Not A Pad by La Servente
Created by: La Servente
Key features
Disguised as a simple notepad for easy carrying and natural handling
Enables impromptu performances with no setup required
Versatile for productions, vanishes, and transformations of small items
Ideal for mentalism routines, including card forces
Budget-friendly and works without coins or complex sleight of hand
Pros
Highly versatile for various effects in a routine
No setup needed, making it ready to use anywhere
Adds a layer of surprise and utility to performances
Affordable and easy to integrate into existing acts
Cons
Limited to small items, may not suit larger props
Relies on the gimmick, which could wear out over time
Effect
Not A Pad looks like a simple notepad to the audience. A magician can use it to make small items appear, disappear, or change into other objects. The notepad itself seems ordinary, but it allows for surprising magical moments during a performance.
Full details
Not A Pad is a utility device created by La Servente. It is designed to look like a regular notepad. This tool helps magicians perform various effects without complex sleight of hand. It can be used to force a card, make items vanish, or produce objects cleanly. The device requires no setup and works with everyday items. It is small and easy to carry, making it suitable for impromptu performances.
Who should consider the trick
Magicians who perform impromptu magic should consider Not A Pad. It is useful for performers who want a versatile tool for their act. Mentalists may find it helpful for forcing cards cleanly. Stage performers can use it in silent acts where visual impact is important. It is also good for magicians building a multi-phase routine with different types of effects.
Information on how difficult it is to perform
Not A Pad is not difficult to use. The methods are straightforward and do not require advanced sleight of hand. Basic practice is needed to handle the pad smoothly. Performers can learn to use it effectively with minimal rehearsal. It is suitable for magicians of all skill levels.
What magicians say
AlakazamMagicUK describes Not A Pad as a clever utility device. They say, "Its versatility is a key selling point for building a multi-phase routine." In another video, they note its value for mentalists, stating it allows for "clean and deceptive forces." The device is highlighted as a tool that adds utility and surprise to an act without needing coins or other traditional props.
What people are saying about Not A Pad
AlakazamMagicUK says...
Not A Pad is a clever utility device disguised as a simple notepad, allowing for the production, vanishing, or transformation of small items, adding a layer of utility and surprise to an act without the need for coins. Its versatility is a key selling point for building a multi-phase routine.
Promotional videos
I have £25 per item and need an IMPROMPTU act that MUST NOT include COINS!
AlakazamMagicUK mentioned this magic trick in this video.
Tutorial videos
The Act | A STAGE ACT for under £100 with NO TALKING! ft SIMON LIPKIN!
AlakazamMagicUK mentioned this magic trick in this video.

