(I'm not showing as a purchaser because I got this on Open Box auction).
As usual with
Mickael, he seems pretty pleased with himself while glossing over any problems his mechanical
effects may have. "It's invisible! It's perfect!" While the gimmick is as perfectly constructed as
possible, it does show in certain lighting scenarios, and in fact shows a few times even in the
video. Not "invisible", but I think some handling adjustments can deal with that. The big problem is
the noise this thing makes when switching, which is amplified by the empty card box. You'll need
both distance and significant ambient noise to cover, which obviously limits your opportunities to
perform it. Mickael does not address the noise issue AT ALL in the video. To his credit, he does not
mute the noise in his video. The result is a bit comical as he performs the switch, and every time
the noise blows the effect. I am going to try to redesign the gimmick with some padding and slow
down its operation. It won't be usable for the visible instant switch, but as-is it can't be used
for anything in most environments except a very loud club.
The description says "No
manipulation." That's ridiculous. You need to either force a card, or control a selected card. A
secret card fold is useful, but not required. You need to finger palm. Mikael doesn't teach these
easy sleights in detail, but touches on them briefly. Anyone who would use this device probably
doesn't need a detailed review.
The video is fairly easy to follow, and filming and editing
are acceptable. Some variations are briefly suggested. The effect should be very hard-hitting, but
as presented doesn't capitalize on the potential the gimmick offers (again, assuming the visibility
and especially NOISE issues are addressed). I'll come up with my own presentation and I suggest you
do the same. The card box must stay out of the spectator's hands and you are ending dirty. I think
when I redesign the gimmick it will allow for putting the cards back in the box and putting them
away while attention is on the signed "prediction" card.
Not for everybody for sure, but
recommended with reservations. Obviously a lot of time must be invested in making the gimmick, but
the price is still high in my opinion.
Creative thinking, some problems to resolve.
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