Magic Tricks

I picked up Yigal’s new spider pen x from penguin magic recently. Shipping was two days using FedEx.

Ok so where to begin. Anyone that has previously owned mesika’s spider pen pro, can without doubt, know what they should expect with this new device. The spider pen x is essentially an improved aesthetic. Previously the SPP was fairly big and bulky. The new pen is much thinner and resembles a good quality writing pen. The body is made of stainless steel so it’s more durable than the last model. The writing function is also improved with a much simpler way of changing the ink once it’s dry. Aside from the automatic shut off (soul technology) activating after 30 seconds and turning off, the pen now deactivated after 45 seconds. A difference of 15 seconds.

The pen functions in the exact same way as the spider pen pro, there is no differences for the most part in functionality except the extended soul technology. You can do ALL of the same effects with the spider pen X that you could do with the pro. The new instructions do however, provide you with two new effects. Balancing bills and re-leaf. Both of which can be done as presented. The no set up re-leaf is impressive. Just make sure you choose a tree or bush with smooth bark. This really can be attempted impromptu. So impressive.

The “X” uses the same IT as the pro with the small spider reels. The new reels I believe have more feet of IT than the old reels. The advert says you can now walk up to 40 feet away from the floated item, you can do this with the spider pen pro as well and is completely based on how much IT your spider reel contains, this is not a feature of the spider pen x itself.

The video which by the way is excellent quality as expected from media products, mentions you can buy accessories for the SPX but I was unable to find these accessories for sale on any website. Note that you cannot use the accessories pack for the spider pen pro on the spider pen x. Perhaps the accessories are coming and the video is just taking that into account for the future.

Overall this one is really nice quality. Feels solid and it should last years if taken care of. If you already have a spider pen pro just know that all you will really get out of this upgrade is a visually better looking pen, with apparently a slightly better motor, and a couple new effects that can be done. But once you have the knowledge of these effects, they can be done just the same with the old spider pen models. Even the original. I should also add that the new pen takes AAAA batteries. Usually must be ordered online.

I’m giving this pen a 5/5 because it honestly is. So was the spider pen pro. I owned both the previous spider pens and picked this up for the new design and new effects. However, if you are expecting something completely revolutionary and game changing, you won’t find that with the new model, why you will find is a slightly upgraded spider pen for a new generations of magicians that while yes, upgraded in various fashions, still provide the same quality effects and method as the last version.

Personally I love re-leaf and the new pen design is worth it too me. Ima. Spider pen guy and for guys like us, this is a must have.