by Dr. B.A.Loonatic » Dec 27th, '06, 15:05
After having read all 10 pages of posts on this thread I just bought Passing Through, this is what I think of it:
Value: 10/10 - I watched the whole video and I am impressed with what I got. While the gimmick is very easy to make and the idea is elegantly simple, I can honestly say that I've spent LOTS MORE money on stuff that I'll either never use, or that I'll use so seldom as to make it genuinely not worth the expense, nor the effort to learn/perfect. NOT SO with this effect. I can and will easily add this to my repertoire. I WILL get my money back tenfold in TIPS and GIGS. I can carry this around anytime, anywhere and it takes up almost no space at all. If you routinely carry playing cards, coins, etc. you should carry this one, too.
Slights: 10/10 - The slights involved are EXTREMELY EASY for anyone that has ever done any variation of the old "quarter behing the ear" trick. Without giving anything away, if you are proficient with basic coin concepts such as Palming, French Drop, etc. you are over-qualified.
Set-Up: 10/10 - If you are a Novice, setup can be done very discretely ahead of time and the trick is none the less impressive. If you are a seasoned Professional, setup can literally be done right in front of the spectator and they'll never know it, making it a genuine miracle.
Impact: 10/10 - Well guys, I have been performing Magic since I was 4 years old (34 years, but who's counting?), and I have found that the best reactions I get FROM LAYMEN are usually for VERY simple, yet VERY impressive effects. By impressive, I mean tricks that appear to be impossible miracles and that happen "right here, right now", with ordinary objects that seem to be lying around. I call 'em my "quick and dirty" go-to's. Linking Rubber Bands, Signed Coin in Nested Boxes, Torn/Restored Napkin, etc. These may not seem very "sexy" to the savvy Professional Magician, but when performed with confidence, skill and artistry these tricks are true miracles to the uninitiated. Often these simple "pocket tricks" are the things that get us remembered and BOOKED!
Believe it or not, this is NOT a paid commercial. If you want to know more about me, PM me and I'll send you a link to my portfolio. I do not yet know the rules regarding links on the message threads.
Hope this helps you make an informed decision!
Dr. B.A.Loonatic