Quantum Key

In this video, David from Magic Orthodoxy reviews 'Quantum Key,' a magic trick by Calvin Liew and Hanson Chien. The trick involves a key penetrating a bill, akin to the classic pen through bill effect. David compares it to other key tricks such as Ignition by Chris Smith and Swiss Key by Nicholas Lawrence, noting differences in gimmick examinability and performance angles. He praises Quantum Key for its well-made, cut keys that pass visual inspection and its straightforward handling, similar to pen through bill tricks. However, he points out that the gimmick is not examinable without a switch, unlike Swiss Key. The video includes a demonstration of the trick, along with two additional effects: key through playing card and key through shirt. David also mentions a key bend trick included as a bonus. He concludes that Quantum Key is a great everyday carry item for magicians, especially those new to key through bill effects, despite its non-examinable gimmick.

Takeaways:

• Quantum Key is a well-made trick with cut keys that pass visual inspection.
• The trick is similar to pen through bill effects, making it accessible for beginners.
• The gimmick is not examinable without a switch, unlike some other key tricks.
• Includes bonus effects: key through playing card and key through shirt.
• Great for everyday carry, especially for magicians new to key through bill effects.

The 'Quantum Key' by Hanson Chien and Calvin Liew is a new take on the pen-through-anything effect, using a regular-looking house key with a precision-crafted secret. The reviewer demonstrates the effect by stabbing a Post-it note with the key, then restoring it instantly. The product comes in a holographic box containing the ordinary key, a key ring, the quantum key gimmick, and a pouch for storage and switching. The gimmick's quality is highlighted as brilliant, with comparisons made to 'Ignition' by Chris Smith, noting 'Quantum Key's' more ordinary appearance and better handling. The tutorial is concise, about 25 minutes long, with subtitles, covering variations, live performance, maintenance, and additional applications like key bend and key bite. The effect works for both social media and real-life performances, is examinable at the beginning and end, and resets instantly. However, it's noted as expensive, with a piece that could be lost if not careful. Pros include ease of use, angle-proof performance, instant reset, and versatility with objects like borrowed bills. Cons are the price and the potential for the method to be guessed by laypeople. The reviewer gives it an 89% score, recommending it over 'Ignition'.

Takeaways:

• Quantum Key offers a visually startling key penetration effect with instant restoration.
• The gimmick is precision-crafted, looks ordinary, and comes with a storage pouch for easy switching.
• Comparable to 'Ignition' but with better handling and a more inconspicuous appearance.
• The tutorial is thorough, covering various applications and maintenance.
• Works for both social media and real-life performances, examinable before and after.
• Priced at about $70, it's considered expensive but worth it for performers.