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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 19th, 2021
This is a very mixed bag. It is pricey, but it works. The kit is fairly complete, and tutorials very thorough. I am not being sarcastic or saying with tongue-in-cheek when I say one of the nicest surprises was a pair of plastic tweezers. They are essential.

I was a little disappointed (initially) when I had to assemble it, but I learned a lot about how everything works by doing so. The videos are GREAT, except on one point. They need to be much more specific and clear about how much thread to load. First time I used not enough, the second time too much. Then I ran out of thread. For the price I paid, I should get A LOT of thread.

The positives are that it works as described, and the programming is easy. It is quiet, and very very fun to work with.

The negatives are that it is bigger than I expected and a bit awkward, but practice makes it better. I found the coin pocket of jeans to be the best spot. I small loop for a safety pin or elastic for retraction would make it better.

Also the ITR mode works well (barely), but the tension is only so-so. It would be better if this could be adjusted.

I have come up with some good routines based on programs, and have to say it fooled some friend, particular when I levitated something across the room.

One other small issue. the kit is very thorough, and it comes with circular stickers you use in the assembly process, and these things are supposed to stick to these teflon like parts. They don't. They fall off during the assembly process and use. That is a bit disappointing.

But those plastic Tweezers are AWESOME (no sarcasm, really).

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JoaoMirandaMagic
Apr 19th 2021 2:23pm
The ITR tension is adjustable.

Please watch the instructions carefully since they explain how to change the minimum power of the ITR mode.

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ANDREWACEMAGIC
Apr 19th 2021 9:05pm
Oh boy here we go... another beauty show Joaooooooooo

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ANDREWACEMAGIC
Apr 19th 2021 9:07pm
jesus so many components and side purchases for this thing... i dont think any ITR person would use this when you can use a nice Sorcery without all this nonsense

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davidblainefreak
Apr 19th 2021 10:53pm
You’re wrong Andrew ace, lots of magicians are buying these and loving them. If you can’t figure out how to use it that’s fine but don’t bash it when it’s obviously a personal issue

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omz40
Apr 20th 2021 3:39pm
Do you charge the unit when it is on or off, and does a light come on or anything when its done charging , i watched joao's entire instructions but i didnt see him mention it.

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ANDREWACEMAGIC
Apr 20th 2021 8:03pm
too many add ons my friend that joao is always not including everything in one product, or different versions. He should release something with his creative mind that those can afford and is reliable without getting additional add on's

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Patrickster
Apr 20th 2021 8:19pm
What do you mean? If you buy just one of each add-on option (though most will likely need more than one itr and some extra tack) it only comes to ~$550... On second thought, I'm on your side Andrew. ;p

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Arthurzinho
Apr 20th 2021 8:20pm
Maannn is that really David Blaine commenting here!!????😱😀

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Phillydwight
May 11th 2021 7:04am
Don't know what assembly you are referring to.....it comes assembled, except for installing thread....i am happy with purchase and have not had same frustration I've had with all other i.t.

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