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I'd give this a positive review (with a few caveats); it's just that, in my role as toastmaster, it seems strange and 'forced' for me to perform 'metal bending'. My curiosity about the routine got the better of me. I think it best If I stick to stuff that fits in with my role - e.g. napkin roses and some ring stuff (that I can relate to weddings). In any case, I always try to persuade wedding couples to hire a 'proper magician'.

In the few times I've performed Bently, it's had reactions varying from mild amazementto 'wow'. The 'wow' happens when the clip bends to about 180 degrees (the last 90 degrees in the spectators hand). In my few performances (about a dozen), that has happened twice. Bently is a neat and simple idea and very portable. The dvd instructions are OK (there's not much to say). The movie clip sent out subsequently is better; it emphasises a few things about 'set up' that probably should have been in original launch. If the idea appeals to you and fits with your style, then go for it. Even with 90 degree bending, it looks good. This isn't intended to be an official review but, if it were, I'd give it 8/10. No particular skill needed (apart from an appropriate performance). Ease of use - 1/2

Can I ask - how long (ish) does each clip last? Is it a straight forward case of 1 use and you can't re-use the clip, or is it possible to get more uses out of each clip?
If it's possible to get more uses, is it just down to luck, or careful preparation and handling of the clip ....... plus, what would you say is the maximum number of uses per clip ...... soooooo tempted with this >.<

Maybe these discussion topics should be moved to appropriate section - or should I continue comments here? - advice please Mods

Best to assume clip will only be used once. Anything else is a bonus.

Carry on here for now, I'll try and move things later on today.

Added later: Now moved.