FAQ is Below Price List...
Original Series Invisible Thread Reels
A. Mini Boss $59.97
B. The Thread Boss $49.97
B.1 The Spectra Thread Reel $59.97
C. The Super Micro $49.97
D. The Micro $49.97
E. The Standard $49.97
F. The Stage Reel $79.97
2001 Series Invisible Thread Reels With Kevlar
G. The Thread Boss 2001 $39.97
H. The Super Micro 2001 $39.97
I. The Micro 2001 $39.97
J. The Standard 2001 $39.97
Kevlar Thread Reels
K. The Kevlar Micro Pack $59.97
L. Kevlar Pager Reel $59.97
M. Thumb Tip Reel $59.97
N. The Pro Pen Reel $119.97
O. The Kevlar Pen Reel $59.97
P. The Wand Reel $59.97
Q. Kevlar Pen Reel 2005 $59.97
Original Thread Reels now available with Kevlar Thread!
Standard $39.97
Micro $39.97
Super Micro $39.97
Thread Boss $49.97
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Page for Thread Reel Users
Q:My Thread Broke is my Reel Defective or Broken?
A:No! Thread breakage is a normal part of learning to use an ITR, Generally you can just suck some air through one of the holes in the side of the tube and the thread will come out, just wind it into the wax ball and you are all set to go again. If this does not work you may want to read the instructions for the more detailed directions on how to get the thread out.
Q: What about when the Sucking the thread out method doesn’t work?
A: Yea, the "sucking" thing doesn't always work. Sometimes the thread gets wound up around the elastic band. Or it might get wedged in there on the felt by the spool.
In all these methods your goal is always to get the end of the thread as close to the openning as possible. Below are things that might accomplish this for you.
When it breaks and the "sucking" doesn't work. Try these things:
-Tap the ITR on a hard surface a few times (like someone would pack a cigarette). This could possibly dislodge the thread if it's stuck in there. Then try to suck the thread out again.
-Hold it up to a light to see if you can see where the thread might be caught up. Holding it over a white background (like a sheet of paper) with good lighting could also allow you to see what might be happening inside. Just seeing what's going on might tell you what to do to fix it.
-Carry a thin wire with you in your wallet. What I use is a twist tie from a loaf of bread. Peel the plastic covering off the wire (I often leave some on one end). You can sometimes use this thin wire to grab the end of the thread and pull it out.
- If all else fails, then you'll have to take the thing apart. Before you take it completely apart, though, try just removing one end of the elastic band. Pull on it until the spool comes out. You want to find the end of the thread and make sure it's not sticking out to far. If it's out too far it'll get caught up on the elastic band inside and you'll never get it out. Roll the thread around the spool as tight as you can. You sometimes just have to break the thread off. Then put it back together and try to suck it out again.
Taking the entire thing apart should be your last option. It can be annoying to have to do this, but even this will get easier with practice.
Oh, a couple more things just came to mind (In my years with an ITR I've probably run into just about every problem they can have).
-If you use putty instead of wax. You can sometimes get the end of the thread out by pushing the putty into the hole and pulling it back out. Sometimes it'll grab the end for you.
Never try this with wax because it'll get all over the thread inside.
-If you ever try the "blowing" method, as in covering one end of the ITR and blowing on the other to try and force the thread out of the side holes, be very careful. This can work but if it doesn't your in even worse trouble because the moisture you blow into the ITR can cause the thread to hold together. So only try this right before you're going to take it apart. Because if it doesn't work you'll be taking it apart in a moment anyway. Make it your kind of last effort before taking it apart.
I hope this helps.
What do I do if the thread keeps pulling out of the wax ball?
Its a simple thing but i have never had it pull out of the wax when i do this, i normally use two pieces of cotton thread flatten the wax ball then lay two pieces across the wax one in front of the other then turn the wax over a few times then roll back into a ball. I also liked your chop cup ideas for the itr on your DVD, i think most of the things i saw on the dvd i thought why didnt i think of that but you just dont, well i havent busted the new elastics yet think ive got use to the distance now i will have to do a video clip of me performing the haunted deck and attach it in an email Iam enjoying thread magic so much i never thought i would with thread breaking and having to start from scratch, but with the thread boss and kevlar its almost self working, well almost but it makes performing very enjoyable knowing i have a product that with a little care will last me a long time. in the future im going to save for the reel on the dvd the longer one so i can experiment at greater distances i think it splits in half and has a bead glued to it. Thanks again James
hi sir, i would likie to ask there as their are so many types of series of the ITR, but i wana know which is the best and which should i get to be the best in this, ??
thanks!
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DreadJim~The Real Deal
If you work Close - Up Professionally and want thread that is extremely invisible and you have experience working with thread magic. Get the New Spectra Reel.
