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Stitch Quickfire Review

This video is a glowing review of 'Stitch,' a finger-sawing illusion from Titanis and Murphy's Magic. The creator is incredibly enthusiastic about the effect, praising its visual impact, ease of performance, and clean finish where everything is examinable. The illusion creates a startling visual of sawing a finger in half, removing it, and then seamlessly reattaching it, requiring minimal dexterity – just the ability to move one finger at a time. A major advantage is the instant reset, making it perfect for repeated performances and easy to transport. While the initial gimmick only comes in one skin tone, the tutorial provides instructions on how to modify it for a better color match. The creator does mention a potential issue for those with thinner fingers, but offers a simple 'tweak' to improve the angles. Overall, he considers 'Stitch' a worthwhile purchase at $45, especially for performers looking for a striking and self-contained illusion that will leave a lasting impression.

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Key points

  • Easy to perform with minimal dexterity.

  • Instant reset allows for repeated performances.

  • Compact and portable.

  • Includes all necessary components (plastic props and metal blade).

  • Tutorial provides instructions for color matching the gimmick.

  • A 'tweak' is suggested to improve angles for those with thinner fingers.

  • Forgiving viewing angles.

  • Clean start and finish with examinable props.

  • Provides a striking and memorable illusion.