The Watch Crystal by Eric Maurin - This is one of the most eerie street magic and mentalism effects we've ever seen. Your spectators will get the shivers. Highly Recommended!!!
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The Effect Please note: Due to the nature of this routine, it will only work for an English-speaking audience.
Throughout the ages man has been fascinated with the concept of time. His quest to harness it has taken him from the ancient sundial to the atomic clock. But never before has time been told like this.
The mystery begins with the magician displaying a small glass disc-"the crystal from an old pocket watch." A spectator thinks of any time of a secret time.
After blowing on the crystal, a vaporous watch dial appears on the glass, and the hands reveal the chosen hour!
The misty apparition slowly fades, disappearing in time, and the crystal is once again transparent.
This astonishing crystal comes in a velvet carrying bag, with customized polishing cloth and illustrated instructions to an intriguing and timeless presentation.
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I had to get more than one to get one that works. Let me say that I perform three watch-related illusions in a row and this one is the closer of that theme. I've had people cuss, back up several steps VERY QUICKLY, scream and have had a couple of women cry. It's not the simplicity of the trick, folks - it's all in performance.
So, it's a great effect that has the potential for great reactions. I like it. I only gave it 3 stars because I got one that one time worked, but not the other. Then I found another where the other time worked; but not the first one. I had to return more than one before I got one that you could actually see both times on the crystal. Then I found one in a shop that the images were better than on the one I bought online; so I bought that one. I have a few of these because it's so great that I keep trying to get one that's well-made. I don't know if the material doesn't hold the etching or if it wears off after time or if they're just poorly constructed...but something is wrong here. Which is sad, because it's such an emotionally hard-hitting effect.
So, performed properly - and especially in conjunction with other effects - this is a powerful illusion. However, it's apparently a gamble as to whether or not you actually get one that is well-made and usable. Good luck.
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It's OK
by christurchinski from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on 04/10/2010 00:10:25
This trick has a neat idea but depending on the audience, it will be easily figured out. The cool part about this trick though is that you really don't have to force a time. They can choose any time to start with and you will always have the right prediction. The revelation at the end it really cool and usually people accept it. If you are looking for a neat gimmick, pick this up.
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Idea has Potential but keep your money
by Alan Franzenburg from Modesto, Ca on 09/18/2005 23:51:02
Neet idea and could be a little spooky but it is easy to figure out and not worth the money since you get the secret right from the demo, so you are paying 44$ for the glass disk and bag.
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DO NOT GET IT!!!
[Verified buyer] by hARRISON L.L. from Oregon on 09/02/2005 18:54:44
Ok first of all the trick is not what it is made out to be! They make it sound so great when accually it sucks!!! This trick is a waste of time and money. I seriously do not reccomend this trick to anyone!
When I got the thing in the mail and went inside and pulled it out it looked cool, I mean a little glass disk...cool....I guess. But then the derections where kind of confusing so read them over and over again and then when I got it and did the trick to my dad, mom, brother, and sister they were like "Ummmmm...ok....is that it?" This trick sucks plus you can only do it once to the same person! And after I did the trick a couple of times it wouldnt even work!!!
If you get this trick then you will see what I mean, but seriously.....TAKE IT OUT OF YOUR CART!!!NOW!!!
This is the worst trick ever. It is so expensive for one trick. It is totally not worth it. I mean 44 bucks.. u can buy better things... dvd... other gimmicks like even 2 or 3 things.... this is just a waste for one trick.... and you can only do it once to that specatator.. If they do it in their heads a couple of times.. they will definitely get the trick... So really it is totally not worth it... worst thing ever in the penguin site.... buy something else.
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