Cosmo Solano
SHOPAHOLIC
$81
Suggested Retail Price: $89.95
THE BLURB:
Shopaholic! - A "Q-Singles" Effect
New from the Creator of "Q" The Quantum Connect and
International Pocket Change comes a unique and powerful
effect using common coupons and a grocery store receipt!
Effect:
15 different discount snack item coupons are shown, mixed
and turned face down. 4 are freely chosen by spectators (no
forces). The coupons are kept face down and BEFORE anyone
knows what they are you hand a grocery receipt to one of the
spectators, the items listed on the receipt match the coupon
items chosen!
Absolutely mind blowing magic with common objects!
Difficulty: Easy! No sleights necessary. Super easy system
(included) does all the work!
What's Included:
Realistic coupons gimmicked in a diabolical and unnoticable
way, Store receipt to match the free choices made, and the
key to it all, an official "Q-singles TM" device which makes
it all happen!
What is a "Q-Singles Effect?
"Q-The Quantum Connection" is a revolutionary system and
utility device being used by top professionals worldwide. A
full "Q" set allows you instant access to a full deck of
cards (or an equal amount of billets etc) and fits it your
two front pants pockets!
"Q-Singles" is 1/4 of a full "Q" set and allows you the same
instant access to one fourth the amount of billets or cards.
The versatility with "Q" is endless! As a result specialized
effects called "Q-Singles" are now being developed for use
with "Q" and utilize items and props that are not playing
cards!
Modular and adaptable
Q-Singles are designed to work with other Q singles so as
you're collection grows you can combine them to create a
full set of Q or custom sets as you desire!
Also Included is a lifetime membership to the Q-Network, a
living breathing website with dozens of routines and
tutorial videos on how to use Q and Q-Singles in an endless
amount of ways!
MY COMMENTS:
I have much to talk about regarding the "revolutionary" Q
system, which is a whole separate consideration, but let me
first discuss the effect. I actually like this plot quite a
bit as it deals with grocery store coupons, something every
audience can relate to. And the prediction is revealed on a
store receipt. All of these items feel organic, moreso than
the other effect released currently in the series,
NEWSWORTHY.
Four items are selected by passing out batches of coupons to
four different invididuals. Obviously, you will need four
different participants to perform this effect. The process
of selection vary among the four participants and all are
standard, but they are effective and work well here.
One consideration is that the coupons and receipts, made of
paper, will wear out being made of paper. The package
includes one set. I would have liked to see some duplicates
enclosed or even the PDF files so that the working
professional can reproduce the coupons and receipts when
necessary.
Other than that, I must say that I am impressed with this
effect and it certainly delivers what is advertised.
Obviously, whether the price is worth it to you depends on
whether you will use it or not. If you're buying this just
for the secrets, I won't recommend it as there is nothing
new in that regards. But if you're looking for a strong
effect that can be performed "right out of the box,"
(parlour size groups I'd think are the ideal size for this),
or if the Q system sounds intriguing (see below), then this
might be worth looking into.
The package comes in a DVD case. It includes the coupons
and receipts, the instructional DVD, and one Q system
gimmick. The instructional DVD is the same one you get for
the SHOPAHOLIC, another effect in the Q series. So this DVD
teaches the Q Network idea, plus two effects.
Now, let's turn to discussing the Q system. The biggest
aspect of the blurb that I find most annoying is that Cosmo
Solano has chosen to keep secret what the Q system actually
is. I totally disagree as I think knowing what it is would
sell more product, because this gimmick has been around for
decades, at least, and there just isn't a variety of designs
available (at least, not at the time of this writing).
What I'm talking about is an i**e*. (Experienced performers
know what letters those asterisks represent.) It's flat and
leatherette, approximately 4" x 5" with twelve slots - three
columns of four - on one side. It's a different design than
I've seen. And it features some velcro which allows you to
stack them in a way that each individual gimmick is easily
accessible.
I cannot say how durable this is as I don't use it
regularly. I also cannot make a judgment as to whether this
is a great or a wasteful product. Like some other gimmicks,
this style may suit you or it may not. You may find that
this will work beautifully for some routines and not for
others, etc.
