To be honest, I had an idea on what I was getting even before receiving this item. And when I
received the UPD, it was exactly what I was thinking of.
Is this a new concept in
magic/mentalism? No. However, the simplicity in design makes this item a very useful tool. I have
other items to gather a spectator's information which are really cutting edge like the Telethought
Wallet and The Informant but the problem is that those devices need some kind of setup, reset or
special lighting conditions.
Pros:
1.) With the UPD, I can place it in any regular
wallet with some slots.
2.) I can perform without any elaborate setup (all I need are
normal business cards and I'm set).
3.) And with the UPD, there is no reset time because I
am instantly reset for the next performance.
4.) The quality of the item is top notch. The
material will last a lifetime.
Cons:
1.) The price I believe is too steep. Maybe
$15.00-$19.00 would be reasonable. Again, this is not a new concept in our craft so charging this
much for such a simple item is not right. I could make the same device with readily available
materials for less.
2.) The UPD is not examinable by your audience. But why would they want
to examine it right? With proper audience management, the idea of the UPD being a magic prop is
eliminated.
3.) The UPD might be too thick and tight to place in some wallet slots. Because
it's made with some kind of leather, the UPD is a bit thick to fit in some wallet slots. Your wallet
will be thicker too if you make your wallet a home of the UPD.
4.) With the steep price,
the UPD should have come with a DVD. Instead, you get to a link to an online video instruction.
In conclusion, I would recommend this device for someone who wants a full proof method to
gather a spectator's information. I just hope that the price wasn't so steep. Mentalists and
magicians who do mental magic would benefit from this device.