Unless you plan on having 2 fingers practically dripping wet when rubbing your spec. hand then forget this trick. I actually want to return it as 'defective'. Like the other reviewer said, one finger does NOT remove the mark especially if its a colored in heart like the demo. Even a tiny little 'x' on the hand leaves behind the mark. The ink is nothing special or not a secret formula that somehow disappears easier than a simple dry erase marker. Although I have vapr and love it, this Sansmind magic effect is no bueno.

Disappointed as i thought this would replace Exile. It simply doesn't work well. With one "rub" the ink does not rub off completely. In fact it takes several rubs (even when fingers are wet), before it completely disappears. Its only slightly easier to rub off on skin than dry erase. I believe this will probably work better in humid climates. I have dry skin and any spectator who has dry skin, it will most likely not work well either. I dunno, just doesn't work well.

this just will not work unless your hands are soaking wet. this is my worst magic purchase ever!

I did not like exile cuz you need another fluid for erase... The trick to this sharpie is to splash water on the back of your hair so you can get oil and moisture at the same time. The magic will speak for it self. I love it add to cart now!!

The ink does not always rub off. If any residue is left on the spectators hand their is no illusion. I personally found that more often than not the ink does not completely rub off. My theory on this is everyone has different oil content in their skin, including the performer. I do not think moisture content alone is enough to "do the trick"
I like the suggestion of the other review to use water in your hair, however do you really want to run to a bathroom before performing this?

the video looks good, but it might not work all the time, also $35 for 1 sharpie is very expensive. they should have provided at least 2 for that price, short video, although he does explain some good routines. I wouldn't recommend this for the price, but when it works in the right situation, it does look good. should be cheaper or at least an extra sharpie.

This is a good sharpie gimmick. I can see where people are having trouble with it but luckily I have been able to make it work for me. The DVD leaves a lot to be desired though. The routines are so so but I'very been thinking of some good uses. I used to used the Xpert a lot. I'm happy with my purchase but I do wish that Sansminds would spend a little less time trying to be flashy and a little more time on there tutorials. If not than omit them altogether and lower the cost for themselves as well as us.

It works very goood if you use right way.....

Great idea...if it actually worked. I've tried every variation of rubbing the ink off that I can think of and it always leaves residue or streaks. It's nowhere close to rubbing off in one swipe as in the videos. Hell, even in the instructions you can see it doesn't always rub off, but they cleverly edit the video so it looks like it does. I was super excited about this after seeing it on the David Blaine special, but now I'm sorely disappointed.

Horrible the damn sharpie smudged off and you need a lot of liquid for it to come off of skin