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I have had this product for a couple of days now. I would like to leave my review for this product because I see some lower reviews that may deter people away.
I do not mind if people do not get this, because of how cool it is, but I would like more people to become involved due to the potential this product has.

Pros: Cube is nice, the app is clean, the tricks are awesome, the creator contact is great (I have contacted several times and they are quick to respond).

Cons: App needs to be polished and updated, Instructions need frequent updates to match the app. Needs more troubleshooting info. Need private discussion page (FaceBook) to discuss ideas and updates.

Initial Thoughts: When I received this product, I watched the video. I could not download the video on my phone, so that made it hard to navigate. It needs a time line table of contents. The video instruction is obviously older, and with technology like this (an app) updates will often be made, so updated videos and instruction need to be provided. This is not the case at the time of this review. The instructions were good, but there were things I wanted to see and explained, which were not, such as the email function, maintenance, and routine ideas. My cube app did not work at first. I figured out why (the storage for my phone was set to the external sd card and it had to be set to internal). This is annoying since my internal space is limited, which is why I use the sd card. After figuring this out, the app worked well. It takes slightly longer to take the "picture" than wanted, but with some scripting it works fine.
I have performed this for a few friends and they all seem impressed. I love the email function and the website function as it drives people to your content. The picture on the phone is nice because of the no-internet needed functionality.

Things I want to see come to this product:
1. I want to be able to see the full cube. At this time you only see three sides, while this is impressive, some people do want to see more. Two picture options would be nice. The picture also, looks too perfect. This may be nice to change in the future (angle differently, change the rendering)

2. Adaptability and customization of the image. One of my wishes is to be able to upload a picture of ME holding the cube, or the cube on a table with my logo, or of a poster for my show with the cube on it matching theirs.

3. Quicker upload times. The picture should be quicker to take to my phone, as it is technically a screenshot.

4. Dark Phone option. I would like to have my phone sitting on the table, running the app, with the screen off so I do not have to see the app while doing the trick. I do not want to accidentally "flash" my screen for the spectator to see the cube picture there.

5. Customize Email. At this time, the email address the cube is sent to is obviously a server address specifically for this cube. I would like to have that changed to either a custom one, or my own personal email. I would also like to be able to keep the email of the person I am performing to so I can contact them later on for future events.

6. Private discussion group. Either on facebook or the webpage where we can discuss the routines, function, and ideas. Other magic apps out there have these forum and communities. I have seen AMAZING ideas and work come from these. It also allows troubleshooting to happen easier and updates to be made pinpointing issues. I have also seen clever people become involved with the program to help improve the functions.

These are some of the functions I have seen that I would like to see change.
While there is a lot of updating to be done to have a super amazing product, I do like where this starts. I am quiet happy so far with the functions at this time and feel that it is an awesome product. I plan to perform this mainly for walk around until new functions are added that may make stage use more functional.

Please do not pass by on this product just yet. Bookmark it, and come back in a month to see how the improvements are coming along. I can see this being extremely functional and an amazing addition to any magician or mentalist's toolbox.

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Phillydwight
Jul 10th 2019 6:19am
does the custom email not available mean that if the server is not supported say a year from now it renders the cube useless as a prediction?

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jpfun
Jun 28th 2019 8:26am
I contacted the creator and they never responded!

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