This effect fits so well with any PK routine. Personally I use this as a closer to a routine in which I grant the spectator PK abilities. The spectator first accomplishes an incredible mind read with a deck of cards, then a "impossible" 1-100 using Exact Change by Greg Wilson, finishing up with Fall and the ability to move things with their minds. So powerful. No matter what routine I go into next, I've gained a level of legitimacy that's invaluable moving forward into more risky potions of my act.

Use this in conjunction with other PK routines and Its a win for everyone.

Easy, high quality, affordable, extremely powerful.....DON"T THINK JUST BUY!

I have been into magical performance for over 35 of my 43 years. My first public shows were for my entire gradeschool K-8 at the tender age of 8. I have seen many concepts (even developed a few originals myself when in a pinch), but this one takes the cake. Once you "dial this in" and develop your presentation, you will never be without it.

Yes, it takes practice... yes, it requires that you design patter specifically for you... in short, it takes work (just like all great magic). But, once you've done the ground-work, be prepared for astonished looks, people running from the room in hyped-up amazement, and (for those performing for adults) a whole slew of cursing!!!

My only complaint is that this piece is available to anyone with a wallet!!!! Still, many thanks to Phillip Ryan and Banachek for releasing this to our community.

Glad to see this revisited in a Sharpie format. This version you have a bit more accurate control as well, which is what I love about it. Comes with access to online instructions which is a nice touch as well. Don’t know exactly whats different internally for Banacheks original versions, but I’m impressed with being able to have the accuracy which Is obviously going to make your presentation better. Very happy with this purchase.

The great Banachek used to wow the college crowds he performed before using Larry White's Tip Pen, which is a gimmicked el cheapo Bic ballpoint pen (or biro pen to my UK mates). Those are still around, and you can pick one up for about $(US)10. While the working is generally attributed to Banachek and White, I remember reading how to make one in an early Bob Cassidy book. I tried, and as quite frankly as Bob put it, it was a pain in the a**. While the Tip Pen does work, it's fairly finicky, and I have to fiddle around and find the right surface and position to make it effective. I am happy to report that the gimmicked Sharpie of Fall--using the same method I'd imagine--works without a hitch, and once you get used to it, you can even set it to fall at varying intervals. I think that it must be the weight and center of gravity that make the larger diameter pen work better. I don't know. I do know that it's a classic effect and well worth the price. You get the pen and a link to the instructions. But once you understand the gimmick and play around with it, there's really not much to know. It's going in my bag in my gimmicked Sharpie collection.

This is a clever device that works pretty good. The Sharpie looks like the real deal. I ding it one point for the following:

1. There really doesn't seem to be a very reliable way to get good timing down - and timing is everything on this. You need time for patter and acting, because standing there with your neck veins popping from exertion for 45 secs isn't fun and looks silly.
2. Yes it is a neat effect, but there really is a lack of a routine with this that would make much of an impact. The impact just seems to be the falling.
3. The Sharpie Pen is not able to be examined. The top is glued on. I think you could solve that by gluing a false tip that would allow the top to be pulled off and the pen shown...maybe?

Anyway, its a fun trick and I am still working on a routine to use...maybe a local spirit? Or some form of divination.

I normally don't write reviews, but man is this Sh*t KARAZY!!!! HANDS DOWN one of my favourite and best purchases in a LONG LONG time. The whole timing thing is genius and the reactions are BANANAS. YOU NEED TO GET THIS IMMEDIATELY!!! LIKE RIGHT NOW!!

Fall is just one of those "self working pocket maricales" you'll keep in your jacket pocket for as long as possible. It creates such a large impact on your audience! What's even better is its one of those "just focus on the performance" type routines!
Killer effect 🙂

... this Sharpie seems like a normal Sharpie. The quality seems really good! But the problem i have it's that my Sharpie can sit on a glass for hours and he never fall!!! I don't understand why but this Sharpie doesn't work with me! It's a shame... :(

Ok, there's two sections here: the pen, and everything else. First, the pen: bloody brilliant! A very nice continuation of Banachek's original, and it works like a charm! Well worth the price, I'm gonna get a second one! Now, everything else: packaging is excellent. Video is not good. While the quality is ok, the long drawn-out examples of the pen in action were unnecessary. Could have used close-ups of the placement (since it *is* a one trick pony, and the explanation of what it does should have been more brief). Perhaps real-world video? But the pen itself is definitely 5 stars! Now, find a way to get the cap off and make it write...

I use to have the old version and work for a long time until I believe dried this one is good hope it won't die ... works great I use a cup but you can use a deck if you're in a pinch and balance it it can be timed to your . Specification I like that also it's sealed do not try to open it, great for Halloween effects or mentalist people will be very impress since it's from far away and still works like a charm ... price. A little high for me could be less but it's worth you will like it recomended.