I tried the elevated matrix tonight where I work at a sports bar / restaurant I have done other
matrix's before and the video looked great . But in the real world you can't do this at a bar or
raised tables in restaurants because the bar and table are almost eye level . They see the gimmick .
People must well be above the table . I realize when you by the trick your buying the secret . The
trick looked great on the video but if I knew the secret before hand I would have not bought this
trick. I love Penquin Magic and am a loyal customer
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It's a simple matrix routine. The gimmick reminds me of something that might come in a Christmas
magic kit. That said, the gimmick makes the routine easy.
My disappointment stems from bad
angles. The angles for the immediate audience can be managed, but for other tables - especially if
you are performing on a high top in a joint that has regular height tables - concealing the secret
will be challenging if not impossible.
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Being in magic as long as I have, about 40 years, a lot of times, you can watch these demos and get
a good idea of what is going on here. The gimmick that is being used is a little simpler than what I
had in mind. (I tend to overthink things.) but with all that said, this is a great routine, I have
always wanted to do a matrix routine, but I never put in the practice. The gimmick is easy to work
with, easy to bring into routine and steal away. It’s very small but the product quality is great.
another great thing about this is besides using quarters. You can also use dice, and to me that just
opens up more possibilities for you.
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good for digital magic. The angles for anything else is quite bad. The gimmick is customized for
sound but doesn't really work well. I bought this to replace the old style matrix but the angles and
sound make this a worse version for in person.
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Perhaps it's just me, but it seems like this might be more suitable for an online presentation
because of the angles. I'm NOT a pro, so maybe I'm missing something. Over all, well thought out and
looks great but not sure about performing in front of an audience.
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I never liked Matrix tricks because it always seemed like you could kind of tell what was being
done. This being done on a metal chair or hardwood tabletop, hearing the coins placed but nothing
when they move adds an element to the effect that makes it better in my mind. The method is super
easy; if you can do a simple matrix, you will like this. I know from what I am seeing so far I like
this.
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Wow. This is a serious piece of Magic. It does exactly what the demo looks like it does. It works
with coins, dice and other items. You can learn it quickly and with a little practice you will be
amazing yourself and anyone who watches. As a Magician, this is what folks expect you to be able to
do. Enjoy!
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I was genuinely impressed by the trailer for this trick—it completely sold me on the concept.
Unfortunately, the reality didn’t live up to the hype. Once I saw the gimmick, I felt let down by
what I had paid for. It’s underwhelming and feels unfinished.
A recurring complaint among
other magicians in the discussion thread is that the most critical part of the gimmick is left
exposed, which leads to unnecessary Talking, which I feel is the gimmicks most critical job. That
flaw alone makes the trick hard to perform convincingly.
At this point, I’m not even sure
it’s worth the effort to modify or improve it. I’m tossing it aside. This might be the most
disappointing purchase I’ve made in a long time.
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The idea is good and the routine is solid. Good explanation video.
It has three drawbacks:
The angle is crucial. On smooth surfaces it makes noticeable noises, and on soft surfaces it works
unreliably and also makes noises. It gives it away.
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Incredible you will love it
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