The Mystery Shell Set is not a trickery gimmick set of shells. The Mystery is how the magician uses them.
This is a set that is open to display the shell game in any way you want to use them, without any visual gimmicks. All the shells we make have no visual notch at the back of the shell or the use of a gimmick that makes a rocking horse shell to steal the pea. These visual gimmicks are not needed because of the shell interior design and the type balls that are used with the shells that have an entirely flat surface.
This is a set that is open to display the shell game in any way you want to use them, without any visual gimmicks. All the shells we make have no visual notch at the back of the shell or the use of a gimmick that makes a rocking horse shell to steal the pea. These visual gimmicks are not needed because of the shell interior design and the type balls that are used with the shells that have an entirely flat surface.
Shell Interior: the inside of this shell has lots of head space, the inside is 3/4" high in all areas inside the shell. The ball is able to roll freely anywhere inside the shell. You will never have any movement of the shell when you take your hand away from the shell that has a pea, as the pea will never touch the top of the shell.
You are also able to use larger balls if you like. The shell only has a taper where it is needed, on the inside and outside of the bottom edges of the shell wall. This interior design brings the feature to also use a cork ball, the way the three shell game was original display. When the shells are used with a cork ball it gives you full control to sell the con on your own. The cork ball stays inside the shell till you want to steal it. Everything can be fully examined at any time and appears that the player has a fair chance at winning. This is a shell set your game can grow with.
Shell Size: the shell molds were made from a real walnut shell that comes from a rare tree that produces unique large walnuts.
Many think large walnuts are easier to handle for the shell game, this is true if you are looking at the right balance of measurements.
It is not just the length of the shell, as this just means you had to move the shell a longer distance before you can steal the pea. The height is more important. Having good height makes the shell easier to pick up and handle. A good example of this is a black walnut shell. This is a smaller type walnut but has good height and a rough texture where the shell handles well.
Like our Rough & Ready black walnut shells.
Good height to a shell also brings better interior space inside the shell.
This shell is 1-3/4" L x 7/8" H x 1-1/2" W. This is a very good working balance on the measurements for a large shell.
You are also able to use larger balls if you like. The shell only has a taper where it is needed, on the inside and outside of the bottom edges of the shell wall. This interior design brings the feature to also use a cork ball, the way the three shell game was original display. When the shells are used with a cork ball it gives you full control to sell the con on your own. The cork ball stays inside the shell till you want to steal it. Everything can be fully examined at any time and appears that the player has a fair chance at winning. This is a shell set your game can grow with.
Shell Size: the shell molds were made from a real walnut shell that comes from a rare tree that produces unique large walnuts.
Many think large walnuts are easier to handle for the shell game, this is true if you are looking at the right balance of measurements.
It is not just the length of the shell, as this just means you had to move the shell a longer distance before you can steal the pea. The height is more important. Having good height makes the shell easier to pick up and handle. A good example of this is a black walnut shell. This is a smaller type walnut but has good height and a rough texture where the shell handles well.
Like our Rough & Ready black walnut shells.
Good height to a shell also brings better interior space inside the shell.
This shell is 1-3/4" L x 7/8" H x 1-1/2" W. This is a very good working balance on the measurements for a large shell.
Shell Texture: has a beautiful nature texture that makes the shells easy to grip for easy shell handling.
Shell Appearance: these shells not only have good working features, they are very natural looking.
The shells have the vintage look to show off the beauty of the natural grain of the shell and the large size of them brings a great display.
Shell Appearance: these shells not only have good working features, they are very natural looking.
The shells have the vintage look to show off the beauty of the natural grain of the shell and the large size of them brings a great display.
Shell Shape: the shells have a good uniform shape with a smooth rounded point on the front of the shell.
A sharp pointy shell will not handle as well as the non-pointed shell. The non-pointed shell will not dig into the mat when moved on the surface and will fit much better inside a shell trap. There is less movement of the shell when the trap is move with the pea inside the shell.
A sharp pointy shell will not handle as well as the non-pointed shell. The non-pointed shell will not dig into the mat when moved on the surface and will fit much better inside a shell trap. There is less movement of the shell when the trap is move with the pea inside the shell.
Shell Kicker: the solid shell kicker was made from a real walnut from the inside and out, with the real nut and inside guts of the walnut half. The top half of the plastic case that the kicker comes with brings a perfect fit for the use of a shell trap for the ending surprise. (shown above.)
Shell Quality: All of the shell castings are made under high pressure to have bubble free quality shells.
All three shells and solid kicker are made from the same color mixture of resin and all poured to cast at the same time. This brings a perfect color match to all four of them.
Soft Peas: the peas work on a hard or soft surface and the soft pea brings a smoother steal with a shell that has an entirely flat surface.
Specifications
Plastic resin colored for vintage look
Shells 1-3/4" L x 7/8" H x 1-1/2" W
Shell Weight is 11 grams per shell
Solid Kicker Weight is 23 grams
Shell Quality: All of the shell castings are made under high pressure to have bubble free quality shells.
All three shells and solid kicker are made from the same color mixture of resin and all poured to cast at the same time. This brings a perfect color match to all four of them.
Soft Peas: the peas work on a hard or soft surface and the soft pea brings a smoother steal with a shell that has an entirely flat surface.
Specifications
Plastic resin colored for vintage look
Shells 1-3/4" L x 7/8" H x 1-1/2" W
Shell Weight is 11 grams per shell
Solid Kicker Weight is 23 grams
Mystery Pro Vintage Shell Set
Contents
3 - Mystery Vintage Shells
1 - Mystery Vintage Solid Kicker
with case & shell trap
3 - KDS- 3/8" soft peas
2 - Natural Cork Balls 5/16 & 3/8"
1 - Accessory Bag
1- Shell Bag
3 - Mystery Vintage Shells
1 - Mystery Vintage Solid Kicker
with case & shell trap
3 - KDS- 3/8" soft peas
2 - Natural Cork Balls 5/16 & 3/8"
1 - Accessory Bag
1- Shell Bag
I have been making shell set molds for over 40 years of different sizes, shapes, and styles.
The question that comes up very often, is what shell set do I recommend for the beginner to start with learning to do the shell game?
The answer to this question can vary from others. Some will say to buy a cheap shell set to start with, then upgrade to a good set.
This has never made any sense to me. This is putting a limit on what you can do with a shell set right from the start and slowing down your advancement to doing it well or losing the interest of taking yourself to a good level.
The 3 shell game is not hard to do if you have the right items to work with. This is the case with doing anything well.
There are many factors with finding a shell set that can work well for you.
Listed below are some important things that I feel can make a good working shell set to bring good growth to your shell game working skills.
The question that comes up very often, is what shell set do I recommend for the beginner to start with learning to do the shell game?
The answer to this question can vary from others. Some will say to buy a cheap shell set to start with, then upgrade to a good set.
This has never made any sense to me. This is putting a limit on what you can do with a shell set right from the start and slowing down your advancement to doing it well or losing the interest of taking yourself to a good level.
The 3 shell game is not hard to do if you have the right items to work with. This is the case with doing anything well.
There are many factors with finding a shell set that can work well for you.
Listed below are some important things that I feel can make a good working shell set to bring good growth to your shell game working skills.
Walnut Shell Size
1-3/4" Shell Length is the size that I have found that handles well for most.
This shell size can fit most hands well and fits well under a standard shot glass without having much movement of the shell when stealing the pea. This shell size can work well for the V grip between the fingers. It also is a good viewable size shell.
Height of the shell is 7/8". This is one of the most important dimensions that is overlooked. You want a shell with good height where the fingers can grip the shell well. Also want the outside shell wall to have a flat surface where the fingers can grip the shell well.
Many shells on the market have a low inward taper on the shell wall, where the fingers will slip upward with the taper and off the shell. Having a shell with good height and very little inward wall taper where the fingers grip the shell will also bring good features for the shell interior. Like having equal headspace inside the shell for the ball to roll freely in any area inside the shell. You will never have any movement of the shell when releasing your grip on the shell.
These shells that have good height and without the inward wall taper brings the feature that the shells can also work with a cork ball, When you can perform the shell game with a cork ball you will be a "Pro Shell Operator". This is how the shell game was originally done.
The way the interior of these shells are designed the cork ball will stay inside the shell when the shells are moved on the surface with the ball.
This makes it a fair game and everything can be fully examined without switching anything out.
The only thing that is unfair is the shell operator, not the equipment being used.
You have full control of the game on when to play fair to set up the con and when to play unfairly for the win.
The ball can be stolen from the shell any time you choose too. The cool thing is once the ball is stolen and loaded into a different shell all the shells can be moved fairly again without the ball coming out of the new loaded shell.
The hardest part to learn with working with a cork ball is training your memory muscles to clip the cork ball with very light finger pressure. The set comes with a 5/16" cork ball to start with learning to clip the cork ball and two larger 3/8" cork balls to advance too. Set also comes with a three pea pod pea holder with three soft 3/8" peas. Shells and accessory bags.
1-3/4" Shell Length is the size that I have found that handles well for most.
This shell size can fit most hands well and fits well under a standard shot glass without having much movement of the shell when stealing the pea. This shell size can work well for the V grip between the fingers. It also is a good viewable size shell.
Height of the shell is 7/8". This is one of the most important dimensions that is overlooked. You want a shell with good height where the fingers can grip the shell well. Also want the outside shell wall to have a flat surface where the fingers can grip the shell well.
Many shells on the market have a low inward taper on the shell wall, where the fingers will slip upward with the taper and off the shell. Having a shell with good height and very little inward wall taper where the fingers grip the shell will also bring good features for the shell interior. Like having equal headspace inside the shell for the ball to roll freely in any area inside the shell. You will never have any movement of the shell when releasing your grip on the shell.
These shells that have good height and without the inward wall taper brings the feature that the shells can also work with a cork ball, When you can perform the shell game with a cork ball you will be a "Pro Shell Operator". This is how the shell game was originally done.
The way the interior of these shells are designed the cork ball will stay inside the shell when the shells are moved on the surface with the ball.
This makes it a fair game and everything can be fully examined without switching anything out.
The only thing that is unfair is the shell operator, not the equipment being used.
You have full control of the game on when to play fair to set up the con and when to play unfairly for the win.
The ball can be stolen from the shell any time you choose too. The cool thing is once the ball is stolen and loaded into a different shell all the shells can be moved fairly again without the ball coming out of the new loaded shell.
The hardest part to learn with working with a cork ball is training your memory muscles to clip the cork ball with very light finger pressure. The set comes with a 5/16" cork ball to start with learning to clip the cork ball and two larger 3/8" cork balls to advance too. Set also comes with a three pea pod pea holder with three soft 3/8" peas. Shells and accessory bags.
The shell width is 1-1/2". I find that most hands can take a 1-1/2" wide shell in a V- Grip between the fingers.
These shells can be taken in a much more natural way to fit between the fingers with the V-Grip.
Most take the shells in the V-grip from the back of the shells.
This is not the best fit between the fingers to grip the shell.
I recommend taking these shells between the fingers from the front of the shell where the front of the walnut shell has a natural V-shape to fit the fingers the best when gripping the shell between the fingers, as shown above.
The reason this is not done with other shells is the player would see the hole at the back of the shell that most shells have. Shells that have a hole at the back of the shell are a visual clue on how the ball can escape the shell and this hole is not needed.
Many try to justify this hole by saying it is from where the walnut was broken off of the tree stem.
No matter how you try to justify it, it is still a visual escape hole for the pea and is not needed.
The "Pro Starter Shells" has no visual gimmick clues. The shells have a totally flat surface around the entire shell.
What they do have is a tapered bottom wall rim around the entire shell where nothing stands out as an escape door.
They look like fair shells.
Hope this is of some help,
Al
Most take the shells in the V-grip from the back of the shells.
This is not the best fit between the fingers to grip the shell.
I recommend taking these shells between the fingers from the front of the shell where the front of the walnut shell has a natural V-shape to fit the fingers the best when gripping the shell between the fingers, as shown above.
The reason this is not done with other shells is the player would see the hole at the back of the shell that most shells have. Shells that have a hole at the back of the shell are a visual clue on how the ball can escape the shell and this hole is not needed.
Many try to justify this hole by saying it is from where the walnut was broken off of the tree stem.
No matter how you try to justify it, it is still a visual escape hole for the pea and is not needed.
The "Pro Starter Shells" has no visual gimmick clues. The shells have a totally flat surface around the entire shell.
What they do have is a tapered bottom wall rim around the entire shell where nothing stands out as an escape door.
They look like fair shells.
Hope this is of some help,
Al
Pro Starter Shell Set
3 - Pro Starter Shells - Classic
3 - 3/8" Green Soft Peas
1 - Pea Pod Pea Holder
2 - 3/8" Natural Cork Balls
1 - 5/16" Natural Cork Ball
1 - Accessory Bag
1- Shell Set Bag
Pro Starter Vintage Shell Set - Classic
3 - Pro Starter Vintage Shells
3 - 3/8" Green Soft Peas
1 - Pea Pod Pea Holder
2 - 3/8" Natural Cork Balls
1 - 5/6" Natural Cork Ball
1- Accessory Bag
1 - Shell Set Bag
Features
* Large Shell - 2" long x 1-3/4" wide x 1" High x 3/4" inside depth. Weight 12.2 grams-resin high pressure castings.
* Visual Shell - Looks like real walnut shells with a natural walnut color and the large size of them stands out well.
* Large Shell - 2" long x 1-3/4" wide x 1" High x 3/4" inside depth. Weight 12.2 grams-resin high pressure castings.
* Visual Shell - Looks like real walnut shells with a natural walnut color and the large size of them stands out well.
* Shells can work with a soft pea or a cork ball.
Working with a cork ball can bring many advantages to the game. The use of a cork ball is how the shell game was original done. When using a cork ball the game is now a unpredictable game. Everything appears to be fair and it is, till you make it a unfair game for the win. The cork ball stays inside the shell when the shell is moved. Which makes it a fair game, but at anytime you are able to steal the ball and load the ball into another shell. The great thing is now loading a different shell you can move all the shells around fairly without the ball coming out and everything can be fully examined at anytime without switching anything out.
Working with a cork ball can bring many advantages to the game. The use of a cork ball is how the shell game was original done. When using a cork ball the game is now a unpredictable game. Everything appears to be fair and it is, till you make it a unfair game for the win. The cork ball stays inside the shell when the shell is moved. Which makes it a fair game, but at anytime you are able to steal the ball and load the ball into another shell. The great thing is now loading a different shell you can move all the shells around fairly without the ball coming out and everything can be fully examined at anytime without switching anything out.
* Advanced inner & outer shell design - The inside depth of the shell has 3/4" of head space for the ball to roll freely in all the inside area of the shell with a surrounding vertical shell wall. This inner shell design brings many features that other shells don't have. The ball never touches the inside top wall of the shell to never have any movement of the shell when releasing the shell. The inner vertical wall design brings the added feature to use a hard cork ball, where the ball stays inside the shell to be a fair game.
The bottom shell rim wall has a nice taper around the entire shell to bring a smooth exit for a soft pea or cork ball steal.
The bottom shell rim wall has a nice taper around the entire shell to bring a smooth exit for a soft pea or cork ball steal.
* No visual clues, entire flat surface.
Most other shells on the market have a inverted V notch at the back of the shell for the pea to exit the shell . Many think this visual exit hole can be justified as the hole is from where the nut was broke off the stem of the tree. No matter how you try to justified it, it is still a visual exit hole for the ball to escape the shell and man made walnut shells were not picked off a tree. By having a flat surface that has a inside taper around the entire shell the visual notch is not needed. It's like having a notch around the entire shell, but does not stand out as a exit hole. Bringing a smooth ball steal on any location of the shell.
