Well, I finally have had some time to work on the Tarantula and get some live performances and really dwell on some of the problems. You may be surprised at the end of this review.
First Thoughts 7/10
I first looked at the box and then lifted it up and found it quite lite, and although I never expected it to be heavy I was just expecting something more. The actual first glimpse at the gimmick was just pure awesomeness, it was so clever and I finally got what people were saying about the gimmick, however once I tried it on I realized that it was not the right shape at all but I went along with everything.
DVD 8/10
This dvd was overall good although I would have perferred some more variety in the tricks. Hovering was explained very nicely and that is what I like to do the most or at least the same hookup, the other stuff that is shown actually uses the reel which is why you would buy the gimmick basically. He teaches you little stuff that goes a long way, like getting the thread end back out by using a little method that works nearly all the time on the first try. So overall it's done well enough
Gimmick 7/10
So after watching the DVD and getting acquainted with the gimmick a bit better he explains how to customize it a bit better. So it may not fit perfectly but it fits well enough for my performance, and there is a slightly problem I still have. There is a "cap" and when I use the gimmick it stops the reel and it can be very frustrating which is why I almost hate the gimmick. The gimmick is very cool and hides in plain view but will won't be able to do magic with cards or rope or anything unless you are godly at them.
Overall 8/10
The gimmick is cool but unnecessary to do certain things, you don't need hoverring to do it but it does help a good bit. So after practicing and performing and getting the reactions this is my final verdict. Don't buy this.
Dark ominous music plays.
Get the Master Levitation system, there are a few reasons for this what you are most likely after is what the levitation system is, the entire hookup is based on Fearson's idea, all the gimmick allows you to do is hook it up a bit better but very unnecessary if you can make a small reel out of another object, imagintion time. If you want to make a card float from one hand to the other vertically or make a pencil roll or the haunted pack then buy it.
Second reason is the price, $70 to $40 and to be honest I would have gone with the Master Levitation System if I had known everything I do know now. I may use the haunted pack but I prefer levitating chips to my mouth and other objects across my body more, and you can do the haunted pack still but easier with the Tarantula.
Third reason, Steve Fearson is behind much of the concept of the Tarantula's useage. There was a thread or two on the hookup and whether he got the right's or if Mesika used it all actually. Well I can safely tell you that he does indeed and even says that he bought the published rights and after everything I decided that I believe Fearson but with slight doubt. Fearson has no real reason to lie except that the Tarantula was released before and wanted this to happen so sales would possibly go down. I highly doubt this would happen but this is where a little doubt does come in.
So theres my review and hoped you enjoyed it and take what I said into consideration.
First Thoughts 7/10
I first looked at the box and then lifted it up and found it quite lite, and although I never expected it to be heavy I was just expecting something more. The actual first glimpse at the gimmick was just pure awesomeness, it was so clever and I finally got what people were saying about the gimmick, however once I tried it on I realized that it was not the right shape at all but I went along with everything.
DVD 8/10
This dvd was overall good although I would have perferred some more variety in the tricks. Hovering was explained very nicely and that is what I like to do the most or at least the same hookup, the other stuff that is shown actually uses the reel which is why you would buy the gimmick basically. He teaches you little stuff that goes a long way, like getting the thread end back out by using a little method that works nearly all the time on the first try. So overall it's done well enough
Gimmick 7/10
So after watching the DVD and getting acquainted with the gimmick a bit better he explains how to customize it a bit better. So it may not fit perfectly but it fits well enough for my performance, and there is a slightly problem I still have. There is a "cap" and when I use the gimmick it stops the reel and it can be very frustrating which is why I almost hate the gimmick. The gimmick is very cool and hides in plain view but will won't be able to do magic with cards or rope or anything unless you are godly at them.
Overall 8/10
The gimmick is cool but unnecessary to do certain things, you don't need hoverring to do it but it does help a good bit. So after practicing and performing and getting the reactions this is my final verdict. Don't buy this.
Dark ominous music plays.
Get the Master Levitation system, there are a few reasons for this what you are most likely after is what the levitation system is, the entire hookup is based on Fearson's idea, all the gimmick allows you to do is hook it up a bit better but very unnecessary if you can make a small reel out of another object, imagintion time. If you want to make a card float from one hand to the other vertically or make a pencil roll or the haunted pack then buy it.
Second reason is the price, $70 to $40 and to be honest I would have gone with the Master Levitation System if I had known everything I do know now. I may use the haunted pack but I prefer levitating chips to my mouth and other objects across my body more, and you can do the haunted pack still but easier with the Tarantula.
Third reason, Steve Fearson is behind much of the concept of the Tarantula's useage. There was a thread or two on the hookup and whether he got the right's or if Mesika used it all actually. Well I can safely tell you that he does indeed and even says that he bought the published rights and after everything I decided that I believe Fearson but with slight doubt. Fearson has no real reason to lie except that the Tarantula was released before and wanted this to happen so sales would possibly go down. I highly doubt this would happen but this is where a little doubt does come in.
So theres my review and hoped you enjoyed it and take what I said into consideration.
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