If you do plateform or stage or just a living room full of people, I would recommend our micro 2004 Reel, it is easy to work on and you get a 15' retraction distance from the reel and comes both in Kevlar and Wooly Nylon Thread ( Fine )
Things to think about..
The Longer the Reel, the longer the distance you can go out from the reel to your anchor point, just because your reel contains 60+ feet of thread does not mean that
you can go out this far ( retraction distance ) You are limited by how much the bands
can wind up. With the Kevlar Reels you must be careful not to go past the point where it feels like it is locking up as you will bust the bands. If you are pulling gently and think about this, you will notice this point.
The Standard reel ( The large one about 6.5" long ) has a very slow magical retraction, which is why we still make this reel even though it is large and kind of bulky. If you want this feature, get this reel, it also goes out around 18' in distance, great for stage.
Super Micro, is just a small reel with our Kevlar Thread, Kevlar Thread is the best for flourescent lighting
situations.
Wooly Nylon Thread is a great thread but much finer then Kevlar, Spectra thread is half again as fine as this and breaks easier because of this fact, but is extremely invisible in all cases.
Boss Reel ( comes with an aligator clip for attachment to your clothing ) It comes standard with Wooly Nylon Thread, but is also available in Kevlar, so if you want something more invisible, but more durable then Spectra Thread, this is a good choice.
So basically you have Six Styles of reels to choose from in two styles 2000 series and Original Series,
The 2000 series reels have a split apart housing, the Original style have a solid acrylic tube.
Some people prefer the Original style because they run really smooth, others prefer the 2000 series because the tube splits in half for easier refill installs, it is just a matter of personal preference, but the reels function is essentially the same.
Mini Boss 1" Retraction distance = 5 - 6' Available in Both Wooly Nylon and Kevlar
Boss 2" Retraction Distance = 6 - 8' Available in Both Wooly Nylon and Kevlar & Spectra
Super Micro 2 1/2 " Retraction Distance 8 - 9' Available in Kevlar Only.
Micro 4.5" Retraction Distance 14 - 16' Available in Both Wooly Nylon and Kevlar
Standard 6.5" Retraction Distance 18' - 20' Available in Kevlar Only
Pen Reel 2005 Retraction Distance is 10 - 12' Available in Both Wooly Nylon and Kevlar
So that about covers all the options and the purpose of the different options, I will be posting this in
the FAQ on our Web-site also for future reference.
Sincerely,
James George
CEO Sorcery Manufacturing - Home of the ITR tm
Ron Jaxon
Q: Where do I wear the thread reel?
A: Pin it along just the inside flap of a button up shirt. Do not run the thread through a button hole, but run the thread right out the opening between two buttons.
Q: What lighting conditions are best for the ITR?
A: Indirect lighting is best, like that in a bar or darker environment. Shade outdoors is also very good. You do not want light coming from behind you! That is key, as it will bounce off the thread and into the spectator’s eyes and be seen. With the Kevlar Thread, which most of our reels come with, this works very well under fluorescent lighting, unlike any other invisible Thread.
Q: What if I have left my reel in the sun and the wax has melted into the reel?
A: You will need to buy a new refill for your reel, you can mail it to us with a check for $12.00 this includes the return postage cost, we will install this for you. Mail it to:
Sorcery Mfg, P.O. Box 154 Lewiston Ca, 96052 Put attention repair dept and be sure to ship this in a box, not an envelope that will get jammed in a machine.
More Help from a previous customers experience:
I recently bought a new ITR 2001 Micro last night from the California Magic and Novelty shop in Pleasant Hill, CA. Gerry was so impressive in performing the magic that I purchased it right away. Once I arrived home, I immediately opened the package and practiced the trick. Upon practicing, I accidentally broke the thread. When I opened the thread reels, I noticed that the thread tightly wrapped around the elastic bands sticking out of the core! I had it only for fifteen minutes! Now, I cannot use such a wonderful device!
I wanted to know if there is any way you can help me in fixing my dilemma. I would greatly appreciate your assistance. Thank you so much for your time in reading this email!
Sincerely,
Ernie M.
Sure Ernie,
What is important to understand is that your device is not broken. You can open up the reel by pulling the caps off. The reel separates into two halves. You may use a fine piece of wire that is folded into two halves to thread the thread thru the bead.
You will need to locate the very end of the string that got sucked back into the reel when the string broke, this is normal and will happen many times before you master this product. It is all just part of the learning curve that all of us have had to go through, it is the price we all have had to pay to learn to float objects in the air.
