> Ghost Clip by Hadi Safa'at presented by Rick Lax

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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 22nd, 2014
I feel like Sean Sotaridona from Daytona Beach was the only honest reviewer. One thing that upsets me is that most of the reviews come within hours of a release. There were 6 within the first hour of release. Did these people even try out the trick in front of a group, let alone did they even practice it? It's pretty clear that they're reviewing the “idea” of it.

Overall the paperclip part of the trick is extremely limp. When watching the full performance did you see the spectators reactions? Totally unimpressed! In addition I have preformed this trick more than just a few times and I get the same limp reaction from my spectators. Although I will say the 'transient global amnesia' portion is definitely a winner. I hate to rate this trick a "1" since the card disappearing part is of some value; but I bought this trick specifically for the entire routine. I feel the paperclip portion was a bit misrepresented and is out of place when I saw the entire routine. Just look at the cut/edit in the trailer, a huge jump from one frame to another (typical modern way to sell a trick). Good advice: Don’t place the paperclip on the cards in front of the spectators, do it on the off beat.

I can see why Rick really was inspired when Hadi first showed him the paper clip move. It's clear after getting a feel for Rick’s tricks and online presence that he's really really moved by ungimmicked props (Detach, Chi card, Soul Paper, that one with the headphones, etc). I really really respect this and I really really like Rick even though I don’t personally know him. There’s a lot more I want to say in terms of the negative aspects that were never addressed but I want to leave it on a positive note for others. It appears many others might get use out of this trick and I am part of a minority. So with that said, you might be very disappointed and you might not be.

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geoffdesimagic
Jul 04th 2017 7:53pm
Rick Lax put out a ton of crap because people will buy it. I would not buy anything he endorses.

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virginiamagic
Sep 19th 2017 7:37pm
geoffdesimagic - "...because people will buy it." That only works because he is involved with enough winners that he's earned followers and a level of trust. People aren't going to keep buying from someone who isn't delivering the goods for the most part.

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