only wear it when needed.

Crimson Ace · Mar 31, 2011

I was hoping that that wouldn't be the case. Only because I wouldn't want to have something on while performing that I wouldn't otherwise. To me it seems like something that the people that I perform for the most might pick up on after a while.

eostresh · Mar 31, 2011

They are usually pretty non-descript bands. Either silver or gold. If you are worried about it get a band that matches you PK ring and swap out before performance.

[R.C] · Mar 31, 2011

Crimson Ace said:
I was hoping that that wouldn't be the case. Only because I wouldn't want to have something on while performing that I wouldn't otherwise. To me it seems like something that the people that I perform for the most might pick up on after a while.

I wear mine all the time and haven't had any problems with it. Credit cards, electronics, and the like are fine.

Enzo · Apr 1, 2011

If you don't like wearing jacket then forget the M5.

eostresh · Apr 1, 2011

Enzo said:
If you don't like wearing jacket then forget the M5.

Why??? Put it on your Knee. If you like doing PK sooner or later you will want the M5. If you do a "little" PK then the M5 could be a monsterous waste of money.

D ICE R · Apr 1, 2011

I do a lot of PK and I still have no desire to use an M5. There has only been one effect that has made me even consider it and even then it was only for a few minutes.

Enzo · Apr 2, 2011

Okay put it on your knee. Let's see what you can with that in the streets.

eostresh · Apr 2, 2011

D ICE R said:
I do a lot of PK and I still have no desire to use an M5. There has only been one effect that has made me even consider it and even then it was only for a few minutes.

Haha...well then I'll defer to that. I have had mine for 3 years and performed with it....20 times tops. Always figured it was because I didn't do much PK but, yeah...not something I would recommend either.

@Enzo....you busk with PK magic?...that's interesting.

Crimson Ace · Apr 2, 2011

Can you guys recommend a good PK ring? I saw a few online but they were different styles (i.e. votex) and I honestly don't know the difference. Also do they make good PK rings that don't look like wedding bands?