Magic Tricks

If this gimmick is “new”- it is exactly what you expect.

As far as being “easy”- you start dirty, end dirty, and must accomplish two separate loads.

This might be mitigated with better instruction, but the 26 minute DVD- filmed in a dark pub- *never shows a reverse angle, from Roddy’s point of view.* There is no close up of either load. And he glosses right over the required finger palm. (Doesn’t it make sense to show *where to hold the gimmick?!*)

In a short final scene, he describes (rather than demonstrates) his favorite version of the trick. He says he “can’t find” the prop he normally uses. He’s in a sweatshirt, but says he’d usually wear a jacket. It all gives the distinct impression that not a ton of effort went into this DVD, which is pretty ballsy given the price.

Also, Nick Locapo is in the promotional video, but not the instructional DVD. I don’t really understand why you’d get that footage and then NOT include it.

I generally wait for product reviews before ordering, but I’ve been wanting a follow up to my Deluxe Nest of Wallets. Sadly- this isn’t it.

Thumbs up to Penguin for allowing me to return it. I could not even recommend this Open Box, though, since I don’t think the instructions provided are sufficient to actually perform the trick.

(I went with two stars over one because the video isn't a lie- the trick could conceivably be done, if better instructions become available. But don't expect it to be "easy.")