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This looks cool but I don't currently have $70 but if it's worth saving for I will because it looks great!

TKO

It looks very slick, doesn't it. I could see myself buying this too but I'd need a review first to be sure.

Looks nice, but I can't see it replacing good old sleight of hand for me, as sleight of hand is impromtu, practical and still acheives the same effects.

I just wonder why it's necessary for TKO to come with both a book, and a DVD. It seems rather redundant to me.


EDIT: Edited, ironically, for redundancy.

got review from another forum...

they said "you MUST practice with it for 40 to 50 times to make sure you have the moves down pat."

http://www.penguinmagic.com/discuss/vie ... &p=1228452

Why not just practice sleight of hand?

You could say the same thing to anyone that uses a topit. Michael Ammar, for example...

Yes, I believe I could. Some people (Michael Ammar), can make it work for them, yes, but I personally have never seen the interest in spending a lot of money just to make things better for you. It makes no difference to the audience, and I bet a seasoned magician could do most of the things on that demo, impromptu, and for no more than the price of Bobo's Modern Coin magic. I see why you would need a TT, yes, because doing a french dr*p or similar with salt or a silk could become just a little bit difficult . But this? No layman notices if you show both hands empty at the same time, or if you don't do a f*nger p*lm vanish any time in your performance.

I may be wrong, but for me it just looks like another magician's toy.


EDIT: Sorry if this post sounded aggressive or offensive, it's not meant to.

I saw this today on the Wizard Product News; and thought it looked pretty cool. I have always been intrested in the topit, but would not suit my attire, and this seems to be just the thing.
I have tried coin magic several times, and I am aweful at it. This could be a very good aid.
Wizard Product News can be found here and has a good review on it (and a few more intresting items).

I have just ordered one on Alakazam (the wife is out and I'm on the wine - dangerous!). When it arrives I'll put it thru its paces and post a full review.
Ray