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snm Special user 623 Posts 
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This thread reminds me of Christian Grace's Enigma a couple of years ago. Oh my god, so much hype up until the release. Then just quiet as hell afterwards.
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CardGuyMike Inner circle 1069 Posts
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I don't know how much more there is to say after 23 pages.
I am still practicing -- I have yet to get through the enormous amount of material. I think this is great and I am going to get a lot of use out of it. I can't say that about all of the magic I have purchased. We have heard lots of reviews from the pros who have seen it and from a bunch of folks here who have previewed and/or bought it. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If you're not impressed by the plot then fair play -- this isn't for you. Folks have criticized the marketing and there are some valid points. But the marketing has nothing to do with the experiences I will be able to give my spectators. The other big criticism has been with the price. Would I have paid full price for this? No, but that's just me. I'm not saying it isn't worth it, it's just not worth it TO ME. But I got in early and I am very happy with my purchase. Lots of people bought, for instance, Tim Hill's Emergence for $199. One moment of magic as a finale of a coins to glass that needs to be set up just right and may not last forever. That's crazy TO ME. To each their own. But for anyone who wants to keep posting the same criticisms over and over again, particular when they don't even own the trick -- you do you, but I think it says more about you than it says about the effect. I love this and I don't much care about any ongoing negativity. Call me a shill if it makes you feel better, but that's my honest opinion. |
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Axman Elite user 466 Posts
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On Mar 7, 2026, BarFly wrote: I paid 42 for it. Bargain of the year. |
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BarFly Regular user I hate digging holes for 160 Posts
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On Mar 8, 2026, Axman wrote: If the value received is greater than the price paid, you definitely got a bargain! |
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The Unmasked Magician Inner circle If only I didn't have a wife and a kid I would have MUCH more than 3265 Posts
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On Mar 8, 2026, snm wrote: Oh, I remember that very well! It was obvious to me though that that was not going to be much fun or very impressive to laymen. It was just a new exciting method for magicians. I think that’s where this differs. It’s very impressive and a lot of fun to watch for lay people. On top of that it’s fun to do. It’s amazing to me how people keep putting this down. It’s a really a great product. You don’t like the marketing? Neither do I. But once you speak to Johannes you quickly realize that he is not a scammer or even a very commercial guy. He just tried this way of promoting it without being a marketing guy. You don’t like the price point? That’s very personal. But you can’t deny that it’s a fair price for the amount of time and energy it cost him to develop this. I’m not talking production costs, I’m talking the time and effort it took him to come up with the methods and the presentation. So let’s stop b*^%ing. Let’s talk about how this is in practice.
Please check regularly if you are becoming the type of magician Jerry Seinfeld jokes about. (This applies to mentalists as well.)
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ArtIn Inner circle 2060 Posts
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On Mar 8, 2026, CardGuyMike wrote: Sums it up pretty well. I totally agree. But I love emergence! 
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benbv Inner circle London 2536 Posts
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I guess I’ll need to see more videos of people performing this, still can’t see how this beats Captured or Pretty Penny (forgot about that one!) or Sinful. I think I’m lacking the visual aspect here but maybe I’m wrong!
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LankyHobo Elite user 459 Posts
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One difference with Sinful is that it can't be done in the spectator's hands, unlike TBS.
Plus, I haven't watched all the of the methods, but I've just watched one where he just taps the tab on the bottom of the can which is tilted towards us, and then pushes it into the can. It's gone from his hand and is immediately heard inside. A very nice visual and audible penetration. |
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benbv Inner circle London 2536 Posts
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Hmm interesting, I see, thank you!
I don’t really care for the “in the spectator’s hands” part if I’m honest… I mean yes of course it’s impressive but what’s more important to me is how visual that kind of effect is. Thanks again! |
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Xcath1 Inner circle 3353 Posts
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For purchasers has the entire project been released?
