In response to the Troublewit wearing and getting tears at the creases, I've been performing it for many years. I wouldn't even start using it until it's broken in and that means it is showing some wear at the creases. I just use scotch tape to repair any tears. Mine will have been taped and repaired many times before I would consider it worn out and ready for a new one. If you are taping a few of the creases, it's probably just about broken in. It will go for many shows before it is truly worn out.

I love this thing! I enjoy learning to make the shapes and with a little imagination you can create quite a charming routine with it. It is unique and a nice interlude or warm-up item that packs small and plays BIG! I bought one and after 5 or 6 days it started ripping at the creases. Thus, I bought 2 more - 1 for rehearsing and one broken in just enough to perform with. They are a bit pricey so I will have to see how they hold up if I am to continue to perform with it.

Learning to use it may have caused some undue pressure on the creases. It is a bit confusing to figure out how to pull open the folds so everything is uniform. Printed instructions could help. The video is dubbed in English and the camera angles could be a little better for clarity. But, I figured it out, and you can too.

I love this thing! I enjoy learning to make the shapes and with a little imagination you can create quite a charming routine with it. It is unique and a nice interlude or warm-up item that packs small and plays BIG! I bought one and after 5 or 6 days it started ripping at the creases. Thus, I bought 2 more - 1 for rehearsing and one broken in just enough to perform with. They are a bit pricey so I will have to see how they hold up if I am to continue to perform with it.

Learning to use it may have caused some undue pressure on the creases. It is a bit confusing to figure out how to pull open the folds so everything is uniform. Printed instructions could help. The video is dubbed in English and the camera angles could be a little better for clarity. But, I figured it out, and you can too.