I've purchased this product about a month ago, tried it in real life several times, so here goes my
review :)
Pros:
+ Explanation is great, detailed.
+ The gimmick is EASY to make,
and usable for a long time.
+ You can give souvenir.
+ The effect is AMAZING.
+ You get
two tricks.
It's a strong effect, you have prepare in advance, but it's WORTH IT. It's not
impromptu :)
Overall:
I'm glad that I've bought this, it's amazing.
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Short Version: Buy it and don't think twice about it.
Long Version: Several months ago, I
stumbled across this street magic video made by some guy named Chris Ramsay. I watched it and I was
simply inspired. He began by explaining what magic is to him and went on to show clips of him
performing magic to strangers on the street. "Red Pill" was one of these tricks and was by far my
favorite of those shown in the video. I watched it a handful of times since then and was only able
to piece together a few sleights. Then a couple days ago I was on this site and I see the same guy
selling the same amazing trick I saw in the video and for only ! So of course I went ahead and
bought it and was not disappointed. Chris goes through everything step-by-step in the video. The
running time is about 90mins and it's a pretty in depth tutorial teaching the setup and various
other methods of the trick. There is one version of the trick that is absolutely killer. I've done
it a few times and I would go so far as to say it's better than the invisible deck. Overall, buying
this trick is totally worth it for the price and I doubt you'd regret it. As for Chris Ramsay, he
seems like a pretty fly guy and I would definitely want to meet him someday.
9 of 9 magicians found this helpful.
This trick is one that I don't leave home without. It takes a little setup, but it is beyond worth
it!! This has shocked even my closest friends and family. Stop thinking about it and just add it
to your cart!
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I was completely surprised when I learned the method to it. in the 5 years I've been doing magic,
I've never heard of the method used for "secret". It can only be described as diabolical. The
teaching is great by Chris Ramsey. He is a humorous teacher and explains everything extremely clear.
From the construction of the gimmick, to the sleights (yes there are a few minor sleights) to the
selection process of the card. As you can tell from the trailer, this trick is super powerful and I
believe this can make an entire career. For $20 dollars, you are not only getting 2 tricks. You are
getting many techniques that can be used by themselves to add on to other tricks. You are
practically stealing it from him for that price. If you are considering getting this product, don't
think twice. Why are you even still reading the reviews? Get it and I Guarantee you will be
satisfied
P.S
you will have to buy a new deck every time you do this effect, so just
be aware. This isn't just a trick that you can do table to table. I recommend doing this on a
special occasion, or for a group or crowd
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This is awesome!! For 15$ you're stealing it from Chris. I watched the Trick a few times and I had
no idea how this could work. The Method is ingenious. There is a little bit of sleight of hand
involved, but it's not difficult. You get 90 minutes of instructions, witch are really good. Chris
goes over every nuance of the trick. First he teaches you how to make the Gimmick (yes, you have to
build something, but it is not hard) . Then he teaches you how to do both versions (Secret and Red
Pill). I personally like Secret a little bit more, but both tricks are killer!The only negative
thing is, that you have to use a new deck everytime you do this trick (if you hand it out for the
spectator to keep). But I think it's worth it because this is not just a trick, this is real magic
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
I was first baffled by the trailer and tried for two months to figure it to no avail.Finally I
bought it and I swear it takes what people think is most useless part of a new pack of cards and
makes it the best damn effect I ever seen. It is easy to make about 10 minutes for my first then
less as it became more natural.I perform this for a bunch of people and I can say that so far I have
a 100% in WTF just happen.
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Wonderful trick and true YOU don't need the gimmick, you can build your own....and you might even
already own it if you own a few gaff decks.
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This is a fantastic affect. Great trick (actually 2 tricks), well taught, well produced, and easy to
learn.
One of my favorite tricks. It gets reactions, is visually appealing, and has a nice theme with the
Matrix patter. Some work is involved ahead of time but it is very worth it.
You end clean, the effect is outstanding, and my favorite thing is that the trick has a great theme.
Having the Matrix theme is what really puts this over the top. The idea of the movie was that there
was this fake reality being manipulated. Using that same theme while doing the trick, it makes the
idea that the card appears in a seemingly impossible location that much more powerful.
And
that was my biggest takeaway from this trick. So in magic we see types like Jay Sankey and Shawn
Farquhars(both of whom I love) that are very funny and silly and witty. Then you have the David
Blaine and Cris Angel types that go for dark and mysterious. What I liked about this is that it
shows this awesome middle ground in delivery where you can have the effect be powerful without
trying to seem dark and mysterious(which usually comes off as cheesy) or taking away from the effect
with silliness.