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kiketron Loyal user 297 Posts |
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On Dec 11, 2020, Magic Mark wrote: You can always use the black putty as adviced to fix the cap to the table. This is great for outside or light wind conditions. I think $99 is a fair price, specially when it includes free worldwide shipping
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learachel Elite user 446 Posts |
Buy it! I just bought it and Henry just sent me the explanation video (which I keep to myself! ) it's excellent! Easy and practical ! I can't wait to play with it!
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Steven Leung Inner circle found the Magic Rainbow after 1614 Posts |
Over the years I witnessed many pre-production stages of Henry Harrius presents releases, such as RD series. The best thing about Henry is 1. He will not release anything unless it can be perform in real live situation and 2. The production quality must be high enough to make every cent spend worths. Magnet-0 also continue the same rationale as mentioned above, and Henry & Armando C. do not disappoint at all.
Just like the trailer said, the coin can be borrowed and signed, the sharpie can be examined afterwards (with explanation), and of course the glass is just a normal borrow transparent glass. Imagine to move a coin (just one of the effect can be achieved) with all the above features, it is no-brainer that Magnet-0 will be supported by real-workers, especially those who see the true value of it. In product genre of Mentalism effects, a $99 price tag can achieve such a close up miracle actually a bit under price in my opinion. My highest recommendation. (Note: I have known Henry for a little about 20 years, but I received no financial gain / free magic props for the above opinion. This is simply my personal thought after saw the demo and prototypes of Magnet-0 He kept working on in last 24 months until it finally completed to present to the world of magic.)
Most memorable moment - with Maestro Juan Tamariz & Consuelo Lorgia in FISM Busan 2018.
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Kenco Regular user 153 Posts |
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On Dec 12, 2020, learachel wrote: I also bought it but haven't received any video, do I have to email him asking for it ? because I don't see it anywhere in my account. |
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leosx1 Veteran user 337 Posts |
It could combine nicely as first phase of a Magnet-0 / CTC routine.
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learachel Elite user 446 Posts |
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On Dec 12, 2020, Kenco wrote: ask him 😄 |
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Justin Lewis Special user 981 Posts |
I was able to watch the instructional video. This really does look like a huge improvement and advancement. Looks extremely well built. Pretty *** silent in action. The way you control magnet-0 looks well updated as well. This will be hit item I think!
“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.”- Anonymous
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Michael Daniels Inner circle Isle of Man 1609 Posts |
Bought this and just watched the instructional video. This looks VERY good indeed. The gimmick controls are super clever and, from the evidence on the video, it seems 100% reliable and ultra practical for walkaround.
I've never been disappointed with any of Henry's releases and this looks well up to the high bar he has established. And the price is very reasonable IMO. Mike |
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TheDirectionalist Special user I predict that I will have this many posts when you read this: 930 Posts |
I normally love his products but this is just not that impressive and super obvious to me. Laypeople will easily guess how this is done.
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Michael Daniels Inner circle Isle of Man 1609 Posts |
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On Dec 13, 2020, TheDirectionalist wrote: The (very easy) handling should eliminate all laypersons' theories. Everything in play is fully examinable at the beginning and end. Whether it is impressive or not is down to presentation. Mike |
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geordiediver Regular user With a phantasmagorical... 107 Posts |
Hi,
Can someone tell me if the trigger for this is timed on placement or can it be operated via a remote? Please PM me if this is to much info here, I am quite interested in this but a remote trigger would swing it. Thank you |
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1573 Posts |
From a performer's standpoint I like what I see in Henry's latest effect. The prop looks to be well-made and the switch looks convincing. However, I showed the video trailer to a girl that I date and she was not impressed at all. Curiously, I asked her "Why?" and she replied, "Because it probably just falls off on its own." She was clearly not convinced. So, after I got home last night, I took a Sharpie cap and tried balancing a quarter on it (for real). It was actually kind of tricky to keep it balanced because the surface area is so small. In trying to see this from her perspective it made me realize that many people will probably draw the same conclusion even if it's false. Because of this, I'm not quite as warm and fuzzy about this new release.