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Catbacker Loyal user Manhattan, KS 290 Posts
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On Mar 9, 2026, Xcath1 wrote: Yes. It has all been released as Johannes said. The instruction for all the methods, four different routines combining different methods, and a forum component broken into sections for discussing different pieces of the system. There is a TON of content. I've paid more for much less in the past. But it really boils down to two things as to whether it's worth it. 1. Do you like these types of effects? I love penetration effects and regularly perform several. So number one is a yes for me. 2. Will you perform it? I was on vacation last week in the beautiful mountains of Colorado so I've only gone through the first release. But even from only going through a third of the material, I would say that's a yes to number two as well. But keep in mind. Paying $10 for an effect that you don't like and won't use is a complete waste of money and totally not worth it. How many of us have done this multiple times before? "It's only $10. I might use/learn/perform it. Maybe. Sometime in the future...." My hand is raised...
"Of course, that's just my opinion... I could be wrong." Dennis Miller
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PatrickGregoire Inner circle 2919 Posts
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Now I'd like to see a bunch of footage of full routines performed to laymen. That would really be awesome, Johannes.
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benbv Inner circle London 2536 Posts
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On Mar 9, 2026, PatrickGregoire wrote: That would indeed be very helpful because for now it feels more like a puzzle than “magic” to me |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 22725 Posts
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On Mar 9, 2026, PatrickGregoire wrote: Is that his job though? Isn't the routine the job of the performer?
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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PatrickGregoire Inner circle 2919 Posts
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On Mar 10, 2026, Dannydoyle wrote: I was asking, not demanding. It's what I'd *like* to see. And I'm not asking because I want him to give me routines (he's already given routines in the project), but because I want to see how spectators react to certain methods. I plan to eventually try it out and see for myself, but it'd be nice to see some of Johannes' performances. |
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ArtIn Inner circle 2060 Posts
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Does anyone bought it at Vanishing Inc.?
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Josho Special user Albany, New York 762 Posts
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I'm sorry, I had to laugh when, very early in the thread, we were talking about doing this with a coin instead of a tab, and Johannes said, a little peevishly, "What does a coin have to do with a can? NOTHING"
i'm sorry, this is hype beyond all logic. Try buying a can of soda -- at a grocery store, gas station, convenience store, anywhere -- and NOT have coins be part of the experience. I guess if you pay for it with a credit card (you know, all the people who buy $1.50 cans of soda with their credit card). Otherwise, when you buy a soda, you'll either be giving coins, or getting coins as change, or both. |
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gorrjer New user 9 Posts
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Since you say this is “hype beyond all logic,” I’ll give you the logic. A tab is connected to a can and therefore is logically related to the can. A coin is used in some transactions related to cans, but at the time it is consumed, that transaction has happened a long time ago, and therefore a coin is not present when you are holding the can. In fact, you gave the coin away to buy the can.
To me, it is beyond all logic that you would possess the coin and can at the same time. It is amazing to me that when people can’t criticize an amazing trick’s quality (I know, I own it) and they want to keep criticizing, they will literally leap on anything to be able to maintain their criticism because they simply want to criticize. “Oh, look, not only are you drinking soda right now, but do you happen to have the change you received when you purchased it on you? No? That stinks, my trick relays on you carrying around the change in your pocket until you consume the soda.” Very natural premise. |
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PatrickGregoire Inner circle 2919 Posts
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On Mar 13, 2026, Josho wrote: It's called a debit card... Or bills... Also, you can have a can without having been the one to purchase it at all... As a side-note, what's wrong with using a credit card for a small purchase?... Why does it have to be used for larger purchases? Explain the logic to me. |
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 22725 Posts
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On Mar 13, 2026, Josho wrote: In 2026, in Middle America I can't REMEMBER the last time I bought a can of soda anyhow. The drinks are way more cost effective in fountain drinks. That aside, I also can't remember the last time I DIDN'T use a card to do so anywhere. With the money system trying to go cashless it happens more and more every day. Using a card for a $2 purchase is common. More common than using cash. Coins have not been part of the transaction for over a decade for me.
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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