Magic Review - Smart Memo Pad by Pitata

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[@nancyanderson5320]

I am just reviewing your video on the smart memo pad!! Great review and so informative. I was blown away. I just became aware of it. Although pricey- seems to be a quality item. Thank you

[@michaelworsham2724]

Thank you for the comprehensive review David. This sounds pretty good.

[@magicorthodoxy]

Thanks Michael !!!

[@jeffbrent]

There is now a Sharpie for $56 you can use instead of the pen..... you have to apply ink to the sharpie tip though... but better option in my opinion. They should ship it with the sharpie included.

[@ourladyoflourdeschurchmp8572]

Thanks, David, for your terrific review. I just now bought mine from Ellusionist, and I should be getting the free leather case as well! Very grateful!

[@kelvinzena1846]

This sounds amazing…I even think you can have an assistant bring up a sealed prediction literally just a couple secs after they write down their word or number and turn it to a prediction style effect

[@magicorthodoxy]

yup !!!!

[@kawary]

@@magicorthodoxy Does it fit in the Stealth Assassin Wallet Mayfair Edition?

[@tomholbrook2948]

Gotta save for this!!! Hope they continue to make it.

[@magicorthodoxy]

agreed

[@johnthorpe9237]

The pad is also compatible with Peeksmith3 and, by extension, David Penn’s PI Revelations. Spectator can write down a 4-digit number on the pad and the Peeksmith will return the page, line, and number across in the PI Revelations book for the spectator’s 4-digit number.

[@magicorthodoxy]

YES! thanks for mentioning that

[@sfkong]

Wow.. didn't know this possible!

[@markkennedy5955]

Before I really got in to magic/mentalism this is how I thought tricks were done that had people write something down and the magician guessed it. Lol. So it’s surprising that this technology is just now available. Also surprising is that price tag 🏷️. Even though this is exactly something I have been looking for my whole life, I still can’t justify paying that much. (And I’ve wasted money on things in my time lol). I hope someone figures out how to make this a lot cheaper. Nice review!

[@magicorthodoxy]

thanks for visiting

[@seanfaherty]

you could probably make one yourself but for the time and effort it takes I bet $500 bucks is a deal. And it probably would not look as nice If you do make one though I would like to see it . I recently spent all my free time on a weekend to build a gimmick that cost $100. In retrospect the time I would have spent with my family would have been worth the $100

[@cwhite8023]

Truly amazing!! The price point disqualifies me from owning it lol. However, if you are a performing magician, this is an absolute must!! It'll pay for itself in a couple shows.

[@magicorthodoxy]

it's amazing where magic is going - just think what they'll come up with in another 10 years

[@nicadcock]

@@magicorthodoxy next ones will be 250 dollars in few yrs

[@guest3997]

Hi David, great review. I got on board with the kickstarter many months ago. Have had mine for a month. Broke my arm so havent had time to play with it yet. Will let you know. I obtained the whole package. I have been fortunate enough to have and use Hugo Shelley's Mind Pad for years as well as Fabrice DeLaure's clip board for years. I have used both for pre-show. I am excited for this as I really like the yellow paper pad. Will keep you posted. Have so been waiting for your review. Thanks so much for all you do! If ever I can be of any assistance dont hesitate to call upon me. Your friend, David

[@magicorthodoxy]

thanks for the comment !!!

[@berkleyalcorn7409]

Just thought of something. This device can make any book test on the market totally obsolete. Anyone can pick any word from any book, write it down. Then finish up any way you want.

[@magicorthodoxy]

yea, only you dont typically write down words in book tests

[@ourladyoflourdeschurchmp8572]

@@magicorthodoxyThey dont know that…. 😊

[@cslatsky2870]

Pencil reading and billet switching look so quaint now. This is actually a decent price compared to other electronic impression devices I've seen.

[@magicorthodoxy]

oh really?

[@garvin5191]

Crazy. It is wild where these techs are going. Hopefully android watches will become a more regular part of the tech.

[@magicorthodoxy]

Well this works with android

[@garvin5191]

@@magicorthodoxy does this work with an android watch? I missed that. I have a Samsung Galaxy watch 5 and I would love to find a couple apps that would work with the watch.

