MagicTricks.co.uk previously launched the Leyser 2020, which was a device which enable you to detect a coin in a spectators hand. This device sold out and since then MagicTricks.co.uk have been working on a new version. Recently we teamed up with an amazing new talent to the magic scene called Hugo Shelley. Hugo has created an amazing new device for us called Sixth Sense which has now taken the place of the Leyser 2020 device.
This set comes in a beautifully presented tin, to make carrying and the protection of the device safe and easy and to give it suitable protection in your close up case. It also comes with a full instructional DVD that gives explanations on how to use the device and footage of the effect performed in a real live corporate environment. You will also receive information on handling techniques and patter along with other ideas and uses for your Sixth Sense.
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The basic effect is that you ask a spectator to hide a coin in one hand behind their back and you will correctly guess which hand the coin is in. No matter how many times the spectator tries to beat you you will always know which hand the coin is in.
You can use a pseudo psychological explanation for this or as a pure mind reading effect either way the reaction you receive from the audience is very powerful. When you perform this effect you are regarded as a body language expert or an intuitive genius.
Another advantage of this effect is that is plays just as well for one or two people down the pub as a little betting game or to 2000 people on a huge corporate show or cruise ship. Due to the price of this effect it is aimed for professional magicians however it is extremely easy to perform for the new performer who wants an easy routine that plays big.
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Remember Sixth Sense was originally designed for the 'which hand is the coin in' effect but with a little imagination and using other objects you can come up with so many more routines utlilising this fantastic new magic device.
To sum up, we have seen many other devices that try to create a similar effect however Sixth Sense is
a) The lightest
b) The smallest
c) The most powerful
c) The only one you can perform in short sleeves
d) The only magnetic detector that works with a coin - UK £1 coin (so you don't have to bring a suspicious looking poker chip, medallion, listerine packet, dice or marbles into your routine.)
e)You also don't have to get rigged up with loads of annoying wires around your body!
Read the FAQs for more technical information, regarding detection range, battery life, size of the unit and warranty on the Sixth Sense Magic Trick by Hugo Shelley.
How is the Sixth Sense different to the Leyser 2020?
They are different devices in that the Sixth Sense is a magnetic detector and not a metal detector. This has the advantage that the spectator can wear rings and the sensor won't detect them and give you a false reading!
Do you get a magnetic coin with the device?
Yes, you get a very powerful magnetic �1 coin. This coin has a strong magnet inside.
How large is the unit?
It is tiny, 49mm x 28mm
How much does it weigh?
Sixth Sense tips the scale at just over 10g - extremely light you'll never feel the weight on your body! It's closest competitor weighed in at 170g!!!
How many batteries does the unit take and how long will they last?
The sensor takes two little watch battery called CR1620, which cost only a couple of pounds each and should last over a month with regular usuage.
What is the detection range for this device?
The detection range is amazing - it detects up to 10cm away. It will detect the coin through the back of the hand and you don't even need to touch the spectator. It will work even if the spectators hands are palm down or palm upwards. You will be amazed at the range and power of this device, there isn't one that can beat it in todays market!
It seems a lot of money for one effect?
The electronics involved costs a lot in R and D and production, there has been so many prototypes to get this right and although it is designed specifically for the 'what hand is the coin in' effect, there are so many other routines you can create if you use a bit of imagination. There are a lot of magnetic items you can purchase these days which can be used in conjunction with Sixth Sense, namely magnetic spikes, ninja balls (for smash and stab type effect - use at your own risk!), coloured magnetic marbles (who has the black ball type of effects) and PK rings. Also, this is actually one of the lowest prices for this type of eletronic effect you will find from any dealer anywhere in the world. We stand by our word and are confident this is the best out there! This is also a view by many of the major professionals who have purchased this from us.
Can this be performed without sleeves?
Sixth Sense was designed for people wearing sleeves, but we do have a method explained on the DVD how you can use it without sleeves.
What is the guarantee?
The unit is guaranteed from malfunction for up to a year. We are confident that it will last for many many years if you look after it well as it is very well made. As it is an electronic device, any evidence of heavy handedness, pulling off or breaking the switch, sensor, battery components or circuit board or spilling liquid on it all VOIDS the warranty and cannot be replaced for these reasons. It is designed for professional use but like anything of this nature needs to be taken care of. If this is a concern for you, please don't buy this item.
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Hugo Shelley�s 6th Sense Product Roadtest by David Lai from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
BACKGROUND
I first laid my hands on Hugo Shelley�s 6th Sense in Cairo , Egypt .
Keelan Leyser , the inventor of the famous Leyser 2020 was doing a show with
me there and while speaking about the Leyser 2020 with him , he showed me the
new 6th Sense . 6th Sense was basically a tiny magnetic detector .
