Demo video makes it seem like a drawn card falls off a notebook into your hands.

The reality doesn't come close.

Gimmick is incredibly thick, with a blatant crease that they try to hide with a thick marker line.

MAYBE you can get away with it in a small theater, where the closest audience member is several feet away, but even that is questionable. But you'll never fool anyone at typical card-trick distance. It'd be like trying to make someone believe a thick fridge magnet is flush with the surface of the refrigerator.

Also, the transformation from gimmick to card is much slower than the promo video would have you believe. The promo video is stunning, the reality is you can see it as it transforms, and the mystery is lost.

And it's not because I haven't practiced it -- the instructional video suffers from the same problem. I watched the video before examining the gimmick and was surprised that I was actually able to see the gimmick do its thing. If the inventor can't make it look good in the instructional video, there's no amount of practice that will overcome this poorly built trick.

Concept is interesting, but they need to put some R&D into the gimmick and make it actually flat. Wait for version 2.0, see if they fix it. In the meantime, stay away.

I am very disappointed in SKETCH. First, the gimmick I received isn't lined up correctly, which could easily expose the method. Second, no matter how I squeezed, the gimmick did absolutely nothing, except tilt slightly. which would also expose the method. Third, this drawing looks great in the video, but I do not believe it would pass muster in a close-up situation.

Trust those that only gave it a few stars. Not a newbie here by any stretch of the imagination. Gimmick broke just during setup, if I can't fix it then will contact Penguin about a replacement but being in Japan, I don't expect a speedy delivery(I paid FedEx International Express). In addition the pad is big, bulky and does not really work as shown in the tutorial. Maybe if you had big hands with good strong fingers.
All in all a very poorly made effect. Without even practicing I can tell that this will not play well close up, if it even works! I would say a good 7-10 ft away otherwise you will get busted!! Sorry one of the few products which I had to say something about. Savey your money!

First this trick's promo made me think, "Take my money! I've got to have it!" The trick handles well and presents a visually stunning transformation as seen in the promo video.

I do want to mention some issues I had with the instructions. They were on a website that made me hunt for the link. I suppose that's OK since it was a "hidden area." I found the link but then the user interface was so dimly constructed that I could hardly find the text box to enter the secret code unless I angled my laptop just right. (Maybe, again, that's part of making it secret?)

Next, the instructions were fairly simple and straightforward but I missed some things the first time around due to their heavy accents (and my own aging hearing) and their brief teaching. In my opinion the instructions were too fast and did not cover some of the finer points of handling. After watching it three or four times I finally figured out what I was missing.

This trick could have earned four stars if the instructions did not make me work so hard. I like the trick but I would have liked a little more effort and detail to the finer points of handling.

I must say at first I wasnt sure if THIS was just A good trick for the camera or what,but I soon found out that this looks as good in real life as on camera ,once you learn the sweet spot for the gimmick you should be able to perform it just as well as in the video.

Finally something that looks just as good in my hands as it does in the demo. I have a major issue and that is this...they do not teach you how to repair the gimmick, and sooner or later you will need to repair it. They did not even give the materials needed for a repair. However you brobablly have the stuff at home if you need to repair.The overall trick its self is a freekin ten it really is. I think if you are having trouble withe "the move" try this... hold the pad flat in your hands and ack as if you are going to flip the Page from the bottom corner and lift it slightly and bam... it will happen and looks nice aswell. Enjoy!

Nothing even close to what it looks like in the video. Gimmick is way too thick to fool anyone and is poorly made. Mine broke the second day I had it. I contacted Penguin (twice) about a replacement and got no response. Cool idea but just plain lame. Save your dough.

The gimmick breaks so easily, I've had 3 replacement gimmicks and they all broke within a span of a week. This is a terrible trick to do close up, the gimmick is thick. If you are thinking about getting this, don't. It's a waste of money. By the way, I got this from my local magic shop that's why it doesn't say that I am a confirmed buyer.

I personally love the effect.

If the gimmick was 100% reliable, this thing would be Gold.
The gimmick that it comes with is OK... you need to work it in a bit.
The effect though is outstanding when everything is functioning properly.

Concept is so good but the gimmick is way too fragile. I literally used mine on living practice, about 20 times before Gimmick broke. No instructions on how to repair, no extra anything for it. Feel a bit cheated on this one. I really wanted this to be good.