Himber Ring

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zamiel
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Himber Ring

Postby zamiel » March 10th, 2010, 8:41 pm

Hi I was interested in buying a himber ring. I don't want to get another cheap gimmick so I was wondering what would be the best brand from those who have one? Thanks!

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Dustin Stinett
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Re: Himber Ring

Postby Dustin Stinett » March 10th, 2010, 9:59 pm

If you want an innie, thats Joe Porper (and I think hes the only innie out there):

http://www.porperoriginals.com/misc_fingerrings.htm

The price includes a gaffed pencil as well, for a visual unlink.

For outies, Stevens Magic has several styles (lady's, signet, with regular duplicates etc. Enter Himber Ring in the search engine):

http://www.stevensmagic.com/

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Re: Himber Ring

Postby James Kernen » March 11th, 2010, 8:41 am

Here is another possibility, with a different look than a traditional Himber Ring.

http://www.innovativedeceptions.com/id_rings2.htm

I don't own one myself, but have handled these in person recently, and they are very nice.

Max Krause(the owner/creator of this ring version) has also been excellent to deal with on some other items I acquired from him.

James

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Re: Himber Ring

Postby Dustin Stinett » March 11th, 2010, 1:02 pm

James Kernen wrote:...a different look than a traditional Himber Ring.

That is an unusual looking ring; Ive never seen anything like it (real or otherwise). Of course, isnt part of the secret of the Linking Finger Rings having a gaff that doesnt call attention to itself? Im sure its a well-made ring and its style certainly stands out; and the latter is why I would never consider using it. But thats obviously a personal preference/opinion.

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Re: Himber Ring

Postby Jonathan Townsend » March 11th, 2010, 3:02 pm

Kinda tough to slide the borrowed rings off the pencil and not have folks notice a distinctive ring.

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Re: Himber Ring

Postby zamiel » March 11th, 2010, 6:52 pm

Thank you so much for the information. The routine I will be using is from the first DVD in Richard Osterlind's Mind Mysteries series. I don't know of any other good routines but I thought his was pretty darn good.


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