> iBalance Plus by Mark Elsdon

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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 27th, 2021
This version has some improvements over past models but comes with some negatives as well. The gimmick in the first version was basically universal for iPhone and Android phones. With the change in technology now each phone requires its own. This can be challenging in performance because you have to know what phone the Spec is using prior to performing the trick. The gimmicks are not interchangeable hence the need to use the correct one for each type of phone. One plus with this version is the ability to flip the phone over while it is being balanced. This is a real fooler especially for people thinking you are using "magnets" or "adhesive" to make it work. You may have to modify the stock gimmick slightly to pull off this move unless you have thin fingers.
The biggest problem I have with this version is cost and execution. I feel the cost is very high considering what you actually receive for gimmicks. You should receive several of each type for the cost. They are very easy to loose.
I feel the execution is more difficult on this model. Actually attaching the gimmick to the phone seems more cumbersome with this version. The biggest problem I have is with CASES. Everybody has one. Who uses a phone without one? Nobody! Getting the gimmick to attach to the phone with a thick case can be problematic especially with the Android phones since the gimmick doesn't "lock" on like the iPhone does.
To eliminate many of the issues that I have raised here, use your own phone for the demo and start with the gimmick attached. Do the nice moves, Turn hand palm side down at end as you hand phone to audience to be checked giving you the perfect opportunity to clean up. Way less risky with nearly the same result as borrowing a phone. Hope this helps. Now go entertain someone.

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