Gerti - by Romanos, Magic Tao
Posted: Feb 22nd, '12, 14:04
I haven't reviewed anything for awhile, but I am just back from Blackpool and I feel compelled to share a real gems with you.
Dealer: Magic Tao
Cost: £10
The Effect
This is the classsic coin in hand plot. Effectively you have two coins, one is signed one is not and you always know which coin the spectator has.
Difficulty
(1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
1=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)
Review
To start with let me say I love the plot. I like to start all mentalism acts with a simple 50/50 effect as I believe it lends itself to establishing credibility for the later effects that get more and more incredible as I go on.
So the plot is nothing new, and one I have several very expensive methods of achieving, however this one is pure genius and a joy to perform. I simply love it. No electronics or magnets (I suspected magnets and when I was told it dodnt use them I had my doubts but I can assure you the claim is correct). It is also a fraction of the price of the many of the alternatives out there and yet bizzarely can be argued that it is even more surefire to perform. What is not to like.
So what is wrong with it?
Well nothing really. There were several other effects discussed on the DVD, but the coin in hand one is the only one I can see myself performing as the others I felt wheren't as strong. Having said that there are other ideas that could easily used with it. The principle is quite honestly a pure joy. I am still smiling about it.
After thought
I have just looked at their website and dont see the product isnt there yet so I assume it was new for Blackpool - It is also possible that the £10 price may also have been a Blackpool special offer. This wouldnt surprise me as as far as I am concernded the secret for this one is worth far far far more than £10. In fact (now I have one) I think they should put the price up to protect the secret! It should be double if not triple what it is.
Nice one Romanaos
Overall
10 out of 10.
ps. It is also not mentioned yet on the Magic Tao password protected forum that allows its products to be discussed in detail - but I assume that will come soon too, as it will be nice to share new ideas.