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rosariorose9 Inner circle Kreskin guessed that I had 1158 Posts |
Have to agree with Jared on this one.
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lachomagician New user 1 Post |
Hi folks,
I have gone over the explanation video in detail, here are my thoughts: This effect can play extremely strong for a lay audience (to me, the only audience that matters). It would play really well on its own, but I think it would be even better when combined with other PK types of effects. As an example, you could do something with loops, move objects, and suggest to your audience that it is something we can all do, it just takes a strong belief. You move onto Magnet-0 and tell "pass" the power to them, then go into the effect. Perhaps even better, do the clock trick using a sharpie to point to their selected time, again using loops or a reel, then move on to Magnet-0, then the Sharpie is already in play. I think if you build it up correctly and have several people participating this can play very strong, especially in a walk around situation. Imagine performing this at a party like a wedding for example, where people may talk to each other after and having them all share the experience of having that power? I think that would kill. The instructions are extremely clear, the product looks well built, and there is really nothing to truly suspect if the effect is practiced. I also believe the cost is more than justified. You are getting a high quality prop, instructions and some extra presentation/use ideas. There is one particular idea that has nothing to do with the PK part of the effect that I think is genius. Finally, this can also be extremely strong in a zoom show when presented correctly. I think sometimes people (magicians) forget that the trailers are made for the magicians who purchase the effects. The effect itself is created for lay audiences, and it is our job as magicians to add our talent and dedication to create a magical experience for people using our props. Audiences will love this, can't wait to get my package in the mail. Thanks to Harry and Armando for this fantastic product! |
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1573 Posts |
Quote: "I think sometimes people (magicians) forget that the trailers are made for the magicians who purchase the effects. The effect itself is created for lay audiences, and it is our job as magicians to add our talent and dedication to create a magical experience for people using our props."
I hear what you're saying, but I have been performing for years and have learned to trust my intuition by trying to see how magical experiences are perceived through the eyes of laypersons. Although, I do agree to your point that this effect could be strengthened if it was combined with other PK effects within the framework of a set. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this is a bad release or anything like that except that there are perhaps more convincing PK demonstrations available. A good example is bending a coin. When I first started in metal bending, I employed a solid switching technique to accomplish the feat. But most laypersons suspected this was the method even though my mechanics were well-executed. Eventually however, I gravitated to a bending device where the coin could be borrowed beforehand and signed (to verify) and the impact was immediately strengthened...Since the coin was obviously not switched they must be witnessing a 'real' PK demonstration. That said, go out and perform this for audiences and ask them about what they witnessed and report back to us with your findings. I would love to be proven wrong |
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videoman Inner circle 6732 Posts |
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On Dec 13, 2020, Jared wrote: Admittedly, it has been quite a long time since I have been in the dating scene, but coming home and balancing coins on Sharpie caps is not the way I used to hope the evening would end. |
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Wravyn Inner circle 3479 Posts |
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On Dec 13, 2020, Jared wrote: Exactly what I was suggesting on page 1 of this thread by stating the rounded caps. Question is, what are some other things that can possibly be done with the apparatus? Can it be fit into a TT? |
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1573 Posts |
Quote: Admittedly, it has been quite a long time since I have been in the dating scene, but coming home and balancing coins on Sharpie caps is not the way I used to hope the evening would end. Smile
OMG you made me laugh so hard!!!! Yep, not exactly what I had in mind last night...If you know what I mean! |
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pegasus Eternal Order United Kingdom 10537 Posts |
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On Dec 13, 2020, Wravyn wrote: Have you tried balancing a coin on a thumbtip? 🤔🤔 |
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Christian de Punto Regular user Germany 174 Posts |
Indeed... I think, more and more, that the unstable positioning on the sharpie-cap is a weak point. falling from there is normal, sooner or later, just needing the lightest impulse.
if the coin would lay in a more save position, on the top of a cube for example, starting to move slowly first, would be more impressive... i'm climbing down from the fence ;-) |
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