Magic Review Show SPECIAL | Gravity by Tom Wright and João Miranda!

Gravity by Tom Wright and João Miranda Review Show Special
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In this Review Show Special Craig Petty sits down with Tom Wright who co-created the Gravity Thread System with João Miranda. This product promises to be unlike anything you have seen before.
After the interview Craig reviews the product in full, talks about the pros and cons and why whether you should buy the prop for your show. Here is more information about Gravity
Built from the ground up with the close-up worker in mind, Gravity Reel is more than a reel: it's a tool for your imagination.
This utility and design patent-pending Reel was designed from the ground-up by Joao Miranda and his extraordinary team in Portugal, with the consulting of the IT expert Tom Wright who performs invisible thread magic for over 15 years in real world situations.
This are some of the main features of the Gravity Reel:
- Double motor system that allows the performer to have a giant HOOP of IT anytime, allowing for true miracles to be performed. If you prefer to use a single thread instead of the hoop system, the fact that you have a SECOND thread ready to use is reassuring!(With exclusive permission from Surya Kumar and James George).
- Program saving and play: you can record and save UP to 3 different programs so that you allow the Gravity Reel to do all the work for you! With a push of a button the motors reproduce every single movement you recorded.
Combining the recording and play with the HOOP system you can create amazing and unique effects: imagine for example making a water bottle fall at your command and then have the thread automatically retract to your pocket!
You start and end clean, every time, with absolutely nothing to find out.
- Vibration feedback recording: besides programming the tension and movement of the motors you can also program the vibrations, so that you can cue yourself in any part of your routine!
For example, let's say you wish to make a bill levitate and jump in a glass and at the end of the routine you wish to make it fly automatically to your waiting hand. Thanks to the vibration recording you can buzz yourself at any time: for example, when the bill starts to jump in the glass, and another vibration when it flies to your hand, so this way you can concentrate on your presentation.
The vibration feedback is CRUCIAL for any pre-recorded performance because YOU know when YOUR actions will happen right before they happen.
- Adjustable Speed control: you can decide the speed of each motor individually.
The beauty of the Gravity Reel controller is that it has a SCALE from 1 (Reel constant pulling mode) to 8 (maximum speed). That way you always know which speed work the best for your routines, so you are not blindly applying more speed than what you really need.
- Fast and easy thread refill: with Joao unique method in case of a thread breakage refilling a spool takes under a minute, and no difficult to do knots are used in the process.
- The Gravity Reel has two built-in magnets so you can attach it anywhere. Also, thanks to its small size it fits inside a small leather wallet or any card case, so it's hidden in plain sight and not attached to the performer. This allows for total freedom (and new effects).
- 90% less breakage than the traditional Reel thanks to the way the reel is designed.
- Internal Memory Module: you can record and play up to 3 different programs, so that you don't need erase one program each time you wish to perform a different routine. Also, once you save them you can leave the remote at home since the reel has an internal memory. This means that you can play any program by simply pushing a button in the side of the reel.
- VIR technology: if you have other creations from João Miranda you know how important this feature is for the working professional.
VIR stands for "Vibrations in Remote" which means that your gravity controller AND reel vibrate once you start a program, when a program finishes playing, or even when you push ANY button during a recording. This way you KNOW that the buttons were in fact pressed and the action accomplished.
- Rechargeable batteries: Both the controller and Reel have internal batteries that last for dozens of performances before they need to be charged again. There is a "Low Battery" indicator in both the controller and Reel, so you always know when it's time to charge.
Enjoy the review show, let us know what you think in the comments
#Gravity #TomWright #HonestMagicReviews

[@marcolong7954]

Tom's awesome, all we need is a full Craig petty interview with him now :)

[@standance9044]

When Mr Craig does talking people do listening. Voted number 1 in Thailand magic circles groups for his most interesting and amusing . Thank you Mr Craig

[@mikeianneo3432]

I’m so looking forward to watching you perform the demo of gravity once your ready and create your routine. Thanks so much for getting us the Craig Petty deal from Tom! I’m very curious how strong the thread is. And how often it breaks. I’ve had so many bad experiences in the past with invisible thread during a live performance.

