Although I purchase a lot from Penguin, I didn't purchase this here, however I am posting my review
here as many reviewers on this site have been very helpful and this is the way I try and give back.
I have been performing a single needle daily for 2 weeks. The day I got it, I practiced it
about ten times with a toothpick at first breaking off pieces until I got the right size for my
mouth, before trying it with a needle. You can use a piece of raw spaghetti as an alternative. This
should not be overlooked, practice, practice, practice makes perfect, and THIS EFFECT IS INHERENTLY
DANGEROUS!!! That's the appeal to the spectators, so tread lightly and be "hyper-aware" of your
audience, participant, and the needle at all times, just as Wayne states in the video.
That
said, if you can get it down, this is elegant and mysterious, and just plain bizarre, so don't
under-play it.
If you can master this one, you will be performing a piece of enchantment for
all who witness it, play it up big and people will never stop talking about you ;)
I was a
bit weary of trying this, being mostly a card and slight of hand artist, but with a little thought
and practice, I can now do this with 3 rather large needles with ease, which is a bit contradictory
to the "single needle" concept, but for me, I think 3 is always a magic number to use. It took a
little thought and a bit of change to the moves during loading, but for me it's worth it. I also
performed it with a single needle the same day I learned it, but it was only for my wife late that
night after practicing for hours, after practicing, I walked around the house doing my usual
routine,.. all with the needle in my mouth just to get comfortable with it.
This is a
stunning showpiece, give it the respect it deserves and be careful, you CAN poke yourself with the
needle in your mouth if you're not "hyper-aware"!
You'll be not too crazy worried about it
if you've done anything like it before, or have been pierced in the lip or tongue, etc,.. but don't
be careless.
Highly recommended. For adults only!
