Ok, this is my first review, so here it goes.
The Effect :
The performer shows a small metal cube is shown with six different colored gems on it, then places it in his hand. Then a small flat metal rod is shown blank on both sides. The rod is pushed through the fist with the cube. When the rod emerges from the hand
It now has SIX GEMS on it!!!!!
The hand is opened reveling the cube is now BLANK!!!
The gems then multiply on the rod!! Then the gems VANISH!!! Finally the gems jump back on the cube!! The spots change colors on the Cube. Then the Cube Vanishes Completely!!!
Cost : $16.95 from
http://www.funtymemagic.com
Difficulty
(1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)
I would say it is a 3. There are 3 different slights used but they are all pretty basic. (finger palm, a switch, and variations of the paddle move)
Review:
I find this to be a very nice close up effect, and when performed correctly it is visually stunning. In my opinion the provided routine needs a little work, as it has you reaching in your pocket 3 times during the performance, which some people will catch on to. I have all ready worked out different techniques to avoid going to my pocket so much. I'm sure as talented as we all are we could each work out our own ways to perform this trick.
Overall I would give this trick a 8/10 for the effect, 7/10 for price and 6/10 for the provided routine.
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