by seige » Mar 12th, '07, 11:33
In some ways, I'd agree with what you've said here... but, what I will say is that I've actually thrashed around with the Wiz for some time, and I must admit I love it.
I've seen a LOT of negative feedback about the Wiz, and frankly I can understand that it's not everyone's cup of tea.
But, I did personally spend a lot of time perfecting the handling, ring positions etc. and I now love the little fella.
Vanishing a lit cig, small vanishes, etc. are more than possible. And with a little practice, the hand movements become 'integral' rather than clumsy.
I won't lie and say I'd recommend this to anyone, but as far as being a good solid prop, it's also easy to load, and simple to ditch (just have something a little stronger than a PK ring attached to your belt, and you can literally wipe the Wiz off!).
In a general sense, this gadget does take some time to realise it's potential, flash cotton bursts from fist, for instance.
And when you start getting creative, you will soon realise that there's quite a lot that can be done with this that a TT can't do.
But, the bottom line is, as Mr Bobba Fett says, you won't be giving up your TT.