by JAlexBrown » Jul 30th, '07, 23:02
I recently acquired a Silk Vanish/TT trick from a magic supplier in Gatlinburg, and I must say I'm impressed. The specific version I got was a cheaper version, but the overall effect is still amazing. As I'm sure most of you know the effect of the Silk Vanish, I'll save myself from typing a long description, but I will say that the effect is easy to perform with a bit of practice in front of a mirror. You don't even see the gimmick (TT) if you watch the mirror as you perform and find the right angle to perform the trick. Both vanishing and reproducing the silk is easy to do, but, as with most tricks, it's not self-working. The TT itself can be used to perform a miriad of other effects besides the silk vanish, and basically is only restricted by your imagination. If you want a simple yet effective trick for cheap (I paid $5 US for mine), this trick will impress some people. Be aware, however, that if your performance isn't perfect, some people will see the TT and the effect is ruined for those people. Also, the effect is popular enough now that some people have figured it out on their own, so the effect is ruined for them as well. If you're selective about who you show it to, and you perform with a lot of grace, you'll find people are impressed by this simple trick.
Difficulty: 2/5
Visuals: 3/5
Instructions: 3/5
Overall: 3/5
JAlexBrown
** I'm not sure if the manufacture of the specific TT is important for a review, but I can tell you mine was made by some cheap American toy-type manufacture. Oh well, the gimmick and effect is quality either way.