Magic Tricks

@Vitop...
Don't sweat @JStuff too much...
Candidly, you are willing to make a commitment (spend money) for some pricey utility devices. That's a good thing - that you have the options.
I assure you, I've got some pricey stuff too...some worth it, some, eh, not so much.
Anyway, got off point.
Since you're still learning, scour the web for YouTube videos and other printed material that cover everything regarding I.T. so that you can become informed about the stuff e.g. how to tie the thread (make your own damn Loops), how to strengthen it, which materials work best, yada yada yada
That's all 'public domain' info which should be, and is, free.
Then, decide what's best for you.
You've probably already realized that the thread lends itself to some fun effects...once you get the handling techniques down.
Have you come up with any new ideas on your own?
Best wishes....

Fair question -
Similar product from the same developer that uses IT.
Plus, the critical 'working' parts of each are, effectively, the same...just packaged differently.
So, the different packages and handling technique may make some tricks easier to perform than others depending on which unit you have.
Thus, the question could be...does having one over the other eliminate any routines that could be performed?
Of course it doesn't.
It's even debatable that you may not need either one...if you know the routines.
In closing, you probably don't need both...just my 2c on the subject.
Best wishes...

Good to know this Magicyoda since I'm still learning some pen routines and saw this new tarantula so thought that certain rountines ( floating ring in particular) could only be done with tarantula. Guess I'll be on the hunt for good IT dvd. Suggestions appreciated. Thanks!

You spent $100.00 on a pen and now you're considering another $75.00 for this.
Ummmm, it's a fancy invisible thread reel - really?

That's cool - they're your funds.

Juststuff when you have nothing useful to add please refrain.