THE BLURB:
Succubus is a Pocket Billet Index and Pocket writing pad
There are two versions that you can choose. The first
version can hold 12-24 billets the bigger version can hold
18-36 billets.
Succubus is made by durable plastic so it will serve you for
lifetime.
Size of Succubus:
Height: 0.70" (1.8 cm)
Width: 1.40" (3.7 cm)
Length: 3.34" (8.5 cm)
Size of Succubus Lite:
Height: 0.50" (1.3 cm)
Width: 1.40" (3.7 cm)
Length: 3.34" (8.5 cm)
Previously only available in blue, the white edition of
Succubus was designed for the iPod generation. (simply
meaning that it's cool and white... It doesn't require an
ipod in anyway!!!)
Created by mentalist Martin Adams and hand crafted by a
Hungarian master sculpture, Succubus is the ultimate device
for street, close-up or stage mentalism.
This device combines two of the most powerful concepts in
mind-reading to create a super device, capable of producing
predictions in real time, or indexing up to 36 different
outcomes! (maximum 24 with Succubus Lite)
The device measures only 1.8cm x 3.7cm x 8.5cm, that's about
the same as a small cell phone, yet it packs a phenomenal
amount of power for use in real world performances!
The Succubus has built in features which allow you to ALWAYS
know the orientation of your gimmick at all times, providing
an incredibly smooth and simple handling.
Upon purchasing the device, you will receive a PDF ebook
with routines from Martin Adams, (Sense of Touch, Mystra)
Meraux Dantes, (Of Deceptions/Magic is Dead) Luca Volpe,
(Thought of card in balloon, Horus) Ian Dunford (The
Beautiful Lie, The Games People Play) and Stuart Nolan.
These routines include; Any number on any card, Any thought
of card, Dream Location, which coin? and more!
A device limited by your own imagination.
MY COMMENTS:
The best I can say about this is that the booklet has some
intriguing and worthwhile routines in it. But then Martin
Adams held an online contest to seek out the best new
routines with a billet index/pocket writing gimmick. It is
little wonder then that the routines not written by Martin
Adams are the best in the instruction booklet.
The gimmick itself is problematic for me. This is designed
to be a combination billet index and pocket writing desk. I
like the notion of a single gimmick combining the two
devices, but I just don't think this is well-designed. The
booklet recommends using the regular version in a coat
pocket and the smaller version in the pants pocket. Three
rows of billets on the larger unit means that it's quite
difficult to easily access the billets in the middle row
(I've tried) and even the thinner "Lite" version I've found
to be too thick to put in my pants pocket for use as a
pocket writing desk. The smaller version is close in size
to a pack of gum and the regular version is like a pack of
gum with a few more pieces. (See the dimensions in the
blurb).
Like different styles of thumbtips, this may just be a
matter of style and taste, but I'm comparing this to Looch's
recent billet index or the pocket writing desk described by
John Riggs or Banachek (and several others. Looch's
brilliant billet indexes are quite flat, very much like a
money clip, and very small. The aforementioned pocket
writing desks are simply plastic hotel cards or small pieces
of cardboard, not chewing gum pack sized devices.
I've shown this to a few other pro mentalists who agree with
my take on this, but I also have to mention that I don't do
a lot with pocket indexes or pocket writing, and those that
do may like this. As I said, there are some who are finding
this gimmick useful. And, as I say, the booklet has some
intriguing material in it. For these reasons alone, I'm
cataloging this item, but with a strong caveat that you
understand that this gimmick may not be your style.
Succubus is a Pocket Billet Index and Pocket writing pad
There are two versions that you can choose. The first
version can hold 12-24 billets the bigger version can hold
18-36 billets.
Succubus is made by durable plastic so it will serve you for
lifetime.
Size of Succubus:
Height: 0.70" (1.8 cm)
Width: 1.40" (3.7 cm)
Length: 3.34" (8.5 cm)
Size of Succubus Lite:
Height: 0.50" (1.3 cm)
Width: 1.40" (3.7 cm)
Length: 3.34" (8.5 cm)
Previously only available in blue, the white edition of
Succubus was designed for the iPod generation. (simply
meaning that it's cool and white... It doesn't require an
ipod in anyway!!!)
Created by mentalist Martin Adams and hand crafted by a
Hungarian master sculpture, Succubus is the ultimate device
for street, close-up or stage mentalism.
This device combines two of the most powerful concepts in
mind-reading to create a super device, capable of producing
predictions in real time, or indexing up to 36 different
outcomes! (maximum 24 with Succubus Lite)
The device measures only 1.8cm x 3.7cm x 8.5cm, that's about
the same as a small cell phone, yet it packs a phenomenal
amount of power for use in real world performances!
The Succubus has built in features which allow you to ALWAYS
know the orientation of your gimmick at all times, providing
an incredibly smooth and simple handling.
Upon purchasing the device, you will receive a PDF ebook
with routines from Martin Adams, (Sense of Touch, Mystra)
Meraux Dantes, (Of Deceptions/Magic is Dead) Luca Volpe,
(Thought of card in balloon, Horus) Ian Dunford (The
Beautiful Lie, The Games People Play) and Stuart Nolan.
These routines include; Any number on any card, Any thought
of card, Dream Location, which coin? and more!
A device limited by your own imagination.
MY COMMENTS:
The best I can say about this is that the booklet has some
intriguing and worthwhile routines in it. But then Martin
Adams held an online contest to seek out the best new
routines with a billet index/pocket writing gimmick. It is
little wonder then that the routines not written by Martin
Adams are the best in the instruction booklet.
The gimmick itself is problematic for me. This is designed
to be a combination billet index and pocket writing desk. I
like the notion of a single gimmick combining the two
devices, but I just don't think this is well-designed. The
booklet recommends using the regular version in a coat
pocket and the smaller version in the pants pocket. Three
rows of billets on the larger unit means that it's quite
difficult to easily access the billets in the middle row
(I've tried) and even the thinner "Lite" version I've found
to be too thick to put in my pants pocket for use as a
pocket writing desk. The smaller version is close in size
to a pack of gum and the regular version is like a pack of
gum with a few more pieces. (See the dimensions in the
blurb).
Like different styles of thumbtips, this may just be a
matter of style and taste, but I'm comparing this to Looch's
recent billet index or the pocket writing desk described by
John Riggs or Banachek (and several others. Looch's
brilliant billet indexes are quite flat, very much like a
money clip, and very small. The aforementioned pocket
writing desks are simply plastic hotel cards or small pieces
of cardboard, not chewing gum pack sized devices.
I've shown this to a few other pro mentalists who agree with
my take on this, but I also have to mention that I don't do
a lot with pocket indexes or pocket writing, and those that
do may like this. As I said, there are some who are finding
this gimmick useful. And, as I say, the booklet has some
intriguing material in it. For these reasons alone, I'm
cataloging this item, but with a strong caveat that you
understand that this gimmick may not be your style.
Martin Adams
SUCCUBUS and SUCCUBUS LITE
$45/$36
Suggested Retail Price $50/$40
