i just started magic and i was wondering if the raven was a good trick for begginers. I am really young to so what that be a disadvantage ??

Gimmicks aren't usually good for beginners. I would suggest geting some beginner card videos. Like Born to perform, or buying Royal Road to Card magic. If you like books. The raven has to be used with a jacket, or long sleeves, and it's only one effect. Buy a video with some variety like "On the spot" and maybe you can see what kind of magic you like.

I believe that everyone should own The Raven. I do not use it too often..but when I do it is worth it. I would get it just too learn the concept and the technique. Check out the Raven X2 though...the new version. I have yet to get it, but I here it is great.

save your money and get the raven x2 once you are more experienced

no way, just get the cheaper raven while it's still cold outside. I like my raven!

I would get it but since you are a beginner I wouldn't learn to love gimmicks. Try a book or dvd also.

ya get some books and dvds to pratche over the winter get the raven over the summer

Bad advice in this thread...

Raven can be used without a jacket and in short sleeves.... even a T-Shirt if so inclined.

The "gimmick police" are out in full force here. Gimmicks are okay and all of them have them. For beginners it's a confidence builder and every serious professional magician uses them. Ignore the "gimmick police"

The raven uses a time tested method that goes back in magic probably to it's beginning. If magic is something you are going to pursue then it's a worthwhile purchase. I suspect the Raven X2 makes an addition to the original which I can't discuss without exposure; but in my opinion it's overpriced. Modern Coin Magic by Bobo even discusses a device so similar to the raven it's uncanny, and that book is under $10

i'd get a good video

they are really helpful and easy to understand unlike some books