Price$24.95
Media TypeTrick, One-Trick DVD
CategoryClose Up
Date AddedJul 22, 2011
Photosynthesis
Mayne, Andrew
Andrew Mayne
(Based on 1 review)
Photosynthesis is a powerful way to reveal a word, an image or a signed card.
No camera required!
No refills needed!
Comes complete with the Photosynthesis gimmick and a 24 minute instructional DVD including several routines.
Photosynthesis is a utility prop you can use to make startling revelations. It looks like an ordinary undeveloped instant photograph but will reveal anything you like including words, cards, images and even signatures.
Photosynthesis gives you the magic of instant photography revelations without the need for film or an instant camera. Completely reusable, it's heat activated and can be held in a spectator's hands.
(DVD and Gimmick)
Reviews
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WHAT YOU GET
You get a gimmick that looks like an old polaroid photo. It is a special gimmick that reveals a card, photo, or piece of paper in an unusual and very cool way. You also get a DVD explanation.
WHAT IS COOL
This is something REALLY cool that looks like it is out of the past. The gimmick works amazingly well and should last forever. The DVD explanation was very good with explanations for multiple performances. The product is true to the ad copy. You get everything you need and there is no do-it-yourself needed. It is not difficult to perform.
WHAT ARE THE DOWNSIDES
This does come across as something from the past. So, you will likely need to have a script that is appropriate to that. If that is not for you, then pass on this one.
AT A GLANCE
Skill level required: 2 of 5.
Audience management skill required: 2 of 5.
Performance angles: 360 degrees
Reset time required: There is nothing you would need to do other than to wait for the gimmick to reset. The gimmick works on temperature, so it you place it in a cold place, it will reset quickly, perhaps in a minute. In a warm place, it will take longer to reset.
DIY time involved in advance: None.
VERDICT
I think this is a super cool prop. Andrew went over a ton of ways to perform with this, and you could create your own masterpiece with it.
You get a gimmick that looks like an old polaroid photo. It is a special gimmick that reveals a card, photo, or piece of paper in an unusual and very cool way. You also get a DVD explanation.
WHAT IS COOL
This is something REALLY cool that looks like it is out of the past. The gimmick works amazingly well and should last forever. The DVD explanation was very good with explanations for multiple performances. The product is true to the ad copy. You get everything you need and there is no do-it-yourself needed. It is not difficult to perform.
WHAT ARE THE DOWNSIDES
This does come across as something from the past. So, you will likely need to have a script that is appropriate to that. If that is not for you, then pass on this one.
AT A GLANCE
Skill level required: 2 of 5.
Audience management skill required: 2 of 5.
Performance angles: 360 degrees
Reset time required: There is nothing you would need to do other than to wait for the gimmick to reset. The gimmick works on temperature, so it you place it in a cold place, it will reset quickly, perhaps in a minute. In a warm place, it will take longer to reset.
DIY time involved in advance: None.
VERDICT
I think this is a super cool prop. Andrew went over a ton of ways to perform with this, and you could create your own masterpiece with it.