Once located, place a tiny wax ball on the end of this string. Thread the wax ball thru the loop you made with the wire. (use a very fine gauge of wire, this is available at radio shack, they sell three spools in a pack, the green works the best. ( You may also roll the wax into a long thin needle like cylinder. That can be threaded through the bead. Use only a tiny amount of the wax to construct this needle. )
Now pull the wire so that the thread follows it back through the bead, be careful not to pull the bead out when you do this. You will need to break the string from the wax ball holding the string with your other hand so that it does not get sucked back into the reel, now you can wind about 6 - 8 inches of string into the wax ball. Reassemble the housing and you are all set to go again.( I cover this in detail on the new Michael Ammar Video's Volume one. Plug plug… they really are great video’s!)
It is a wonderful device, but will require some effort and work to master. Work over a white sheet of paper with really good lighting so you can see what you are doing. The concept of the Reel is quite simple, much like a rubber band powered toy. The further you pull the string out the tighter the tension gets and the easier it is to break the string. Try to remember to always push away from yourself when you load the bill on the line etc. This way you do not risk breaking the string, the wax ball will not be forgiving when it comes to pulling the string towards yourself.
You will need to learn the basic repair skills to master this product, but know that they will get easier and easier over time as you become more familiar with it and your confidence increases.
Patience and persistence will pay off! Just have fun with it and know that you will eventually get it if you don't give up.
I hope this helps, please e-mail us if you have any other questions. Sorcerymfg@aol.com
Sincerely,
James George
P.s. I would highly recommend the New Michael Ammar Video's that have just been released and make learning thread magic so easy, we also have a great deal on our ITR video's. Visit our site at Magicproducts.org or MyITR.com
Q: What are the two best Thread Routines?
I was thinking about putting an invisible thread effect into my act. In Previous times I have used the Fearson hookup to do things such as float lifesavers.
I would like to know some things though-
-What is the BEST thread effect? (Little setup)
-What is the best hookup?
-Can an ITR be used as a dispenser so that I would be able to do things, say, using the Fearson hookup. It doesn't automatically act like a reel does it?
I know that these are basic questions but I appreciate you honest opinions. THANKS.
A: Since I am not a subjectivist and do believe that not all viewpoints are valid depending on perspective, that reality is knowable and does have absolutes; I will put my two cents in J
The best thread effect is the one that absolutely knocks their socks off, makes them believe that you really floated the object and did not use a thread, and that you could not be connected to the object.
Ideally the object would float in the spectator’s hands and they could pass their hands all around the floating object, leaving them completely dumbfounded and with no explanation other then you must have real telekinetic powers.
This would be the best thread effect possible, but of course you could not use a thread to attain this effect so it would not be possible and is pointless. But fun to think about!
Now that we have defined what the best effect would be, we can move towards what we as magicians have attained that approaches that effect.
Two effects come to mind from my 15 years of extensive thread Magic experience.
Fearsons Floating Finger Ring routine. ( See ITR Book )
You borrow the ring, you balance on your finger in a very impossible way. The ring floats between your hands and then it floats right down into the spectator’s hand and you are able to walk away with no connections to the ring, it is devastating to the spectator. It is clean simple and the best we have so far. Visit Steve’s site Magicdownload.com, I think it is on the thread head video if I am not mistaken? An ITR makes it really easy to perform.
The Second best I would say is a basic floating bill routine, and the reason is:
You borrow the object, you float it, and immediately hand it back for examination, simple clean and can’t be beat for a basic floating routine. I really like what Ammar has to say about this routine, you make them wonder if their eyes are not really deceiving them, he had a really nice write-up in once of his early manuscripts. Maybe one of you could clue me in? I am forgetting the title now.
The Set-up: The ITR is pinned in my shirt, the wax ball is attached to a deck of cards in my breast pocket, I set the card deck on the table in front of me to do the routine, I return the card deck to my breast pocket when the routine is finished.
I do not float the bill very long or very much, just enough to make them wonder what happened. I crumple the bill on the line using a very standard method. Folding it over the line and twisting it like a bow tie, then crumpling it into a ball. This allows you to slide the bill along the line, but it will stay put without sliding if you let go of it.
I am not a very good teacher as posted on some of the posts in here, but a Magic Inventor, so bare with me if I make it confusing…I guess it is the nature of a true magician to make reality confusing.J
I would balance the bill on my finger first, then cup my hands around it and slowly lower my hand creating the illusion that the bill is actually rising up out of my hand. Just for a second or so then it slowly floats back down to my hand ( My hand is actually coming up ) Just do it real slow. That’s it end of story, uncrumple the bill and hand it back and they will beg you to do it again, but do not! Not under any circumstance, you have nothing to gain and everything to lose. Make em think their eyes fooled them. Keep it real simple short and sweet!
I hope this effectively answered your question
James George
CEO Sorcery Manufacturing
Inventor of the ITR
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