Magic Tricks

So, after a year of using Unseen Force, I would like to update my previous review. I still stand by the hookup system as it is definitely a departure from other ITRs. However, the thread that comes with it is very fragile and breaks often. It is a major pain in the butt to fix the break. The reels are extremely complex as they rely on a manual spring activated pull. Although they go into detail on how to disassemble the reel for repair or reloading, it is very frustrating to take the thing apart and then put it back together again in the right order. I replaced the thread with the newly released Ellusionist thread which is excellent. But mostly, I take exception to the "Unlimited Possibilities" in the description. It is not unlimited - you are basically restricted to dealing with a large loop which limits effects compared to the Spider Pen X. They spend so much time on the tutorial on how to balance cards that there is little data on floating bills, rings, etc. I find that while performing live, the number of effects is limited by the mechanical loop approach. There are a number of other ITRs on the market that are more flexible and allow for some really amazing tricks. For a few more bucks, you can buy Mesika's Spider Pen X which also allows for hookups that are equally flexible and don't require anything more than a shirt or jacket with or without a collared shirt. Of course you switch out the ITRs for another system, but it requires two reels and can get expensive - and you are still limited to the large loop performance approach. Mine went into my drawer and I have chosen other methods/approaches to perform my levitations.