Repo
Created by: Tobias Dostal, Murphy's Magic
Repo by Tobias Dostal and Murphy's Magic is a hypervisual, impossible ring and string effect that happens inside the spectator's hands. This close-up magic trick involves a key appearing, disappearing, and transforming on a chain, culminating in a series of baffling visual transformations that defy explanation. The package includes a mini envelope, plastic bag, ordinary and gimmicked keys, a keychain, and a versatile utility device for vanishes and productions. Perfect for magicians looking for a practical, fooling effect that leaves audiences stunned.
Key features
- Hypervisual and fooling ring on string effect
- Occurs in the spectator's hands
- Includes a utility device for vanishes and productions
- Detailed tutorial covering multiple routines
- Practical for close-up, walk-around, and smaller parlor shows
Pros
- Extremely fooling and visual
- Multiple routines taught
- Examinable at the end
- Quick reset for some routines
- Utility device has multiple uses
- Creative and practical for various performing environments
Cons
- Angle sensitive
- Requires proper storage to avoid tangling
- Slightly high price point
- Need to replace adhesive over time
What people are saying about Repo
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Repo by Tobias Dostal and Murphy's Magic - Review
The video provides a comprehensive review of 'Repo' by Tobias Dostal and Murphy's Magic, highlighting its hypervisual and fooling nature as a ring on string effect that occurs in the spectator's hands. The reviewer performs a live demonstration, showcasing the trick's ability to make a key appear and disappear on a chain, and even transform back into a key. The package includes a mini envelope, plastic bag, ordinary and gimmicked keys, a keychain, and a utility device for vanishes and productions. The tutorial is detailed, covering various routines and tips for performance. Pros include the trick's fooling nature, multiple routines, and the utility device's versatility. Cons mention the need for proper storage to avoid tangling, angle sensitivity, and a slightly high price. The reviewer rates it 98%, recommending it for those who appreciate creative and practical magic.
Takeaways:
- Repo is a visual and practical ring on string effect that happens in the spectator's hands.
- Includes a utility device for vanishes, productions, and changes, adding versatility.
- Tutorial is comprehensive, covering multiple routines and performance tips.
- Angle sensitive and requires proper storage to prevent tangling.
- Priced at $60, considered slightly high but worth it for the right performer.
- Rated 98% by the reviewer, highly recommended for its fooling nature and creativity.