P.O.V. Pad by João Miranda and Julio Montoro

Effect

The P.O.V. Pad is a gimmicked sticky note system that lets magicians secretly peek at a spectator's drawing, number, or word while the note remains in the spectator's hands. The audience sees the magician correctly reveal private information without any suspicious handling, making the effect seem impossible.

Full details

The P.O.V. Pad includes a gimmick, extra components, and an instructional video by João Miranda. It teaches six different handlings, including direct peeks, mirror routines, drawing duplications, and a card trick kicker. The method requires no extra setup beyond sticky notes and a marker, keeping the performance clean and direct.

Who should consider the trick

This trick suits mentalism performers and magicians who frequently use peeks in their routines. It works best for those who perform in well-lit conditions and prefer drawing-based effects over word or number predictions. Beginners may find the peek-reading aspect challenging, so intermediate to advanced performers will get the most out of it.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The mechanics are simple, but the real challenge lies in quickly and accurately reading the peeked information. Poor handwriting, complex numbers, or bad lighting can make the effect unreliable. Performers with dyslexia or vision difficulties may struggle. The trick requires the audience to stay in front of the performer, and lighting must shine directly on the pad for the peek to work.

What magicians say

Tyler Lunsford tested the P.O.V. Pad and praised its creative method for obtaining peeks without suspicious handling. He noted that drawing duplications work well because shapes are easier to interpret than words or numbers. However, he found the price slightly high at $50 and suggested $40 would be more reasonable. He also pointed out that reading the peek can be difficult under certain conditions, making it less ideal for word or number predictions.

MurphysMagicSupplies highlighted the P.O.V. Pad as part of their new releases, emphasizing its innovation and portability. While they did not provide a detailed review, they included it among tricks suitable for intermediate magicians.

Tyler concluded that the P.O.V. Pad is best suited for drawing-based effects rather than word or number peeks. Performers should consider their performance style and environment before purchasing.