Most other shells on the market have a inverted V notch at the back of the shell for the pea to exit the shell . Many think this visual exit hole can be justified as the hole is from where the nut was broke off the stem of the tree. No matter how you try to justified it, it is still a visual exit hole for the ball to escape the shell and man made walnut shells were not picked off a tree. By having a flat surface that has a inside taper around the entire shell the visual notch is not needed. It's like having a notch around the entire shell, but does not stand out as a exit hole. Bringing a smooth ball steal on any location of the shell.
* Easy to grip.
The shape and texture of the shell is a sure griping shell that will never slip out of your fingers.
The shape and texture of the shell is a sure griping shell that will never slip out of your fingers.
Bunco Shell Set
Shell Set Contents
3 - Bunco Shells
4 - 3/8" Green Soft Peas
1 - Pea Pod Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holde
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Bunco Pro Shells comes with 3 shells, ball holders soft peas, cork balls and a custom set case!
The custom shell set case holds each item in its own cushioned place with easy access to everything.
Shell Set Case Specifications
Case Exterior; 6-1/2” L X 2-3/4” W X 2” H
Brown or black hard shell case with zipper and fabric carry loop.
Case Interior: 6-1/4” L X 2-5/8” W X 1” H
4 divided cushion sections for three shells and 3 cork balls.
Inside top of case has a foam cushion to hold everything in place when case is closed and a compartment for 3 pea in a pod pea holder.
Case Exterior; 6-1/2” L X 2-3/4” W X 2” H
Brown or black hard shell case with zipper and fabric carry loop.
Case Interior: 6-1/4” L X 2-5/8” W X 1” H
4 divided cushion sections for three shells and 3 cork balls.
Inside top of case has a foam cushion to hold everything in place when case is closed and a compartment for 3 pea in a pod pea holder.
Bunco Pro Shell Set
Shell Set Contents
3 - Bunco Shells
4 - 7/16" Green Soft Peas
3 - 3/8" Natural Cork Balls
1 - Pea Pod Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Custom Shell Set Case
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Features
* Large Shell - 2" long x 1-3/4" wide x 1" High x 3/4" inside depth. Weight 12.2 grams-resin high pressure castings.
* Visual Vintage Shell - Looks like real vintage walnut shells with a natural dark color dye wiped inside the shell gain to stand out well.
* Large Shell - 2" long x 1-3/4" wide x 1" High x 3/4" inside depth. Weight 12.2 grams-resin high pressure castings.
* Visual Vintage Shell - Looks like real vintage walnut shells with a natural dark color dye wiped inside the shell gain to stand out well.
* Shells can work with a soft pea or a cork ball.
Working with a cork ball can bring many advantages to the game. The use of a cork ball is how the shell game was original done. When using a cork ball the game is now a unpredictable game. Everything appears to be fair and it is, till you make it a unfair game for the win. The cork ball stays inside the shell when the shell is moved. Which makes it a fair game, but at anytime you are able to steal the ball and load the ball into another shell. The great thing is now loading a different shell you can move all the shells around fairly without the ball coming out and everything can be fully examined at anytime without switching anything out.
Working with a cork ball can bring many advantages to the game. The use of a cork ball is how the shell game was original done. When using a cork ball the game is now a unpredictable game. Everything appears to be fair and it is, till you make it a unfair game for the win. The cork ball stays inside the shell when the shell is moved. Which makes it a fair game, but at anytime you are able to steal the ball and load the ball into another shell. The great thing is now loading a different shell you can move all the shells around fairly without the ball coming out and everything can be fully examined at anytime without switching anything out.
* Advanced inner & outer shell design - The inside depth of the shell has 3/4" of head space for the ball to roll freely in all the inside area of the shell with a surrounding vertical shell wall. This inner shell design brings many features that other shells don't have. The ball never touches the inside top wall of the shell to never have any movement of the shell when releasing the shell. The inner vertical wall design brings the added feature to use a hard cork ball, where the ball stays inside the shell to be a fair game.
The bottom shell rim wall has a nice taper around the entire shell to bring a smooth exit for a soft pea or cork ball steal.
The bottom shell rim wall has a nice taper around the entire shell to bring a smooth exit for a soft pea or cork ball steal.
* No visual clues, entire flat surface.
Most other shells on the market have a inverted V notch at the back of the shell for the pea to exit the shell . Many think this visual exit hole can be justified as the hole is from where the nut was broke off the stem of the tree. No matter how you try to justified it, it is still a visual exit hole for the ball to escape the shell and man made walnut shells were not picked off a tree. By having a flat surface that has a inside taper around the entire shell the visual notch is not needed. It's like having a notch around the entire shell, but does not stand out as a exit hole. Bringing a smooth ball steal on any location of the shell.
Most other shells on the market have a inverted V notch at the back of the shell for the pea to exit the shell . Many think this visual exit hole can be justified as the hole is from where the nut was broke off the stem of the tree. No matter how you try to justified it, it is still a visual exit hole for the ball to escape the shell and man made walnut shells were not picked off a tree. By having a flat surface that has a inside taper around the entire shell the visual notch is not needed. It's like having a notch around the entire shell, but does not stand out as a exit hole. Bringing a smooth ball steal on any location of the shell.
Bunco Vintage Shell Set
Shell Set Contents
3 - Bunco Vintage Shells
4 - 3/8" Green Soft Peas
1 - Pea Pod Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
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Bunco Vintage Pro Shells comes with 3 shells, ball holders, soft peas, cork balls and a custom set case!
The custom shell set case holds each item in its own cushioned place with easy access to everything.
Shell Set Case Specifications
Case Exterior; 6-1/2” L X 2-3/4” W X 2” H
Brown or black hard shell case with zipper and fabric carry loop.
Case Interior: 6-1/4” L X 2-5/8” W X 1” H
4 divided cushion sections for three shells and 3 cork balls.
Inside top of case has a foam cushion to hold everything in place when case is closed and a compartment for 3 pea in a pod pea holder.
Case Exterior; 6-1/2” L X 2-3/4” W X 2” H
Brown or black hard shell case with zipper and fabric carry loop.
Case Interior: 6-1/4” L X 2-5/8” W X 1” H
4 divided cushion sections for three shells and 3 cork balls.
Inside top of case has a foam cushion to hold everything in place when case is closed and a compartment for 3 pea in a pod pea holder.
Bunco Vintage Pro Shell Set
Shell Set Contents
3 - Bunco Vintage Shells
4 - 7/16" Green Soft Peas
3 - 3/8" Natural Cork Balls
1 - Pea Pod Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Custom Shell Set Case
Bunco Shell Trap
The shell trap is made-up with a 2" vinyl clear cap and a inner 2" clear plastic tube insert wall. Sized to fit perfect over the bunco shell for a smooth pea steal with no shell movement. Easy to carry and unbreakable!
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Bunco Shell Trap
Limited Edition - Bronze Monkey Shell Bell Set - Out of Stock!
These shells are shaped like little bells without the ringer. Has three detail see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil monkeys as the bell handle. Made of cold cast bronze that brings a beautiful vintage look and some good working weight to them.
The entire bottom rim of the shell has a nice taper that makes them look like the inside of a little bell and helps to bring a smooth ball steal. The set comes with softballs and hard cork balls.
If the shells are used with the softballs the mechanics of how the shells work are the same as today's modern type shells.
The shells were designed to be able to take your game even further than the modern day shell game. Can be presented the original way the shell game was played. With the use of a harder type ball, like a cork ball, all the items being used becomes fair play to set up the con.
The only unfair thing in use is the shell operator. The cork ball will stay inside the shell when the shell is moved around on the surface. But you can steal the cork ball anytime you choose too. You are never forced to take the ball at any time when you move the shell. This is a big advantage. This makes it an unpredictable shell game. Because you have full control of when to play fair or unfair. Everything can be fully examined at any time, why not, if there is nothing to hide.
Some have tried to convince the spectator by switching out the softball for a hard plastic ball to appear to be the same to let them examine everything. But in most cases, this can make it worse. Even if the two match fairly well, there is now a sound problem from the hard plastic ball hitting the shell wall. You don't have this problem with a cork ball. The cork ball is lighter and softer and will not bring the sound problem to know what shell has the ball.
Doing the shell game with a cork ball is all done by sleight-of-hand, so it is not as easy as with the use of a softball. It requires some training of your memory muscles to finger clip a harder ball with light finger pressure to hold the ball and still move your hand in a relaxed way. The ones that I think learn easier to finger clip a cork ball correctly, are magicians that have performed sleight-of-hand with coins. The memory muscles already have some training with finger clipping a hard item with a relaxed hand. I feel it is well worth the practice.
The entire bottom rim of the shell has a nice taper that makes them look like the inside of a little bell and helps to bring a smooth ball steal. The set comes with softballs and hard cork balls.
If the shells are used with the softballs the mechanics of how the shells work are the same as today's modern type shells.
The shells were designed to be able to take your game even further than the modern day shell game. Can be presented the original way the shell game was played. With the use of a harder type ball, like a cork ball, all the items being used becomes fair play to set up the con.
The only unfair thing in use is the shell operator. The cork ball will stay inside the shell when the shell is moved around on the surface. But you can steal the cork ball anytime you choose too. You are never forced to take the ball at any time when you move the shell. This is a big advantage. This makes it an unpredictable shell game. Because you have full control of when to play fair or unfair. Everything can be fully examined at any time, why not, if there is nothing to hide.
Some have tried to convince the spectator by switching out the softball for a hard plastic ball to appear to be the same to let them examine everything. But in most cases, this can make it worse. Even if the two match fairly well, there is now a sound problem from the hard plastic ball hitting the shell wall. You don't have this problem with a cork ball. The cork ball is lighter and softer and will not bring the sound problem to know what shell has the ball.
Doing the shell game with a cork ball is all done by sleight-of-hand, so it is not as easy as with the use of a softball. It requires some training of your memory muscles to finger clip a harder ball with light finger pressure to hold the ball and still move your hand in a relaxed way. The ones that I think learn easier to finger clip a cork ball correctly, are magicians that have performed sleight-of-hand with coins. The memory muscles already have some training with finger clipping a hard item with a relaxed hand. I feel it is well worth the practice.
Custom shell trap that has a perfect fit to the shell bell.
Can work well for your ending surprise with a softball or a cork ball.
Can work well for your ending surprise with a softball or a cork ball.
Leather Banana Shell Set Case: This is a very handy case, 5" x 2", handmade of high quality. The case can be attached to your belt loop and has a ball holder on the key ring.
Everything fits very well inside, with a little extra room to carry a small polishing cloth.
To keep your shells always looking their best. Also, has a zipper.
This shell set is a Limited Edition because I only have a small number of these handmade special cases!
Shell Bell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze - Type Shell; Classic Type Bottom
Shell Base Diameter; 1-3/8”
Shell height; 1-3/8"
Weight; 30 grams per shell
Balls; 3/8" soft rubber balls. Yellow
Balls; 5/16" Natural Cork Balls
Everything fits very well inside, with a little extra room to carry a small polishing cloth.
To keep your shells always looking their best. Also, has a zipper.
This shell set is a Limited Edition because I only have a small number of these handmade special cases!
Shell Bell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze - Type Shell; Classic Type Bottom
Shell Base Diameter; 1-3/8”
Shell height; 1-3/8"
Weight; 30 grams per shell
Balls; 3/8" soft rubber balls. Yellow
Balls; 5/16" Natural Cork Balls
The 3 Buck Shells are great handling shells that have good height and width.
These are well shaped beautiful,walnut shells. Easy to grip and are able to hold six half dollar coins.
It will bring an amazing effect when the spectators see six large half dollar coins falling out of a walnut shell. The player will miss out on the three buck payoff when they pick the wrong shell for their game-ending surprise! Money coming out of a walnut shell works well as the shell game is known as a gambling game trying to win money. The coins falling out of a walnut shell is very visual and with sound.
These are well shaped beautiful,walnut shells. Easy to grip and are able to hold six half dollar coins.
It will bring an amazing effect when the spectators see six large half dollar coins falling out of a walnut shell. The player will miss out on the three buck payoff when they pick the wrong shell for their game-ending surprise! Money coming out of a walnut shell works well as the shell game is known as a gambling game trying to win money. The coins falling out of a walnut shell is very visual and with sound.
Shell Set Tube Case: Carries all three shells with a pea in barrel pea holder. Everything you will need, to play the shell game in a compact 2" diameter x 3-1/4" high container.
The six half dollar coins can be taken from your pocket when the timing is right for you.
The tube case and the clear dome lid can also be used as two shell traps. This works very well where the tube case and lid are items that are more impromptu being used that are not special items.
This case and lid can work well for the ones that like doing something simpler to the Ouellet's - Supershell routine.
Peas; The set comes with four larger 7/16" KDS green peas and pea holders. These larger type peas are easy to handle. They are softer than other peas on the market and will take shape between the fingers to bring an easy finger clip or back finger clip without popping out from the fingers. Using a larger type pea helps to make the game more visible for the viewing of your shell routine. The shells can also work well with a cork ball if you like.
The six half dollar coins can be taken from your pocket when the timing is right for you.
The tube case and the clear dome lid can also be used as two shell traps. This works very well where the tube case and lid are items that are more impromptu being used that are not special items.
This case and lid can work well for the ones that like doing something simpler to the Ouellet's - Supershell routine.
Peas; The set comes with four larger 7/16" KDS green peas and pea holders. These larger type peas are easy to handle. They are softer than other peas on the market and will take shape between the fingers to bring an easy finger clip or back finger clip without popping out from the fingers. Using a larger type pea helps to make the game more visible for the viewing of your shell routine. The shells can also work well with a cork ball if you like.
The six coin production from the shell is fairly simple to do.
The six coins are laying flat on the last three fingers, where the three fingers are curled inward to clip them in the hand.
(As in image #1)
The index finger and thumb pick up the shell. (As in image #2)
The shell is lifted a little up off the surface and moved in a forward motion. (As in image #3)
The coins are released from the fingers as soon as the shell is lifted with the forward motion and it will appear that the coins came out of the shell.
Afterward, the coins can be put inside the shell to confirm that the coins do fit inside the shell.
(See images #4)
Coins are not included with shell set.
Specifications
Plastic resin - Type Shell; Classic Type Bottom
Shell exterior; 1-3/4” L X 1-9/16” W X 7/8” H
Shell interior; 1-3/16" diameter & 3/4" depth
Weight; 12.5 grams per shell
Balls; 7/16" soft rubber balls. Green
The six coins are laying flat on the last three fingers, where the three fingers are curled inward to clip them in the hand.
(As in image #1)
The index finger and thumb pick up the shell. (As in image #2)
The shell is lifted a little up off the surface and moved in a forward motion. (As in image #3)
The coins are released from the fingers as soon as the shell is lifted with the forward motion and it will appear that the coins came out of the shell.
Afterward, the coins can be put inside the shell to confirm that the coins do fit inside the shell.
(See images #4)
Coins are not included with shell set.
Specifications
Plastic resin - Type Shell; Classic Type Bottom
Shell exterior; 1-3/4” L X 1-9/16” W X 7/8” H
Shell interior; 1-3/16" diameter & 3/4" depth
Weight; 12.5 grams per shell
Balls; 7/16" soft rubber balls. Green
3 Buck Shell Set
Contents
3 - 3 Buck Shells
4 - 7/16" KDSP - Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Single Pea Barrel Pea Holder
1 - Tube Set Case
1 - Drawstring Bag
3 - 3 Buck Shells
4 - 7/16" KDSP - Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Single Pea Barrel Pea Holder
1 - Tube Set Case
1 - Drawstring Bag
Coins from the shell preview
3 Buck Vintage Shell Set
Same as the above 3 Buck Shell set but with the vintage finish.
