Nique Tan Chats - C Pad System by TCC Magic

Mentalist Nique Tan delivers a thoughtful review of the C Pad System by TCC Magic, a device designed to secretly obtain a spectator's written number while keeping the performer's back turned. Tan explores the system's construction, its core principle – a clever reinvention of an older technique – and its potential for performance. He notes that the spectator writes a three-digit number on a Post-it note, which is then sealed within a case, allowing for a peek while maintaining the illusion of being turned away. However, Tan raises concerns about the system's practicality, pointing out that the design can draw attention to the method, the limited information obtained (only three digits), and the somewhat contrived nature of the peek sequence. He suggests that the system's design might be too obvious in certain environments and that more flexible techniques, like using an impact, offer a better balance of deception and versatility. While acknowledging the ingenuity of the design, Tan ultimately expresses disappointment, concluding that the limitations and potential for exposure outweigh the benefits, and that other methods are preferable for most mentalism performances.