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Magic Review - Insight by Chen Yang & TCC Magic

David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers a detailed review of "Insight," a portable book test by Chen Wang and TCC Magic. He's enthusiastic about TCC's recent quality and praises the device's modernization of a classic mentalism principle, drawing comparisons to Banin's "Word of a Ring" and Valentine's "Book Project." Priced at $35, "Insight" allows performers to use any book for a book test, utilizing a weighted brass coin. While requiring some initial assembly and a prepared force word, the coin largely handles the work, prompting a spectator to call 'stop.' David notes a potential limitation with longer words due to the coin's design, suggesting shorter words or numbers. He recommends using paperbacks with matching fonts and paper styles and highlights the device's compact size and ease of performance. Ultimately, he recommends "Insight" for its portability and versatility, expressing gratitude to TCC for the review copy. The video concludes with a promotion for the Magic Orthodoxy membership, offering access to a vast library of magic-related content across various tiers.

Key points

  • The device is compact, consisting only of the coin.

  • Book choice is important - use paperbacks with fonts and paper styles that match the coin's design.

  • The coin does most of the work, making it relatively easy to perform.

  • The primary effort lies in the initial setup and resetting the gimmick.