Specifications
Plastic resin - Type Shell; Classic Type bottom
Shell exterior; 1-3/4” L X 1-9/16” W X 7/8” H
Shell interior; 1-3/16" diameter & 3/4" deep
Balls; 7/16" soft rubber balls. Green -
Weight; 12.5 grams per shell
Vintage Finished
Specifications
Plastic resin - Type Shell; Classic Type bottom
Shell exterior; 1-3/4” L X 1-9/16” W X 7/8” H
Shell interior; 1-3/16" diameter & 3/4" deep
Balls; 7/16" soft rubber balls. Green -
Weight; 12.5 grams per shell
Vintage Finished
3 Buck Vintage Shell Set
Contents
3 - 3 Buck Vintage Shells
4 - 7/16" KDSP - Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Vintage Holder
1 - Single Pea Vintage Barrel Pea Holder
1 - Tube Set Case
1 - Drawstring Bag
3 - 3 Buck Vintage Shells
4 - 7/16" KDSP - Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Vintage Holder
1 - Single Pea Vintage Barrel Pea Holder
1 - Tube Set Case
1 - Drawstring Bag
This is a professional shell set that has the natural beauty and handling features that go beyond other shell sets.
The bronze brings some good weight to the shell. Each shell weighs about one ounce. These heavier type shells handle very well. Easy to pick up without slipping out of your fingers. This walnut shell is shaped to bring a sure grip.
Shell Set Case: The case can serve many purposes. The whole working shell set fits in a compact case, that only measures
2-3/4" H x 1-3/4" D. The case is made up of one semi-clear vinyl cap with a plastic inner tube core and another regular vinyl cap that is press onto the cap with the inner tube core. This cushion case will bring maximum protection for your shell set.
The two caps fit so well over the shells that both the caps can also work as two shell traps. There is no movement of the shell inside the trap at all when stealing the pea, with the use of these caps as shell traps.
Peas; The set comes with four larger 7/16" KDPS green peas with bronze pea holders. These larger type peas are easy to handle. They are softer than other peas on the market and will take shape between the fingers to bring an easier finger clip or back finger clip without popping out from the fingers. Using a larger type pea helps to make it more visible for the viewing of your shell routine.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 28 grams per shell
Bottom Ridge Type Shells
The bronze brings some good weight to the shell. Each shell weighs about one ounce. These heavier type shells handle very well. Easy to pick up without slipping out of your fingers. This walnut shell is shaped to bring a sure grip.
Shell Set Case: The case can serve many purposes. The whole working shell set fits in a compact case, that only measures
2-3/4" H x 1-3/4" D. The case is made up of one semi-clear vinyl cap with a plastic inner tube core and another regular vinyl cap that is press onto the cap with the inner tube core. This cushion case will bring maximum protection for your shell set.
The two caps fit so well over the shells that both the caps can also work as two shell traps. There is no movement of the shell inside the trap at all when stealing the pea, with the use of these caps as shell traps.
Peas; The set comes with four larger 7/16" KDPS green peas with bronze pea holders. These larger type peas are easy to handle. They are softer than other peas on the market and will take shape between the fingers to bring an easier finger clip or back finger clip without popping out from the fingers. Using a larger type pea helps to make it more visible for the viewing of your shell routine.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 28 grams per shell
Bottom Ridge Type Shells
Top Shelf BR Shell Set - Cold Cast Bronze
Contents
3 - Top Shelf BR Shells - Cold Cast Bronze
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
3 - Top Shelf BR Shells - Cold Cast Bronze
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
This is the same set of shells as above but are made from Nickel/Silver
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 23 grams per shell
Bottom Ridge Type Shells
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 23 grams per shell
Bottom Ridge Type Shells
Top Shelf BR Shell Set - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Contents
3 - Top Shelf BR Shells - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
3 - Top Shelf BR Shells - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
This set is called our Top Shelf classic shell set for many good reasons. This is a well-shaped shell with a good height that makes them easy to grip. Also with the shell having the good height, the interior of the shell will have the proper space for the ball to roll freely and the shell is able to use larger balls for a better viewing.
Another shell shape
Most common walnut shells are shaped with a low inward taper from the bottom to the top of the shell. This type shell brings poor handling features with the outside and inside of the shell. The low inward taper on the outside shape of the shell makes the shell hard to get a good grip, as the fingers will slip upward with the inward taper shape of the shell.
This shape will also affect the inside of the shell where the taper is in reverse with an outward taper from the center of the shell to the outer shell wall. What happens is the ball will touch the top of the shell in most cases and put pressure on the shell to start lifting before the ball gets to the shell wall where the ball comes out of the shell. This is not just my opinions, this is common mechanical engineering facts on how it works. A good example of this is if the ball is not in the center of the shell when releasing your hand from the shell, you will see the shell move because it is touching the top of the shell.
All of these problems can even be worse if it is a heavy metal shell with this type shape.
This shell shape
The shape and weight of this shell have none of the above problems. If you look at the above pictures you will see there is no low inward shape on the shell body. The shell comes straight up for your fingers to grip this heavy shell well.
You will also see on the inside of the shell that there is only a taper where it is needed.
The taper is only on the shell rim wall, where the ball comes out of the shell.
You will also see that the shell has entire flat surface without any notch at the back of the shell.
We feel this notch at the back of the shell is just a visual clue on how the ball escapes the shell.
Many think they can justify it as a natural hole from where the walnut was broke off from the stem of the tree.
No matter how you try to justify it, it is still a visual hole where the ball can be viewed as an escape hole for the pea to come out of the shell.
If you look at the above picture without any notch at the back of the shell. The thing is there is actually a tapered notch around the entire rim of the shell that does not stand out as a hole and works even better. As it is like having a notch around the whole shell bottom that blends in as being the shape of the shell with the entire flat surface without any hole.
This type shell can even bring all the features that the bottom ridge shells have without the ridge. Where the ball stays inside the shell till you want to take it. This feature applies if the shells are used with a cork ball. This is how the shell game was originally done, where it didn't require to have shill's in play to sell the con. As the shells and cork ball being used were fair. The only unfair thing is the shell operator with the use of sleight-of-hand skills. The same handling that is used with the BRS is used when using a cork ball with these non-ridge shells.
Using a cork ball takes some practice in training your memory muscles. You want to be able to clip the cork ball with light finger pressure and still hold the ball with the movement of the hand.
Another shell shape
Most common walnut shells are shaped with a low inward taper from the bottom to the top of the shell. This type shell brings poor handling features with the outside and inside of the shell. The low inward taper on the outside shape of the shell makes the shell hard to get a good grip, as the fingers will slip upward with the inward taper shape of the shell.
This shape will also affect the inside of the shell where the taper is in reverse with an outward taper from the center of the shell to the outer shell wall. What happens is the ball will touch the top of the shell in most cases and put pressure on the shell to start lifting before the ball gets to the shell wall where the ball comes out of the shell. This is not just my opinions, this is common mechanical engineering facts on how it works. A good example of this is if the ball is not in the center of the shell when releasing your hand from the shell, you will see the shell move because it is touching the top of the shell.
All of these problems can even be worse if it is a heavy metal shell with this type shape.
This shell shape
The shape and weight of this shell have none of the above problems. If you look at the above pictures you will see there is no low inward shape on the shell body. The shell comes straight up for your fingers to grip this heavy shell well.
You will also see on the inside of the shell that there is only a taper where it is needed.
The taper is only on the shell rim wall, where the ball comes out of the shell.
You will also see that the shell has entire flat surface without any notch at the back of the shell.
We feel this notch at the back of the shell is just a visual clue on how the ball escapes the shell.
Many think they can justify it as a natural hole from where the walnut was broke off from the stem of the tree.
No matter how you try to justify it, it is still a visual hole where the ball can be viewed as an escape hole for the pea to come out of the shell.
If you look at the above picture without any notch at the back of the shell. The thing is there is actually a tapered notch around the entire rim of the shell that does not stand out as a hole and works even better. As it is like having a notch around the whole shell bottom that blends in as being the shape of the shell with the entire flat surface without any hole.
This type shell can even bring all the features that the bottom ridge shells have without the ridge. Where the ball stays inside the shell till you want to take it. This feature applies if the shells are used with a cork ball. This is how the shell game was originally done, where it didn't require to have shill's in play to sell the con. As the shells and cork ball being used were fair. The only unfair thing is the shell operator with the use of sleight-of-hand skills. The same handling that is used with the BRS is used when using a cork ball with these non-ridge shells.
Using a cork ball takes some practice in training your memory muscles. You want to be able to clip the cork ball with light finger pressure and still hold the ball with the movement of the hand.
Shell Set Case: The case can serve many purposes. The whole working shell set fits in a compact case, that only measures 2-3/4" H x 1-3/4" D. The case is made up of one semi-clear vinyl cap with a plastic inner tube core and another regular vinyl cap that is press onto the cap with the inner tube core. This cushion case will bring maximum protection for your shell set.
The two caps fit so well over the shells that both the caps can also work as two shell traps.
There is no movement of the shell inside the trap at all when stealing the pea, with the use of these caps as shell traps.
Soft Peas: You will find these peas not only grip the surface well, they grip to the fingers well and the softness of them will take shape between the fingers when clipping them. With the softness of the pea and the weight of the shell, the pea will come in or out of the shell very smoothly.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 41 grams per shell
Classic type shells
The two caps fit so well over the shells that both the caps can also work as two shell traps.
There is no movement of the shell inside the trap at all when stealing the pea, with the use of these caps as shell traps.
Soft Peas: You will find these peas not only grip the surface well, they grip to the fingers well and the softness of them will take shape between the fingers when clipping them. With the softness of the pea and the weight of the shell, the pea will come in or out of the shell very smoothly.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 41 grams per shell
Classic type shells
Top Shelf Classic Shell Set - Cold Cast Bronze
Contents
3 - Top Shelf Classic Shells - Cold Cast Bronze
4 - 3/8" KDS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
This is the same set of shells as above but are made from Nickel/Silver
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 40 grams per shell
Classic type shells
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 40 grams per shell
Classic type shells
Top Shelf Classic Shell Set - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Contents
3 - Top Shelf Classic Shells - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
4 - 3/8" KDS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
The High Roller - BR is a professional shell set that has the natural beauty and handling features that go beyond other shell sets.
The bronze brings some good weight to the shell.
Each shell weighs 36 grams. These heavier type shells handle very well.
Easy to pick up without slipping out of your fingers.
This walnut shell is shaped to bring a sure grip.
Shell Set Tube Case: Carries all three shells with a pea in barrel pea holder.
Everything you need in a compact 2" diameter x 3-1/4" high container.
The tube case and the clear dome lid can also be used as two shell traps. This works very well where the tube case and lid are items that are more impromptu being used that are not special items. (see above picture.) This case and lid can work well for the ones that are doing the Ouellet's Supershell routine.
Peas; The set comes with four larger 7/16" KDS green peas and bronze pea holders. These larger type peas are easy to handle. They are softer than other peas on the market and will take shape between the fingers to bring an easier finger clip or back finger clip without popping out from the fingers. Using a larger type pea helps to make it more visible for the viewing of your shell routine.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 15/16” H
Weight is 36 grams per shell
Bottom Ridge Type Shells
Handling instructions of the Bottom Ridge Shells come with PDF file on the handling of shells & pea.
Also, link and password to the handling videos after you purchase a set.
The bronze brings some good weight to the shell.
Each shell weighs 36 grams. These heavier type shells handle very well.
Easy to pick up without slipping out of your fingers.
This walnut shell is shaped to bring a sure grip.
Shell Set Tube Case: Carries all three shells with a pea in barrel pea holder.
Everything you need in a compact 2" diameter x 3-1/4" high container.
The tube case and the clear dome lid can also be used as two shell traps. This works very well where the tube case and lid are items that are more impromptu being used that are not special items. (see above picture.) This case and lid can work well for the ones that are doing the Ouellet's Supershell routine.
Peas; The set comes with four larger 7/16" KDS green peas and bronze pea holders. These larger type peas are easy to handle. They are softer than other peas on the market and will take shape between the fingers to bring an easier finger clip or back finger clip without popping out from the fingers. Using a larger type pea helps to make it more visible for the viewing of your shell routine.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 15/16” H
Weight is 36 grams per shell
Bottom Ridge Type Shells
Handling instructions of the Bottom Ridge Shells come with PDF file on the handling of shells & pea.
Also, link and password to the handling videos after you purchase a set.
High Roller BR Shell Set - Cold Cast Bronze
Contents
3 - High Roller BR Shells - Cold Cast Bronze
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
3 - High Roller BR Shells - Cold Cast Bronze
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
This is the same set of shells as above but are made from Nickel/Silver
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 15/16” H
Weight is 31 grams per shell
Bottom Ridge Type Shells
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 15/16” H
Weight is 31 grams per shell
Bottom Ridge Type Shells
High Roller BR Shell Set - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Contents
3 - High Roller BR Shells - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
3 - High Roller BR Shells - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
This set is called our High Roller classic shell set for many good reasons. This is a well-shaped shell with a good height that makes them easy to grip. Also with the shell having the good height, the interior of the shell will have the proper space for the ball to roll freely and the shell is able to use larger balls for a better viewing.
Another shell shape
Most common walnut shells are shaped with a low inward taper from the bottom to the top of the shell. This type shell brings poor handling features with the outside and inside of the shell. The low inward taper on the outside of the shell makes the shell hard to get a good grip, as the fingers will slip upward with the inward taper of the shell. This shape will also affect the inside of the shell where the taper is in reverse with an outward taper from the center of the shell. What happens is the ball will touch the top of the shell in most cases and put pressure on the shell to start lifting before the ball gets to the shell wall where the ball comes out of the shell. This is not just my opinions, this is common mechanical engineering facts on how it works. A good example of this is if the ball is not in the center of the shell when releasing your hand from the shell, you will see the shell move because it is touching the top of the shell. All of these problems can even be worse if it is a heavy metal shell.
This shell shape
The shape and weight of this shell have none of the above problems. If you look at the above pictures you will see there is no low inward shape on the shell body. The shell comes straight up for your fingers to grip this heavy shell well.
You will also see on the inside of the shell that there is only a taper where it is needed.
The taper is only on the shell rim wall, where the ball comes out of the shell.
You will also see that the shell has entire flat surface without any notch at the back of the shell.
We feel this notch at the back of the shell is just a visual clue on how the ball escapes the shell.
Many think they can justify it as a natural hole from where the walnut was broke off from the stem of the tree.
No matter how you try to justify it, it is still a visual hole where the ball can escape from the shell that is noticeable.
If you look at the above picture without any notch at the back of the shell. The thing is there is actually a tapered notch around the entire rim of the shell that does not stand out as a hole and works even better.
This type shell can even bring all the features that the bottom ridge shells have without the ridge. Where the ball stays inside the shell till you want to take it. This feature applies if the shells are used with a cork ball. This is how the shell game was originally done, where it didn't require to have shill's in play to sell the con. As the shells and cork ball being used were fair. The only unfair thing is the shell operator with the use of sleight-of-hand skills. The same handling that is used with the BRS is used with these shells when using a cork ball.
Using a cork ball takes some practice in training your memory muscles. You want to be able to clip the cork ball with light finger pressure and still hold the ball with the movement of the hand.
Soft Peas: You will find these peas not only grip the surface well, they grip to the fingers well and the softness of them will take shape between the fingers when clipping them. With the softness of the pea and the weight of the shell, the pea will come in or out of the shell very smoothly.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 36 grams per shell
Classic type shells
Another shell shape
Most common walnut shells are shaped with a low inward taper from the bottom to the top of the shell. This type shell brings poor handling features with the outside and inside of the shell. The low inward taper on the outside of the shell makes the shell hard to get a good grip, as the fingers will slip upward with the inward taper of the shell. This shape will also affect the inside of the shell where the taper is in reverse with an outward taper from the center of the shell. What happens is the ball will touch the top of the shell in most cases and put pressure on the shell to start lifting before the ball gets to the shell wall where the ball comes out of the shell. This is not just my opinions, this is common mechanical engineering facts on how it works. A good example of this is if the ball is not in the center of the shell when releasing your hand from the shell, you will see the shell move because it is touching the top of the shell. All of these problems can even be worse if it is a heavy metal shell.
