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The_March_Hare Regular user 125 Posts |
So I thought that these would be shipped at the end of the week and that I wouldn't get it for a while because it was shipping from Portugal or something. I thought, "yes another few weeks..." but then when I came home after tea-time, I found this sitting at my doorstep. Joao was WAYYYYYYY ahead of time with this as far as I am concerned. When I opened it I was very apprehensive because I was afraid that it would be some cheap metal gimmick that was hallow inside and didn't weigh that much. I also thought that to "active it", you would need to hide a tool of some kind in your hand and turn a screw to activate it. I hate palming, what with hares having small hands and all, but given how beautiful the trick looked on The Wizard Product Review, I thought that it might be worth it.
Here is what I found: A gimmick inside that felt like solid steel in weight and texture. I am still super surprised at how much the thing weighs. It is seriously heavy and does all of the work for you on convincing people that it is real steal. Additionally, to my surprise the tool included is used days or hours (depending on when you will perform it) before you even use the phone and is not used at all to activate the gimmick during your performance. The solid block of steel is self-working... you could activate this with your foot if you needed to, which for a March Hare sometimes has to happen. The quality is seriously second to none. This is hands down the best magic gimmick or utility device that I have ever purchased in my entire life. It's very rare that you purchase something, especially in this price range and are not disappointed. I can't wait to show this to Alice and The White Rabbit. I hope that Joao makes this limited edition and stops selling it to anyone. I am going to open my metal bending routine with this and it will be awesome. I give this 10/10, or 100%... and it should be nominated as trick of the year. |
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Joe Roberts Special user 860 Posts |
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On May 20, 2020, The_March_Hare wrote: I don't believe this is the case. In the instructions Joao states you should store the gimmick in an open (not ready to perform) position. So this isn't something you could have ready to go at all times, which is too bad. |
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Joao Miranda Elite user Portugal 441 Posts |
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On May 22, 2020, Joe Roberts wrote: It’s just so that the springs inside are not in force if you don’t perform for a full month or two. You can leave it in the performance position for days, just not forever. |
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erichoudini Regular user 190 Posts |
I received my Metal Phone today and am very pleased with the effect and the Instructions. I performed it for my wife, who is a critical and experienced Magic audience and her reaction was “that’s a really good trick!” High praise from her as she is not easily impressed or deceived. I am impressed by the great communication I had with João and the amazing speed with which my Metal Phone got from Portugal to Canada. Congratulations on your wonderful creation João and I wish you all the best in this troubling time. Be well.
Eric. |
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The_March_Hare Regular user 125 Posts |
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On May 22, 2020, Joao Miranda wrote: Yes, I was more trying to say that there is no tool palmed or anything that is needed to activate it during performance. You're right, for the sake of making it last, it should not be set and left for a month. |
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jack_shields New user 53 Posts |
If anybody is interested in selling this please do let me know haha
How long does shipping take in the current situation Joao? Has anybody used this in the real-world and how have you found it?
Kind regards
Jack |
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Joao Miranda Elite user Portugal 441 Posts |
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On May 23, 2020, jack_shields wrote: We had some in stock a few days ago but they sold in a matter of hours. We will have more in about 3 weeks (20 units only). Shipping by DHL is one day to Europe and four days to America. It’s pretty fast if you choose DHL when checking out: http://www.joaomiranda.com/store/index.p......t_id=130 |
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loudini1972 New user Central New Jersey 95 Posts |
Just received mine yesterday in the US and all I can say is that I am blown away by the quality of this piece and it totally justifies the cost. This is the best purchase I have made in a long time and definitely a contender for trick of year 2020. Well done Joao!
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jack_shields New user 53 Posts |
TAKE MY MONEY!
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jack_shields New user 53 Posts |
Just bought, looking forward to receiving it ASAP!
Kind regards
Jack |
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Nathan Alexander Inner circle 2021 Posts |
Great performance. Fun use of the phone.
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Doric Special user 791 Posts |
Nooooooooo!
I wish these magicians would stop using shop bought tricks for their auditions. How long until this is exposed in the public domain, ruining it for those of us who invested in it? Not long is my guess. |
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Michael Clifton Loyal user 214 Posts |
Agreed...frustrating...only recompense is he’s not
10 years old this time, as was with last João product... BGT should be renamed JGT this year!
Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right!
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no2ss Inner circle California 1027 Posts |
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On May 30, 2020, Nathan Alexander wrote: Thing is, with that performance... the card through the phone part wasn't even really needed, and happened so fast it didn't much matter to the rest of the routine. |
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cardbiker Inner circle 1484 Posts |
34 year old bloke with his cap on backwards! Loll
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Mark_Chandaue Inner circle Essex UK 4187 Posts |
Unfortunately at 3:37 in the gimmick is exposed. Hard to see on YouTube on a phone but it stood out a country mile on TV last night.
Mark |
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Doric Special user 791 Posts |
I despair. I really do.
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Thomas Walter Special user Well, it is strange that at my age, I certanly should have more than 527 Posts |
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On May 31, 2020, Mark_Chandaue wrote: And very obvious too on my 15" laptop screen!! It will not take long until a screenshot of this pops up on someones Youtube 'Magic Revealed' Account! Sigh!!! I am glad that I have hesitated to order! Well, yes I know that f.i. the Linking Rings and the Sawing Illusion have been exposed thrillions of times during history but this effect is in its own category of modern times and easily spread communications, so... |
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Doric Special user 791 Posts |
I've put mine up for sale in advance of the inevitable exposure videos. BGT and magi and who appear on it are ruining the art for the rest of us, just to earn a fast buck.
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Doric Special user 791 Posts |
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On May 22, 2020, Joao Miranda wrote: Joao, did you give permission for your trick to be exposed on national TV. If so I think you owe all of your loyal customers an explanation. |
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