Let me start out by saying this is the coolest gimmick I've ever seen/used/owned.
DVD length: 24 Minutes
DVD Quality: Not outstanding like T11, obviously, but it does get the job done.

I've never seen an ad for an effect as honest as this one is. Everything it says on that page can be done.
At first, I was like, "There's no way the person's actual signature is on that card in the photo." Well, after getting the DVD I had to remove my foot from my mouth. It can actually be done. I was honestly surprised.

The second thing to stand out to me was the fact that a FREELY thought of word can appear on the photo. I had the same thought as before, and once again removed my foot from my mouth when he actually did it.

Andrew goes over all the nuances of the gimmick perfectly and if you keep it preserved right, this thing will last a very long time. I was shocked that Andrew actually invented this thing on his own. <---If you own the DVD you will know why I say this. Do yourself a favor and buy this before it's no longer for sale. These are handmade because of the certain "component" Andrew invented, so that's why it says limited quantities on the ad.

Once you get this, ideas will just start flowing out of you. The first one I had was to hand someone the photo, have another select a card, and then place it face down on the table. The photo is now visible and shows a very blurry image of the card. Attention is now brought back to the card on the table. It's flipped over to reveal all blurry pips.

Buy this DVD. I give it a 9/10

Overall, I love this idea. I believe that the concept is genius, and wish I had thought of it. However, I have a couple of issues with using it on a regular basis. One of the issues I identified pretty quickly, and the other took me awhile to put my finger on.

1) While this is a spectacular effect, it isn't exactly something you want to attempt on every single person for whom you perform. There's definitely a specific type of person you want to look for. This is not an effect you're going to perform 100 times per week necessarily. I believe that this should be used like a nuclear weapon. Instead of fired at every opportunity, it should be saved for the right moment to bring down the house. Given the relatively obscure nature of Polaroid cameras these days, and the fact that an extremely inquisitive person is going to want to look it over pretty thoroughly, you seem to do better performing this for spectators who tend toward the naive in the first place. If that sounds condescending, then let me put it a different way. Perform this when you have spectators prone to big reaction, and willing to submit to your spectator control methods. I would NOT perform this for anyone who appeared grabby or standoffish. It's simply too "technological" to go over well in that instance. (I've had a few people think iPhone iForce style technology was in play)

2) I touched on the second issue a bit at the end of the 1st. It took me awhile to realize what was bothering me, but I finally decided that I believe it's simply TOO gimmicky for me to be 100% comfortable with. Again, don't get me wrong, with proper care towards your performance, it's excellent. However, it just makes me picture a man standing in front of an LED television, waving his right hand around the screen with his left hand in his pocket on the power button of the remote, saying, "In a moment I will make this regular run-of-the-mill black box show you glimpses into a world different than your own. You'll see wonderous lands, amazing people, and the 6:00 news, as soon as I complete my magical chant."

I suppose if anyone still carried around a Polaroid camera, it wouldn't give me that pause, but I guarantee you that when you bring out a Polaroid film someone is going to want to see it. You have to have control, and be good at handling misdirection and "outs" to get through this without having to outright say, "No no ... nobody touches it but me."

Overall I would recommend it, because the presentation possibilities are simply endless, but don't be fooled, you need to be good at what you do to make this really work well.

When I first saw this effect, I thought it was cool, but I was a bit skeptical. From the looks of how visual it was and the props it used, I assumed I would have to carry around a SUPER delicate and fragile item and it would only be good for video.

That is the complete opposite of what I got with Photosynthesis. The gimmick is well made, durable and most of all, EASY to use. It's going straight into my show.

THIS is ultra versatile. You can make LITERALLY ANY image appear in the frame. It's really crazy.

HIGHLY recommended.

Dont regret my purchase (especially since it was in the coolbox for next to nothing.

One downside is that I didnt like Mayne's handling for the signed card as you need a special attire. I need to buy an old camera in order to do what I want to do with the signed card version! I wont perform this until I get that!

Nice concept .. good product! Beautiful, magical revelation that is pure eye candy!

i have used it
but it is difficult to change colar

There isn't anything not to like about this illusion. The concept is simple, yet it really blows peoples minds. This trick gets your imagination flowing right out of the box. I have had this item a short while and I already have four or five different concepts on using it.The DVD offers an excellent explanation. You can anticipate alot of fun with "Photosynthesis". I would definitely add it to your arsenal.

This is my first review. With that said, I think it is an o.k. trick but not the best out there.For some of the best tricks you need a jacket, and it's not in my normal outfit so that is one of the thinks I don't like. But if it is a colder area, and you often ware a jacket than by all means BUY IT if not then, DON'T BUY. Also for the gimmick, I think it costs too much and too easy to brake. It should be made out of plastic and not paper.

I got this effect and the first person I showed it to guessed how it work, although I should've seen it coming, because I knew how it worked before getting it. The certain people I'm talking about, are those with innocent minds. Naive or child-like adults. However, I do use it for just that, kids. They have a ball with it and can really get into whatever story you want to present to them.

Before I praise it too much, I should first tell you that the physical apparatus itself would not respond under normal temperatures by pressing my thumb on it.

Having said that, I use this all the time (including every paid gig with close-up performances) and just light a match to reveal the image. After a good card force, it looks really spooky and witchcraft-like to use fire and watch it develop. The reactions are always strong and some people literally back up away from it, creeped out (which is an ideal reaction).

Great work from Andrew Mayne, gimmick is nice, but has to be treated gently. my gimmick/"polaroid picture" got damaged, just buy using it like the dvd thaught, but i like the effect so much that i wont let that affect the rating.
i have performed it several times, and not all spectators get great reactions so it's nice to save this for the "special table" where you have a good chemistry with your audience.
overall great trick, just add to card before its out of stock!