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Giant Close-Up Pad by Vanishing Inc.


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After a year of searching and prototyping, Vanishing Inc. is proud to introduce an EXCEPTIONAL casual close-up pad that is designed to last longer than any similar pad at a price everyone can afford.

Here's what you need to know:

Massive Size

Saying this pad is "giant" is actually a bit of an understatement. This thing is ENORMOUS! At 39 inches across, it is the perfect surface for all of your favorite coin tricks and card tricks. You can ribbon-spread an entire deck of cards to the point of being able to clearly see every index-making it perfect for those effects where multiple spectators select cards.

The BEST Color

After years of testing an absurd amount of close-up pads, Joshua Jay is adamant that black is the best color for a close-up pad. Red and blue offer poor contrast and green looks like a roving casino. But black, on the other hand, shows everything from coins to cards with ultimate clarity while also beautifully masking dirt and lines. As an added bonus, the bold pitch-black color of The Giant Close-up Pad makes it an ideal surface for black art.

Built to Last

Despite being thinner than almost all other close-up pads, The Giant Close-up Pad is also incredibly durable thanks to a composite rubber base and a resilient velvet surface. Unlike other pads that have a foam center, which can wear out over time or cause wrinkles, this pad is built to withstand a lifetime of use. It can be folded, rolled, scrunched or pulled without any fear. Simply put, it's been built by workers FOR workers.

The LOWEST Cost

Unlike Vanishing Inc.'s more luxurious pads with rigid backings and ornate embellishments, this is not a pad reserved for special occasions. The Giant Close-up Pad is the type of pad you toss in your luggage, use behind the bar or add to your practice table. In fact, since it costs less than one-third of the price of similar pads, you can just grab one for every situation.

Dimensions: 39" x 19"

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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 9th, 2021
I hate to give a bad or subpar review. First the pros.
Aesthetically the pad is definitely beautiful and it’s large. It looks and feels like a quality pad. That’s about all I like about this pad.

Cons: What I didn’t expect is how difficult I find it to pick up cards off this particular pad. It’s almost as difficult as picking up cards off a marble table. I’m not sure how that’s possible to be honest. I have several other smaller pads and I’ve never had this problem. When I compare to my other close up pad it’s a world off difference. I was surprised by this. It’s subtle but this is my experience with this pad. I find it difficult to perform certain slights like running cuts etc. Perhaps I received a bad batch? Not sure but I was surprised by the good reviews even on Magicorthodoxy YouTube channel.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 22nd, 2022
I'm not happy with this purchase. I recently bought the TCC Close Up Pad. I was expecting some padding on this Giant Close-Up Pad but it falls short to a *nice* pad like the TCC. I'm frustrated with these budget pads. I just wish I can find a bigger TCC pad. The TCC pad has a lot of padding which makes practicing really nice. This one by Vanishing doesn't really make me enjoy practicing.
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Giant is an Understatement and some advice Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 26th, 2022
It is beautiful annd works well. Much larger than i thought. It is smooth, the felt looks great. It arrived in a nice red travel tube for storage.


A word of caution, make sure you roll it up for storage with the presentation felt facing outward. I made the mistake of rolling it up with the rubber side out to protect the felt. It got stuck in the tube and i had to destroy the tube to get the pad out 😞

Fortunately, a shipping tube is not hard to find




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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on September 28th, 2021
Absolutely love it.
Makes me want to practice, it’s really big, and once I place it it gets me in concentration mode. Might be me being a bit ocd but it’s impeccable. In terms of bending and storing is great. I had issues before with pads losing shape or falling apart but this one so far has been great.
Also bought a brush to keep it clean before each session and that is the most oddly satisfying ASMR experience !
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on September 14th, 2021
for show or practice
really love it
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