I really did. What a great concept. Gosh I wanted to like this.
The prop works as
advertised. You get a good peek and it is a really smart concept. So why the negativity?
The cards. The ones they supply look a bit weird to me. Mentalism has to look natural and these
cards don't look natural. And in order to do it one of the cards is a bit... special. When I tried
the effect the spectator spotted the specialness immediately. (Lay person btw).
If you are
going to use your own cards you have to prepare them. No big deal but in order to have the treated
card look like the others all your cards must be remade. And if you do what needs to be done... it
can be seen.
Mentalism is all about looking natural. Minimal. Simple. Its mind reading
after all. Unfortunately I found this gimmick creates more problems than it solves.
Center
tear is a better method.
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The method for doing this trick is very cool however they did not disclose that it works much better
with the cards included and for me the cards included used a theme that I was unable to use. I would
have liked to know in advance the theme as it was on the spiritistic side of things and that is not
an area I would ever exploit in my way of doing things. I thought you could do it with my own biz
cards and that is why I bought it but when I tried that I was caught twice doing it that way. To be
fair I did not go out and buy the cheap version of my own biz cards that was recommended but I just
wish I would have know about the recomeded method before I spent the money. If you are planning to
use your own biz cards you should know that you will have to buy a special version of your own biz
cards for this to work.
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Stealth Case provides an incredibly deceptive full business card peek right in front of and under
the noses of your spectators.
No need to fold or tear your business card!
The
spectator draws a picture, writes a word or number on the back of a business card, then places it
face down on a stack of cards. More cards are put on top, then the complete stack is put in the
case. You can do this or the spectator can.
The case is closed and shown both sides.
Depending on the handling you can now reveal what they drew or wrote, or you can remove a card from
the case and duplicate what they wrote.
The case is then opened, the cards removed, and
their card is right where it should be, in the middle of the stack.
No privacy film. No
slits. No flaps. No windows. No impression device. No magnetic film or magic slate. The case is
in fact solid and cannot be seen through.
I thought I knew how it worked...and was wrong.
This is a method I have never seen before in any peek device.
Outstanding and highly
recommended.
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Truly a work of art.
This is one of the quickest, easiest, and innocent peek devices I
have ever seen.
Design and craftsmanship are top notch across everything received. While
not inexpensive, it is clear that many hours went into R&D for both the props themselves as well as
the included routines.
This will travel with me and see plenty of use.
Pros:
Well built.
Appears 100% innocent (all included props)
100% reliable
Full view peek,
with no drawing constraints (anything written will be visible)
VERY fast peeks are possible
Fully examinable (if that's important to you, though in this case it really shouldn't be).
Cons:
Durability of the polished finish on the case will need to be seen over time, but
honestly, some cosmetic wear and tear on an item like this isn't a bad thing.
I wish a download
was also available so I didn't need to dig out / connect my DVD player. :)
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The Stealth Case is 100% my absolute favourite "go to" peek device. Purchased it during the live
product launch, and so happy that I did.
If you are serious about your magic and/or
mentalism performances, whereby this type of utility device is useful to you, I can not recommend
the Stealth Case highly enough.
The sleek and elegant design of the Steath Case, fits
perfectly into what the audience view it as, a simple "no second thoughts, card case holder".
i.e. In no way does it appear out of place, or a bit "prop-like".... Hence, why it is called
"The Stealth Case"...!!!
Yet, its simplistic and stylish design is matched so strongly with
its devilishly clever principles of deception and absolute ease of use. Seriously, this product is a
dream to use... I kid you not. The subtleties available to the performer are varied and plentiful,
to obtain whatever information is required.
Personally, I believe any performer will feel
it a privilege to use the Stealth Case, and be smiling on the inside as he/she does so!
Having only begun developing further ideas and concepts surrounding its uses, I believe the
vastness of what could be accomplished with this utility device is truly only limited by one's
imagination.
I don't see how a product could get any better to what the Stealth Case
offers.
A whole hearted 10 out of 10, for magical excellence!
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Thank you Steve and team. This illusion is so self-working you can learn how to perform it in a
matter of minutes and the gimmicks are so well designed and manufactured, quality is top notch. The
team also provide several different storylines to use in performance which gives you lots of
flexibility. Overall, the investment is worth it because you can use the materials for years.
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'The MOTHER of All PEEKS!!'
FINALLY ... a peek device where you have ZERO funny moves or awkward
looking.
BOOM spot on 'PERFECTION'. You will look for excuses to use this.
Not
only is it truly the BEST peek device I have seen.. it has unlimited uses and routines. Once you see
how SIMPLE yet effective this is, your mind will spin. Perfect for the beginner yet solid enough for
the true pro.... you can use it one minute after cracking the box.
ALL hidden in an
INSPECTABLE everyday business card case that looks innocent yet is diabolically genius. No see
through angle 'crap' - it's a real opaque business card case you can hand out and the spectator will
NEVER find YOUR SECRET!
Worker! Worker! Worker!
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It's good. If you have a use for a really nice device like this, I don't think you could do better.
I've been using mine on gigs and it's very deceptive although I don't use it as described on the
instructional video. I'll probably buy a second for a spare and to keep in my backup magic case.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
This is the best utility I seen to date and
I own a great collection of this type of gaget.
If used properly as instructed you will not be
detected. Great instructions, tips and
support from
Website. Note this utility might seem a bit
experience, but you get what you
pay for.
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I put this to the test and performed Hollywood or Bust last night to a friend with this, and he is
very hard to fool. He was completely stumped.
Well made beautiful looking business card case
with innocent looking cards. And I like that it comes with extra 'something' so you can do the
effects with your own business cards.