On 2011-09-06 23:02, LukeBrady wrote:
PRODUCT IN HAND!!! Here is an honest review, as I have seen the full Science Friction presentation IN PERSON!
I do not know anyone from Card Shark, nor do I know the guy from Lybrary.com
NO ONE told me to write this review.

The Presentation:
A LOT of time has been taken into consideration on the overall look of the product. The case, the graphics and amount of stuff you get. How many times have we all purchased an effect get it, and the gimmick is just rocking around in the DVD case and you expectation is dropped before you even open it? We have all had the happen to us. Science Friction comes in a clear box so you see "said" spray and you get a DVD case and some gimmicks. Without going into much detail you get a really nice card wallet for gimmicked cards, an entire Phoenix Deck of Gaffs, templates to make your own gaffs (as I am a Bicycle user here in the states) and actually for different size cards as well. You do get a TON of stuff so don't let the price seem to high. It really is a "kit" and I think they fell short in marketing that is more than a spray.
The DVD presentation is good. Great cgi with the gecko. Personally, in my huimble opinion, I think the editing could have been tighter. I like the mad scientist schtik and the chapters on the presentations were great. I am not trying to sound mean or show off but being a technical director at an ABC station I really thought the chapter comparing the SF, R/S, 3M took for ever! They could have tightened that segment down instead of seeing him write out every little thing... They could have bullet pointed that as he spoke about each one. It just seemed like the writing part took for ever. Although keep in mind, yes he compares pros and cons to R/S, 3M products AND SF. Really some great points in that section.

The Gimmicks
Although you can make your own and it teaches you with great instruction, they really drove it home here! Each effect talks about the difference in the gimmick and how to create them and set up every part in CLEAR DETAIL! I thought this was the best part of the DVD. It really walked you through every part and as mentioned before it comes with templates for different size cards and styales of cards on how to make them. Truly it takes less than 5 minutes to make a gimmick that will last up to 200 performances. Although, I have not been through 200 performaces so I am not sure how accurate that is and really it depends on how you manage you cards. But clear detailon how to make gimicks.

The Routines
The routines are great. Whether you are looking to clean up a double lift or try something new there are some great routines on here. I am actually quite fond of one that could be a simple packet trick. Don't even need the rest of the deck. Its a 3 card sandwich effect where the signed card jumps around in the CLEANEST POSSIBLE MANNER! It really is simple and VISUAL! The handling will take some time to get down but I think it is well worth it.

In clsing, I have never worked with a material quite like this. My friend Kenton Knepper has a great routine with a blindfold and cards and uses something similar but I think they have put a lot of thought into this KIT that you get. The spray will last for a long.... long time! The deck of gaff cards will give you endless possibilities and the instruction isn't bad either. I really think it is a winner.
It may not suit everyone but keep in mind with some practise you can have some great card magic! I don't think you will be the next Dai Vernon but it IS A WORKER!
As a professional walk around strolling magician I would give it a solid 88%

Well Done Card Shark... well Done!
-Luke

On 2011-09-06 04:31, jugglestruck wrote:
Following the two lengthy and often quite tedious threads on Science Friction I am opening this one just for reviews of the product.

Please, ONLY post here if you have bought Science Friction and can give your opinion on the product. By all means compare it to other products but only if you have used them both but please, PLEASE, keep this thread for reviews only.

This thread is not for speculation or for questions regarding advertising, it is purely for honest reviews, be they good, bad or indifferent.

Phew Reviews anyone?

On 2011-09-07 01:16, saysold1 wrote:
Tak Buddy -

3 Threads for SF... I'm getting tired just thinking about it lol. Whew!