[@d1g1m1]

I've never been disappointed with any magic I've bought from Joao Miranda & he always helps with any product issues...

[@magic-tv]

He’s a good guy. I personally think not everything he has published but hard but I believe he cares about his customers and that’s huge.

[@Maxbev14]

Tom is my favourite IT worker. He's given me lots of help and advice. Top man 👌

[@magic-tv]

Agreed. He is so knowledgeable about thread work. It’s crazy.

[@ofrmagic]

Brother i love this wonderful review of gravity reel i cant wait to start playing with this on Tuesday thanks again mate

[@DavidM-lj5yv]

I cannot wait to see some vids of you using this Craig. I'm like, you, I pretty much only use Loops-- But really thinking of getting this product.

[@TriangelProduction]

This sophisticated tool is pure magic fun ✨

[@howardmarkowitz9528]

been waiting for someone to review Gravity. Thank you so much!

[@magic-tv]

You are more than welcome.

[@stephenreinheimer4592]

Thanks for the great interview and review. Sealed the deal for me and I just purchased it this evening. I’m new to IT/ITR magic and for me this seems 100% the way to go. Looking forward to receiving it and thanks again.

[@emiliom.1260]

Yesssss Craig🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@magicdave93]

Looks like a great product but it’s not for me especially at that price. Basically it’s far to complicated for me but for a professional working magician like you Craig it’s a must have. Great interview!!!

[@magic-tv]

It’s very expensive but I think I can make it work for me. Of course only time will tell!

[@magicdave93]

@@magic-tv I can’t wait to see what you can do with this bad boy.

[@acevadoul1203]

And this right here has sealed me getting it tomorrow 😂😂

[@magic-tv]

You really need to. It’s incredible

[@acevadoul1203]

@@magic-tv it’s literally everything I’ve wanted, luckily I’ve never broken IT much but my problem with other ITR products is I don’t like having in my hands and puts me off using and the spider pen doesn’t fit with me carrying one around so this is perfect

[@magicmagicman]

Grabby spectators have always been an issue when floating something in my experience. The closer you are to the object the better, just to protect it. I'd be interested to see how the remote hookups play out in the real world.

[@magic-tv]

I won’t know till I go out and got it. But having practiced with it for a while now it seems like there wouldn’t be an issue. I will report back though.

[@brucelittleboy3594]

My guess is that anyone interesting in buying and using this will already have experience with IT, including dealing with mundane problems that arise the standard technology (breakages etc.). Would it remotely make sense for someone to leap straight from Loops to Gravity, i.e. skipping the steps involving products that stand in between? Is it silly to try to program Gravity without experience with the programmable devices that Craig mentions? Many effects would require plenty of prior experience with standard routines: it's not a self-working device... However, some effects (dragging) might not need much prior experience. Thoughts on the learning curve? Or is this a tool for experienced professionals only?

[@magic-tv]

Good question. I think this device makes thread work accessible to everyone and anyone. The instructions are crystal clear and no stone is left unturned. It means that anyone can use it if they put in the required practice.

[@mr.harmon2745]

Brilliant review special again. 👏

[@magic-tv]

Thanks Mr Harmon

[@MexieMex]

Seems a typical João Miranda product, add five or ten extra percent thought/effort over the competition, then chargest 50% to 100% (or more) extra on the price LOL

[@christianthemagician2324]

Been waiting for this thank you my friend ❤️

[@BrandonJPearce]

Craig, did you have any trouble spooling the thread onto your reel/did it go smoothly? I’d be curious to hear how that went? Mine had a few hiccups, but I eventually got it sorted. Still loving the reel though, even despite that temporary frustration.

[@magic-tv]

No trouble at all. The whole process has been really smooth so far which is strange as I’m normally so ham foster with thread.

