When I first received the trick I was a little apprehensive as it seemed like quite a bit of hard work. However, I am pleased to say, it was well worth it.

The DVD - though brief - was informative and clear, providing detailed instructions on how to make and perform the trick. Most of the materials needed are provided and the ones that aren't WILL be in your house!

I am very pleased with the trick, and the reasons why it only got 4*'s are the following; as aforementioned the amount of set-up needed is quite a lot, however the end effect is IMMENSE! Secondly, the length of the DVD. If I was to provide any feedback for this, it would be to include sleights on how to make sure you are clean at the end. I had no problem using my existing abilities, but beginners may have a problem.

Apart from the things mentioned above, the trick is awesome. Reactions are brilliant and it is such a reputation maker. If you are reading this and contemplating buying eXile, DO IT. I cannot recommend it enough. Overall, a fantastic trick!

What I say- I unlike some people on this forum really like this effect. It uses something that NO ONE can think of, and best of all its real clean. I have a couple things I don't like, but more things I do like. Lets get it started!

I wasn't a big fan of the dvd that came with the effect. Honestly I think it was a bit of a waste. The effect could of been taught in a booklet or something. Don't get me wrong, Dan teaches it extremly well, I just think that the effect is simple enough to be explained in text. My second problem with the dvd is they don't really teach enough. They teach you how to do the trick, but Dan doesn;t really go into how to make yourself clean at the end. I had no problem figuring out how, but a beginner whos knowlege in sleights isn't that broad wouldn't be able to make this effect the best it could be. Last problem with the dvd is the performance section was very lacking. One performance, not a good one, and it was for a friend, which in my opinion isn't a great spectator for a dvd. They should of taped a couple street performances. I can't think of a reason that they wouldn't.

Thats enough with the dislikes, on to the likes. The trick looks REALLY REALLY good. It looks cleaner in person than it does on video, if that makes any sense. Its quite easy to do, and ALMOST everything you need is included. I'm pretty sure everyone has the thing not included in their junk drawer, and if they don't then it will cost like 2 bucks. Theirs one more thing that is needed but I'm pretty positive you also have that. If not, again, a trip to Rite Aid and your good to go.

You have 100% angle safety, and the misdirection for the first move is GREAT. Your doing half the trick literally right in front of them without them thinking a thing. Everything is examinable granted you know a little sleight of hand. Nothing major, in fact just a simple move will let you hand everything out, although it is not taught in the dvd. Anyone with basic magic knowlege will know what to do, but as I said before, the beginner might have trouble.

The pocket managment of this effect is better than most are saying. You CAN carry it around all day no problem, granted of course that you have a pocket. Nothing big to put in your pocket though. One thing needs to be handled a little gentley, but as long as don't like fall down on your side and you put all your weight on your pocket, you will be fine.

Some people are saying that their pens don't write well. I haven't had any problems with my pen. It didn't write at first, but one good shake and the ink started flowing.

I think this is a very good effect. As I said above...wil I use it every day? No. Will I use it at all? HELL YEAH! Out of 10, I'd give it an 8.

I'll start off by saying that the method for this effect is really cool! It's not limited to just the version performed by David Blaine(which is the coolest version in my opinion), you could write the x on your hand, vanish it, and make it appear on the spectator, which is covered by Dan White on the dvd. You could also penetrate objects; I've heard several people complain that spectators don't want to end up having ink on their hand, which I don't find a problem, but if you are worried about it, why not do eXile normally but have the X's appear on the coin itself? Just an idea. The teaching is very thorough, Dan White goes over construction, handling, and performance in a very concise, straight to the point way which I appreciate.

The quality of the dvd is surpassed only by blu-ray, so you know it looks great. You get multiple copies of everything you need to construct and perform this effect. Set-up is just a one time thing and may take 5-10 mins at the most. I've read in other reviews that some people were disappointed in Dan not adding a handling that leaves you clean, so for any beginners out there, pick up a copy of Bobo's coin magic(book) or Noblezadas coin magic(dvd) from penuinmagic.com and you'll have every sleight you need to end this effect clean. I don't think it's necessary. I've performed this twice without any problems or interrogations which is the case most of the time with most effects, a little too much "caught ya" paranoia if you ask me. Great effect, if you're on the bubble about buying this, go ahead and take the chance, it's the coolest effect I've bought this year. Plus, it's very simple and clean.