Firstly , I was amazed with the size of the thing . Heck , you could palm 6th
Sense with a finger palm without detection and it�s very light in terms
of weight .
After our successful show in Egypt , Keelan gave me a surprise parting gift
. I was like OMG!! when he gave me the 6th Sense in return for some cheap souvenirs
I gotten him to take back to the UK .
Since Keelan did not bring a whole new package to Cairo , I only got :
a)The 6th sense main unit
b)A Velcro wrist strap
From www. magictricks.co.uk , the whole package comes nicely in an aluminum
tin with a DVD , wrist strap and a magnetic UK 1 pound coin . I�m a Malaysian
so I din�t need the UK coin and as for the DVD , I don�t think it
really takes a genius to operate the 6th Sense ( and so I was wrong , read about
it later ) .
Field Report
I�m a really busy performer and recently had the chance to test 6th Sense
on a few shows of mine . 1st was a show in a mall in Malaysia . It was a mall
for the upper scale class and I had 5 shows in a day .
I have a wizard PK Ring that I use for SPIKE ( Russian roulette with a magnetic
spike ), so I used that as my replacement for my magnetic coin . Detection wise,
I could detect the ring 2 inches from my fist ( palm down ) and 3 inches away
( palm upwards ) .
A few days before , I scripted a nice little 5-7 minutes routine about truth
and lies and so I was ready to perform it in front of a live audience .
I called a beautiful lady up to the stage , of whom I dated for a while after
that , and found out that she was lieing about her age ..... but that of course
is a whole different story altogether . She took the ring , mixed it up behind
her back ����. And dropped it ! How on earth could you
drop a ring ? The ring chipped and I was left with an `obvious' himber magnetic
ring ...
Anyway , I do not know how I pulled through and came up with this patter (
I will never understand how did the audience came to except the face that a
`normal� ring could chip )
` This is now a broken ring , it symbolizes lies , broken promises and bla
bla bla , I�m going to see how good of a liar you are �.etc �
Went on with the routine , got a thunderous applause and repeated the whole
same routine for different audiences over the next 4 shows in the mall�s
center stage .
So now I�m left with a broken PK Ring and have used that same patter over
and over again with great success .
It�s such a fantastic routine to open up with for a mentalism show .
I have now used the 6th Sense for countless of my professional shows and it
has not failed me once ( touch wood ) . I have used it for jewellery launches
, close-up shows and even large theater shows .
I also now used this for my version of Max Maven�s Kurutsuke . I have
5 rounded balls, 4 white & one red .One of them has a strong magnet in it
and I know who has the red ball once the red ball is taken out of the bag .
It works like a charm and due to the huge distance that the Sixth Sense can
detect , it never fails . Marvelous ! I finally found a Kurutsuke version that
I am comfortable with and I've tried so many version from Christopher Taylor's
to Craig's Red Handed . With this version , I can actually `double check ' that
the ball is actually in THAT particular spectator's hand .
POINTERS
1)People putting the Ring/Coin in their back pocket
Well , I had this happen to me once on stage after so many shows . I guess it
all boils down to audience management and clear instructions . The best way
around it is to strap two sixth sense on both wrist. Although costly , it gives
you a clear of mind and a 100% hit . You�ll even know if the audience
puts it in his pocket so that�s an increase to a 1/3 probability hit .
2)Battery Life
I�ve used the 6th Sense for almost 2 months now and had no issues with
the battery whatsoever. I should be changing it very soon , but I suggest for
security sake , change it after every 2-3 weeks . www.magictricks.co.uk suggest
changing the battery regularly after 1 month of regular usage .
3)Watch the DVD
If you read the background segment , I received the 6th sense without the DVD
. I just went it and used it using common sense . Keelan recently came down
to Malaysia for a trip and while down , I told him of a minor problem that I
encountered with 6th Sense . I then got to know that I was wearing 6th Sense
backwards ( the sensor was facing me ) and my reading distance was cut by a
bit . Now that�s why it couldn�t work with that bloke who had huge
hands !
4)Using Six Sense for a Roulette routine
I have Spike in my arsenal and also Scorpion by Outlaw. Sixth Sense works like
a charm for both of them , however you got to be careful to separate the cups
far apart from each other , or else you�ll get a false reading . Due to
the magnet strength of both Scorpion and Spike , and also remembering that the
6th Sense has a great distant reading , the cups has to be separated at a distance
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CONCLUSION
I think that Hugo Shelley�s 6th Sense is a fantastic piece of device .
I use it especially for my coin in hand routine and Kurutsuke to open my shows
. It has not failed me yet in the countless times of me using it and I highly
recommend 6th Sense to the professional performer .
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