For starters, I would classify myself as an early intermediate level magician, focusing mainly on
card magic. I only had one coin trick in my repertoire that I was fully confident in until I bought
Split Focus.
The gimmick:
The included gimmicks are remarkably well crafted with one
very minor exception. There is one ungimmicked item included (a tiny coin purse) that felt a little
bit cheap to me. It’s a minor issue, considering that the item would be very easy to replace with
any other coin purse; the purse is also only used in a couple of the effects taught in Greg’s
videos. It is obvious that great care has been taken in the design and construction of the remainder
of the very important props included in the box. Even the “retrieval device” is attractive and built
well enough that it has replaced the one I normally carried. It all feels like it should last
forever.
The effects:
Greg is an amusing and engaging teacher. I had no difficulty with
any of the explanations of the gimmick or the sleights he describes. I personally feel that not all
of the effects presented are equally strong, but considering the brilliance of most of them I’m not
bothered by this at all. To perform the strongest (again, in my opinion) tricks taught you will only
need to be able to do a clean false transfer; his method for retrieving and ditching the gimmick is
simple enough that I was able to do it convincingly within an hour or so of practice.
The
effects included range from very short with huge punch to a longer series of tricks that would be
suitable as an anchor piece for an entire routine. I would say that if you already can perform a
convincing false transfer that you could be confidently performing many of these within hours of
unboxing.
My experience:
I have not had an opportunity to perform any of these in
public yet due to Covid restrictions, but I have performed several of them for my family (my
harshest critics!) They have been blown away. The very first time I did the two coin production and
vanish sequence for my wife she was stunned speechless.
Conclusion:
It’s difficult for
me to see how I could be more happy with this purchase. I’ve gone from having a single coin trick
I’m confident in to seven or eight that are not just good, they’re spectacular.
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I really love this gimmick because it's the one that makes you smile when you use it.
Pro's
I love that it's so easy to do
I love that they look amazing
I love that they
work like a dream 'in both directions'
(Don't want to give away secrets)
I love this can be
performed without sleeves
And I love this has so many uses
(and I also love that be a little
like Greg Wilson with the ladies😁👍
Cons
A little high priced (but if you like to blow
minds, value for money!!!)
You need to keep the coins moving a little and you can't hand them
out (at one moment you could for just a short moment.
But the cons are absolutely NO
PROBLEM. Watch the video how the master easily keeps the coines moving in a playful way, very easy
and safe to do. The amazement will be big and reactions great and eyes will pop out! It happens so
quick... and again and again I love it!
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I don't really do shows anymore but I like to carry stuff around with me. Split Focus has been in my
pocket for over 2 years. I got it at a lecture and it's one of my favorite purchases in the last 46
years. I recently lost my original set. I only waited 2 days before I ordered it again. $200 is
nothing to sneeze at but, to me, it is well worth it.
3 of 3 magicians found this helpful.
This is an everyday carry for me, endless applications with a huge reaction and simple to do!
Couldn’t ask for a better effect and video
2 of 2 magicians found this helpful.
Well worth the money. One of my best acts !!!
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Everything the reviewers say is true, except for how long the gimmick will last. I received this as
a gift at Christmas, but have only used it for the past 3 months. The gimmick broke and Penguin has
offered no support or help in getting it replaced, other than to provide a url to the vendors
website. Having owned an ecommerce site for 15 years, I would say this is very poor customer
service. (I have not had a response from the vendor yet).
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Très bien un mais un peux dispendieux et la dernière disparition est un peux bizarre mais en général
WoW!!
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The gimmick: craftsmanship is pristine, this will last you a long time.
The instruction:
Greg leave no stone unturned, providing clear instruction that allows you to fully grasp the
handling.
1 of 1 magicians found this helpful.
title says it all.....very good trick, but you will need to practice....nothing too hard
though....gimmick should last a lifetime and wilson always gives good routines
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Affect is amazing easy to perform brilliant idea. I tried to contact the manufacturer when mine
broke. I got no support. It is currently on its way to a reputable coin Magic manufacturer to see if
they can assist me. I really must like this effect if I’m willing to go out of pocket to pay to get
something repaired that should’ve broken.