I’m sure that this gimmick will work fine for many people, but not everyone as it just didn’t work
for me at all.
Note that the gimmick is 1-3/16 inches wide. This is much wider than the
watch bands I normally wear (mostly Tag Heuer and a few other mid-level luxury brands). The gimmick
is very visible and nearly impossible to conceal unless that watch band is 1-3/16 to 1-1/4 inches
wide.
The other problem is that the shape of the muscles on my palm make it nearly
impossible to perform the vanish. The base of my palm has prominent hump/curve (probably from
playing guitar for 40+ years) which causes the coin to jump over the band/gimmick. I’ve practiced
for three hours and was maybe 5 percent succesful, and that was only with a very exaggerated
movement. A 95 percent failure rate does not inspire confidence. If you have flat palms the vanish
shouldn’t be a problem, but my muscular palms just don’t provide the smooth sliding action needed.
The only aspect that worked for me was making the coin appear in my palm. However, I could
easily do the same thing with only a wide watch band (i.e. the size needed to conceal this gimmick)
so the gimmick isn’t really necessary. Unfortunately this was a waste of $25 for me. YMMV.
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This is fairly decent, but it takes a LOT of practice to get the flow correct, but it is worth
while.
Works fine with my existing jewelry (made by a fruit company) and various
accessories of differing sizes.
Only suggestion would be to make it a bit higher (at
least for me). In order for it to work better (for me) I generally place one or two pennies
underneath it.
I still cannot get to it flow reliably yet to use in a performance, but I
will keep trying for another couple of weeks.
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Ideas are great but seriously the gimmick was disappointing, the only color of watch strap that
works are black and even that might not so call "camouflage" the gimmick well.
Its just
bigger than normal watch straps and that makes it stick out abit, especially after performing it
sleeveless, the only area that is expose is the wrist where the watch is.
Trust me and I
perform regularly, this looks good in the trailer but not a real world thing, really good for social
media though.
MagicOrthodoxy's review was good but I don't think he is a performer from
the reviews he has on tricks, especially on this one, I believed his review and I know now from
buying this.
More reviews on other tricks coming, I own so many tricks and its time to
help everyone save money.
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I hate leaving negative reviews. I ended up buying this from another supplier. The cool vanish from
the commercial isn't for the stage. Honestly there is nothing here that can't be done with proper
coin sleights. The target is so small that the there is a greater probability that you'll miss it
and the coin goes flying. Cool concept, just a headache to work with.
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I was lucky enough to pick this one up right away before they sold out.
This is one great
tool! Yes, you need a watch or band of some kind, I personally don't see how a bunch of rubberbands
would work but if you can make it happen, that's awesome.
You WILL have to practice since
it's all about "feel" and that's all I can really say. You also need to trust the gimmick to do it's
job. I get a bit nervous that it won't and that is when the quarter goes on it's own little
adventure across the floor. I find when I trust the gimmick (and myself) the one handed vanish is
pretty easy.
Well worth it for the number of vanishes you can achieve and the variety of
ways you can achieve them.
The video is well done and no more or less than it needs to be.
Highly recommended!
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Finally a nice vanish as long as you have a darker colored watch strap!
Yes this is practical.
Sometimes the coin slides out of the gimmick unexpectedly but you can kind of control it for the
most part.
I like this and it’s worth getting. $25 is a decent price point as well.
Instructions are really well taught (35 minutes or so)
It’s worth it! Little bit of practice
needed not too too much.
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These gimmicks are 3D printed for sure. They should make another size or make it so it can accept a
50 cent piece. Using a quarter just isn't as impressive. Also makes some noise and is best used in
a louder environment. Yes, it takes some practice to hit the mark, but once you hit it....you'll
love it. Some refinements please?
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This device works as advertised and with some practise I think it will be an impressive effect. The
teaching is very well done.
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Finally a nice vanish as long as you have a darker colored watch strap!
Yes this is practical.
Sometimes the coin slides out of the gimmick unexpectedly but you can kind of control it for the
most part.
I like this and it’s worth getting. $25 is a decent price point as well.
Instructions are really well taught (35 minutes or so)
It’s worth it! Little bit of practice
needed not too too much.
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I love this gimmick. I'm a novice and I was able to start using catch with success in only a couple
days of practice. Because of this I've started wearing a watch full time again, which grounds me in
my generation but is well worth it. I'm absolutely a fan of the simplicity, the immediacy, and the
reaction.
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