These reviews are absolutely perfect for me. Not too long, not too short, straight and to the point, easy to understand and not too “revealing” but giving the average magician or hobbyist (like me) an idea of what the scenario is. It doesn’t matter if already have an effect he reviews or not, it’s always a must watch. Keep up the great reviews!
Loved the review, I ordered this already, looking forward to this one. Like that you suggested doing this first in a set as I was planning on using this as my opener. Thank you tons for your reviews!
i definitely agree with the entire review. I have slightly smaller hands and I have to be even more vigilant about my angles. I do love how this can be an EDC and how magical the experience is for the spectator.
I actually went to my local magic shop today and bought this, as well as liquify. I told myself I wouldn't get liquify because the method is too easy. I broke down and am very happy with my purchases. Thank you for the great review as always.
A lot of magi are disappointed when they drop a fair piece of change for an effect, and they don't receive any crazy, exotic gimmicks. You won't find any gimmicks like that with "Repo". Instead, you will find a master class on how to perform mind blowing magic with a minimalist attitude in mind. My opinion is that if you were fooled enough by a demo or a trailer to purchase a particular trick, you have no right or reason whatsoever to complain about any aspect of said trick. This could very well be the T.O.T.Y for '24....Great review David!
Your comment about being fooled by a trailer means you have no right to complain is rather naive. The presumption built into that comment assumes the trailer is a fair and accurate representation of an effect. Unfortunately, some trailers are not accurate but are creative in how an effect is presented. In fact. That problem is why this website exists.
Point well taken. There is a ton of bullshit being passed as workable magic in this community, as well as doctored and edited demos and trailers. I have to agree with you. I do think that sometimes however, magi forget that they are also paying for creative suggestions from the inventor of the trick, which also deserves monetary consideration. Take care and be well...
Hi David, great review. I have Repo arriving this week, Christmas pressie so will have to wait. Yes i am looking forward to this, its different, and with practice i hope to perform this often . Hope the chain doesn't tangle up. Cheers David
He flashed alright. I zoomed in and the gimmick is obvious. Knowing this the angles are to tight for my liking. Shame really because the effect is brilliant. Cheers
Excited about the product I diligently watched every review out there and concluded that because of angle restrictions it is not for me at this stage. Shame because the effects are really astonishing. Would you agree that spectators really need to be directly in front of you? All best to everyone celebrating thanksgiving. (We don't have it in Australia). Cheers David
Thanks, this review clears up some questions. I felt attacked to the gimmick but wondered if it could be used with other objects. One that remains: Would it work with something that is a shell of it former self, or is that already too heavy?
Tobias has released some great stuff this year but while these things are easy there is a big difference between doing them well and doing them poorly. This is amazing for a certain type of performer, but I'm not sure how many can truly pull it off.
David, great review as always. Question: Can the chain and key be replaced with bigger/sturdier versions? Or is their size/weight mandatory for the effect? Gracias, and happy holidays!
Hi David, excellent review. I so appreciate that your pres3ntations are thorough, thoughtful, informative, candid, and enjoyable. Thank you so much for all you do! Your friend, David
Would you agree that spectators really need to be directly in front of you because of angles? Shame because the effects are really astonishing. All the best to everyone celebrating thanksgiving from Australia. Cheers David.
I do a lot of corporate strolling sets. People are all round me. The angles are bad for me. It is great for a parlor show or social media. I wouldn't take it to a corporate gig. And yes, I did try it. Only did it once because people were behind me. But, it is easy to do and looks great in the mirror... the trick, not me.
I was on the fence with this… but then I saw a video of a performance online and it clearly exposed everything. I didn’t even have to replay it… No doubt it’s a nice visual effect, however, way to angle sensitive for me.
Hahaha darn...I had this idea years ago..not the necklace, that is a awesome addition. But i created my own gimmick after using the trick Frye's Chips by Charlie Frye. I modified the gimmick to be less (dangerous) and more Attractive to the hand. I could spin a metal coin as well as ditch the coin and a small key i had. But i treated the key more like the vanishing cigarette trick and reappear.