This shell shape
The shape and weight of this shell have none of the above problems. If you look at the above pictures you will see there is no low inward shape on the shell body. The shell comes straight up for your fingers to grip this heavy shell well.
You will also see on the inside of the shell that there is only a taper where it is needed.
The taper is only on the shell rim wall, where the ball comes out of the shell.
You will also see that the shell has entire flat surface without any notch at the back of the shell.
We feel this notch at the back of the shell is just a visual clue on how the ball escapes the shell.
Many think they can justify it as a natural hole from where the walnut was broke off from the stem of the tree.
No matter how you try to justify it, it is still a visual hole where the ball can escape from the shell that is noticeable.
If you look at the above picture without any notch at the back of the shell. The thing is there is actually a tapered notch around the entire rim of the shell that does not stand out as a hole and works even better.
This type shell can even bring all the features that the bottom ridge shells have without the ridge. Where the ball stays inside the shell till you want to take it. This feature applies if the shells are used with a cork ball. This is how the shell game was originally done, where it didn't require to have shill's in play to sell the con. As the shells and cork ball being used were fair. The only unfair thing is the shell operator with the use of sleight-of-hand skills. The same handling that is used with the BRS is used with these shells when using a cork ball.
Using a cork ball takes some practice in training your memory muscles. You want to be able to clip the cork ball with light finger pressure and still hold the ball with the movement of the hand.
Soft Peas: You will find these peas not only grip the surface well, they grip to the fingers well and the softness of them will take shape between the fingers when clipping them. With the softness of the pea and the weight of the shell, the pea will come in or out of the shell very smoothly.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 36 grams per shell
Classic type shells
Shell Set Tube Case: Carries all three shells with a pea in the barrel pea holder.
Everything you need in a compact 2" diameter x 3-1/4" high container.
The tube case and the clear dome lid can also be used as two shell traps.
This works very well where the tube case and lid are items that are more impromptu being used that are not special items.
This case and lid can work well for the ones that are doing the Ouellet's Supershell routine.
Everything you need in a compact 2" diameter x 3-1/4" high container.
The tube case and the clear dome lid can also be used as two shell traps.
This works very well where the tube case and lid are items that are more impromptu being used that are not special items.
This case and lid can work well for the ones that are doing the Ouellet's Supershell routine.
High Roller Classic Shell Set - Cold Cast Bronze
Contents
3 - High Roller Classic Shells - Cold Cast Bronze
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
3 - High Roller Classic Shells - Cold Cast Bronze
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
This is the same set of shells as above but are made from Nickel/Silver
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 30 grams per shell
Classic type shells
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 30 grams per shell
Classic type shells
High Roller Classic Shell Set - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
Contents
3 - High Roller Classic Shells - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
3 - High Roller Classic Shells - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Nickel/Silver
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
This set has it all. The mold was made from a well shaped real black walnut with no alterations. The shells and pea holders are made of a cold cast bronze metal casting. After the shells are cast, the bottom wall rim is tapered to bring a smooth pea steal from the shell. The larger pea working with these shells will bring a very good viewing to your routine.
The bronze shell weights 17 grams. Heavy shells that you will never lose a grip on. Looks like a real shell, but works better!
The bronze shell weights 17 grams. Heavy shells that you will never lose a grip on. Looks like a real shell, but works better!
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Shell Set Tube Case: Carries all three shells with a pea in the barrel pea holder.
Everything you need in a compact 3"H x 1-5/8" O.S.D. x 1-1/2" I.S.D. in a well-protected container.
The tube case and the lid cap can also be used as working props. This works very well where the tube case and lid are items that they have already seen and will appear as impromptu items being used.
Here is an example of how a surprise finish could be done.
Beginning Setup: An extra pea is finger clipped in your hand that can't be seen and the top cap is taken off the tube case.
All the items are poured out onto the surface from the case. At the same time, the cap in your other hand puts the cap down out of the play area. After the cap has been taken off the case the finger clipped pea is loaded inside the cap and held against the cap wall while placing it down on the surface. This beginning setup is now ready for your ending surprise finish.
Executing the surprise: With the standard set, all three shells are shown to be empty and the center shell is placed over the pea. You put the tube case over the shell with the pea and move it in front of the player to place their finger on top.
The other two shells are picked up and shown to be empty, at the same time your hands will be seem to be empty.
Both shells are placed down on the surface and now you try to talk them out of picking the shell that is inside the case that they have their finger on. At this point, it doesn't matter what shell they pick, as none of the shells have the pea. If they pick the shell that is inside the tube case that they have their finger on, you have them lift everything to find that the pea is not there. You give them another chance to pick one of the other two shells and they are wrong again.
You then pick-up the last shell to show the pea is not there either and then pick-up the cap to show the pea is always where you lease expect it to be.
Executing the surprise with the (optional) - Wrong Pea Solid Kicker: The handling is mostly the same.
The only difference, when turning all the shells back over to start a new series of play the center shell is switched out for the solid kicker. This is shown on a video and the switch is done right in front of them. All the other handling is the same as the above.
But now when they lift up their shell they find a "P" but it is the wrong type pea, as it is a solid shell with a green P letter on it. The rest goes the same where the pea is under the cap to end.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
1-3/8” L X 1-7/16” W X 3/4” H
Weight is 17 grams per shell
Classic type shells
Everything you need in a compact 3"H x 1-5/8" O.S.D. x 1-1/2" I.S.D. in a well-protected container.
The tube case and the lid cap can also be used as working props. This works very well where the tube case and lid are items that they have already seen and will appear as impromptu items being used.
Here is an example of how a surprise finish could be done.
Beginning Setup: An extra pea is finger clipped in your hand that can't be seen and the top cap is taken off the tube case.
All the items are poured out onto the surface from the case. At the same time, the cap in your other hand puts the cap down out of the play area. After the cap has been taken off the case the finger clipped pea is loaded inside the cap and held against the cap wall while placing it down on the surface. This beginning setup is now ready for your ending surprise finish.
Executing the surprise: With the standard set, all three shells are shown to be empty and the center shell is placed over the pea. You put the tube case over the shell with the pea and move it in front of the player to place their finger on top.
The other two shells are picked up and shown to be empty, at the same time your hands will be seem to be empty.
Both shells are placed down on the surface and now you try to talk them out of picking the shell that is inside the case that they have their finger on. At this point, it doesn't matter what shell they pick, as none of the shells have the pea. If they pick the shell that is inside the tube case that they have their finger on, you have them lift everything to find that the pea is not there. You give them another chance to pick one of the other two shells and they are wrong again.
You then pick-up the last shell to show the pea is not there either and then pick-up the cap to show the pea is always where you lease expect it to be.
Executing the surprise with the (optional) - Wrong Pea Solid Kicker: The handling is mostly the same.
The only difference, when turning all the shells back over to start a new series of play the center shell is switched out for the solid kicker. This is shown on a video and the switch is done right in front of them. All the other handling is the same as the above.
But now when they lift up their shell they find a "P" but it is the wrong type pea, as it is a solid shell with a green P letter on it. The rest goes the same where the pea is under the cap to end.
Shell Specifications
Cold Cast Bronze
1-3/8” L X 1-7/16” W X 3/4” H
Weight is 17 grams per shell
Classic type shells
Black Walnut Shell Set - Cold Cast Bronze
Contents
3 - Black Walnut Shells - Cold Cast Bronze
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
3 - Black Walnut Shells - Cold Cast Bronze
4 - 7/16 KDPS Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Shell Set Case & Drawstring Bag
Solid Black Walnut "P" Kicker - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Solid Black Walnut "P" Kicker - Cold Cast Bronze
1 - Drawstring Bag
1 - Drawstring Bag
The shell molds were made from a very expensive antique collectible hand carved walnut shell from China. The outside of the walnut shell has carvings of 18 monks that represent a lot of different meanings dealing with luck. The original carved shell that the mold was made from dates back to the early 1900's.
The inside is also of the natural shape. So we made some molds just like the original antique walnut, but extending a bottom ridge to make it a one of a kind Bottom Ridge Shell. The bottom is also textured to add to a more natural vintage looking shell. These shells are not only beautiful, they are one of the best handling shells you will find. The inside of the shell is all natural without any putty to bring lots of room inside the shell to work with a larger 7/16" pea to roll freely inside the shell. The soft pea is a very easy pea to finger clip. These soft type peas will bring easy control in or out of the shells. This set being displayed will be remembered for beauty and amazement. A shell set with no clues, no rules and nothing to hide.
Specifications: Plastic resin -1-7/16” Dia. X 7/8” H - 8 grams per shel
The inside is also of the natural shape. So we made some molds just like the original antique walnut, but extending a bottom ridge to make it a one of a kind Bottom Ridge Shell. The bottom is also textured to add to a more natural vintage looking shell. These shells are not only beautiful, they are one of the best handling shells you will find. The inside of the shell is all natural without any putty to bring lots of room inside the shell to work with a larger 7/16" pea to roll freely inside the shell. The soft pea is a very easy pea to finger clip. These soft type peas will bring easy control in or out of the shells. This set being displayed will be remembered for beauty and amazement. A shell set with no clues, no rules and nothing to hide.
Specifications: Plastic resin -1-7/16” Dia. X 7/8” H - 8 grams per shel
Monk Shell Set
Contents
3 - Monk Shells
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell bag
1 - Accessory Bag
Optional: 3 Monks Kicker/ with inside rattle pea
This can be a nice ending surprise for the spectator. The kicker is brought in by switching out a regular shell when turning the shells back over to start a new series of play of the game. After the shells are all turned over the tip of the kicker is placed on top of the ball, where the ball can still be seen.
You get the shell carry tube that is out of the play area and get rid of the palmed regular shell from the switch out at the same time. The tube is placed over the shell and ball. All is moved over to the player and told to place their finger on top so the ball has no escape. The other two shells are picked up, shown that they are both empty and placed back down on the surface. You try to talk the player into picking another shell rather than the one their finger is on. It doesn't matter if they change their pick, as none of the shells have the ball under them at this point. Normally they will keep with the one they hold. When they take the tube off and lift the shell there is no ball.
When they turn over the shell to look inside the shell, they will be surprised to now find it is now a solid shell with a bronze image of three Monks. "It looks like the Monks took the ball in blessing you with some good fortune to come."
The kicker can now be shaken and they will feel the ball inside the kicker when the kicker is shaken.
Everything ends on a positive note and everything can be fully examined. This shell set is so beautiful that they most likely will want to look at them up close.
This can be a nice ending surprise for the spectator. The kicker is brought in by switching out a regular shell when turning the shells back over to start a new series of play of the game. After the shells are all turned over the tip of the kicker is placed on top of the ball, where the ball can still be seen.
You get the shell carry tube that is out of the play area and get rid of the palmed regular shell from the switch out at the same time. The tube is placed over the shell and ball. All is moved over to the player and told to place their finger on top so the ball has no escape. The other two shells are picked up, shown that they are both empty and placed back down on the surface. You try to talk the player into picking another shell rather than the one their finger is on. It doesn't matter if they change their pick, as none of the shells have the ball under them at this point. Normally they will keep with the one they hold. When they take the tube off and lift the shell there is no ball.
When they turn over the shell to look inside the shell, they will be surprised to now find it is now a solid shell with a bronze image of three Monks. "It looks like the Monks took the ball in blessing you with some good fortune to come."
The kicker can now be shaken and they will feel the ball inside the kicker when the kicker is shaken.
Everything ends on a positive note and everything can be fully examined. This shell set is so beautiful that they most likely will want to look at them up close.
3 Monks Solid Kicker - with inside rattle pea
Contents
1 - 3 Monks Kicker
1 - Carry Bag
1 - 3 Monks Kicker
1 - Carry Bag
Monk Vintage Classic Bottom Set
Monk Shells - Vintage- Classic Bottom
Contents
3 - Monk Shells Vintage- Classic Bottom
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell bag
1 - Accessory Bag
3 - Monk Shells Vintage- Classic Bottom
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell bag
1 - Accessory Bag
The shell molds were made from a very expensive antique collectible hand carved walnut shell from China. The outside of the walnut shell has carvings of 18 monks that represent a lot of different meanings dealing with luck. The original carved shell that the mold was made from dates back to the early 1900's.
The inside is also of the natural shape. So we made some molds just like the original antique walnut, but extending a bottom ridge to make it a one of a kind Bottom Ridge Shell. Black dye is applied to the shells to bring out the detail and the vintage look. The bottom is also textured to add to a more natural vintage looking shell. These shells are not only beautiful, they are one of the best handling shells you will find. The inside of the shell is all natural without any putty to bring lots of room inside the shell for a larger 7/16" pea to roll freely inside the shell. The soft pea is a very easy pea to finger clip. These soft type peas will bring easy control in or out of the shells. This set being displayed will be remembered for beauty and amazement. A shell set with no clues, no rules and nothing to hide.
Specifications: Plastic resin with stain vintage look-1-7/16” Dia. X 7/8” H - 8 grams per shell
The inside is also of the natural shape. So we made some molds just like the original antique walnut, but extending a bottom ridge to make it a one of a kind Bottom Ridge Shell. Black dye is applied to the shells to bring out the detail and the vintage look. The bottom is also textured to add to a more natural vintage looking shell. These shells are not only beautiful, they are one of the best handling shells you will find. The inside of the shell is all natural without any putty to bring lots of room inside the shell for a larger 7/16" pea to roll freely inside the shell. The soft pea is a very easy pea to finger clip. These soft type peas will bring easy control in or out of the shells. This set being displayed will be remembered for beauty and amazement. A shell set with no clues, no rules and nothing to hide.
Specifications: Plastic resin with stain vintage look-1-7/16” Dia. X 7/8” H - 8 grams per shell
Monk Shell Set - Vintage
Contents
3 - Vintage Monk Shells
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell bag
1 - Accessory Bag
Optional: Vintage 3 Monk Kicker/ with inside rattle pea
This can be a nice ending surprise for the spectator. The kicker is brought in by switching out a regular shell when turning the shells back over to start a new series of play of the game. After the shells are all turned over the tip of the kicker is placed on top of the ball, where the ball can still be seen.
You get the shell carry tube that is out of the play area and get rid of the palmed regular shell from the switch out at the same time. The tube is placed over the shell and ball. All is moved over to the player and told to place their finger on top so the ball has no escape. The other two shells are picked up, shown that they are both empty and placed back down on the surface. You try to talk the player into picking another shell rather than the one their finger is on. It doesn't matter if they change their pick, as none of the shells have the ball under them at this point. Normally they will keep with the one they hold. When they take the tube off and lift the shell there is no ball.
When they turn over the shell to look inside the shell, they will be surprised to now find it is now a solid shell with a bronze image of three Monks. "It looks like the Monks took the ball in blessing you with good fortune to come."
The kicker can now be shaken and they will feel the ball inside the kicker when the kicker is shaken.
Everything ends on a positive note and everything can be fully examined. This shell set is so beautiful that they most likely will want to look at them up close.
This can be a nice ending surprise for the spectator. The kicker is brought in by switching out a regular shell when turning the shells back over to start a new series of play of the game. After the shells are all turned over the tip of the kicker is placed on top of the ball, where the ball can still be seen.
