SleightfulMagic Review - Slingshot by Joel Anthony
David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers an honest review of Joel Anthony's innovative gimmick, Slingshot. Initially expecting a card transformation, David discovered Slingshot works in reverse, creating a striking illusion where two cards seemingly merge into one. The gimmick, consisting of a blue-backed and red-backed card, cleverly vanishes the back of a card while keeping the face visible. The included 37-minute tutorial covers activation, a card-to-wallet routine, a three-card vanish, and Chicago opener applications, along with maintenance tips. While praising its self-resetting nature and the gimmick's ability to 'do the heavy lifting,' David wonders if it truly adds significant value compared to palming techniques. He suggests potential buyers consider their performance style and whether the existing routines fully utilize Slingshot's potential. Priced at $40, David ultimately finds it a worthwhile purchase for those seeking a unique and relatively easy-to-perform effect.
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Key points
Slingshot is a gimmick comprised of two cards, one blue-backed and one red-backed.
The gimmick creates the illusion of a card vanishing from the back while the face remains visible.
The 37-minute tutorial covers activation, a card-to-wallet routine, a three-card mon-style vanish, and Chicago opener applications.
The gimmick is self-resetting and simplifies the performance.
David questions whether it adds significant value beyond existing palming techniques.
The vanishing effect only impacts the back of the card.