From what I could see from the trailer, the gimmick could only be in one logical spot on the performer. I assume it's built like a Swami gimmick, but functions more like a vanishing matchstick.
This does NOT come off as a rave review. Even when I saw the trailer on Penguin, I just felt it was WAY too small and it had a 'minor' feel to it. Thanks for the review, I did NOT feel excitement here. I'm going to pass. p.s. like your B.S. t-shirt. I would never peg you as a Sabbath fan.
These reviews are absolutely perfect for me. Not too long, not too short, straight and to the point, easy to understand and not too “revealing” but giving the average magician or hobbyist (like me) an idea of what the scenario is. It doesn’t matter if already have an effect he reviews or not, it’s always a must watch. Keep up the great reviews!
thanks JIMMY
Still the best magic reviews on the web. Love from Germany ❤
Props absolutely for more multilanguage tutorials. And, once again, an excellent, unbiased review. You're a natural at this. And my favorite!
Thanks 👍
Hi David, Thank you for the review...much appreciated.
You're welcome!
Loved the review, I ordered this already, looking forward to this one. Like that you suggested doing this first in a set as I was planning on using this as my opener. Thank you tons for your reviews!
Thanks David for explaining this effect. I had no idea on this one. I dont know if I could do this one.
You could try it!
Super hype for this one.
Usually means wait for a good, thorough non-biased review.
I did … thanks David 👍👍
You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the review.
i definitely agree with the entire review. I have slightly smaller hands and I have to be even more vigilant about my angles. I do love how this can be an EDC and how magical the experience is for the spectator.
Yes, it definitely takes some practice to get it right.
Another great in depth review,I like this a lot I think if you like what you see,practice and use it the price is not an issue at all .cheers David.
cheers
I actually went to my local magic shop today and bought this, as well as liquify. I told myself I wouldn't get liquify because the method is too easy. I broke down and am very happy with my purchases. Thank you for the great review as always.
That's awesome!
A lot of magi are disappointed when they drop a fair piece of change for an effect, and they don't receive any crazy, exotic gimmicks. You won't find any gimmicks like that with "Repo". Instead, you will find a master class on how to perform mind blowing magic with a minimalist attitude in mind. My opinion is that if you were fooled enough by a demo or a trailer to purchase a particular trick, you have no right or reason whatsoever to complain about any aspect of said trick. This could very well be the T.O.T.Y for '24....Great review David!
I agree, it's a great effect!
Your comment about being fooled by a trailer means you have no right to complain is rather naive. The presumption built into that comment assumes the trailer is a fair and accurate representation of an effect. Unfortunately, some trailers are not accurate but are creative in how an effect is presented. In fact. That problem is why this website exists.
Point well taken. There is a ton of bullshit being passed as workable magic in this community, as well as doctored and edited demos and trailers. I have to agree with you. I do think that sometimes however, magi forget that they are also paying for creative suggestions from the inventor of the trick, which also deserves monetary consideration. Take care and be well...
Great review, also reminded me of the Jay Sankey effect "Leaving Home" with the key on the chain.
yeup, I mentioned that in the review
Is that effect included in any DVD or book?
Mine is on the way but still wanted to stop by and hear what you had to say and give you a 👍 as well.
Hi David, great review.
I have Repo arriving this week, Christmas pressie so will have to wait. Yes i am looking forward to this, its different, and with practice i hope to perform this often . Hope the chain doesn't tangle up.
Cheers David
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for the grat Review dear David
THANKS
Thank you for the great review, David. I am still on the fence about this one. My big QUESTION is, can you replace the key with a ring from Liquify?
