Hi Guys....
I'm Shahid Malik, creator, designer and manufacturers of INSTANT RADIO.
Thank you for your interest in INSTANT RADIO!
I'm not generally one for joining in on forums but I thought I'd introduce myself and let you know that I'd be happy to answer any questions - within reason (!), that you might have.
So, please feel free to chat and ask.
I'm not always around to respond immediately - but I'll do my best to pop-in regularly.
To answer a couple of questions already in this thread...
NO you cannot transmit to it. It is an FM Radio - but it is NOT an adapted Radio with a switch attached to it (far from it!).
It is CUSTOM designed & manufactured specifically & purely for its purpose - a magicians trick.The module itself is tiny - just larger than a matchbox.
The volume is adjustable and is very good for its size - you'll be able to perform it in reasonably noisy environments and easily for small groups and table work - no problem! Some have even been quoted as saying that they've had it heard in large rooms and caused great reactions!
You really need to read the website page carefully again and you'll get all the info you need - and it is acurate, NO HYPE, I promise!
There are too many features and innovations to list here - but a couple you should be aware of are...
Auto Scan feature - this unit will auto-scan itself - YES, that's right, you do not have to do a thing - it will scan the instant that you play it and therefore you will more-or-less get a channel everytime you activate it!
(reception permitting, obviously). So you don't have to fiddle about trying to locate a channel all the time.
It does it as you 'play it' and its INSTANT!
The activation switch ('Cushionair' switch) is a brand new design and concept - its not a 'toe switch' and its not 'under your belt'.
It sits comfortably and unobtrusively under your armpit in the top of your jacket sleeve, its fully adjustable for all shapes, sizes and sensitivity.
The activation 'works like a dream' (customer quote) it can be worn all day long, you can totally forget that its there and it will never go off accidentally (once it is set up to your requirement).
However, you can and will be ready instantly to perform this at a moments notice without any fiddling or pre- preparation. It can be totally impromptu!Thanks to the clever design, there's no aparent physical movement on your part - you can even activate it just by breathing-in. Hard to believe, I know, but buy one and you'll see.
The newly designed switch alone is worth twice the price of INSTANT RADIO!
The sound does genuinely seem to come from your hands - and this is something I desperately wanted to incorporate into this - for pure magical effect! It does not come from anywhere else on the body.
You can actually hold your object (& hand) up to your audiences ear and they will swear that the sound is coming from just there! Customers have
described this as 'awesome' (you'll see reviews and quotes elsewhere on the web).
Incase you're wondering about shirt sleeves and just shirts etc. - the general concensus is that YES it can be used without a jacket - and people have already tried it and are very satisfied.
However, it was designed to go into a jacket and that is how you'll get the best effect of the sound coming from the hands. It can be adapted/adjusted to use without a jacket but you do lessen the effect slightly -
just so you are aware.
All I would say is, its worth getting that jacket out of the cupboard just to try it and see the reaction for yourself.
This reply is getting quite long now, and I don't want to start boring you.
But, suffice to say that every customer so far has praised this very highly - its causing a real stir, its designed for professionals by a professional and we know that you'll find hundreds and hundreds of uses for this once you've tried it! Very addictive.
Everything is clearly described and illustrated in the 12 page colour booklet that accompanies the package.
I know you're going to love INSTANT RADIO. We've taken orders for hundreds around the world - and as you'll know, if you're keeping up with the reaction on the web - it's getting incredible reveiws and comments from magicians using it already.
Get yours now, before they all go.... and then go make some noise!
Thanks for your interest.
Cheers!
Shahid Malik
www.magigadgets.com
www.shahidmalik.co.uk