[@BrandonJPearce]

@@magic-tv Yeah, so far any time the thread breaks it’s been really easy to find the end again. I’ve been quite surprised at how easy it is to use, given how complicated the remote looks.

[@williammcgregor5832]

looking forward to seeing how you get on using the prop

[@tnmtemerity]

I ordered cube in bottle and can’t wait til they ship next week, but my issues with this, besides the price, is while you say this great and easy to use, you don’t have a demo for us, which truly makes me question how easy it actually is to use (and use well). I worry that a recorded routine may be a pain to try to be in sync with too.

[@BrandonJPearce]

I’m thoroughly enjoying my Gravity Reel. It’s fantastic! Gravity ring is one of the best levitating ring effects I’ve seen. The customizability of the Gravity Reel is fantastic. I’m not a huge proponent of thread work. I’ve had numerous reels, but this one is phenomenal.

[@ofrmagic]

How difficul is to set up the gravity ring

[@ofrmagic]

How practical is it to set up

[@Davidblaine18]

Show your performance then

[@BrandonJPearce]

@@ofrmagic The set up for the reel is quite practical. It won’t take long at all. The gravity ring is literally the most difficult effect taught. The hook up only takes a few seconds, but without giving anything away too much it uses the recording Tom mentioned and that is going to take a good amount of time. How long it’ll take probably varies from person to person, but once it’s recorded, it’s set up for life. Just press play. Hope that helps 🙂

[@ofrmagic]

@@BrandonJPearce thanks for the info mine getting to my house tomorrow hopefully cant wait to start playing with it

[@MagoEfrain]

What if they just split it in half and be United by magents or sth? You could do the same stuff but you could also add different movements

[@ScottRSmith1964]

Is Tom shipping to the States free? I’d like to support him, but it might be hard unless he can ship from the States.

[@emiliom.1260]

When you’re last name is Miranda, just like Joao 😂😂😂

[@Davidblaine18]

Your profile pic is “ the Code” lol why?

[@emiliom.1260]

@@Davidblaine18 When I got the code from theory11 I set my profile to the code because I loved it so much, I guess I just haven’t thought to change it back to something else🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Davidblaine18]

@@emiliom.1260 I like THE CODE as well!! Pretty cool presentations

[@emiliom.1260]

@@Davidblaine18 agreed 🤗

[@magicalmiller]

fuck it 2 for 2. I NEVER and SUBDIVIDED STUDIOS NEVER gave them permission use my RING SLIDE That I published over 10 years ago. And you can still get it thru murphy's magic. BOOOOOO. I tried to contact wright but he never got back to me. BIG FAN of both creators and I would've GLADLY given them permission. I did hear though that they gave me credit (I appreciate that mates) but ASKING for permission is not the same. lastly, I have footage of me sharing RING SLIDE in my magic castle lecture performing it for Terry Lunceford and he was the KING of RING ON WAND using thread. And he said it was the BEST version of his original that he published back in the 70's. We also got THE BRILLIANT John Le Claire to endorse it before he passed.

[@REALPARADOX.]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@pavlovsunhappydog]

I dont understand thread-work when its used overtly. It looks like magic but its obvious. You have to be really good to get away with it. I cant get past that pendulum tell, but i loved Tom's card under shoe, it just jumped out at me..never seen that before. Its a great ending for a card routine. Look at the state of me, i dont even like threadwork...this is gonna hurt.

[@magic-tv]

Lol! I was the same as you but this product has kinda converted me! It’s going to be a while till I gig with this but I’m putting the effort in and that’s half the battle.

[@pavlovsunhappydog]

@@magic-tv Yeah, less is more im thinking. The timing aspect of this thing is amazing We know thread work has been explored but there's got to be a few more devious applications to be discovered. good luck , we're going to need it.

[@Davidblaine18]

How many of these effects you show need a jacket! I don’t wear jacket

[@thestreet9537]

I’d love the answer to this as well!

[@Davidblaine18]

@@thestreet9537 still nothing

[@thestreet9537]

@@Davidblaine18 seems like a pretty simple answer to give, guess they prefer uninformed buyers?