Definitely practice! Craig Petty talked about this on his RUclips channel and he flashed a bit.
yikes
He flashed alright. I zoomed in and the gimmick is obvious. Knowing this the angles are to tight for my liking. Shame really because the effect is brilliant. Cheers
Excited about the product I diligently watched every review out there and concluded that because of angle restrictions it is not for me at this stage. Shame because the effects are really astonishing. Would you agree that spectators really need to be directly in front of you? All best to everyone celebrating thanksgiving. (We don't have it in Australia). Cheers David
Sorry. I meant to send to David
Wonderful review, i loved liquify, getting this too!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks, this review clears up some questions. I felt attacked to the gimmick but wondered if it could be used with other objects. One that remains: Would it work with something that is a shell of it former self, or is that already too heavy?
Tobias has released some great stuff this year but while these things are easy there is a big difference between doing them well and doing them poorly. This is amazing for a certain type of performer, but I'm not sure how many can truly pull it off.
It takes a lot of practice and skill.
That describes most (if not all) of Tobias’s releases. They look great in his hands but that doesn’t mean it’ll work for everyone
David, great review as always. Question: Can the chain and key be replaced with bigger/sturdier versions? Or is their size/weight mandatory for the effect? Gracias, and happy holidays!
It needs to be light
Glad you reviewed this almost every other review I seen so far just said how great it is. Probably not anything I would do.
I agree - it's a great trick.
Hi David, excellent review. I so appreciate that your pres3ntations are thorough, thoughtful, informative, candid, and enjoyable. Thank you so much for all you do! Your friend, David
You're welcome!
Great review as usual, was waiting for this, guess I’m buying it too but just one doubt, how comfortably can you perform it with maybe 4-5 ppl?
@ I see, I know how it works already due to some bad performances 😬
Would you agree that spectators really need to be directly in front of you because of angles? Shame because the effects are really astonishing. All the best to everyone celebrating thanksgiving from Australia. Cheers David.
kinda yea
My first guess was an “attractive” one and I did this on my own with my own key and chain.
neat
Ich warte schon darauf
I do a lot of corporate strolling sets. People are all round me. The angles are bad for me. It is great for a parlor show or social media. I wouldn't take it to a corporate gig. And yes, I did try it. Only did it once because people were behind me. But, it is easy to do and looks great in the mirror... the trick, not me.
I was on the fence with this… but then I saw a video of a performance online and it clearly exposed everything. I didn’t even have to replay it… No doubt it’s a nice visual effect, however, way to angle sensitive for me.
he completely flashed the secret
I understand.
@@mohammadkhoshnazar4105who was this? Does their name rhyme with Greg Betty?
I can’t see anything and I have watched several times.
Is the gimmicked key also metal
everything is metal
I love ya anyway but now more because of your shirt. Hope you’re a true Black Sabbath fan Ozzy only albums! First album vol4 sabotage etc
I love Ozzy
Hahaha darn...I had this idea years ago..not the necklace, that is a awesome addition. But i created my own gimmick after using the trick Frye's Chips by Charlie Frye. I modified the gimmick to be less (dangerous) and more Attractive to the hand. I could spin a metal coin as well as ditch the coin and a small key i had. But i treated the key more like the vanishing cigarette trick and reappear.
That's very cool. It's always amazing to see people taking inspiration from existing tricks and coming up with their own unique variations.
Trick of the year in my opinion
ok
From what I could see from the trailer, the gimmick could only be in one logical spot on the performer. I assume it's built like a Swami gimmick, but functions more like a vanishing matchstick.
😉
It is little, light and fragile.
I would loose it or break it and loose it.
😊
"lose"
@magicjim1 Yep. I'd probably do that as well.🤷♂️
Thanks for the review. Way too pricey. But that's just my personal opinion.
I'm so much looking forward to black friday deals on that... when it's down to 35 bucks, it's definitive a buy!
@@Stan_dart Same. I gues I'll buy this if it was around 20$
This does NOT come off as a rave review.
Even when I saw the trailer on Penguin,
I just felt it was WAY too small and it had a 'minor' feel to it.
Thanks for the review, I did NOT feel excitement here.
I'm going to pass.
p.s. like your B.S. t-shirt. I would never peg you as a Sabbath fan.
It's my Tony Stark shirt