You get the shell carry tube that is out of the play area and get rid of the palmed regular shell from the switch out at the same time. The tube is placed over the shell and ball. All is moved over to the player and told to place their finger on top so the ball has no escape. The other two shells are picked up, shown that they are both empty and placed back down on the surface. You try to talk the player into picking another shell rather than the one their finger is on. It doesn't matter if they change their pick, as none of the shells have the ball under them at this point. Normally they will keep with the one they hold. When they take the tube off and lift the shell there is no ball.
When they turn over the shell to look inside the shell, they will be surprised to now find it is now a solid shell with a bronze image of three Monks. "It looks like the Monks took the ball in blessing you with good fortune to come."
The kicker can now be shaken and they will feel the ball inside the kicker when the kicker is shaken.
Everything ends on a positive note and everything can be fully examined. This shell set is so beautiful that they most likely will want to look at them up close.
Vintage 3 Monk Kicker/ with inside rattle pea
Contents
1 - Vintage 3 Monks Kicker
1 - Carry Bag
1 - Vintage 3 Monks Kicker
1 - Carry Bag
The shell molds were made from a very expensive antique collectible hand carved walnut shell from China. The outside of the walnut shell has carvings of 18 monks that represent a lot of different meanings dealing with luck. The original carved shell that the mold was made from dates back to the early 1900's.
The inside is also of the natural shape. So we made some molds just like the original antique walnut, but extending a bottom ridge to make it a one of a kind Bottom Ridge Shell. Black dye is applied to the shells to bring out the detail and the vintage look. The bottom is also textured to add to a more natural vintage looking shell. These shells are not only beautiful, they are one of the best handling shells you will find. The inside of the shell is all natural without any putty to bring lots of room inside the shell for a larger 7/16" pea to roll freely inside the shell. The soft pea is a very easy pea to finger clip. These soft type peas will bring easy control in or out of the shells. This set being displayed will be remembered for beauty and amazement. A shell set with no clues, no rules and nothing to hide.
Specifications: High Pressure Cold Cast Nickel-Silver - 1-7/16” Dia. X 7/8” H - 24 grams per shell
The inside is also of the natural shape. So we made some molds just like the original antique walnut, but extending a bottom ridge to make it a one of a kind Bottom Ridge Shell. Black dye is applied to the shells to bring out the detail and the vintage look. The bottom is also textured to add to a more natural vintage looking shell. These shells are not only beautiful, they are one of the best handling shells you will find. The inside of the shell is all natural without any putty to bring lots of room inside the shell for a larger 7/16" pea to roll freely inside the shell. The soft pea is a very easy pea to finger clip. These soft type peas will bring easy control in or out of the shells. This set being displayed will be remembered for beauty and amazement. A shell set with no clues, no rules and nothing to hide.
Specifications: High Pressure Cold Cast Nickel-Silver - 1-7/16” Dia. X 7/8” H - 24 grams per shell
Monk Shell Set - Nickel/Silver
Contents
3 - Monk Shells - Nickel/Silver
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Nickel/Silver
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Nickel/Silver
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
Optional: 3 Monks Nickel/Silver Kicker - with inside rattle pea
This can be a nice ending surprise for the spectator. The kicker is brought in by switching out a regular shell when turning the shells back over to start a new series of play of the game. After the shells are all turned over the tip of the kicker is placed on top of the ball, where the ball can still be seen.
You get the shell carry tube that is out of the play area and get rid of the palmed regular shell from the switch out at the same time. The tube is placed over the shell and ball. All is moved over to the player and told to place their finger on top so the ball has no escape. The other two shells are picked up, shown that they are both empty and placed back down on the surface. You try to talk the player into picking another shell rather than the one their finger is on. It doesn't matter if they change their pick, as none of the shells have the ball under them at this point. Normally they will keep with the one they hold. When they take the tube off and lift the shell there is no ball.
When they turn over the shell to look inside the shell, they will be surprised to now find it is now a solid shell with a bronze image of three Monks. "It looks like the Monks took the ball in blessing you with good fortune to come."
The kicker can now be shaken and they will feel the ball inside the kicker when the kicker is shaken.
Everything ends on a positive note and everything can be fully examined. This shell set is so beautiful that they most likely will want to look at them up close.
This can be a nice ending surprise for the spectator. The kicker is brought in by switching out a regular shell when turning the shells back over to start a new series of play of the game. After the shells are all turned over the tip of the kicker is placed on top of the ball, where the ball can still be seen.
You get the shell carry tube that is out of the play area and get rid of the palmed regular shell from the switch out at the same time. The tube is placed over the shell and ball. All is moved over to the player and told to place their finger on top so the ball has no escape. The other two shells are picked up, shown that they are both empty and placed back down on the surface. You try to talk the player into picking another shell rather than the one their finger is on. It doesn't matter if they change their pick, as none of the shells have the ball under them at this point. Normally they will keep with the one they hold. When they take the tube off and lift the shell there is no ball.
When they turn over the shell to look inside the shell, they will be surprised to now find it is now a solid shell with a bronze image of three Monks. "It looks like the Monks took the ball in blessing you with good fortune to come."
The kicker can now be shaken and they will feel the ball inside the kicker when the kicker is shaken.
Everything ends on a positive note and everything can be fully examined. This shell set is so beautiful that they most likely will want to look at them up close.
3 Monks Nickel/Silver Kicker - with inside rattle pea
Contents
1 - 3 Monks Kicker -Nickel/Silver
1 - Carry Bag
1 - 3 Monks Kicker -Nickel/Silver
1 - Carry Bag
The shell molds were made from a very expensive antique collectible hand carved walnut shell from China. The outside of the walnut shell has carvings of 18 monks that represent a lot of different meanings dealing with luck. The original carved shell that the mold was made from dates back to the early 1900's.
The inside is also of the natural shape. So we made some molds just like the original antique walnut, but extending a bottom ridge to make it a one of a kind Bottom Ridge Shell. Black dye is applied to the shells to bring out the detail and the vintage look. The bottom is also textured to add to a more natural vintage looking shell. These shells are not only beautiful, they are one of the best handling shells you will find. The inside of the shell is all natural without any putty to bring lots of room inside the shell for a larger 7/16" pea to roll freely inside the shell. The soft pea is a very easy pea to finger clip. These soft type peas will bring easy control in or out of the shells. This set being displayed will be remembered for beauty and amazement. A shell set with no clues, no rules and nothing to hide.
Specifications
High Pressure Cold Cast Bronze - 1-7/16” Dia. X 7/8” H - over 1 ounce per shell
The inside is also of the natural shape. So we made some molds just like the original antique walnut, but extending a bottom ridge to make it a one of a kind Bottom Ridge Shell. Black dye is applied to the shells to bring out the detail and the vintage look. The bottom is also textured to add to a more natural vintage looking shell. These shells are not only beautiful, they are one of the best handling shells you will find. The inside of the shell is all natural without any putty to bring lots of room inside the shell for a larger 7/16" pea to roll freely inside the shell. The soft pea is a very easy pea to finger clip. These soft type peas will bring easy control in or out of the shells. This set being displayed will be remembered for beauty and amazement. A shell set with no clues, no rules and nothing to hide.
Specifications
High Pressure Cold Cast Bronze - 1-7/16” Dia. X 7/8” H - over 1 ounce per shell
Monk Shell Set - Bronze
Contents
3 - Monk Shells - Bronze
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder - Bronze
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder - Bronze
1 - Shell bag
1 - Accessory Bag
Optional: 3 Monks Bronze Kicker - with inside rattle pea
This can be a nice ending surprise for the spectator. The kicker is brought in by switching out a regular shell when turning the shells back over to start a new series of play of the game. After the shells are all turned over the tip of the kicker is placed on top of the ball, where the ball can still be seen.
You get the shell carry tube that is out of the play area and get rid of the palmed regular shell from the switch out at the same time. The tube is placed over the shell and ball. All is moved over to the player and told to place their finger on top so the ball has no escape. The other two shells are picked up, shown that they are both empty and placed back down on the surface. You try to talk the player into picking another shell rather than the one their finger is on. It doesn't matter if they change their pick, as none of the shells have the ball under them at this point. Normally they will keep with the one they hold. When they take the tube off and lift the shell there is no ball.
When they turn over the shell to look inside the shell, they will be surprised to now find it is now a solid shell with a bronze image of three Monks. "It looks like the Monks took the ball in blessing you with good fortune to come."
The kicker can now be shaken and they will feel the ball inside the kicker when the kicker is shaken.
Everything ends on a positive note and everything can be fully examined. This shell set is so beautiful that they most likely will want to look at them up close.
This can be a nice ending surprise for the spectator. The kicker is brought in by switching out a regular shell when turning the shells back over to start a new series of play of the game. After the shells are all turned over the tip of the kicker is placed on top of the ball, where the ball can still be seen.
You get the shell carry tube that is out of the play area and get rid of the palmed regular shell from the switch out at the same time. The tube is placed over the shell and ball. All is moved over to the player and told to place their finger on top so the ball has no escape. The other two shells are picked up, shown that they are both empty and placed back down on the surface. You try to talk the player into picking another shell rather than the one their finger is on. It doesn't matter if they change their pick, as none of the shells have the ball under them at this point. Normally they will keep with the one they hold. When they take the tube off and lift the shell there is no ball.
When they turn over the shell to look inside the shell, they will be surprised to now find it is now a solid shell with a bronze image of three Monks. "It looks like the Monks took the ball in blessing you with good fortune to come."
The kicker can now be shaken and they will feel the ball inside the kicker when the kicker is shaken.
Everything ends on a positive note and everything can be fully examined. This shell set is so beautiful that they most likely will want to look at them up close.
3 Monks Bronze Kicker - with inside rattle pea
Contents
1 - 3 Monks Bronze Kicker
1 - Carry Bag
Monk Clear Shell Trap
Monk Clear Shell Trap
1 - Custom clear resin shot glass shell trap
1 - Draw string bag
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H Weight is 15 grams per shell- shells can work with cork ball or soft pea.
Plastic resin
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H Weight is 15 grams per shell- shells can work with cork ball or soft pea.
Game Taker Shells
Contents
3 - Game Taker Shells
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
3 - Game Taker Shells
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
Specifications
Plastic resin colored for vintage look
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H Weight is 15 grams per shell- shells can work with cork ball or soft pea.
Plastic resin colored for vintage look
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H Weight is 15 grams per shell- shells can work with cork ball or soft pea.
Game Taker Shells - Vintage Set
Contents
3 - Game Taker Shells - Vintage
2 - 3/8" KDS Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
3 - Game Taker Shells - Vintage
2 - 3/8" KDS Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
Game Taker Pro Shells - Vintage Set
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This set comes with many features of high-quality items, to bring your game to a higher level of entertainment.
No-Gimmicks
These shells are not like other shells. They have no gimmicks and bring more features. As you can see from the above #1 and #2 pictures, the shell has an entirely flat surface. If the shell handling is used right, you don't need a visual hole or a rocking horse shell that many think is needed to steal the pea. Many think the V-notch opening at the back of the shell can be justified because the hole on a real walnut shell is where it was attached to the stem. No matter how anyone tries to justify it, it is still a visual hole for the pea to escape the shell. Man made shells were not picked off a stem on a tree. You are only fooling yourself.
Shell interior
The above image #3 and #4 shows the shell interior with a cork ball and a soft pea.
The shell interior was designed to work with both types of balls.
When the shells are used with the soft pea, the shells will work like the classic type shell. But without any visual gimmicks.
When the shells are used with a cork ball; they work like the Bottom Ridge type shells. Where you have full control of the ball at all times. You are never forced to take the ball and everything can be fully examined at any time, without switching anything out.
The inside of the shell has more head space than other shells made. This lets the ball roll freely in all areas of the shell.
They are large shells that are very easy to pick up and handle.
The set comes with eight custom ceramic casino grade chips; four for the player and four for the operator. The use of betting chips can bring added hands-on fun to the game. The top of the chip case is the right size to be used as a shell trap, used with an ending surprise. Other items; Pea pod-pea holder, barrel pea holder, two 3/8" KDS Peas and two 3/8" natural cork balls
Specifications
Plastic resin colored for vintage look
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 15 grams per shell
These are very solid made shells that will last a lifetime!
No-Gimmicks
These shells are not like other shells. They have no gimmicks and bring more features. As you can see from the above #1 and #2 pictures, the shell has an entirely flat surface. If the shell handling is used right, you don't need a visual hole or a rocking horse shell that many think is needed to steal the pea. Many think the V-notch opening at the back of the shell can be justified because the hole on a real walnut shell is where it was attached to the stem. No matter how anyone tries to justify it, it is still a visual hole for the pea to escape the shell. Man made shells were not picked off a stem on a tree. You are only fooling yourself.
Shell interior
The above image #3 and #4 shows the shell interior with a cork ball and a soft pea.
The shell interior was designed to work with both types of balls.
When the shells are used with the soft pea, the shells will work like the classic type shell. But without any visual gimmicks.
When the shells are used with a cork ball; they work like the Bottom Ridge type shells. Where you have full control of the ball at all times. You are never forced to take the ball and everything can be fully examined at any time, without switching anything out.
The inside of the shell has more head space than other shells made. This lets the ball roll freely in all areas of the shell.
They are large shells that are very easy to pick up and handle.
The set comes with eight custom ceramic casino grade chips; four for the player and four for the operator. The use of betting chips can bring added hands-on fun to the game. The top of the chip case is the right size to be used as a shell trap, used with an ending surprise. Other items; Pea pod-pea holder, barrel pea holder, two 3/8" KDS Peas and two 3/8" natural cork balls
Specifications
Plastic resin colored for vintage look
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 7/8” H
Weight is 15 grams per shell
These are very solid made shells that will last a lifetime!
Game Taker Pro Shell Set - Vintage
Contents
3 - Game Taker Vintage Shells
2 - KDS 3/8" green peas
2 - 3/8" Natural Cork Balls
1 - Pea Pod 3 ball holder
1 - Barrel ball holder
8 - Custom ceramic casino grade chips
1 - Chip case & shell trap
1 - Shell Set Carry Bag
3 - Game Taker Vintage Shells
2 - KDS 3/8" green peas
2 - 3/8" Natural Cork Balls
1 - Pea Pod 3 ball holder
1 - Barrel ball holder
8 - Custom ceramic casino grade chips
1 - Chip case & shell trap
1 - Shell Set Carry Bag
The High Top Walnut Shells are large walnut shells that have good height for easy handling and can work with a larger peas. The set comes with the larger 3/8" peas.
The shells can work with a larger 7/16" pea if you prefer. These shells are the same walnut shell as The Game Taker Shells. But this shell is a little higher in height with the added Bottom Ridge bottom.
This unique shell brings many features that are hard to find in selecting a shell to look and handle this well for the shell game. Many think a larger shell is easier to handle than a smaller shell. This is true, but most are judging this on the wrong measurement. The length of the shell does not make it a better shell to handle if you don't have the height with it. The height is more important than the length. These shells are very easy to pick up because of the height. Also, the shell shape is important. The shape of this shell comes straight up without the low inward curve like most shells. Having the low inward curve on a shell is why the fingers will slip off other shells when picking the shell up.
The inside height of the shell is also a key factor for the pea to roll freely. Having the straight upward shape on the shell wall the pea can roll anywhere inside the shell without any pressure on the pea. There is never any movement of a shell that has a pea, after releasing your grip on the shell no matter where the pea is in the shell. This is because the pea never touches the top of the shell anywhere inside the shell at any time. These are all key features in selecting a good working set of shells.
The shells can work with a larger 7/16" pea if you prefer. These shells are the same walnut shell as The Game Taker Shells. But this shell is a little higher in height with the added Bottom Ridge bottom.
This unique shell brings many features that are hard to find in selecting a shell to look and handle this well for the shell game. Many think a larger shell is easier to handle than a smaller shell. This is true, but most are judging this on the wrong measurement. The length of the shell does not make it a better shell to handle if you don't have the height with it. The height is more important than the length. These shells are very easy to pick up because of the height. Also, the shell shape is important. The shape of this shell comes straight up without the low inward curve like most shells. Having the low inward curve on a shell is why the fingers will slip off other shells when picking the shell up.
