Name: Dragster by Magic Smith

Price: £15.99

Where to buy: Dragster by Magic Smith

Creator: Magic Smith

Reviewed by: Gary Sumpter – MagicFreeads.com

Effect as advertised:

Buckle up! You’re in for a gut wrenching, nostril-flaring ride. This is a professional’s hot rod – the cleanest, slickest hot rod ever.

You show a high-tech see-thru rod covered with different colored spots on all four sides. Remember that: they see different colored spots on all 4 sides.

The spectator chooses a number from one to six. Simply count to their number, and ask them to name the color they see.

Instantly, all the spots ON ALL 4 SIDES CHANGE TO THEIR SELECTED COLOR! You read that right – every spot!

Mere words do not do justice to this miraculous change. You just have to see it to believe it!

Even if you know how a regular Hot Rod works, Dragster will leave you astounded.

There’s no spell force, and you really COUNT to whatever number the spectator names. It’s a brand new super-sly method that defies detection.

This gimmick is so ingenious, it requires no more work than a regular Hot Rod – which means you’ll be ready to go in no time. Features include:

• A precision crafted 4-sided hot rod. • No moving parts, no shells. • No spell force. • Examinable – switch out rod included. • Video CD teaches everything!

Demo: Dragster By Magic Smith

Packaging Quality: Sealed bag, full colour insert, attractive looking package

Instructions Quality: A5 printed sheet plus six minute CD Rom. The CD Rom contains some very nice colour changes and great handling tips.

Contents: Instructions, CD Rom, prop and examinable prop to switch out.

Prop Quality: Really well made prop, easy to handle

Initial Thoughts: This is bloody genius, taken from and idea by Lubor Fiedler, this takes the hot rod idea to a whole new level.

After Playing for a while: I love this effect. I have been using it constantly and it definitely stands head and shoulders above any other paddle effects I am aware of.

First Performance: Every performance is like the first performance, it always gets a great reaction and is so easy to carry around.

Overall Audience Reaction: The in-built simplicity of the prop, coupled with the apparent free selection makes the impossible looking colour change really startling.

Pros: Perfectly made prop, extremely clever principle, and very easy handling.

Cons: none

Value for Money: For anyone who owns a hotrod or who loves the effect, Dragster is priceless.