What you get: simple . . . a small pad of paper about the size of a traditional post-it note. Every other page is normal and every other page is impossible to tear . . . some sort of tyvek-like material. For $6.50, if you have a routine that you would use this for, then go for it. The pad is well made, and both types of paper feel the same as each other.

With it you get a two page instructions "document." The routine on there is pure crap. It's a routine about passing notes to someone at a silent party which is a GREAT premise, however it takes a turn to the dark side when the directions say - and I quote: "What you have written on the note [that you give to the female spectator] should be something really shocking and filthy - the most direct [sexual] offer you could possibly give to anyone, something that you would never say to anyone in any situation. [if you're not interested, then tear up this piece of paper. Of course she can't tear it up because you've used the no-tear paper.]"

Are you kidding me!? I have no problem with magicians being a little risque or "blue" but to outright graphically write down a filthy lewd proposition and hand it to a spectator is a) abusive to the spectator, and b) a perpetuation of the stereotype of the used car salesman image of a magician.

The instructions continue on: "The facial expression on the person's face . . . is priceless - always." Two words for you: Dirt Bag! Here's the dilemma I have as a reviewer: I review the product mostly focusing on quality and advertisement honesty. The advertisement is simple. It tells you exactly what you get, and it's 100% accurate. Further, the quality of the pad itself is well worth the cost of $6.50 if you've got an effect you would do with it.

If you don't have an effect, you'll just have a cool notepad that you'll never use. As for the presentation, as mentioned I typically don't allow the presentation to influence my final rating because presentations should be unique to you, and your style. Just because someone performs a crappy version of the cups and balls doesn't mean that the quality and potential of the set up cups you might purchase are bad. Same goes here. Just because Sebatien Clergue (the creator of the filthy "presentation") is a pervert who uses magic to abuse his spectators, that doesn't mean that the pad itself is bad.

I will, however, be allowing this presentation to impact the review only because it's actually dangerous in my opinion. It's harmful to the spectator and harmful to our craft.

Imagine some 15 year old kid trying this out with some girl in the lunch room. Or what about a co-worker . . . sexual harrassment suit . . . here we come.

Had they left the "directions" out, this would be a 5 star product. However, the silent party presentational premise is very clever and has many other applications. So please . . . ignore the crap and use the good stuff.

Dear Sebatien Clergue,
I've written a note on a piece of paper. It says that you're a dirt bag who has no respect for your audience."

Dear Mr. Wong,
I've written a note on a piece of paper for you as well. It says that you have no respect for the magic community when you put your name on a piece of crap like this.

Sincerely,

Jeff Stone
P.S. If either of you disagree with me you can tear up the paper that the note is written on.

Final Verdict:
1 Star with a Stone Status of rubble for perpetuating the abuse of spectators and magicians. (a 5 star note pad with a negative 4 stars worth of poison).