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Elliot Marx New user Australia 70 Posts 
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P.s. any reviewer that states this can be performed with no clothing restrictions is plain wrong, UNLESS performing in a very controlled environment (i.e. not walk around). I would hate to purchase this with that sentiment as I’d have been disappointed.
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 1436 Posts
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Nicely explained
Look for all the world like you're counting the brain cells in his cranium.
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M Pitcher Elite user Around the block 421 Posts
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I have this and I really like it.
I don’t see any clothing issues to be honest. I also think that the “perform it naked” reference from that review was referring to one specific handling that you don’t “wear” the gimmick. Bests, MP |
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pegasus Inner circle England 7133 Posts
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On May 1, 2019, M Pitcher wrote: That old chestnut. Brilliant 
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MaxfieldsMagic Inner circle Instead of practicing, I made 2967 Posts
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I already have several different index systems (Solano’s Q; Tony Miller; Charlie Miller and Ron Wilson’s index with mods by Munari and Grippo; Tony Curtis’s Kollossal Killer wallet; Dean Dill, etc), but bought this out of curiosity and the no-pocketspace feature. Not disappointed at all. This is well made, useful and different in form and function than others. If you’re willing to take it apart, there are all kinds of places you could stash this tool on or off your body.
The only downside, IMO, is the fact that retrieval is a two-step process, whereas with an index like Q it’s only one step. And actually the second step here involves more finger motion than the Q-class indexes, motion that you’ll either have to justify or cover with misdirection. So I’m probably going to stick with Q when pocket space allows, but am glad to have this and plan on keeping it as an alternative.
Now appearing nightly in my basement.
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clars New user Folsom Ca 97 Posts
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What is the Q-class indexes. Thanks
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takeachance Inner circle 3265 Posts
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On May 2, 2019, clars wrote: https://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/view......orum=109 |
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magikmax New user Scotland 18 Posts
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On Apr 30, 2019, Elliot Marx wrote: Having received mine, I think Elliot's comments are pretty much bang on, and largely echo my own. I don't think anyone could be more detailed without tipping the method. For my uses and my performance attire, this will be fine. I wear a three piece suit when performing close-up, and trousers, shirt and waistcoat when working parlour. My clothing is loose fitting to my preference, and this is essential to hide the slight bulk of the gimmick. If you are used to wearing skinny jeans and a tight fit t-shirt (I would look like Mick Foley in a g**p costume if I did that), you would need to consider adding a shirt or hoodie on top of this for adequate cover. It's also worth noting that the gimmick does not need to be worn, for those who perform seated or use a roll-on table etc. On the face of it, you're either going to realise that there really is no TARDIS like gimmick that will hold a full 52 card i***x without a degree of bulk and accept and appreciate Marc's well thought-out design, or you're not going to like it and stick it in the drawer. The location of the gimmick can be customised to your preference, and depending on your clothing choices (both style and quality) you may need to experiment a little. The design is clever, and allows you to recover what you need quickly and accurately. My number one concern when purchasing a wearable or something that attaches to the body like a p**l is whether or not it'll work just the same for a larger person like myself as the trim magician in the video, or whether I am going to have to adjust it with the magical equivalent of kilt or seat belt extenders. I can confirm that there are no such issues here. The instructional video that comes with the SkyNet Project is ok, but could have been better. I would have appreciated more in-depth instruction on how to get said card from the gimmick to where it needs to be. I'm experienced enough to figure it out on my own, but I can see some angles being an issue for someone performing this in minimal clothing, and it would have been nice for these to have been highlighted better. Finally, while other ideas for uses of the gimmick were included, these were glanced over rather than explained in detail or routined. The routine with the bag in the video demo is explained in detail. It might be worth mentioning (again without giving anything away) that this is definitely designed for using with playing cards. The way that the items are held is of a fixed depth and cannot be adjusted. You could use billets provided you had enough of them, folded photographs or even paper money, but the thickness needs to be the same as the cards would be when folded. Finally, on the subject of folding - there was a bit made at the start of this thread about mercury folded cards. As far as I'm concerned, the Mercury Card Fold is a sleight, and this is not necessary at all for this. The cards are simply folded into quarters. The only sleights necessary for performance are those you would use to make a coin or sponge ball appear or disappear, and given careful handling, can be performed at leisure without any heat. I hope that helps anyone on the fence in making their decision. |
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MR Effecto Inner circle 2256 Posts
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I think the gimmick is really well made and great idea. Works as stated. But for me not very practical . Not something I would want to wear around all day let’s say. You Definitely need good misdirection to retrieve the card for me. Ended up selling mine.
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MarkinMadison Regular user 173 Posts
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For people who know Looch's pocket index, how does Skynet compare? Pro's/Con's? Thanks!
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Paul Forster Regular user Harrogate 173 Posts
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Bought it and sent it straight back. It just isn't practical for my choice of fashion.
Paranormal Entertainer
www.paulforster.co.uk Proud member of PSYCRETS - British Society of Mystery Entertainers Member of the Harrogate Society of Magicians www.harrogatesocietyofmagicians.com |
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Waters. Special user 623 Posts
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On May 3, 2019, MarkinMadison wrote: Completely different. Really can’t compare. I have both. Looch’s is for the minimalist, Marc’s is for the completist. I hope this helps.
Follow the link...
www.experience-architecture.com |
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lyoma New user 53 Posts
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In place of wearing it, can you install Skynet project under the table, like a servent? I don't have to perform standup.
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252life Inner circle Ninth Circle, Hades 1436 Posts
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On May 3, 2019, lyoma wrote: Yes. That’s actually addressed in the last instructional vid.
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lyoma New user 53 Posts
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On May 3, 2019, 252life wrote: Thanks a lot! |
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g.albinana New user 29 Posts
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I think it is very dangerous to say that it is not clothing restricted...it´s a nice effect for a TV special or something like this but I don´t see this being comfortable in working conditions, even less existing way other options much more practical than this. I would do a regular Invisible Deck routine way before using this gimmick on a gig or from table to table...or If I want kind of the same approach as the one shown in the video. Adrian Vega´s work is way more clever, effective, and powerfull in my opinion...not comercially related or something...
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Craigers Loyal user 283 Posts
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I just got this. I think the idea is good but I don't think I will use this in its primary intended mode. I think there will be more flexibility dividing it into two and incorporating the two halves into the inside of a jacket, either at the two sides or around the bottom.
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lyoma New user 53 Posts
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Can somebody compare Skynet project and Miller index? I have none of them; I have just Q and The Advocate, am looking for a really practical full index of 52 cards.
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patrick85 New user 1 Post
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On Apr 16, 2019, Christopher Williams wrote: Hello Christopher, Hello from France ! THANK YOU for this great idea. Sorry, I'm not very good at the language. cordially Andy |
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Christopher Williams Inner circle Portsmouth, UK 4423 Posts
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On May 8, 2019, patrick85 wrote: You're welcome |
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