Instict - an honest review

[Randi Rain]

I just received my DVD of Instinct, and just watched it.
It's not long and it's not hard. So time would not be an issue for a review.

Let's start with the DVD quality...
It's fine. Nothing special. Your typical magic DVD.

Now... on to the effect.
This is the hardest part... let's see...
Is it a good effect? Yes.
Is it the best of these types? No.
Why?
Because there is a part left out of the promo video.
That is, the nail gets put under a cup while the magician is watching.
Then... the magician turns around and they are mixed up.
Other versions don't do this.
My version, Tetanus which is the same as SPIKE, does not.
The spike gets put under any cup, they can be mixed up, all done while the magicians back is turned.
I think this makes for a better performance.
Because the audience doesn't think that you just marked the cup.
Not that you do with Instinct.
With Instinct, you do not nick or mark the cup in any way.
Matter of fact... It can be done without the magician ever touching the cups.
So.. a good effect, but not the best.

Now the method...
I must admit that I never thought of this in any way.
I never noticed this in any way.
If I would have seen this done in person, it would have got me.
At least at first.
If I studied it enough, I MAY been able to figure it out.
But I doubt any lay person could.

Final thoughts...
This is pretty good, and I will use it.
I can see me doing it as a close up effect, but probably will stick to my version for my stage shows.
Also... it's a little pricey.
For a one trick DVD, even though there is a sort of bonus, $35 is too much.
One trick DVDs should be no more than $25.

Randi