I just got this today and love it! The principle isn't new, but the gimmick is. It's combination of two gimmicks every magician owns, affixed together to make a new super gimmick! I remember seeing a guy do a cigarette vanish on the old 90's TV show America's Funniest People, it won him the $3000 second prize (he used a much lower-tech version). I went out and bought me some bright neon pink and orange Sharpies, they're much more visible, and this trick deserves the best. Bravo Alain Vachon! More tricks like this one please!

every time i tried to perform, the gimmick stood out and was easily spotted i would not recommend this trick

I'm not sure why some reviewers gave negative comments. They mentioned it was hard to conceal, or that their hands were too small.This is a great specific adaptation of another gimmick. Subtlety is the key to this gimmick. You are NOT showing your hands and blatantly "showing all". Go back and put in a little practice, and work on your angles specific to you and you may change your mind. My hands are "average" and it works fine, after practice. I plan on using it as a lead in to Ambitious card as more of a "throw away"or seemingly impromptu item. The included dvd is quite brief, however.

I received the package today. You can borrow pen and do tricks.
The gimmick is ok, but I make my own gimmick.

This product is ok if you have really big hands. The effect is cool but you can see the pen at pretty much any angle except the side view from the front. The gimmick is cheap and not worth the amount you pay. The dvd is bad and badly edited. Honestly you can make the gimmick with a piece from a pen cap.