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Pre-Review 'Disclosure'/'Disclaimer':

Ok many of you probably know that Jay Sankey and I are good friends and that we've worked together on a project or two in the past, and we also are consultants to one another.

I get feedback from him on my stuff, and he gets feedback from me on a lot of his stuff. Additionally, I do not receive any sort of compensation whatsoever for reviewing or 'pitching' his products (I was partially involved in this project . . . minor input on history and crediting).

I tell you that up front just to sort of clear the air and to let you know that when I give Jay feedback, I'm brutally honest with him. I tell him if I think he has a crappy idea or a good idea. He wouldn't have it any other way, nor would I. So I want to make it clear that Jay's products get the same level of scrutiny as any other products I review.

On to the review:

Watching a DVD like this, only one thought comes to mind: What is Jay smoking and where can I get some?! If I had as many good ideas flowing through my brain as Jay, I think my head would explode. For $40 bucks you get a T-Shirt that is pretty darn hip, and very much 'today's style.' Plus you get a DVD which we'll cover in a minute, and you'll get my favorite thing in the whole package, a shirt tag with a prediction on it, a killer addition by Richard Sanders.

The T-Shirt has 5 predictions built into it (plus the tag). Some of the revelations can work together for a mini routine. Or you can do the effects separately. The DVD is more than generous with the amount of information taught . . . typical Jay.

First of all, you'll see each of the routines performed, then each of them explained, of course. For those 'in the know,' of course, if you have a prediction printed on a shirt, rest assured that a f**ce is in use. Well in the bonus section, Jay teaches several techniques for this.

I think my all time favorite thing with this product (besides the revelations tag!!!!!!) is his work on the old ESP TV magic trick. The old point to a card on the screen, now move 1 card left or right, now move 2 cards up or down, etc. First of all, Jay came up with a way to do this twice in a row and get a different result. That alone is worth the price.

However, on top of that, he gives, hands down, the BEST justification (that I've seen) for having you start on one card and do the 'moving around business.' It's perfect, and brings this effect from more of a puzzle or 'math thing' in the mind of the spectators to a totally freaky mentalism effect.

The bottom line is that all you need to do is wear this shirt and you've got 3 or 4 effects you can do with no props. For two of the effects you need a deck of cards which can be borrowed, but the rest of the stuff needs no deck. You can borrow a few coins, or just have them stare at your back and you can tell them what card on your back they are staring at.

Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of Total Gem!