I am an amateur cardsharp. I have always loved learning about card manipulation. Two of the main businesses I order from are:
and
Feel free to look at both sites before continuing and see if you form an opinion of each and/or an initial preference for one over the other.
I have ordered several things from each site, and they are very similar in appearance, what they offer, and each even seem to be run by a duo of male partners. The truth is that, from my experience, Vanishing seems to offer a few things that Penguin does not, and the things each offers that are the same are almost always the same price.
But here is the difference:
When I order from Vanishing, I get a 'thank you' video from the two owners (i assume they own it) which has some humor, but it is the same video each time.
When I order from Penguin, I get an email with a link. When I click the link it takes me to a video of one of the owners holding up a sign which says 'Thanks, Michael!' Then, there is an overhead view of a pair of black-jacket-sleeved arms with white-gloved hands packing a box with the item I just ordered. The first time I saw this, I thought it was pretty neat but just thought it was a stock video of that item being packaged - UNTIL the box is sealed, the shipping label is attached, and then the box is lifted towards the camera...and I see my name and address on the label!
Now, Penguin might not have some things I want that Vanishing does, and when that is the case, I buy from Vanishing. But when I have a choice, I ALWAYS buy from Penguin just because of that extra little personal touch.
Vanishing Inc. Magic - amazing magic tricks, books, DVDs and downloads
www.vanishingincmagic.com
and
Penguin Magic Shop
Magic tricks at the lowest prices from the online magic shop for magicians. You'll find a store full of street magic, levitation effects, and magic card ...
www.penguinmagic.com
Feel free to look at both sites before continuing and see if you form an opinion of each and/or an initial preference for one over the other.
I have ordered several things from each site, and they are very similar in appearance, what they offer, and each even seem to be run by a duo of male partners. The truth is that, from my experience, Vanishing seems to offer a few things that Penguin does not, and the things each offers that are the same are almost always the same price.
But here is the difference:
When I order from Vanishing, I get a 'thank you' video from the two owners (i assume they own it) which has some humor, but it is the same video each time.
When I order from Penguin, I get an email with a link. When I click the link it takes me to a video of one of the owners holding up a sign which says 'Thanks, Michael!' Then, there is an overhead view of a pair of black-jacket-sleeved arms with white-gloved hands packing a box with the item I just ordered. The first time I saw this, I thought it was pretty neat but just thought it was a stock video of that item being packaged - UNTIL the box is sealed, the shipping label is attached, and then the box is lifted towards the camera...and I see my name and address on the label!
Now, Penguin might not have some things I want that Vanishing does, and when that is the case, I buy from Vanishing. But when I have a choice, I ALWAYS buy from Penguin just because of that extra little personal touch.
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