Let’s face it, most of us, if not every magicians that buys a lot of magic will at some point put a newly bought item into the drawer and forget about it.  For me, Octopalm is one of them.  I was required to write a review for this and had to search for it and try it on.  Boy…. I don’t know why I did such a thing!  I should have tried this long time ago!

Product description

True to its description, no hype about it but I think they have room for exaggerations as this is a really good product!

Effect

Below is what is taught on the DVD.

1. Coins Across – A very clean coins across that is very easy to do.  Both hands are seen to be clean at all times.  No sleights required. My favourite routine in this video.
2. Inflation – A small coin changes into a big coin, again, looks clean and easy to do.  You just need to learn the Bobo Switch.
3. Penetrate – Coin thru spectator’s hand.  Anything is good with spectator’s interaction.  1 coin penetrates a spectator’s closed fist.
4. Intuition – Guess which coin in which hand routine.  You can control the outcome, allow the spectator to win or lose.  I like this but somehow this lacks an ending.  Perhaps a prediction of how many wins or loses to conclude the routine would make this more interesting.
5. The Coin, Saltshaker and Napkin – The classic saltshaker through table, easy with the aid of Octopalm
6. Homing Match – Matchstick torn from matchbook is “thrown” in the air and is found restored in the matchbook.  With Octopalm, the hands are shown to be very clean.
7. Linking Match – This classic impromptu effect is made more beautiful with Octopalm.  The fingers need fewer movements.
8. Dice routine – Classic Sachs routine, such routines are often sold as a standalone effect but you get this included with Octopalm.  This is a rather visual and magical routine.
9. For card moves – Discussion on how to use this to do bottom deals, second deals.  A sticky finger will really help in such moves.
10. Additional Uses – Discussions on alternative moves for some of the routines featured in this video.

Method

The Method used in the routines are very easy and is easily accomplished by magicians of all levels.  Octopalm is to make your life easier so you will benefit from using it.  Most experienced magicians will be able to perform all the routines in this video but some may not achieve the cleanliness of the hands.

Quality

Packaging of this is just s small tub of gel, much like those lip balm containers.  You only need a small amount each time and this little tub will provide you with many usages.  No written instructions included but comes with a 90 mins video download which can be viewed streamed.

Pricing

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hink this is way too cheap, it should be priced higher.  The video is already worth more than the price of this item.

Verdict

This little tub didn’t attract me initially, but I like it immediately after watching the video. There are so many things you can do with it.  The streaming video allows you to select chapters which make re-viewing certain routines easier.  At this price, it’s a no brainer. Just buy….no buy a few.

Rating:  9.5/10

Highly recommended.