This has a some serious "WOW" Factor to it.
I actually highly praised "CUT" and love it. I
still have no trouble using it. However, this is not to be compared "CUT". Sure, it uses a few of
the same principles in method, but it's still "apples & oranges".
P'ink, as others have
mentioned is absolutely amazing and will have your brain spinning with ideas, within minutes of
watching the DL, and then again when it arrives and you start actually testing it, and playing with
it.
The video will get you started on ideas and there are some really great ones there,
however this is a utility device that's got truly unlimited potential, and it's almost difficult to
keep from coming up with idea, after idea.
I too, used Frixion pens for several years. There's
a major difference to the P'ink device that sets it apart.
That is the fact that the ink
disappears, then just as easily and quickly it appears. Which immediately opens up a bunch of doors.
That is not possible with the Frixion pen, which has it's pros & cons, but overall, they're really
different.
P'ink can be "activated" through surfaces that it's applied to, without the need for
fire, an eraser, nor any perceptible movement whatsoever!! So the magic just seems to happen by
itself.
(There are several features to P'ink that make it absolutely superior, and more
importantly,..
Practical for use by Magicians & Mentalists alike, in the real world)
That said, there are a few performance situations that this wouldn't be suited for, and as
always, you have to consider your factors. I don't see this being an issue at all, yet. I can't
swear by it just yet, being that I got mine in the mail yesterday and I haven't actually tried any
of it in performance. I've played with it at home and it works perfectly every time, and just as
it's described. Just about all the effects this is used with require showmanship, not sleight of
hand, or anything difficult that one would worry about. As long as you're aware of your environment,
execution is 'Dead Easy", and practically self working.
The surfaces you can use are
limited. Ran does go over this in the video and explains what the best surfaces, texture and
patterns are, and a few ways you can alter certain surfaces to optimize your success with his
product. So be sure you pay attention to the video. He gives you all the vital info you need to get
the most out of your purchase. It would be wise to not overlook the key advice shared.
Preparing your props using P'ink, can take anywhere from a few seconds to a whole minute or
two,.. it's done beforehand,.. and is ready for as long as you keep it. If you need to make another,
you can make another in as long as it takes you to write, or draw, whatever it is your heart
desires. You just can't beat that!
Summer is on it's way and I'm curious to see how it
fares in the excessive heat and humidity outdoors in the coming months. To that, we shall see. If
the climate is affecting it's use that much, and it's only suitable for use indoors, it's still a
very worthwhile purchase in my opinion.
Buy P'ink and join the fun, or don't and miss out.
Choice is your's. I made the purchase, and I don't regret it. In fact, I'm likely gonna stock up on
a couple more just to have. I'd like to have (at least) one at home, one for travel, one for work,
one or two stashed away, etc,.. That way I can always be ready to perform something involving P'ink,
with nearly zero preparation.
Lastly, Ran mentioned adding an addendum, just like he did
for Cut. It would be really great to see an additional video, or PDF with the DL. The video only
barely scratches the surface and I believe was intentionally meant to get those creative juices
flowing. This is a type of utility that is totally left up to interpretation, and I know a lot of
performers out there are going to come up with some insanely great ideas. There's a lot of potential
here for awesomeness!
~~ SkypeX "The Stealth"