Shopaholic! - A "Q-Singles" Effect
New from the Creator of "Q" The Quantum Connect and
International Pocket Change comes a unique and powerful
effect using common coupons and a grocery store receipt!
Effect:
15 different discount snack item coupons are shown, mixed
and turned face down. 4 are freely chosen by spectators (no
forces). The coupons are kept face down and BEFORE anyone
knows what they are you hand a grocery receipt to one of the
spectators, the items listed on the receipt match the coupon
items chosen!
Absolutely mind blowing magic with common objects!
Difficulty: Easy! No sleights necessary. Super easy system
(included) does all the work!
What's Included:
Realistic coupons gimmicked in a diabolical and unnoticable
way, Store receipt to match the free choices made, and the
key to it all, an official "Q-singles TM" device which makes
it all happen!
What is a "Q-Singles Effect?
"Q-The Quantum Connection" is a revolutionary system and
utility device being used by top professionals worldwide. A
full "Q" set allows you instant access to a full deck of
cards (or an equal amount of billets etc) and fits it your
two front pants pockets!
"Q-Singles" is 1/4 of a full "Q" set and allows you the same
instant access to one fourth the amount of billets or cards.
The versatility with "Q" is endless! As a result specialized
effects called "Q-Singles" are now being developed for use
with "Q" and utilize items and props that are not playing
cards!
Modular and adaptable
Q-Singles are designed to work with other Q singles so as
you're collection grows you can combine them to create a
full set of Q or custom sets as you desire!
Also Included is a lifetime membership to the Q-Network, a
living breathing website with dozens of routines and
tutorial videos on how to use Q and Q-Singles in an endless
amount of ways!
MY COMMENTS:
I have much to talk about regarding the "revolutionary" Q
system, which is a whole separate consideration, but let me
first discuss the effect. I actually like this plot quite a
bit as it deals with grocery store coupons, something every
audience can relate to. And the prediction is revealed on a
store receipt. All of these items feel organic, moreso than
the other effect released currently in the series,
NEWSWORTHY.
Four items are selected by passing out batches of coupons to
four different invididuals. Obviously, you will need four
different participants to perform this effect. The process
of selection vary among the four participants and all are
standard, but they are effective and work well here.
One consideration is that the coupons and receipts, made of
paper, will wear out being made of paper. The package
includes one set. I would have liked to see some duplicates
enclosed or even the PDF files so that the working
professional can reproduce the coupons and receipts when
necessary.
Other than that, I must say that I am impressed with this
effect and it certainly delivers what is advertised.
Obviously, whether the price is worth it to you depends on
whether you will use it or not. If you're buying this just
for the secrets, I won't recommend it as there is nothing
new in that regards. But if you're looking for a strong
effect that can be performed "right out of the box,"
(parlour size groups I'd think are the ideal size for this),
or if the Q system sounds intriguing (see below), then this
might be worth looking into.
The package comes in a DVD case. It includes the coupons
and receipts, the instructional DVD, and one Q system
gimmick. The instructional DVD is the same one you get for
the SHOPAHOLIC, another effect in the Q series. So this DVD
teaches the Q Network idea, plus two effects.
Now, let's turn to discussing the Q system. The biggest
aspect of the blurb that I find most annoying is that Cosmo
Solano has chosen to keep secret what the Q system actually
is. I totally disagree as I think knowing what it is would
sell more product, because this gimmick has been around for
decades, at least, and there just isn't a variety of designs
available (at least, not at the time of this writing).
What I'm talking about is an i**e*. (Experienced performers
know what letters those asterisks represent.) It's flat and
leatherette, approximately 4" x 5" with twelve slots - three
columns of four - on one side. It's a different design than
I've seen. And it features some velcro which allows you to
stack them in a way that each individual gimmick is easily
accessible.
I cannot say how durable this is as I don't use it
regularly. I also cannot make a judgment as to whether this
is a great or a wasteful product. Like some other gimmicks,
this style may suit you or it may not. You may find that
this will work beautifully for some routines and not for
others, etc.
