Changes: YoYoJam Dark Magic II

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The Dark Magic II by YoYoJam is the successor to the ever popular Dark Magic, the signature series yo-yo of U.S. National Yo-Yo Master André Boulay. This second version of the legendary yo-yo features a variety of differences from the original.

The first is the reduced rim weight; the previous version weighed in at a rather hefty 70 grams, and at the request of many members of the yo-yo community, YoYoJam had reduced the weight to a more comfortable 67 grams. The diameter is slightly smaller, but the width is slightly wider.

One of the bigger differences between the two yo-yos, is that the Dark Magic II features a Solid Spin Axle system to reduce the chances of cracked hubs, with the bonus of increased longevity. The Solid Spin Axle also provides an adjustable string gap that caters to narrow or wide C-bearings. The yo-yo also features silicone O-ring response.

Another difference is that this version ships with a narrow, responsive bearing in the yo-yo, to learn beginning to intermediate tricks. When the user is ready to move on to more complex tricks, the Dark Magic II also comes included with a dry, 10-ball Speed Bearing, which allows for 100% completely unresponsive play.

The Dark Magic II proved to be one of YoYoJam's most successful and best-selling yo-yos in the 2010s, especially on retailers such as YoYoExpert, where it was the #1 choice. Many editions were released of it, one of which being a special 10th Anniversary edition to celebrate 10 years since the release of the original Dark Magic yo-yo back in 2004.

Gallery

External Link

YYJ Dark Magic II 10th Anniversary Edition at the Museum of Yo-Yo History

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+{{Infobox Yo-Yo New
+|title1=Dark Magic II
+|image1=DM2.jpg
+|manufacturer=[[YoYoJam]]
+|release_date=Summer 2010
+|shelf_status=
+|shape=Butterfly
+|color(s)=Various
+|weight=67 grams
+|dimensions=Diameter: 55.90mm <br> Width: 43.70mm
+|material=Plastic with aluminum weight rings
+|bearing=Size C- YYJ Large Narrow <br> Size C YYJ Large Speed
+|response_system=YYJ Silicone O-rings
+}}The '''Dark Magic II''' by [[YoYoJam]] is the successor to the ever popular [[YoYoJam Dark Magic|Dark Magic]], the signature series yo-yo of U.S. National Yo-Yo Master [[André Boulay]]. This second version of the legendary yo-yo features a variety of differences from the original.
+The first is the reduced rim weight; the previous version weighed in at a rather hefty 70 grams, and at the request of many members of the yo-yo community, [[YoYoJam]] had reduced the weight to a more comfortable 67 grams. The diameter is slightly smaller, but the width is slightly wider.
+One of the bigger differences between the two yo-yos, is that the Dark Magic II features a Solid Spin Axle system to reduce the chances of cracked hubs, with the bonus of increased longevity. The Solid Spin Axle also provides an adjustable string gap that caters to narrow or wide C-bearings. The yo-yo also features silicone O-ring response.
+Another difference is that this version ships with a narrow, responsive bearing in the yo-yo, to learn beginning to intermediate tricks. When the user is ready to move on to more complex tricks, the Dark Magic II also comes included with a dry, 10-ball Speed Bearing, which allows for 100% completely unresponsive play.
+The Dark Magic II proved to be one of YoYoJam's most successful and best-selling yo-yos in the 2010s, especially on retailers such as [[YoYoExpert]], where it was the #1 choice. Many editions were released of it, one of which being a special 10th Anniversary edition to celebrate 10 years since the release of the original Dark Magic yo-yo back in 2004.
-{{Infobox_simple
-|name = Dark Magic II
-|image = DM2.jpg
-|Release date = Summer 2010
-|manufacturer = YoYoJam
-|shape = Butterfly
-|color = Various
-|weight = 67 grams
-|dimensions = Diameter: 55.90mm <br> Width: 43.70mm
-|bearing_size = Size C YYJ Large
-|material = Plastic with aluminum rims
-|response = YYJ Silicone Pads
-}} The '''Dark Magic II''' by [[YoYoJam]] is the successor to the ever popular [[YoYoJam Dark Magic|Dark Magic]], the signature series yo-yo of national yo-yo master [[Andre Boulay]]. This second version features a variety of differences from the previous Dark Magic.
-The first is the reduced rim weight; the previous version weighed in at a hefty 70 grams, and at the request of many members of the yo-yo community, [[YoYoJam]] lowered the weight to a more comfortable 67 grams. The diameter is slightly smaller, and the width is slightly wider. One of the bigger differences between the two yo-yos, is that the Dark Magic II features YoYoJam's Solid Spin Axle system to reduce cracked hubs and increase longevity. The Dark Magic II also features silicone response pads. Another difference is that this version ships with a responsive bearing in the yo-yo, to learn more beginner tricks, and when the user is ready to move on to more complex tricks, it also comes included with a unresponsive, 10-ball YoYoJam Speed Bearing, which allows for 100% unresponsive play.
-The Dark Magic II proved to be one of YoYoJam's best-selling yo-yos, especially on retailers such as YoYoExpert.Com, where it is the #1 choice. Many editions were released of it, the most recent of which being a special 10th Anniversary edition to celebrate 10 years since the release of the original Dark Magic.
 ==Gallery==
 <gallery>
 DMII Acid Frog.png|Dark Magic II Acid Frog Edition from YoYoExpert.Com
 ukdm-yoyo.gif|Dark Magic II U.K. Edition
-DM2-1.jpg|A special edition with acid washed rims, one of the special editions originally available only at the World Yo-Yo Contest.
+DM2-1.jpg|A special edition with acid washed weight rings, one of the special editions originally available only at the World Yo-Yo Contest.
 DM2-2.jpg|Profile
 DM2-3.jpg|Internals
-DM2-Box.jpg|In box
+DM2-Box.jpg|Packaging
 </gallery>
+==External Link==
+*[http://www.yoyomuseum.com/museum_view.php?action=view&subaction=exhibit&exhibitid=1614 YYJ Dark Magic II 10th Anniversary Edition at the Museum of Yo-Yo History]
 [[Category:Yo-yo]]
 [[Category:YoYoJam yo-yos]]
+[[Category:North American yo-yos]]
+[[Category:String trick yo-yos]]
+[[Category:2010s yo-yos]]
+[[Category:Discontinued yo-yos]]