[@nicadcock]

sounds fab but with you being sceptical about thread will help sell if u can pull it off !!

[@emiliom.1260]

First

[@douglasoverholt1463]

I bought gravity I took it out of the box today I was very disappointed not only did I pay $350 to put this product together for that amount of money it should have came ready to go but instead they give you some bull crap that's not even set up and that is extremely frustrating to set up so after I set it up and the automatic reel sucked up all of my thread and I lost the end piece now it's back in the box I'm sorry this was a huge letdown huge I cannot tell you how disappointed and sad I am I feel like I have wasted my money on something I probably can't even return it comes with a warranty card but I guarantee that I won't see a penny back I'm sorry to down it so much it just really was a disappointment I have been watching this and looking at reviews and really struggling with myself to buy it thinking it would take my magic to the next level and then it comes unassembled very disappointed very for that amount of money it should have came ready to go I said that already but I have to say it again it should have came ready to go

[@brucelittleboy3594]

If you contact Tom as he has offered, he may be able to give you advice on how to rescue things. I'm a bit concerned to learn of your difficulties at Step One though.

[@douglasoverholt1463]

@@brucelittleboy3594 I am not trying to be smug I promise you but there should have never been a step one it should have came together already that's a lot of money a lot if I would have broke the line right out of the box then the fault would be on me and if I sucked up all the line on the spool by accident that would have been on me but when you pay that much money for something like that and it doesn't even come assembled completely that is very concerning

[@BrandonJPearce]

@@douglasoverholt1463 With this thread system, once you run out you’re going to have to rethread it yourself. By doing it this way, you learn to do it yourself upfront. Other systems you have to by refills specially designed for them and only them (similar to how certain guns take certain clips/mags) that already come with the thread on them, like the spider Pen or Scorpion reels. Each of those special refills cost about $20 each and have a lot less thread than what the gravity reel comes with. Though I understand your frustration and had trouble spooling my reel at first too. If you reach out to the Facebook group or Tom, they should be able to help.

[@douglasoverholt1463]

@@BrandonJPearce haha I like that. how to do it yourself up front good sales pitch. I'm just going to get some more thread and do it again and give it another try. you guys should really think about pre-made threaded spools. it's okay I'm very excited about using this product .

[@BrandonJPearce]

@@douglasoverholt1463 I agree it probably would have been smarter on their part to have pre threaded spools lol. When I was spooling mine, it got caught it in the motor and the spool itself was all tangled up. Turned out I had used too much thread 🤦🏻‍♂️. Oh well, live and learn haha

[@Davidblaine18]

No one is gonna say anything bad they’re trying to sell!! Lol need some real reviews

[@thestreet9537]

It seems everything Joa puts out the magic “community” praises.... I’ve made more than one or two purchases of his effects and have been dissatisfied with everyone. Metal phone looked great but that price? I’m gonna have to wait and see on this one. Durability is a major factor in my life/showstyle

[@BrandonJPearce]

That makes no sense. How is Craig trying to sell it? He makes no money from any of the sales of them. If you don’t like the review that’s your opinion, but what you’ve said isn’t even remotely true.

[@brucelittleboy3594]

In fact, Craig is famous for his frankness: he is one of the few willing to give adverse reviews where appropriate. Too many others prefer to avoid reviewing what they dislike.

[@Davidblaine18]

@@thestreet9537 exactly

[@Davidblaine18]

@@BrandonJPearce you’re comprehension is impeccable !!!!( siiigh)

[@Davidblaine18]

Too much stuff to remember To make it look good

[@BrandonJPearce]

Any good magic effect is going to take some work, whether it be or coin magic or card magic. It’s like anything else, the more you do it the easier it gets and the better you get at it.

[@Davidblaine18]

@@BrandonJPearce calm down. U obv don’t get it

[@BrandonJPearce]

@@Davidblaine18 I was just making a point that everything requires practice. 🤷🏻‍♂️