The inside height of the shell is also a key factor for the pea to roll freely. Having the straight upward shape on the shell wall the pea can roll anywhere inside the shell without any pressure on the pea. There is never any movement of a shell that has a pea, after releasing your grip on the shell no matter where the pea is in the shell. This is because the pea never touches the top of the shell anywhere inside the shell at any time. These are all key features in selecting a good working set of shells.
Bottom Ridge Features
The added Bottom Ridge makes it a true con-shell on its own, without the use of added shill's to the game. Why is this?
Because the bottom ridge makes it a fair game till you make it unfair. A con game is not a con game till the player has the confidence to play. With the bottom ridge shells, there are no clues or rules and nothing to hide that brings confidence to play.
The bottom ridge is not a gimmick. It is just the opposite, as the ridge never hides the pea. The ridge just gives the pea a path to continue its travel inside the shell. This makes the shell and pea work like the player thinks it should work to be a fair game and it is. All real walnuts do have a lip on the shell rim to hold the nut in place.
Everything can even be fully examined if need be. No switching of the soft pea out. The soft pea has a reason for being soft, so they don't hear which shell it is in, by the sound. Unlike other shells, the ridge keeps the pea in the shells when moved in all direction, to make it a fair game.
The shell has an entire flat surface. Gives you total freedom in doing steals and loads when you want to. You are never forced to take the pea at any time.
The shuffling of the shells can be extended without having to take the pea in the hand or have to keep reloading and stealing it on every movement of the shell.
This can bring the confidence to follow the correct shell that has the pea by lifting shells during the shuffle, to show the pea or the shells that don't have the pea. This not only gets them to follow the shell you want them to follow but cuts the steal and loading of the pea down to one time without having to hide the pea in the hand. This cuts down any chances of them seeing it, as you can pick the right time to execute everything.
If you want to perform a more magical display the ridge can also hold a load in the shell when held up off the surface that will appear to be empty before placing the shell over the pea and give them a big surprise when the shell is lifted.
Peas - The peas are the best handling soft peas you will find. They are much softer than others, this makes them easier to control and finger clip. Work on hard or soft surfaces.
Comes with video instructions on the handling of the bottom ridge shells, the pea, pea loading, pea stealing and shell switching that is done right in front of the spectator.
(No routine, just ideas on making your own routine.)
Specifications
Plastic resin colored for vintage look
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 15/16” H
Weight is 17 grams per shell
The added Bottom Ridge makes it a true con-shell on its own, without the use of added shill's to the game. Why is this?
Because the bottom ridge makes it a fair game till you make it unfair. A con game is not a con game till the player has the confidence to play. With the bottom ridge shells, there are no clues or rules and nothing to hide that brings confidence to play.
The bottom ridge is not a gimmick. It is just the opposite, as the ridge never hides the pea. The ridge just gives the pea a path to continue its travel inside the shell. This makes the shell and pea work like the player thinks it should work to be a fair game and it is. All real walnuts do have a lip on the shell rim to hold the nut in place.
Everything can even be fully examined if need be. No switching of the soft pea out. The soft pea has a reason for being soft, so they don't hear which shell it is in, by the sound. Unlike other shells, the ridge keeps the pea in the shells when moved in all direction, to make it a fair game.
The shell has an entire flat surface. Gives you total freedom in doing steals and loads when you want to. You are never forced to take the pea at any time.
The shuffling of the shells can be extended without having to take the pea in the hand or have to keep reloading and stealing it on every movement of the shell.
This can bring the confidence to follow the correct shell that has the pea by lifting shells during the shuffle, to show the pea or the shells that don't have the pea. This not only gets them to follow the shell you want them to follow but cuts the steal and loading of the pea down to one time without having to hide the pea in the hand. This cuts down any chances of them seeing it, as you can pick the right time to execute everything.
If you want to perform a more magical display the ridge can also hold a load in the shell when held up off the surface that will appear to be empty before placing the shell over the pea and give them a big surprise when the shell is lifted.
Peas - The peas are the best handling soft peas you will find. They are much softer than others, this makes them easier to control and finger clip. Work on hard or soft surfaces.
Comes with video instructions on the handling of the bottom ridge shells, the pea, pea loading, pea stealing and shell switching that is done right in front of the spectator.
(No routine, just ideas on making your own routine.)
Specifications
Plastic resin colored for vintage look
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 15/16” H
Weight is 17 grams per shell
High Top Walnut Shells - Bottom Ridge Vintage Set
Contents
3 - High Top Walnut Shells Bottom Ridge Vintage
4 - 3/8" Green KD Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1- Accessory Bag
The High Top Walnut Shells are large walnut shells that have good height for easy handling and can work with a larger pea.
The set comes with 3/8" peas but can work well with larger 7/16' peas.
These larger peas are easy to handle and finger clip. As they are softer than other peas. These shells are the same walnut shell as The Game Taker Shells. But this shell is a little higher in height with the added Bottom Ridge bottom.
This unique shell brings many features that are hard to find in selecting a shell to look and handle this well for the shell game. Many think a larger shell is easier to handle than a smaller shell. This is true, but most are judging this on the wrong measurement. The length of the shell does not make it a better shell to handle if you don't have the height with it. The height is more important than the length. These shells are very easy to pick up because of the height. Also, the shell shape is important. The shape of this shell comes straight up without the low inward curve like most shells. Having the low inward curve on a shell is why the fingers will slip off other shells when picking the shell up.
The inside height of the shell is also a key factor for the pea to roll freely. Having the straight upward shape on the shell wall the pea can roll anywhere inside the shell without any pressure on the pea. There is never any movement of a shell that has a pea, after releasing your grip on the shell no matter where the pea is in the shell. This is because the pea never touches the top of the shell anywhere inside the shell at any time. These are all key features in selecting a good working set of shells.
The set comes with 3/8" peas but can work well with larger 7/16' peas.
These larger peas are easy to handle and finger clip. As they are softer than other peas. These shells are the same walnut shell as The Game Taker Shells. But this shell is a little higher in height with the added Bottom Ridge bottom.
This unique shell brings many features that are hard to find in selecting a shell to look and handle this well for the shell game. Many think a larger shell is easier to handle than a smaller shell. This is true, but most are judging this on the wrong measurement. The length of the shell does not make it a better shell to handle if you don't have the height with it. The height is more important than the length. These shells are very easy to pick up because of the height. Also, the shell shape is important. The shape of this shell comes straight up without the low inward curve like most shells. Having the low inward curve on a shell is why the fingers will slip off other shells when picking the shell up.
The inside height of the shell is also a key factor for the pea to roll freely. Having the straight upward shape on the shell wall the pea can roll anywhere inside the shell without any pressure on the pea. There is never any movement of a shell that has a pea, after releasing your grip on the shell no matter where the pea is in the shell. This is because the pea never touches the top of the shell anywhere inside the shell at any time. These are all key features in selecting a good working set of shells.
Bottom Ridge Features
The added Bottom Ridge makes it a true con-shell on its own, without the use of added shill's to the game. Why is this?
Because the bottom ridge makes it a fair game till you make it unfair. A con game is not a con game till the player has the confidence to play. With the bottom ridge shells, there are no clues or rules and nothing to hide that brings confidence to play.
The bottom ridge is not a gimmick. It is just the opposite, as the ridge never hides the pea. The ridge just gives the pea a path to continue its travel inside the shell. This makes the shell and pea work like the player thinks it should work to be a fair game and it is. All real walnuts do have a lip on the shell rim to hold the nut in place.
Everything can even be fully examined if need be. No switching of the soft pea out. The soft pea has a reason for being soft, so they don't hear which shell it is in, by the sound. Unlike other shells, the ridge keeps the pea in the shells when moved in all direction, to make it a fair game.
The shell has an entire flat surface. Gives you total freedom in doing steals and loads when you want to. You are never forced to take the pea at any time.
The shuffling of the shells can be extended without having to take the pea in the hand or have to keep reloading and stealing it on every movement of the shell.
This can bring the confidence to follow the correct shell that has the pea by lifting shells during the shuffle, to show the pea or the shells that don't have the pea. This not only gets them to follow the shell you want them to follow but cuts the steal and loading of the pea down to one time without having to hide the pea in the hand. This cuts down any chances of them seeing it, as you can pick the right time to execute everything.
If you want to perform a more magical display the ridge can also hold a load in the shell when held up off the surface that will appear to be empty before placing the shell over the pea and give them a big surprise when the shell is lifted.
Peas - The peas are the best handling soft peas you will find. They are much softer than others, this makes them easier to control and finger clip. Work on hard or soft surfaces.
Comes with video instructions on the handling of the bottom ridge shells, the pea, pea loading, pea stealing and shell switching that is done right in front of the spectator.
(No routine, just ideas on making your own routine.)
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 15/16” H
Weight is 17 grams per shell
The added Bottom Ridge makes it a true con-shell on its own, without the use of added shill's to the game. Why is this?
Because the bottom ridge makes it a fair game till you make it unfair. A con game is not a con game till the player has the confidence to play. With the bottom ridge shells, there are no clues or rules and nothing to hide that brings confidence to play.
The bottom ridge is not a gimmick. It is just the opposite, as the ridge never hides the pea. The ridge just gives the pea a path to continue its travel inside the shell. This makes the shell and pea work like the player thinks it should work to be a fair game and it is. All real walnuts do have a lip on the shell rim to hold the nut in place.
Everything can even be fully examined if need be. No switching of the soft pea out. The soft pea has a reason for being soft, so they don't hear which shell it is in, by the sound. Unlike other shells, the ridge keeps the pea in the shells when moved in all direction, to make it a fair game.
The shell has an entire flat surface. Gives you total freedom in doing steals and loads when you want to. You are never forced to take the pea at any time.
The shuffling of the shells can be extended without having to take the pea in the hand or have to keep reloading and stealing it on every movement of the shell.
This can bring the confidence to follow the correct shell that has the pea by lifting shells during the shuffle, to show the pea or the shells that don't have the pea. This not only gets them to follow the shell you want them to follow but cuts the steal and loading of the pea down to one time without having to hide the pea in the hand. This cuts down any chances of them seeing it, as you can pick the right time to execute everything.
If you want to perform a more magical display the ridge can also hold a load in the shell when held up off the surface that will appear to be empty before placing the shell over the pea and give them a big surprise when the shell is lifted.
Peas - The peas are the best handling soft peas you will find. They are much softer than others, this makes them easier to control and finger clip. Work on hard or soft surfaces.
Comes with video instructions on the handling of the bottom ridge shells, the pea, pea loading, pea stealing and shell switching that is done right in front of the spectator.
(No routine, just ideas on making your own routine.)
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 1-7/8” L X 1-5/8” W X 15/16” H
Weight is 17 grams per shell
High Top Walnut Shells - Bottom Ridge
Contents
3 - High Top Walnut Shells - Bottom Ridge
4 - 3/8" Green KDS Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1- Accessory Bag
3 - High Top Walnut Shells - Bottom Ridge
4 - 3/8" Green KDS Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1- Accessory Bag
* Top Shelf Walnut Shell Sets *
The Top Shelf Walnut Shells molds were made from a real walnut shell. This unique shell brings many features that are hard to find in selecting a shell to look and handle this well for the shell game. Many think a larger shell is easier to handle than a smaller shell. This is true, but most are judging this on the wrong measurement. The length of the shell does not make it a better shell to handle if you don't have the height with it. The height is more important than the length. These shells are very easy to pick up because of the height. Also, the shell shape is important. The shape of this shell comes straight up without the low inward curve like most shells. Having the low inward curve on a shell is why the fingers will slip off other shells when picking the shell up.
The inside height of the shell is also a key factor for the pea to roll freely. Having the straight upward shape on the shell wall the pea can roll anywhere inside the shell without any pressure on the pea. There is never any movement of a shell that has a pea, after releasing your grip on the shell no matter where the pea is in the shell. This is because the pea never touches the top of the shell anywhere inside the shell at any time. These are all key features in selecting a good working set of shells.
We like this shell so much that it will be available in many different styles;
Bottom Ridge shells - Bottom Ridge Vintage shells - Bottom Ridge Ghost shells.
Cork Ball -Soft Ball shells and Vintage Cork Ball -Soft Ball shells.
This style shell will be available in the cold cast metal walnut shells; Bronze, Brass and Nickel Silver
Bottom Ridge Style Shells
This type shell has a bottom lip on the shells that makes them fair shells with a soft pea.
This is a new 21st-century design for the shell game. These type shells are the only shells that do have a secret to how they work. You have full control of the soft pea at all times. You are never forced to take the pea. Everything can be fully examined at any time, without switching anything out. This brings confidences that the player does have a chance to win. The ridge is not a gimmick. It is just the opposite, as the ridge never hides the pea. The ridge just gives the pea a path to continue its travel inside the shell. This makes the shell and pea work like the player thinks it should work to be a fair game and it is. All real walnuts do have a lip on the shell rim to hold the nut in place. This type shell has entire flat bottom surface without any gimmick to make them work. At any time you choose you can change a fair game to an unfair game with fewer moves than other type shells. The shells without the clues, rules and nothing to hide!
Specifications - Plastic resin - Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H Weight is 12 grams per shell
The inside height of the shell is also a key factor for the pea to roll freely. Having the straight upward shape on the shell wall the pea can roll anywhere inside the shell without any pressure on the pea. There is never any movement of a shell that has a pea, after releasing your grip on the shell no matter where the pea is in the shell. This is because the pea never touches the top of the shell anywhere inside the shell at any time. These are all key features in selecting a good working set of shells.
We like this shell so much that it will be available in many different styles;
Bottom Ridge shells - Bottom Ridge Vintage shells - Bottom Ridge Ghost shells.
Cork Ball -Soft Ball shells and Vintage Cork Ball -Soft Ball shells.
This style shell will be available in the cold cast metal walnut shells; Bronze, Brass and Nickel Silver
Bottom Ridge Style Shells
This type shell has a bottom lip on the shells that makes them fair shells with a soft pea.
This is a new 21st-century design for the shell game. These type shells are the only shells that do have a secret to how they work. You have full control of the soft pea at all times. You are never forced to take the pea. Everything can be fully examined at any time, without switching anything out. This brings confidences that the player does have a chance to win. The ridge is not a gimmick. It is just the opposite, as the ridge never hides the pea. The ridge just gives the pea a path to continue its travel inside the shell. This makes the shell and pea work like the player thinks it should work to be a fair game and it is. All real walnuts do have a lip on the shell rim to hold the nut in place. This type shell has entire flat bottom surface without any gimmick to make them work. At any time you choose you can change a fair game to an unfair game with fewer moves than other type shells. The shells without the clues, rules and nothing to hide!
Specifications - Plastic resin - Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H Weight is 12 grams per shell
Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Shell Set
Contents
3 - Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Shell
4 - KDS 3/8 Green Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Pea bag
3 - Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Shell
4 - KDS 3/8 Green Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Pea bag
Shake~Rattle & Roll "P" Kicker
Contents
1 - Shake~Rattle & Roll "P" Kicker
1 - Carry bag
1 - Shake~Rattle & Roll "P" Kicker
1 - Carry bag
Bottom Ridge Vintage Shells
These type shells are the same shells as above. The only difference is they have stained coloring in the grain of the shells. This vintage look brings out the beauty of the grain. The bottom surface is roughed up some to bring the old vintage look. These type shells stand out with detail beauty and has all the same working features as the above shell.
Specifications Plastic resin - Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H Weight is 12 grams per shell
These type shells are the same shells as above. The only difference is they have stained coloring in the grain of the shells. This vintage look brings out the beauty of the grain. The bottom surface is roughed up some to bring the old vintage look. These type shells stand out with detail beauty and has all the same working features as the above shell.
