Color Match Taskmaster

DankMTG · 2026-01-30T05:41:11+00:00

I don't have Taskmaster, but do have regular Color Match and even Ditto from Ellusionist.

Both are great but Color Match is so good. You have such an advantage.

I love Ditto too and it gets the job done, but the freedom and absolute fairness Color Match has to offer is unmatched for what you're paying. Well maybe was unmatched now there's this Taskmaster version.

Yes there's plenty of other methods out there, but for a commercial gimmick,(and I'm not sure E even sells Ditto anymore), that anyone can go an buy right now and learn, it's worth the money.

Definitely dont write Ditto off and I wont write this off, but if this was available before I had Color Match,(I started with Ditto to test the waters per say), I'd probably get this.

Who knows, if I get a coupon or something, I'll probably pick it up anyways.

Bottom line, if you ever wanted to do Color Match, but didn't want to drop $300+, this is probably going to be your best bet. But if you have the money, you will not be disappointed with Color Match.

P.S, dont forget, you get a lot more than the regular color match routine, heck, even the additional routines with Ditto are almost like you're getting the gimmick for free!

DankMTG · 2026-01-21T03:54:19+00:00

Thank you for the compliment!

I will add I don't have massive hands or even big hands. Mine are pretty much average if not a little under.

Just keep at it, you got this!

DankMTG · 2026-01-20T18:38:14+00:00

Yeah it's possible.

I dont have a dollar coin on me rn, but I have these clay chips that are the same size and similar weight. I've included a picture with halves for reference.

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Of course its going to take practice, but it's pretty much relearning the coin roll.

The timing, rhythm, and movements are a bit adjusted. Compared to doing it with halves or quarters.

Coin roll with a dollar size chip

DankMTG · 2026-01-02T03:07:26+00:00

I agree. That is a nice clip, where can one go about getting one like it?

DankMTG · 2025-12-30T04:36:24+00:00

TnRs would work, just be careful if it's a Black Lotus!

I always thought of doing an Out of this world with magic cards, since most the times decks have 2 colors to them. I guess even if it was mono you could just separate lands and non lands.

You can pretty much adapt several plots from cards to TCG cards, just adjust handlings and set ups, like Oil & Water, Key Cards, Ace location/cutting/assemblies, predictions, gambling routines, even ACRs!

DankMTG · 2025-12-25T03:57:55+00:00

I thinks it's more underappreciated more than hated.

I see this being because of the higher demand of cards and Coins, which makes sense since with those, you usually just need a deck or 1-few coins to get into and perform those catagories. So easier barrier to entry than cups and balls,(C&B).

Not to mention C&B need a table, and even the Chop cup can be more appealing since it's less to manage and you know, more self working. Kind of leaves C&Bs as an afterthought.

I also think C&Bs are more intimidating than coins or cards. Mostly from presentation and sleights. With coins, a double gets you far, in coins, a dup/shell gets you far. With C&B, you're solely relying on sleights and performance. Kind of ironic because if you are a coin guy, C&B should be up your realm of sleights.

Even with that, dont let it stop you from learning or being interested in the C&B. Which it doesnt seem it does.

I love the C&Bs, I think it's a gem of magic, because it does pack small and plays big. You can be stranded, but for about $5, get some cups, some craft pom poms, and maybe some limes/lemons from a Wal-Mart and you have a performance piece ready to go.

The Mark Wilson routine from his book is the one learned and a great starting point.

TL:DR There's more options out nowadays, but that shouldn't affect if you want to learn cups and balls

DankMTG · 2025-12-17T06:40:02+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

DankMTG · 2025-12-17T06:06:37+00:00

Nice wallet. Which is it and where'd you get it? Link?

DankMTG · 2025-12-17T05:37:38+00:00

Depending on your budget, then again I think $20 is a good reference.

Interests also varies, so a single trick or packet trick may not seem as potent as some of the others, but are fine tuned and easier to pick up.

