Price$75.00
Media TypeTrick, DVD, Prop
CategoryClose Up
Date AddedMar 07, 2009
Tarantula
Yigal Mesika
(Based on 2 reviews)
The Tarantula is a unique gimmick that has shattered the conventional wisdom of what reels look like and accomplish. This stealth utility allows you to easily master levitation and animation for any situation. You can fearlessly perform completely surrounded with the Tarantula, and the preparation only takes a second. Literally, you have the power at your fingertips, and can show your hands empty at any time. The Tarantula allows you to perform countless effects that have never been seen or done before. The Tarantula comes with an explanation DVD, and everything you need to get started right away.
Every detail of the Tarantula Motorized Reel will be taught step-by-step. You will learn new, incredible effects, including:
- Hovering
- New Haunted Pack
- Magnetic Money
- Magic Pen
- Floating Dollar Bill
"The Tarantula is magically genius. I highly recommend it."
- Cyril
"This is the best levitation I have ever seen"
- Whit "Pop" Haydn (6 time Magic Castle Winner of the year)
See live performances of the Tarantula in action.
Subtleties that will teach you how to perform with the Tarantula FLAWLESSLY!
You will receive in-depth detail on exactly how your Tarantula works and how it can work for you.
By seeing first-hand exactly how Yigal Mesika works with the amazing Tarantula, you will feel as though you are receiving a live, personal lesson.
- Easy to master
- Unlike any other reel
- Versatile
- Perform sleeveless
- No assistants
- Perform completely surrounded !!!
Reviews
(Top ▲)
The Tarantula is good. The Tarantula is seriously good! I watched Yigal perform this at the 2010 Blackpool convention and bought one knowing I would never be able to perform the 'Hovering' trick...
The DVD that comes with the device is truly excellent! It explains everything in detail and gives you all of the the routines, handlings, tips and advice you need.
After I had practiced the basic handling of the Tarantula and making it fit I moved onto the trick of all tricks: The levitation of a ring and dropping it on someones finger.
The DVD recommends you practice with something more robust than the IT to get used to the handling and movements - great advice! You can see, feel and watch (in a mirror) everything you need to do and practice. I then hooked up the IT and had a ring spinning, hovering & levitating within a mornings works. And this was my first ever go at IT work. Yep - I was doing basic stuff I admit, but I had my wife and daughter amazed and they have seen me perform and practice dozens and dozens of tricks in recent years on them!
It takes practice - but what good magic doesn't? And IT performances are tricky - it is not easy stuff to handle in the beginning. But Mesika has worked wonders. Worth every penny and it can be done. if you want a truly 'killer routine' and are prepared to put in some practice then the Tarantula ticks all of the boxes!
The DVD that comes with the device is truly excellent! It explains everything in detail and gives you all of the the routines, handlings, tips and advice you need.
After I had practiced the basic handling of the Tarantula and making it fit I moved onto the trick of all tricks: The levitation of a ring and dropping it on someones finger.
The DVD recommends you practice with something more robust than the IT to get used to the handling and movements - great advice! You can see, feel and watch (in a mirror) everything you need to do and practice. I then hooked up the IT and had a ring spinning, hovering & levitating within a mornings works. And this was my first ever go at IT work. Yep - I was doing basic stuff I admit, but I had my wife and daughter amazed and they have seen me perform and practice dozens and dozens of tricks in recent years on them!
It takes practice - but what good magic doesn't? And IT performances are tricky - it is not easy stuff to handle in the beginning. But Mesika has worked wonders. Worth every penny and it can be done. if you want a truly 'killer routine' and are prepared to put in some practice then the Tarantula ticks all of the boxes!
(Top ▲)
The demo video is amazing. Yigal is great. The gimmick is beautifully made and works perfectly. You're going to want to buy one. You might even fork out the $75. But I'm guessing you won't ever perform it.
Let's be honest. This is a toy. It's a really cool toy. But once you see the hookup, get over you fear of thread and realize how much work it's going to take to make this look good, my guess is that you'll put it in your magic drawer and forget about it.
Of course I wish this weren't the case. And for a few of you, this could become a "reputation maker." It's really amazing magic, if you're willing to put in the work.
But I don't want to scare the rest of you away. You'll find that there are some other tricks on the DVD that you might be more likely to try. There's a moving bill, an animated pen and a version of the Haunted Pack that, while not self-working, aren't as difficult as the floating ring.
So before you buy, consider your motivation for buying as well as your desire to practice until you get it right. If you just want a toy to play with or are willing to put in the work to get it right, then this will be a great addition to your collection.
Let's be honest. This is a toy. It's a really cool toy. But once you see the hookup, get over you fear of thread and realize how much work it's going to take to make this look good, my guess is that you'll put it in your magic drawer and forget about it.
Of course I wish this weren't the case. And for a few of you, this could become a "reputation maker." It's really amazing magic, if you're willing to put in the work.
But I don't want to scare the rest of you away. You'll find that there are some other tricks on the DVD that you might be more likely to try. There's a moving bill, an animated pen and a version of the Haunted Pack that, while not self-working, aren't as difficult as the floating ring.
So before you buy, consider your motivation for buying as well as your desire to practice until you get it right. If you just want a toy to play with or are willing to put in the work to get it right, then this will be a great addition to your collection.