Specifications Plastic resin - Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H Weight is 12 grams per shell
Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Vintage Shell Set
Contents
3 - Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Vintage Shells
4 - KDS 3/8 Green Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Pea bag
3 - Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Vintage Shells
4 - KDS 3/8 Green Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Pea bag
The Shake~Rattle & Roll "P" Kicker - with a double kick - Vintage
The Shake~Rattle & Roll "P" Kicker brings a double surprise right in the spectators hands that will surely be remembered!
This kicker works with the Top Shelf Vintage shell set, that is switched in the game when turning the shells back over to begin the ending series of your routine that will deliver hands-on fun for anyone. There are a few different ways you can use this ending kicker. Here are a few. You can use it by itself or the ideal way with a shell trap, as shown below. The name of the game is to pick the shell that has the peas. To make it seem to be a sure winner. You put the shell on top of the pea and bring in the shell trap to trap the shell and pea in the trap.
The pea can still be seen. The trap is moved over to the player to place their hand on the top so the pea cannot escape. Then the other two shells are picked up and shown they are empty. From here you can milk it any way you want and they can pick any shell they want, but it will always be wrong. Because the real pea is not under any of them.
The First Surprise: When the player lifts up and turns over the shell the real pea is not there. There is a pea, but it is a green letter "P" engraved on the shell that appears to be a solid shell. So you give them another shot at finding the real pea, being they had been tricked.
The Second Surprise: The player picks another shell. Thinking they now have a 50% chance of being right this time.
The player turns up their pick and it is a wrong pick again. The last shell is turned up and the pea is not there either.
So where is the real pea? You tell them; "The funny thing is you have had it all the time, you just couldn't see it.
As it is hiding inside the shell. You have the player shake the shell and they will now feel the pea inside the shell and you end the game with being clean where everything can be examined.
This kicker works with the Top Shelf Vintage shell set, that is switched in the game when turning the shells back over to begin the ending series of your routine that will deliver hands-on fun for anyone. There are a few different ways you can use this ending kicker. Here are a few. You can use it by itself or the ideal way with a shell trap, as shown below. The name of the game is to pick the shell that has the peas. To make it seem to be a sure winner. You put the shell on top of the pea and bring in the shell trap to trap the shell and pea in the trap.
The pea can still be seen. The trap is moved over to the player to place their hand on the top so the pea cannot escape. Then the other two shells are picked up and shown they are empty. From here you can milk it any way you want and they can pick any shell they want, but it will always be wrong. Because the real pea is not under any of them.
The First Surprise: When the player lifts up and turns over the shell the real pea is not there. There is a pea, but it is a green letter "P" engraved on the shell that appears to be a solid shell. So you give them another shot at finding the real pea, being they had been tricked.
The Second Surprise: The player picks another shell. Thinking they now have a 50% chance of being right this time.
The player turns up their pick and it is a wrong pick again. The last shell is turned up and the pea is not there either.
So where is the real pea? You tell them; "The funny thing is you have had it all the time, you just couldn't see it.
As it is hiding inside the shell. You have the player shake the shell and they will now feel the pea inside the shell and you end the game with being clean where everything can be examined.
Shake~Rattle & Roll "P" Kicker - with a double kick -Vintage
Contents
1 - Shake~Rattle & Roll "P" Kicker - Vintage
1 - Carry bag
1 - Shake~Rattle & Roll "P" Kicker - Vintage
1 - Carry bag
Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Bronze Shell Set
Contents
3 - Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Bronze Shells
4 - KDS 3/8 Green Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Pea bag
3 - Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Bronze Shells
4 - KDS 3/8 Green Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Pea bag
This shell set is beautiful with the vintage look to bring out the wonderful grain of the shells. The pictures don't do them justice. The molds were made from a real walnut shell that came from a very unique tree that produces large walnuts.
The shells have good height to pick them up easy. Also good height and room on the inside of the shell for the cork ball to roll freely. The cork ball will remain inside the shell when the shells are moved in all directions. This brings many features that other shells can't do.
Like; can be fully examined at any time. After you steal the ball from one shell and load the ball into another shell and this shell can be moved to appear to be empty. No need for all the extra stealing and loading. They have no gimmicks and appear to be fair shells to bring a fair chance to win and they are. But at anytime you choose you have full control to make it a unfair game.
The game cannot be figured out, even the ones that know how the shell game is done can't. As they will never know when you choose to steal and load a shell. The shell can also work with the soft pea very smoothly. When the shells are used with the soft pea they will work the same as classic type shells, where the pea comes out when the shells are moved. With these shells you will prove you are one with good sleight of hand skills. When they are able to fully examine everything without switching anything out they will see. They will know you have skills, not gimmicks
The shells without the clues or rules and nothing to hide!
You have control of every move and you are never forced to take the ball. When using a cork ball with the shells.
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-1/2” W X 3/4” H Weight is 11 grams per - Works with cork ball or soft pea
The shells have good height to pick them up easy. Also good height and room on the inside of the shell for the cork ball to roll freely. The cork ball will remain inside the shell when the shells are moved in all directions. This brings many features that other shells can't do.
Like; can be fully examined at any time. After you steal the ball from one shell and load the ball into another shell and this shell can be moved to appear to be empty. No need for all the extra stealing and loading. They have no gimmicks and appear to be fair shells to bring a fair chance to win and they are. But at anytime you choose you have full control to make it a unfair game.
The game cannot be figured out, even the ones that know how the shell game is done can't. As they will never know when you choose to steal and load a shell. The shell can also work with the soft pea very smoothly. When the shells are used with the soft pea they will work the same as classic type shells, where the pea comes out when the shells are moved. With these shells you will prove you are one with good sleight of hand skills. When they are able to fully examine everything without switching anything out they will see. They will know you have skills, not gimmicks
The shells without the clues or rules and nothing to hide!
You have control of every move and you are never forced to take the ball. When using a cork ball with the shells.
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-1/2” W X 3/4” H Weight is 11 grams per - Works with cork ball or soft pea
Top Shelf Vintage Shell Set
Set of 3 Top Shelf Vintage Shells
2 - 3/8" Natural Cork Balls
2 - 3/8" KDS Soft Peas
1 - Shell bag
1 - Cork Ball Bag
2 - 3/8" Natural Cork Balls
2 - 3/8" KDS Soft Peas
1 - Shell bag
1 - Cork Ball Bag
The Ghost Shells are one of our best entertaining set of shells we offer. The spectator is very involved in the game, hands on and very visual. The semi-transparent shells are used with a pearl colored ball that matches the shells. They blend together very well where the ball can be seen in the shell when the shell is in motion. Like a ghost image. When the shell comes to a stop, the ball cannot be seen. The ball is never where it was last seen unless you want it to be. What makes these shells so special over all other shells is the Bottom Ridge design on the shells. The bottom ridge keeps the ball in the shell, to prolong the visual experience of following the ball in the shell. The bottom ridge it, not a gimmick. It is just the opposite. The ridge brings the con for the player to believe they have a fair chance at winning. As everything appears to be fair and it is. But the game is only fair as long as you want it to be. At any time you choose you can change the game to be an unfair game. The beauty of this is you have full control of everything with no gimmicks and nothing to hide at any time. Everything can be fully examined without switching anything out.
The ending surprise is a killer; one of the ghost shells is place on top of the ball at the front tip of the shell, where the ball can still be seen. A clear shell trap is placed over the shell with the ball. The ball can still be seen with the shell resting on top of it. All is moved over to the player. Moving the shell trapped ball over to the player is very visual and appears to be fair. The player will see the ball go inside the shell when moved to them. They can even move it around on the surface and see the ball moving around inside the shell.
The other two shells are picked up, shown empty and at the same time the hands are shown empty.
You tell them to place their hand over the trap to hold it down so there is no escape.
You tell the player by you just placing your hands over the two other shells and when my two index fingers touch your hand this will move the ball from underneath the shell to another location.
There are many ways to milk it from here by trying to talk them into picking another shell besides the one they hold.
When they take their hand away from the shell trap to look at the shell, they will see the ball inside the shell and will believe they have won.
But when the trap is taken off and the shell is picked up the ball is no longer underneath the shell. It is now trapped inside the hollow shell with a sealed bottom.
So they lose, as it was not under the shell, it is trapped inside the shell. Everything can be fully examined.
This is only an example to help understand the mechanics of some of the things this set can do. This set is open to what your imagination wants to bring to your routine. This set can play well as an extended routine off a regular shell routine with the idea of maybe this set could be easier for you to follow.
Specifications - Semi - clear plastic resin - Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H Weight is 12 grams per shell
The ending surprise is a killer; one of the ghost shells is place on top of the ball at the front tip of the shell, where the ball can still be seen. A clear shell trap is placed over the shell with the ball. The ball can still be seen with the shell resting on top of it. All is moved over to the player. Moving the shell trapped ball over to the player is very visual and appears to be fair. The player will see the ball go inside the shell when moved to them. They can even move it around on the surface and see the ball moving around inside the shell.
The other two shells are picked up, shown empty and at the same time the hands are shown empty.
You tell them to place their hand over the trap to hold it down so there is no escape.
You tell the player by you just placing your hands over the two other shells and when my two index fingers touch your hand this will move the ball from underneath the shell to another location.
There are many ways to milk it from here by trying to talk them into picking another shell besides the one they hold.
When they take their hand away from the shell trap to look at the shell, they will see the ball inside the shell and will believe they have won.
But when the trap is taken off and the shell is picked up the ball is no longer underneath the shell. It is now trapped inside the hollow shell with a sealed bottom.
So they lose, as it was not under the shell, it is trapped inside the shell. Everything can be fully examined.
This is only an example to help understand the mechanics of some of the things this set can do. This set is open to what your imagination wants to bring to your routine. This set can play well as an extended routine off a regular shell routine with the idea of maybe this set could be easier for you to follow.
Specifications - Semi - clear plastic resin - Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-7/16” W X 7/8” H Weight is 12 grams per shell
Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Ghost Shell Set
Contents
3 - Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Ghost Shells
1 - Top Shelf Ghost Shell Kicker
4 - 3/8 pearl color balls
1 - Shell trap with bag
1 - Pea Pod Ball Holder
1 - Barrel Ball Holder
1 - Shell bag
1 - Accessory Bag
3 - Top Shelf Bottom Ridge Ghost Shells
1 - Top Shelf Ghost Shell Kicker
4 - 3/8 pearl color balls
1 - Shell trap with bag
1 - Pea Pod Ball Holder
1 - Barrel Ball Holder
1 - Shell bag
1 - Accessory Bag
Classic Type Bottom
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-1/2” W X 3/4” H Weight is 11 grams per shell- shells can work with cork ball or soft pea
Plastic resin
Shells 1-3/4” L X 1-1/2” W X 3/4” H Weight is 11 grams per shell- shells can work with cork ball or soft pea
Top Shelf Shell Set
Contents
3 - Top Shelf Shells
4 - KDS 3/8" Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
3 - Top Shelf Shells
4 - KDS 3/8" Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
Top Shelf Clear Resin Dome Shell Trap
Top Shelf Clear Resin Dome Shell Trap
1 - Top Shelf Clear Resin Dome Shell Trap
1 - Draw Spring Bag
Top Shelf Clear Resin Shot Glass - Shell Trap
Top Shelf Clear Resin Shot Glass - Shell Trap
1- Top Shelf Clear Resin Shot Glass - Shell Trap
1- Draw String Bag
The Black Walnut Bottom Ridge Shell molds were made from a real black walnut shell, from the inside and out. No added putty inside of the shell. This brings a natural look and more head space for the pea to roll freely. The outside rough texture of the black walnut shell is one of the best type shells for easy handling. Any area of the shell brings a sure easy grip for better control of the shells.
The size of the black walnut shell is 1-3/8" diameter round. This round type shell brings many features being used with the new 21th-century bottom ridge design. The bottom ridge on the shell bottom is just like what is on a real black walnut. This ridge bottom is shaped to keep the pea in the shell when moved in all directions. This is NOT a gimmick! The bottom ridge is just the opposite of being a gimmick, as it makes it a fair shell to appear as a fair game. This ridge never hides or holds the pea inside the shell when the shell is lifted up off the surface. This means you can bring the confidence for the player to think they have a chance to win. Everything can be fully examined at any time if need be without switching anything out. Also these type shells are the only shells that actually have a secret in the stealing of the pea. You are never forced to take the pea. You have full control when you steal or load a pea. The shells have no clues, rules and nothing to hide. The only unfair thing is the shell operator that can play fair to sell the con and at anytime play unfair for the win.
The size of the black walnut shell is 1-3/8" diameter round. This round type shell brings many features being used with the new 21th-century bottom ridge design. The bottom ridge on the shell bottom is just like what is on a real black walnut. This ridge bottom is shaped to keep the pea in the shell when moved in all directions. This is NOT a gimmick! The bottom ridge is just the opposite of being a gimmick, as it makes it a fair shell to appear as a fair game. This ridge never hides or holds the pea inside the shell when the shell is lifted up off the surface. This means you can bring the confidence for the player to think they have a chance to win. Everything can be fully examined at any time if need be without switching anything out. Also these type shells are the only shells that actually have a secret in the stealing of the pea. You are never forced to take the pea. You have full control when you steal or load a pea. The shells have no clues, rules and nothing to hide. The only unfair thing is the shell operator that can play fair to sell the con and at anytime play unfair for the win.
Amazing surprises: The barrel pea holder is just the right size to fit standing up inside the shell. For a surprise, the pea is put in the barrel and shaken to show it does not come out. The barrel is placed mouth down on the surface. A shell is placed over the barrel with the pea and the shell is moved over to the player to place their finger on top of it, so nothing can get in or out.
The other two shells are pick up and shown to be empty and at the same time both hands are seen to be empty. When the player lifts up everything one by one, the pea is not in the barrel. The pea can turn up in another shell or anywhere you want it too. There are many other ways, this is just one idea that could be used.
Comes with video instructions on the handling of the bottom ridge shells, pea loading, and stealing.
(No routine, just ideas on making your own routine.)
Specifications
Shells: plastic resin - Bottom Ridge type shell
1-3/8 ” Diameter X 3/4” High
8 grams per shell
The other two shells are pick up and shown to be empty and at the same time both hands are seen to be empty. When the player lifts up everything one by one, the pea is not in the barrel. The pea can turn up in another shell or anywhere you want it too. There are many other ways, this is just one idea that could be used.
Comes with video instructions on the handling of the bottom ridge shells, pea loading, and stealing.
(No routine, just ideas on making your own routine.)
Specifications
Shells: plastic resin - Bottom Ridge type shell
1-3/8 ” Diameter X 3/4” High
8 grams per shell
Black Walnut Bottom Ridge Shell Set
Contents
3 - Black Walnut Bottom Ridge Shells
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
3 - Black Walnut Bottom Ridge Shells
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
The Black Walnut Shell molds were made from a real black walnut shell, from the inside and out. No added putty inside of the shell. This brings a natural look and more head space for the pea to roll freely. The outside rough texture of the black walnut shell is one of the best type shells for easy handling. Any area of the shell brings a sure easy grip for better control of the shells. The set comes with four 3/8" KDS - soft peas with pea holders. These are one of the best working peas you will find.
The softness of the pea will actually take form between the fingers when finger clipping them. The steal and loading of the pea to and from the shell will all happen very smoothly, even with entire flat surface. No notch or Channin dip shell gimmicks needed.
Specifications
Shells: plastic resin - Classic type shell
1-3/8 ” Diameter X 3/4” High
8 grams per shell
The softness of the pea will actually take form between the fingers when finger clipping them. The steal and loading of the pea to and from the shell will all happen very smoothly, even with entire flat surface. No notch or Channin dip shell gimmicks needed.
