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INSTRUCTIONS:
The DVD explains everything in detail including a va- riety of routines. There is a real variety of routines, and this could be something a mentalist performs as a piece of mind reading or a prediction effect, or a magician performs as a color change mint effect.
It is also perfect for those off the cuff moments when asked to perform a miracle, or for those regular walk- about gigs where you can keep the mints in your pocket and perform it over and over and have a differ- ent outcome each time. Not only that but you also have mints with you, which is one of the MUST HAVE items for every performer.
BONUS: a little addition is the label has some predic- tions hidden on it. For me it instantly screams magic trick and takes away from the regular feel of the box. PRICE: $45.00
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• The Clarity Box is simple. You will enjoy watching yourself demonstrate it in front of the mirror… and be amazed.
Contains: One custom-made Clarity Box, folded card gimmick, extra blank gimmick (for customization), art for design options, instructional DVD.
The Clarity Box is perfect for those occasions when you want the audience to see in advance what you are go- ing to eventually dump from the box. For years I have performed a Pin Number prediction using a “Card to Sealed Envelope in Wallet” method. Using the Clarity Box I can now have that folded prediction card in full view from the beginning of the show.
Mentalist might consider it to be too much of a “prop” to fit in their act. But I disagree. Once you have used the Clarity box for the prediction, there is no reason why you could not use it as a pen holder or a place to dis- pose of spare billets or business cards.
I like the way the gimmick can be customised depend- ing on the routine. David supplies adhesive stickers for use with either red or blue Bicycle cards, and there are three variations on the little sign that is inside the box. You can have “EMERGENCY USE ONLY” for a card routine, a “$ sign” for money tricks or a “? symbol” for mentalism. Of course you can make the sign anything you like. There are also some additional “Hazzard” type adhesive strips supplied to dress up the box if you wish. You will have to do execute a neat “Mercury Card fold” for the card routines, but this technique is taught on the DVD along with an easy alternative card fold you can use while perfecting the Mercury. David thinks of everything!
The clarity Box has gone straight into my act and the audience reaction has been great. Such a big effect for so little effort on my part. The box clearly does most of the work.
Apparently the first supplies of Clarity Box were
snapped up and sold out quickly. If you see one, grab it. You won’t regret the purchase.
CARL ANDREWS REVIEW
This twist on Bruno Henning’s classic card-to-canister effect possesses a clear difference: The object that is to be visibly spilled from the container is in plain view at all times.
The quality of The Clarity Box is exquisite.
Custom-fashioned from thick, sparkling acrylic it has the look of a miniature museum showcase.
• The Clarity Box is practical. Its base measures only 2×2.5 inches. It resets in a second.
• The Clarity Box is customizable.
My Thoughts:
While this is not an iPhone App, to me it is a very clever tech-like utility, that the moment I saw this, I had to have it!
This is going straight into my show immediately! The Clarity Box is very well made, durable, looks totally innocent, and incredibly clever! It can be used for a card revelation, a mentalism prediction, and is limited only by your imagination.
A playing card or prediction card is seen in a clear box sitting on your table throughout the show. Anytime you like, you can dump out the contents of the box to reveal a signed selected playing card or prediction card in the fairest possible manner due to the clarity of the box! It is so simple, so clean, so easy to perform and yet so totally amazing to the audience!
Very nicely packaged and includes is a DVD, extra gim- mick and stickers for customization.
Two thumbs up with a twist! PRICE: $80.00
Available from David Regal http://davidregal.com and other lucky dealers including www.hocus-pocus.com and Penguin Magic.
Released in partnership with Dave Forrest, Vanishing Inc. and MagicTao
MY THOUGHTS:
This is such a simple idea that the method flies past eve- rybody including magicians and mentalists alike. Hav- ing said that, it really does come down to the structure of the routine and not emphasising the importance of the coins. This is where Dave Forrest has done a great job.
The coin that came with mine was a US coin, and even knowing the gimmick coin you could look at both a real coin and this one and still not tell the difference. Appar- ently that is the difference between Version 1 and Ver- sion 2. The machining on V2 is a little less obvious than V1, but in all honesty it is also harder to know which is the gimmick coin and which is not. One suggestion is to use a new coin which would make the gaff quite differ- ent once you know the secret.
This version differs in presentation from some of the electronic or magnetic versions in that one coin is held by the performer rather than both held by the specta- tor. As soon as that coin is in your hand you know if it’s the signed coin or not. Having performed electronic versions as well as this one for lay people, the effect is pretty much the same and both get the same reactions. It’s definitely a routine professionals will add to their working repertoire and perfect for walk-about or stroll- ing gigs.
INSTRUCTIONS:
I wonder if the DVD was made BEFORE the new coins were produced, because it isn’t as easy to find the gaff as the one used in the DVD. Even knowing the secret I had some trouble distinguishing one from the other. I decided to make my own gaff coin and found it much better than one supplied, also I was able to use a Cana- dian coin which I prefer anyway. I’m sure if you wanted in your own currency you could gaff a coin once you know the secret, and that is my advice if you don’t like in the UK or USA.
Overall, the routine is well structured and has a great fi- nale with a business card prediction. I perform it exactly as on the DVD and it’s a very strong piece that plays big in a strolling environment.
I really like this for it’s simplicity and structure of the routine. Once I made my own gaff coin I had no trouble performing it with confidence. I suggest using a brand new non-gaff coin along with the gaff to make it easier to perform should you use the coin supplied.
PRICE: $25.00 (Available in US, UK or Euro Coin) AVAILABLE from your favorite magic dealer WHOLESALE: http://www.murphsymagic.com