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Sharpie Swami Pro by Ultramantic

Created by: Ultramantic

The Sharpie Swami Pro is a refillable Swami gimmick designed for mentalism performances, mimicking Sharpie marker ink. It features a magnetic housing for easy removal and loading, ensuring the ink doesn't leak and the gimmick stays protected in your pocket. This close-up magic tool requires some initial setup, including purchasing ink separately, and is available in standard and deluxe versions, with the deluxe including a clever tip changer.

Key features

  • Refillable design eliminates the need for replacements

  • Magnetic housing for easy removal and loading

  • Available in standard and deluxe versions

  • Prevents ink leakage

  • Requires initial setup and separate ink purchase

Pros

  • Refillable and reusable

  • Magnetic housing enhances convenience

  • Protected design prevents ink leakage

  • Snug fit for optimal comfort

Cons

  • Does not come ready to use out of the box

  • Lacks instructional magic routines

  • Additional purchase of ink required

Effect

The Sharpie Swami Pro is a refillable Swami gimmick designed for secret writing. To the audience, it appears as if the performer can write or draw invisibly with their bare thumb, producing marks that resemble Sharpie ink. The effect is clean, instant, and can be used in various mentalism or prediction routines where secret writing is needed.

Full Details

The Sharpie Swami Pro is a magnetic, refillable nail writer that mimics Sharpie marker ink. It includes a plastic thumb tip with a replaceable writing surface and a magnetic housing for secure storage. The deluxe version comes with a clever tip changer for added convenience. Users must supply their own ink and assemble the syringe for refilling. The product does not include pre-loaded ink or magic routines, focusing instead on the utility of the gimmick itself.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This product is best suited for mentalists and magicians familiar with Swami gimmicks or nail writers. It is ideal for performers who want a reusable, discreet tool for secret writing without the mess of traditional ink-based methods. Those who prefer self-working or beginner-friendly tricks may find the setup and lack of included routines less appealing.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The Sharpie Swami Pro requires some initial setup, including loading ink and adjusting the fit for comfort. The mechanics of using a Swami gimmick involve subtle finger movements, which may take practice to perfect. The magnetic housing makes loading and unloading easier, but performers should still rehearse handling the gimmick smoothly.

What Magicians Say

David from Magic Orthodoxy highlights the practicality of the Sharpie Swami Pro, praising its refillable design and magnetic housing. He notes, "I love the magnet—it makes it very easy to eject it off my finger without any mess." However, he mentions that the product does not come ready to use and lacks instructional routines, stating, "I didn't really love the fact that it doesn't come ready to go... there's still a little bit of work that you have to do." He recommends resources like 13 STS Mentalism for those seeking performance ideas.

Overall, the Sharpie Swami Pro is a functional upgrade for experienced users of Swami gimmicks, offering durability and convenience at the cost of additional setup.

What people are saying about Sharpie Swami Pro

David from Magic Orthodoxy says...

I love the magnet makes it very easy to kind of eject it off my finger without any mess plus the holder keeps it nice and neat in my pocket I don't have to worry about ink uh standing in my clothes [...] negatives I didn't really love the fact that it doesn't come ready to go right you actually have to go out buy ink put the uh injector together load it with ink and then it's ready to go.

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