This is ok, but if you're really interested in this sort of routine, there are better options. The issues I have with this are first with the props: the walnut shells look like cheap plastic... well, because they are. That's why this is so inexpensive. And the pea can be tough to work with if you're used to using cups and balls, because it's so small.

Just in case you're not clear on this, there's no gaff involved... you're basically just learning a basic steal. You don't get taught any routines... this just shows you the basic move.

I'm also not happy that the instructional video was shot completely from the spectator's view. Trying to teach a steal without showing what's seen from the performer's perspective is a very poor idea. Since this product is clearly intended for someone just starting out with this sort of routine, it needed to be shown and demonstrated much more clearly.

Super cheap, and not bad quality. They are hard to slide on felt, but I fixed that by shaving the edges with a knife very lightly. They slide fine now and are super easy to load and unload the peas. BTW: This comes with 2 peas

I love these. I have used them in PROFESSIONAL shows. I learned the routine from the Frank Garcia Stars of Magic DVD which Penguin sells, and I recommend you to get this also.
This set is made correctly. Once you get this set you will never need another set. I recommend getting extra peas, which Penguin can supply, as I have lost a couple of peas.

These shells are a lot better than I thought they were going to be. It's Vernet, so you know it's going to be plastic. But these shells have a nice shape and a nice grip to them. They're also very sturdy. I thought I'd be able to squeeze the sides in just because they were made of plastic. Not so.

Pros: Very inexpensive, so if you lose a set or a shell, it's easily replaced without hurting your pocket. Very nice action with the pea. I haven't tried these with the shot glass move but due to them being very light, I don't see it working - but I could be wrong.

Cons: They're made of plastic, but only if that bothers you. They are also one solid color but they're a good walnut color. So it's only an issue if you're looking for lights and darks on your shells.

I have a set of Roscoe skulls, a brass TCC set, and these Vernets. I love my skulls and they are my "shell" of choice for formal shows. But next in line are definitely these Vernets.

These shells are a lot better than I thought they were going to be. It's Vernet, so you know it's going to be plastic. But these shells have a nice shape and a nice grip to them. They're also very sturdy. I thought I'd be able to squeeze the sides in just because they were made of plastic. Not so.

Pros: Very inexpensive, so if you lose a set or a shell, it's easily replaced without hurting your pocket. Very nice action with the pea. I haven't tried these with the shot glass move but due to them being very light, I don't see it working - but I could be wrong.

Cons: They're made of plastic, but only if that bothers you. They are also one solid color but they're a good walnut color. So it's only an issue if you're looking for lights and darks on your shells.

I have a set of Roscoe skulls, a brass TCC set, and these Vernets. I love my skulls and they are my "shell" of choice for formal shows. But next in line are definitely these Vernets.

These shells are a lot better than I thought they were going to be. It's Vernet, so you know it's going to be plastic. But these shells have a nice shape and a nice grip to them. They're also very sturdy. I thought I'd be able to squeeze the sides in just because they were made of plastic. Not so.

Pros: Very inexpensive, so if you lose a set or a shell, it's easily replaced without hurting your pocket. Very nice action with the pea. I haven't tried these with the shot glass move but due to them being very light, I don't see it working - but I could be wrong.

Cons: They're made of plastic, but only if that bothers you. They are also one solid color but they're a good walnut color. So it's only an issue if you're looking for lights and darks on your shells.

I have a set of Roscoe skulls, a brass TCC set, and these Vernets. I love my skulls and they are my "shell" of choice for formal shows. But next in line are definitely these Vernets.

I've never used a shell game before. The price was very low, so I decided to start with this rather than a more expensive, "professional" set. Was able to start messing with it right away. It looks just fine, and works the way that it needs to. Feels a bit small in my hands, but thats my only complaint. Works very well on my close up pad, which unfortunately, is blue, and the pea kinda blends in. Did not take very long at all to be able to use this.

The shells are OK for practicing. They are OK for their price. Cannot depend on the moves working smoothly each time. By looking at the shape of the shells some people can figure out how it works.

It's true the shells are "cheap plastic" but a little use of fine grit sandpaper makes 'em slide very well on a close-up
pad. The back of the shells are true to original shells with that little extra "something" you need built into them to steal the pea. No need to use a small file - just the sandpaper. . .I recommend Patrick Page DVD to learn this trick quickly. . .

This is a neat trick and alot eaiser than I thought it would be. I enjoyed learning it and amazing my family with it. This trick is alot of fun and easy to do. You will amaze your friends.