SleightfulRattle Dice by Alex Latorre - Magic Review
This video presents a thorough review of 'Rattle Dice' by Alex Latorre, available through Penguin Magic, with Greg Wilson and Nick Locapo leading the discussion. The device, initially showcased at Magic Live 2024, utilizes sound and misdirection to create a variety of dice-based illusions, including teleportations, vanishes, and changes. The package includes three dice – two standard and one gimmicked – along with a silencer. The tutorial, under an hour long, is praised for its clarity, covering basics like a dice-through-cup routine and the 'invisible roll.' Wilson highlights the device's versatility, suitability for both social media and live performance, and its ease of use, making it ideal for restaurant magic, walk-around, and parlor shows. It's considered relatively easy to learn, especially for those with experience in coin and card sleights, and priced at a reasonable $40. Wilson enthusiastically recommends 'Rattle Dice,' awarding it a 96% rating and considering it among the top tricks of 2024, emphasizing its ingenuity, quality, and value.
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Key points
The Rattle Dice package includes three dice: two standard, un-gimmicked dice and one specially gimmicked die.
A small silencer is also included to control the rattling sound.
The tutorial is considered excellent and under an hour long.
Rattle Dice is suitable for both social media and live performance.
Angles are generally quite forgiving, approaching 360 degrees with effective misdirection.
The device is versatile and can be incorporated into various routines.
No DIY is required, as everything needed is included.
The reset is instantaneous, allowing for repeated performances.
The routines are considered relatively easy to learn.