Specifications
Shells: plastic resin - Classic type shell
1-3/8 ” Diameter X 3/4” High
8 grams per shell
Black Walnut Shells - Classic
3 - Black Walnut Shells - Classic
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
4 - 3/8" Green Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
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The Shell with a glove fit grip!
The Colossal shell is larger in every direction than other shells on the market to enhance your shell game display.
The glove fit grip on the shell makes them easy to handle no matter what size hands you have. They come in two type styles. The classic type shell or the Bottom Ridge type. Both come with the 7/16" Peas. The shells can use up too a 5/8" pea if you want, as it has lots of inside head space. The KDS type peas that come with the set are some of softest peas on the market.
These peas are the easiest peas to handle and finger clip you can find. Big shells that work for all size hands!
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 2- 1/8” L X 1-3/4” W X 1” H Weight is 14 grams per Classic shell & 16 grams per Bottom Ridge shell
Click to compare Colossal shells to other shells
The glove fit grip on the shell makes them easy to handle no matter what size hands you have. They come in two type styles. The classic type shell or the Bottom Ridge type. Both come with the 7/16" Peas. The shells can use up too a 5/8" pea if you want, as it has lots of inside head space. The KDS type peas that come with the set are some of softest peas on the market.
These peas are the easiest peas to handle and finger clip you can find. Big shells that work for all size hands!
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 2- 1/8” L X 1-3/4” W X 1” H Weight is 14 grams per Classic shell & 16 grams per Bottom Ridge shell
Click to compare Colossal shells to other shells
Colossal Shells - Bottom Ridge Design
Contents
1 - Set of three Colossal shells - Bottom Ridge Design
4 - KDS 7/16" Green Peas
1 - Shell carry bag
1 - Accessory bag
The shells without the clues & rulers. With nothing to hide!
1 - Set of three Colossal shells - Bottom Ridge Design
4 - KDS 7/16" Green Peas
1 - Shell carry bag
1 - Accessory bag
The shells without the clues & rulers. With nothing to hide!
Colossal Walnut Shell Set - Classic Type Shell
Contents
1 - Set of three Colossal Shells -Classic type
4 - KDS 7/16" Green Peas
1 - Shell carry bag
1 - Accessory bag
1 - Set of three Colossal Shells -Classic type
4 - KDS 7/16" Green Peas
1 - Shell carry bag
1 - Accessory bag
This is a high-quality set of shells made for the professional magician. The molds were made from a real walnut shell.
The walnuts come from a rare tree that produces giant walnuts and only one of these trees exist today.
The shape, size and texture of the shell were carefully selected for many reasons before the molds were made.
This will all prove out as soon as you handle them.
The shells had the new 21st-century bottom ridge design. This feature gives you full control on what you want to do with the shells. You are never forced to take the pea when the shells are moved like all other shells. This is a big advantage that can bring the confidence of what can make it a con game
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 2-” L X 1-1/4” W X 1” H Weight is 14 grams per - Bottom Ridge design shell
Peas - 7/16" soft type rubber
The walnuts come from a rare tree that produces giant walnuts and only one of these trees exist today.
The shape, size and texture of the shell were carefully selected for many reasons before the molds were made.
This will all prove out as soon as you handle them.
The shells had the new 21st-century bottom ridge design. This feature gives you full control on what you want to do with the shells. You are never forced to take the pea when the shells are moved like all other shells. This is a big advantage that can bring the confidence of what can make it a con game
Specifications
Plastic resin
Shells 2-” L X 1-1/4” W X 1” H Weight is 14 grams per - Bottom Ridge design shell
Peas - 7/16" soft type rubber
Bottom Ridge - Bandit Shells
Contents
3 - Bottom Ridge Bandit Shells
4 - 7/16" Green KDS Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1- Accessory Bag
3 - Bottom Ridge Bandit Shells
4 - 7/16" Green KDS Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1- Accessory Bag
Classic Bandit Shells
Contents
3 - Classic Bandit Shells
4 - 7/16" Green KDS Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
3 - Classic Bandit Shells
4 - 7/16" Green KDS Peas
1 - Shell Bag
1 - Accessory Bag
Every once in a while Mother Nature will surprise us with something special.
I was very fortunate to come across it and made it work for something special.
This marvelous large rim walnut shell has a unique shape that will make the handling of the shells a breeze with the 3 shell game. This is a rare find.
Molds were made and the only alteration that was added was the bottom ridge to bring more features to the game. This shell has more handling features than any normal walnut shells. Gripping, moving and picking up the shells can't get any better. The shell is so well balanced that the shells can be turned up off the surface and can stand straight up on their own. The appearance of the shells has a very striking appeal to the spectator, as something they have never seen. Has lots of inside head space so you are able to use larger peas for a better visual effect
Bottom Ridge Features
The added Bottom Ridge makes it a true con-shell on its own, without the use of added shill's to the game. Why is this?
Because the bottom ridge makes it a fair game till you make it unfair. A con game is not a con game till the player has the confidence to play. With the bottom ridge shells, there are no clues or rules and nothing to hide that brings confidence to play. Everything can even be fully examined if need be. No switching of the soft pea out. The soft pea has a reason for being soft, so they don't hear which shell it is in, by the sound. Unlike other shells, the ridge keeps the pea in the shells when moved in all direction, to make it a fair game.
The shell has an entire flat surface. Gives you total freedom in doing steals and loads when you want to. You are never forced to take the pea at any time.
The shuffling of the shells can be extended without having to take the pea in the hand or have to keep reloading and stealing it on every movement of the shell.
This can bring the confidence to follow the correct shell that has the pea by lifting shells during the shuffle, to show the pea or the shells that don't have the pea. This not only gets them to follow the shell you want them to follow, but cuts the steal and loading of the pea down to one time without having to hide the pea in the hand. This cuts down any chances of them seeing it, as you can pick the right time to execute everything.
If you want to perform a more magical display the ridge can also hold a load in the shell when held up off the surface that will appear to be empty before placing the shell over the pea and give them a big surprise when the shell is lifted.
Peas - The peas are the best handling peas you will find. They are much softer than others, this makes them easier to control and finger clip. Work on hard or soft surfaces. This is why the set comes with large 7/16" & 1/2" peas, because even the larger sizes are easy to work with.
Specifications
Kingpin Shells: plastic resin
1-3/4 ” L X 2-1/8” W X 1-1/4" H
20 grams per shell
I was very fortunate to come across it and made it work for something special.
This marvelous large rim walnut shell has a unique shape that will make the handling of the shells a breeze with the 3 shell game. This is a rare find.
Molds were made and the only alteration that was added was the bottom ridge to bring more features to the game. This shell has more handling features than any normal walnut shells. Gripping, moving and picking up the shells can't get any better. The shell is so well balanced that the shells can be turned up off the surface and can stand straight up on their own. The appearance of the shells has a very striking appeal to the spectator, as something they have never seen. Has lots of inside head space so you are able to use larger peas for a better visual effect
Bottom Ridge Features
The added Bottom Ridge makes it a true con-shell on its own, without the use of added shill's to the game. Why is this?
Because the bottom ridge makes it a fair game till you make it unfair. A con game is not a con game till the player has the confidence to play. With the bottom ridge shells, there are no clues or rules and nothing to hide that brings confidence to play. Everything can even be fully examined if need be. No switching of the soft pea out. The soft pea has a reason for being soft, so they don't hear which shell it is in, by the sound. Unlike other shells, the ridge keeps the pea in the shells when moved in all direction, to make it a fair game.
The shell has an entire flat surface. Gives you total freedom in doing steals and loads when you want to. You are never forced to take the pea at any time.
The shuffling of the shells can be extended without having to take the pea in the hand or have to keep reloading and stealing it on every movement of the shell.
This can bring the confidence to follow the correct shell that has the pea by lifting shells during the shuffle, to show the pea or the shells that don't have the pea. This not only gets them to follow the shell you want them to follow, but cuts the steal and loading of the pea down to one time without having to hide the pea in the hand. This cuts down any chances of them seeing it, as you can pick the right time to execute everything.
If you want to perform a more magical display the ridge can also hold a load in the shell when held up off the surface that will appear to be empty before placing the shell over the pea and give them a big surprise when the shell is lifted.
Peas - The peas are the best handling peas you will find. They are much softer than others, this makes them easier to control and finger clip. Work on hard or soft surfaces. This is why the set comes with large 7/16" & 1/2" peas, because even the larger sizes are easy to work with.
Specifications
Kingpin Shells: plastic resin
1-3/4 ” L X 2-1/8” W X 1-1/4" H
20 grams per shell
Kingpin Shell Set
Contents
3 - Kingpin Shells
4 - 7/16" Kd- Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Accessory Bag
1 - Shell Bag
3 - Kingpin Shells
4 - 7/16" Kd- Peas
1 - Pea Pod 3 Pea Holder
1 - Barrel Single Pea Holder
1 - Accessory Bag
1 - Shell Bag
The Big Game Shells are a set of walnut shells that will show well for the bigger crowds. Big, but are still easy to handle.
They are 4- 1/4" long, by 3- 1/2" wide, 1- 3/4" high and weight is about 4-1/4 ounces per shell. The shells work with a 5/8" soft pea. The peas that come with the set are the KDS -Peas. These peas are much softer than most other peas.
They can work on a hard or soft surface and the peas are easy to finger clip. The shells do not require much space to operate and show well.
The shells work like the standard type shells, but without all the visual clue alterations. Has an entire flat natural surface with an inward stem point to look more natural looking and still handle with ease. No magnets are needed in handling these shells.
Lots of inside head space to deliver a surprise load. The shells are very solid, will last you a life time. High Quality!
They are 4- 1/4" long, by 3- 1/2" wide, 1- 3/4" high and weight is about 4-1/4 ounces per shell. The shells work with a 5/8" soft pea. The peas that come with the set are the KDS -Peas. These peas are much softer than most other peas.
They can work on a hard or soft surface and the peas are easy to finger clip. The shells do not require much space to operate and show well.
The shells work like the standard type shells, but without all the visual clue alterations. Has an entire flat natural surface with an inward stem point to look more natural looking and still handle with ease. No magnets are needed in handling these shells.
Lots of inside head space to deliver a surprise load. The shells are very solid, will last you a life time. High Quality!
Big Game Shell Set
Contents
1 - Set of 3 Big Game Shells
4 - 5/8" KDS- Peas
1 - Large Leatherette Shell Bag
1 - Set of 3 Big Game Shells
4 - 5/8" KDS- Peas
1 - Large Leatherette Shell Bag
These little smiling peanuts will bring fun smiles to anyone. They pack small with big features. This set can go way beyond any shell set on the market today and is all done without any gimmicks. Everything can be fully examined at any time, without switching anything out. You have full control with no clues, rules or anything to hide.
The player can actually think they have a fair chance to win!
As the shells with the cork ball can be displayed giving prove that the cork ball has no escape when shuffling the shells around on the surface. They can even shuffle them around themselves, to see they are fair shells without any gimmicks.
You first sell the con, then at any time you choose you can change it to an unfair game to always win.
It is never a con game unless you can make them believe they do have a fair chance to win!
All the soft pea shells on the market today cannot bring this. These type shells need a crew of shill's to bring the con.
As the shells on their own cannot bring the con of having a fair chance to win.
(The only exception is the Bottom Ridge soft pea type shells.)
Our Cork Ball & Bottom Ridge Shells are the only shells that do have a secret to how they work. As all other shells cannot be fully examined unless something is switched in and out. Even then it can be detected. These type shells are 21st-century type shells that can be displayed like a magician. Not by magic, as a magician displaying good sleight of hand skills.
All the shells sets on this site were design for this purpose, to prove you do have skills and are not done by gimmicks.
Features
* Entire flat bottom shell surface where the cork ball will stay inside the shell to sell the fair game con.
* A cork ball being used will bring the display of the shell game how it was original played.
* Have full control. Never force to take the ball. No one can predict when you do a steal or load.
* Can be fully examined at any time to sell the con. As there are no clues, rules or anything to hide.
* Easy to carry with you everything fits in a small 3" bag.
* High-quality cold cast bronze shells with stainless steel cork ball carry cylinder.
You can display many type routines. The set comes with 5/16" cork balls but can also work with the soft type ball like used with other type shells. If used with the soft type ball you lose the fair shell con display as the softball will come out of the shell whenever the shell is moved with the ball. When the shells are used with the softball they work like the standard type shells used today.
You are able to build your routine anyway you choose. The con game, a magical routine or a little of both.
There are many ways to bring some ending surprises with this set. Here is an example.
1) A real peanut can be secretly wedged in the shell. The shell will appear to be a empty shell when the shell is held up off the surface to place the shell over the ball that is stolen and when the shell is lifted a real peanut is in its place.
The ball can reappear wherever you like.
Specifications
Shells high pressure cold cast bronze castings.
Weight 7 grams per - 1-9/16” long by 7/16” wide and 1/2” high.
The player can actually think they have a fair chance to win!
As the shells with the cork ball can be displayed giving prove that the cork ball has no escape when shuffling the shells around on the surface. They can even shuffle them around themselves, to see they are fair shells without any gimmicks.
You first sell the con, then at any time you choose you can change it to an unfair game to always win.
It is never a con game unless you can make them believe they do have a fair chance to win!
All the soft pea shells on the market today cannot bring this. These type shells need a crew of shill's to bring the con.
As the shells on their own cannot bring the con of having a fair chance to win.
(The only exception is the Bottom Ridge soft pea type shells.)
Our Cork Ball & Bottom Ridge Shells are the only shells that do have a secret to how they work. As all other shells cannot be fully examined unless something is switched in and out. Even then it can be detected. These type shells are 21st-century type shells that can be displayed like a magician. Not by magic, as a magician displaying good sleight of hand skills.
All the shells sets on this site were design for this purpose, to prove you do have skills and are not done by gimmicks.
Features
* Entire flat bottom shell surface where the cork ball will stay inside the shell to sell the fair game con.
* A cork ball being used will bring the display of the shell game how it was original played.
* Have full control. Never force to take the ball. No one can predict when you do a steal or load.
* Can be fully examined at any time to sell the con. As there are no clues, rules or anything to hide.
* Easy to carry with you everything fits in a small 3" bag.
* High-quality cold cast bronze shells with stainless steel cork ball carry cylinder.
You can display many type routines. The set comes with 5/16" cork balls but can also work with the soft type ball like used with other type shells. If used with the soft type ball you lose the fair shell con display as the softball will come out of the shell whenever the shell is moved with the ball. When the shells are used with the softball they work like the standard type shells used today.
You are able to build your routine anyway you choose. The con game, a magical routine or a little of both.
There are many ways to bring some ending surprises with this set. Here is an example.
1) A real peanut can be secretly wedged in the shell. The shell will appear to be a empty shell when the shell is held up off the surface to place the shell over the ball that is stolen and when the shell is lifted a real peanut is in its place.
The ball can reappear wherever you like.
Specifications
Shells high pressure cold cast bronze castings.
Weight 7 grams per - 1-9/16” long by 7/16” wide and 1/2” high.
Pocket Peanut Shells -Bronze
Contents
3 - Bronze Pocket Peanut Shells
2 - 5/16" cork Balls
2 - 3/8" soft Balls
1 - Ball Holder
1 - Carry Bag
3 - Bronze Pocket Peanut Shells
2 - 5/16" cork Balls
2 - 3/8" soft Balls
1 - Ball Holder
1 - Carry Bag
Pocket Peanut Bronze - Pro Shell Set
Contents
3 -Pocket Peanut Shells (cold cast bronze)
3 - 5/16" Cork Balls
3 - 3/8" Soft Balls
1 - Peanut Ball Holder (cold cast bronze)
1 - Cork Ball Holder
1 - Accessory Bag
1 - Set Bag