I very selfishly take risk on magic purchases in the hopes that I can add another one of those slow hand killer subtleties that happens and passes in an offbeat and ultimately ends up flooring an audience. This is one of those utilities. If you are purchasing this as an effect in its own right, which is can be. You’re probably going to be disappointed. I cannot see myself using the gaff in this way.

The instructions are not complex or difficult to follow, but they are not in English. I believe the gaff can be customized, but at $40 retail cost. I don’t see myself doing too much experimentation with the stock gaff, but I can see myself probably making one from scratch someday? Also if you have a preference over a red or blue Bicycle deck usage, be sure to ask in advance. THIS IS NOT MADE CLEAR at time of purchase! DID I MENTION THIS IS NOT MADE CLEAR AT TIME OF PURCHASE? I ordered two based on a comment made in the Magic Café and I am glad I did. I now both a red and blue gaff to cover both primary bicycle deck colors, but I mostly work exclusively with red Bicycle or Phoenix decks.

Used properly in in a cold deck transition this gaff is an absolute killer. If you already perform competent cold deck work this gaff is stupid simple to use. I am thinking about using it with Flat Pack. If you are inexperienced with cold deck work, like I said you could use Nirvana as trick, but I don’t believe the impact will be as profound, but it might be encouragement to start learning cold deck work.

I am going to give this release a 5, but it is a borderline 4 with the absence of instructions and lack of clarity on the default gaff colors.

VERY disappointed.Only got 1 gimmick when the tutorial says we received 2.Instructions in sub titles and not very concise.Many other people on the private thread expressing concerns regarding functionality,quantity of gimmicks and being puzzled about one part,either from misunderstanding or if it was even made right.My new mantra:No more $40 box tricks. No more $40 box tricks.Might be first time I send one back to end up in open box

Once I saw what it was and the explanation of how to perform it, I knew it was nothing I could use. Way too expensive, too.

Nirvana is a great utility device that has a number of different applications.

The instructions are online-only and subtitled, while not a problem, it was not what I was expecting. The link to the instructional video was hidden on the bottom of the insert, so I didn't notice it right away, which also caused some confusion.

The instructions aren't clear on a few points. 1) The instructions indicate two gimmicks, when you only receive one, and 2) There is certain functionality that they describe, but never actually explain how to set it up. If you don't discover it yourself (or from the forums), you might think your gimmick is incomplete.

The gimmick seems well constructed and seems worth the price, but for the price paid, I would expect a lot more from the instruction.

I had finally received Nirvana a couple of weeks ago. I liked the gimmick straight away and the convincing card that sticks out of the deck. This is more of a device to convince your audience that there’s a full deck in plain sight. At first, I didn’t know how to add this to this in a routine, but with creativity, you can fool the socks off people when it’s used correctly.

I finally added it into a routine and it gave that added convincer to vanish a deck of cards. You do have to deck switch to add this in. Deck switching is pretty easy once you know a routine that can use it. Get creative with this ingenious device. If your scared of how the gimmick is used, don’t be, no one will notice that much of a difference when the gimmick is out of play. Start thinking of ways to deck switch and ditch the gimmick, have a reason to ditch in the pocket. Getting your phone out is a great way. Also, to keep the gimmick in place, use double-sided sticky tape. Hope this doesn’t give away to much information.

But, in regards to a product, the gimmick is really well made but the video you stream isn’t in English which is hard to understand when reading subs. You don’t get two gimmicks, you only get one, which the instructions said you get two but that’s wrong. It doesn’t bother me because, for $40, you get a great gimmick that’s a fooling convincer. You can achieve many applications with this trick when used properly. As a stand-alone trick, it’s still pretty good. But it’s better used in routines.

All round, if you're prepared to deck switch and ditch, you’ll find a great device you’ll definitely use. Your imagination can go wild with this, transform a deck into anything you want inside the box, or even reseal the deck.

All ‘n all, a great convincer to up your game. Vanish a deck, reseal a deck, change the colour of the deck.

Hate to see these bad reviews - I think this prop is great! A bit fragile; however, I get it as it is made by hand. I might pick up another!