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The Great Dave
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Mine arrived yesterday. Initial review:

Pros:
It does everything the demo video shows very easily with low to intermediate skill level. A beginner can do most of it.
The quality of the props is excellent.
There are more props involved than you would guess which contributes to the price.
The tutorial material is excellent.
The six routines are extremely well thought out.
You could perform the routines table hopping.
You can do the reset in your pocket with one hand.
The Matrix routine is insane.
If you can do the effects with the cards and coins included you are all set.
There are no angle problems unless you have someone peering over your shoulder and even then you could survive most of it.

Cons:
I can't think of any right now but humans being what they are I'm sure someone will think of one.
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RNK
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Hello Dave, what coins come with the set?
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The Great Dave
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SchwartzMagie
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Hello Dave,
thank you for the review!
Do the cards stand a close-up-view or ist it obvious that they are gimmicked?
John C
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We in the Cafe are not concerned with handing things out for examination. Professional magicians don't do it. Just move on to the next effect.
SchwartzMagie
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Hi John,
that's not what I ment. I am not concerned with handing things out for examination as well. My question was regarding a close up performance and if the cards are really suitable for that. In other words: do they look normal for spectators that are sitting right in front? I am asking because there are enough gimmicks out there that can not be performed in the real world.
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On Feb 24, 2024, SchwartzMagie wrote:
My question was regarding a close up performance and if the cards are really suitable for that. In other words: do they look normal for spectators that are sitting right in front?


Thanks for the question. I am curious as well.
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On Feb 26, 2024, magicattorney wrote:
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On Feb 24, 2024, SchwartzMagie wrote:
My question was regarding a close up performance and if the cards are really suitable for that. In other words: do they look normal for spectators that are sitting right in front?


Thanks for the question. I am curious as well.


As am I....
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On Feb 24, 2024, SchwartzMagie wrote:
Hi John,
that's not what I ment. I am not concerned with handing things out for examination as well. My question was regarding a close up performance and if the cards are really suitable for that. In other words: do they look normal for spectators that are sitting right in front? I am asking because there are enough gimmicks out there that can not be performed in the real world.


Just got this. The gimmicked card IS suitable for close up. Very nice set, by the way.
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If the gimmicked card becomes worn or damaged, can it be replaced?
Thank you.
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Ahh!! Just had this in my cart at Mcfly Magic for $112 and it’s now sold out!

First I lost it at Penguin for $123, and now at Mcfly.

I suppose my point is, is this worth the investment? (That wasn’t my point at all), but just curious how y’all are liking this and if it’s worth the full $150. How does it compare to quantum coins? Seems like there are more routines.
LeoTheJet
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This has been out for a while now and still no reviews??
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Back in stock at Penguin for $123. Ordered!