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gjmagic Special user UK 974 Posts |
Hi,
The Electro-Magic Squeeker by Shahid Malik is an absolutely brilliant piece of kit and very easy to use. Size - The unit is a little larger than 3 AAA batteries, so think about a pack of 10 cigarettes before the days of king size cigs, so takes up very little pocket space. Set up time - Once you've set up the switch to the correct sensitivity to suit you (a one time job which I got first time) it takes less than 20 seconds to move from jacket to jacket. There is no stitching of clothing and the switch unit uses an excellent idea for its set up making everything a breeze. Basically pop this into your pocket, attach the speaker (the power of Velcro wink wink!) to where you want the sound to come from, switch it on, bingo you're done. To activate the unit - This is the part I hated with this type of effect, not anymore. No toe switch, no wires running down your leg and most important of all, no setting this off by accident. The switch is a stroke of genius and is located just where you need it. It also has a sensitivity switch so you can control how easy (or not) you want to make the noise. All in all this lifts this device way above other types of switch related units. What to wear - You do not need to be wearing a jacket to do this, as this unit is so small it just slips into your pocket and off you go. The squeak comes from a speaker and not the battery unit so just attach the speaker to your short sleeve if wearing a t shirt, or just pop the speaker into your pocket. You can also wear the speaker around your neck on a chain or a leather necklace and the speaker sits under your shirt. If wearing a jacket you just attach the speaker to your sleeve by the wrist, you can now pull your sleeves back without exposing the gimmick, genius! Speaker size - The speaker is about the size of a silver dollar and about two silver dollars thick so this makes it really easy to either attach it to your clothing or to wear it around your neck without any tell tell bulges! Is it loud enough to be heard in the real world - Yes. The unit is fitted with a volume control, if you just have everything popped into your pocket then you may need to have the volume on full, if attaching it to your sleeve you will probably need to turn the volume down. If working in a noisy environment just adjust the volume to suit. The teenager test - OK a couple of points, yes I've used this in the real world and in both quiet and very noisy venues. The first time I set this up to test it and rehearse this I gave it the dreaded 'teenager test' I showed this to my twin daughters, this was the ultimate test!! I tested it with a jacket on, in a tee shirt and with the speaker in different locations on me, they didn't have a clue. The action of squeezing something i.e. a sponge ball with the speaker in different places made no difference to what they thought, that the sound really was coming from whatever I was squeezing. Does the sound that comes from the unit match the supplied squeaker - Yes it's spot on, you obviously have to practice squeezing the squeaker to get some sort of uniformity, but remember, they never hear both at the same time so you don't have to worry too much. Do the batteries come with the unit - No, but as this unit uses AAA batteries this is not a problem. Also, don't use this with cheap batteries, if they leak you will probably screw up the unit, and good batteries will make the unit sound better and last longer. Instructions - The instructions are superb, they tell you everything you need to know to get you going. Basically this great effect comes with a very detailed booklet with superb photos and excellent illustrations, this really is top notch. The booklet details just about everything you will need to know plus loads of effects and ideas and alternative setups etc, if only all magic dealers put this sort of work into their products. Price - Very reasonable. I purchased both the Instant Radio 2 and Squeeker for £64.00 plus p&p, excellent value for money. Delivery and service - I emailed Shahid Malik an enquiry about using both the Squeeker and Instant Radio at the same time (not literary the same time but having both set up at the same time) the following morning I had a phone call from Shahid and he answered all of my questions. I put in my order and it arrived two days later. Top quality service! Oh and yes you can use both at the same time! To sum up - This is one of my best purchases I've made in magic, for quality and value this is outstanding. Many years ago I bought an effect called 'Bottled Sound' (you blow a whistle into a bottle and cork it, when you remove the cork you hear the whistle), this entailed a couple of penny whistles and a set up of tubing and a bulb which you had to secretly press, you also had to wear a jacket. The effect was great but a real pain to set up, I can now do this effect with ease using Squeeker. The biggest problem I can see with Squeeker is not to over use it, what a great position to be in. This is not an adapted product, it has been built from the ground up and made by a professional who understands the needs of the performer. The price is excellent, I would imagine that these units aren't cheap to make and I can see that an auful lot of investment has been put into this product. I give this product my highest recommendation. Electro-Magic Squeeker by Shahid Malik available from http://www.magigagets.com Price £29.00 plus p&p. All the best, Gary Jones.
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Thomas Wayne Inner circle Alaska 1977 Posts |
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gjmagic Special user UK 974 Posts |
MIMC Gold Star
www.garyjonesmagic.com gary@garyjonesmagic.com DVDs/Effects; The Unknown - iCandy - More iCandy 1 & 2 - Dupes - 52 0n 1 Project - 74% Self Working - Flying Tonight - Pocket This - 6 Pack Coins - 6 Pack Cards - Thought Wave - Noted - Duality - Live Lecture Vol 1 - Pseudo Pickpocket - iContact - Shock Twist - Thought of Cards Across Plus - Touched - Colour Diffusion - Look No Hands Wayne Dobson - Automata - Box Pad - No Frills Lecture Notes 1 & 2 - The Ammo - Double Cross - Initial Here - Automata 2 - Black Market - Trick Soup - Automata 3 - Penguin Live Lecture - Upper Hand - Cartoon Capers - At The Table Lecture - Life's a Beach Vol 1 - Life's A Beach Vol 2 - Alas Chris and Jones. |
wulfiesmith Inner circle Beverley, UK 1339 Posts |
Can electro-magic squeeker AND instant radio v2 be used together as part of the same setup?
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts |
Absolutely, use different sides.
James Quote: On 2013-09-16 12:56, wulfiesmith wrote:
Still with the Chinese circus
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bowers Inner circle Oakboro N.C. 7024 Posts |
Excellent review Gary
I want one.. Todd |
plink Special user 661 Posts |
I have used both the squeaker and the radio (separately)for several years. For restaurant work it's a killer, make a suger packet or menu squeak, and put it down like your scared, good ice breaker. Also I was having a little trouble with a switch, e-mailed Mr.Malik and he immediately sent me a new one free. Happiness!
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
I have yet to try mine, I purchased when he sold both for $50. Good deal, but I got all tangled up in the wires, and if someone will come get me out, I would appreciate it. Just joking!
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AnthonyJD Veteran user Long Island , N.Y. 340 Posts |
Agree great review ! I too have both I work with people with special needs and no matter how many times a day I " squeak " the smiles are priceless. Two great items and good price as well.
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Mike Brezler Inner circle Waynesboro, Pa. 1114 Posts |
This looks like a great item. I also work special needs people and currently use a plastic squeaker. Being able to make anything squeak by having my clients touch pens, sponge balls, etc, would bring lots of smiles.
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Jeff Haas Special user 929 Posts |
I have this available (both the squeeker and the instant radio) and they're not for me. PM me if you want them.
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The Baldini Inner circle I some how pounded in 2445 Posts |
Just like to throw my two cents. I bought this and sold it because it was too complex to wear. Wires battery box speakers activation switch, big set up. But I really wanted to have this in my show. I do a lot of strolling gigs and I thought there has to be a better way and I found it. For $12 at Walmart, I purchased an exercise back brace belt, the stretchy kind. Then I brought it to my dry cleaner/Taylor and asked her to sew in pockets, now all I’ll have to do is put it on and I’m good to go. I can now wear it all day without it getting in my way and it’s extremely comfortable works perfectly.
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