M5 Review

illusionist14 · May 24, 2008

This is my review for the M5 System.

Pros:
Awsome reactions
Extremely easy to use
Endless possibilties
Brads Notes are really helpful (if you purchase frm E)

Cons:
A bit of a hassle to set up
Depending on what your wearing it can be a bit bulky
Pricey, but worth it
Must be really cautious

All in all, it is a great gimmick. You need to practice more on your presentation than the tricks. Be VERY careful with it... I had it it for about three weeks now, and about a week after I got it, I went to a Home Depot, and I forgot I had it on and... lets just say there were a lot of metal products. Not the best walk around gimmick. This really is a reaction machine.

timsilva · May 24, 2008

I've always been tempted to buy the M5, but it just never seemed practical. A great alternative is Loops obviously, but the M5 is a completely different approach that might work better for some people.

Good pros & cons though, that is definitely what I thought it would be like. You are definitely right about the endless possiblites though

illusionist14 · May 24, 2008

krazytim said:
I've always been tempted to buy the M5, but it just never seemed practical. A great alternative is Loops obviously, but the M5 is a completely different approach that might work better for some people.

Good pros & cons though, that is definitely what I thought it would be like. You are definitely right about the endless possiblites though

Yeah, I prefer Loops more. Although the Vanishes you can do with it look so good.

Mega · May 24, 2008

illusionist14 said:
This is my review for the M5 System.

Pros:
Awsome reactions
Extremely easy to use
Endless possibilties
Brads Notes are really helpful (if you purchase frm E)

Cons:
A bit of a hassle to set up
Depending on what your wearing it can be a bit bulky
Pricey, but worth it
Must be really cautious

All in all, it is a great gimmick. You need to practice more on your presentation than the tricks. Be VERY careful with it... I had it it for about three weeks now, and about a week after I got it, I went to a Home Depot, and I forgot I had it on and... lets just say there were a lot of metal products. Not the best walk around gimmick. This really is a reaction machine.

Yes be very careful.....I got mines about 1 moth already... and i have broken my laptop twice...lol good thing I had the guarantee.....
But leaving that detail out, Its great!

coastaldude · May 25, 2008

Not for me

I bought the M5 and was thinking since it stood for Micro it would be small and nice, when i opened that monster I was like what the hell. It was strong but the effects I could not get a great reaction when using it. Possibly more time towards it couldve helped but people always realized it was a magnet and I always brought up the trick when I saw a good oppurtunity. Oh well if u can use it and use it well congrats to u and good luck.

Pavan R · May 25, 2008

Will it break my Ipod if i set it ontop of it?

adjones · May 25, 2008

Most MP3 players aren't affected by magnets. But why would you want to set it on top of your iPod?

ThrallMind · May 26, 2008

adjones said:
Most MP3 players aren't affected by magnets. But why would you want to set it on top of your iPod?

The 5G and earlier iPod does in fact have a hard drive in it, which magnets can kill.

-ThrallMind

dhtrackie2323 · May 26, 2008

In my experience with the M5, it hits harder when you use it in a routine with other effects that don't require the M5. Simple coin sleight of hand moves and then using the m5 at the end to do a vanish that seems impossible. It is way too easy for someone to figure out how you did your m5 trick when you just do that trick with no build up at all. This advice is for stand-up magic with the m5 on your wrist. If you sit at a table, use your leg.

iq92 · May 27, 2008

I have bought an M5 once but I traded it for other items after a few months of storage in my drawers. I found it a bit bulky and not really suited for my needs as of now.

I have a question though. Can you take the M5 to a cutter and have it cut or smashed into smaller pieces, thus making it less bulky? Like five little M1's, or ten M.5's. I'd substitute a little power for practicality and easier handling.

adjones · May 27, 2008

Throw it on the ground- that will break it quite nicely

iq92 · May 28, 2008

Yes yes, so I've heard.

But would you consider doing it?

adjones · May 28, 2008

For the amount of money that thing costs- no way. I was just being a smart-aleck.

iq92 · May 31, 2008

Of course.

Still, is it possible to "reduce the size" in exchange for power. If so, how do you go about doing that?