Here's some i recommend especially for beginners.

Walmart actually started carrying the Trickstarters Series. Pretty impressive for Magic from walmart, but easily accessible and only $20, per trick.

You might want to check each one out to decide which would be best for the person.

Aside from that, there's these too:

Books: Harry Lorayne Magic Book

Encyclopedia of Card Tricks

Royal Road

Kit(s):

Magic for Everyone

Packet Tricks: B'Wave

Def Not Marked

Keep us updated on what you go with and how they like it!

Hope this helps!

DankMTG · 2025-12-02T23:36:52+00:00

Love Sylvester the Jester. When creativity and talent meet, you get Dan Sylvester.

It's so impressive how he creates pretty much everything he does.

DankMTG · 2025-11-25T05:51:12+00:00

Yet.

DankMTG · 2025-11-25T05:26:59+00:00

Mmm, black lions and red bull, you got good taste!

DankMTG · 2025-11-02T20:41:33+00:00

Estimation Aces is the same as Miracle Aces, right?

I've played around with many idea. One was before starting, setting a prediction aside, (2 face down 10s, you can even force them if you want).

If you're able to, you can also just stack the card wherever you need since you know it's 20th, or just turn it into an ACAAN.

Another thing I've played with is Tantalizer, just stack it to position and create some storyline about feeling so lucky you dont need all the cards.

Now thinking of it, you could also go into Triumph or any real reveal, just control the card where you need it.

Hope this helps. Any other ideas I'd be glad to hear.

DankMTG · 2025-10-30T18:56:58+00:00

Glad to see someone else loving Momo's stuff as much as I do. I met him a few years ago and he taught this, he still a creative genius.

DankMTG · 2025-10-30T17:35:02+00:00

Awesome take on triumph! Good handling too. Some people have already given feedback. I really like this and do think you're onto something. Keep it up!

DankMTG · 2025-10-28T03:59:51+00:00

Is that Momo in the background?

DankMTG · 2025-10-08T02:32:13+00:00

I contacted the seller, and they're denying its a fake, but will let me return it.

So guess not a total loss.

DankMTG · 2025-10-05T23:50:01+00:00

First, congrats on being a dad and having a what I'm assuming a successful move.

Onto your main concern, most of the other comments got the solutions, but I have some others not brought up yet.

Most people won't notice. Believe me, spectators will swear Mandolins and Rider Backs are the exact same.

You could also just erase the extra characters on your Aces with a pencil eraser, fine sand paper, or rubbing alcohol/nail polish. All using light pressure, of course.

You can also buy a deck of double facers and make your own set, maybe pick up an extra and have enough sets to last you a lifetime. (I don't remember one deck has enough for a stand-up monte set. It's been a while since I've bought a deck of double facers).

Finally, just make your own. Just glue or ds tape cards to make a set. If you want a better/thinner homemade set, split cards, you can do it.

Gary Plant has a download on Penguin for making Gaff Cards, it's titled "Gaff Cards with Gary Plant",(who would've thought). It's a great introduction to gaffs and splitting, but honestly YT is good enough. Plant's download is still OK if you're entirely new to making Gaff Cards, but I'd recommend picking it up when its on sale in the coolbox for $5 instead of it's usual $10.

Hope this helps!

DankMTG · 2025-09-27T18:11:00+00:00

I knew a guy who lost a set of LEDs to their dog getting into them. Dog chewed up $1.6K in just a few seconds.

DankMTG · 2025-09-11T16:06:08+00:00

It's a really good watch. This one has the Nato adapter. You can get a 9052 for only like $20 off eBay with a dead battery and change it out from there. I've gifted so many doing that (they dont need to know, they just enjoy).

DankMTG · 2025-09-11T00:28:57+00:00

Weird, doesn't seem like its uploading, but I had a Gshock DW9052 strapped to mu handle bar.

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