[@magicorthodoxy]

not watch, just android phone

[@RanjitKumar-in3xq]

Please forgive my ignorance. But if we hide the chip or receiver inside the notepad ... wont the specator be able to realise it ? Or what if he flips a few pages while its in his or her hand ?

[@magicorthodoxy]

no, it's too small and hidden

[@RanjitKumar-in3xq]

@@magicorthodoxy Thank you

[@AimonKong]

Where can you buy the refill of the yellow pad paper?

[@magicorthodoxy]

any office supply, amazon

[@AimonKong]

@@magicorthodoxy I just watch the video instructions but they didn’t tell me how do you know when is the pen full charge

[@jerryRp90x]

Omg, i think i want this, I'm thinking of promoting myself for practice this summer and if it goes well I'll invest in this, i performed for my daughters 2nd bday and an adult cried with a kaye effect, and everyone was in shock and emotion with the closerz so i think I'm on a decent track...

[@rolandgrassick9991]

Hi. Do u know if the pen light turns off when charged?

[@kawary]

Does it fit in the Stealth Assassin Wallet Mayfair Edition?

[@kawary]

@magicorthodoxy ?

[@itsThePritam]

If my audience wrote a name or word, in these cases can i pick the exact word??? Or it works only in the case of number?? Please reply

[@magicorthodoxy]

yes - exact word

[@keithculver3974]

First , I can’t believe you never saw this before now. Lol Second, I picked this up from their kick starter campaign. I have only had it for a month but I think it is amazing. I did not get the watch and now kicking myself for not. I did get all the goodies such as the palm peeker, and the notebook, and all the refills , but they also had a hotel room key fob prediction wher you can predict a hotel room number while the key fob is in their hand. I love that and already have a routine using “it’s a match” I have not had any issues with connectivity of any of the items and the writing is clear. My only negative so far is I wish they would have made all the devices use the same chargers. If you have all the items you will need a power strip to fit all the chargers. The palm peeker is kinda small of course and that means the writing is gonna be small. These old eyes may have a hard time without starring too long, but the phone peek is great. 3, it hasn’t been mentioned but by playing around with it you need to tell the spectator to write clearly since another person may be looking at it. But that can happen with any perk device that has someone write . I have had people write numbers that were not legible. The price is up there but I feel it is worth the extra money if you are performing.

[@magicorthodoxy]

thanks for your comment

[@ricardotavera1330]

So I got mine, and I'm wondering if I should "make mine smaller" like they said. David, did you make yours thinner?

[@magicorthodoxy]

nope - mentioned that in the video - too scared - join the FB group

[@ricardotavera1330]

@@magicorthodoxy i’m waiting to be accepted. i’m trying to figure out the whole apple watch setup. But i gotta say the wallet is the big winner for me

[@afk21117]

I, too, missed this on Kickstarter but I have it now and all I can say is wow! Great review David, as always. You are spot on regarding the ease of set-up, clarity of the video instructions, and the functionality of the device. I don’t typically rely on superlatives but this product has no comparison!

[@magicorthodoxy]

glad you agree

[@themysteriousmr]

I thought you knew about it its cost a bit but worth it dang

[@magicorthodoxy]

agreed

[@AimonKong]

Does the pen need refills?

[@magicorthodoxy]

yes - they cover that

[@AimonKong]

@@magicorthodoxy so you don’t need to buy a other refills from ellusionist? You can buy it from somewhere else yeah?

[@magicorthodoxy]

www.amazon.com/dp/B01E8PFKWU?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&fbclid=IwAR2RRQfQQQXAkvZwlDb1CBwYprbjcLG5NekYyPPOgvTmbPXLEN6h89Wg3PU

[@ksagstertohi6156]

You are easily impressed.

[@magicorthodoxy]

🤨

[@davidpalmiter3903]

Works very well with their smart watch. I have S1 set the watch to a time of emotional import. Then have S2 chew "psychic gum"...then write a time of emotional import on the memo pad. Then I ask S2 to try to change the time on the watch using their mind. I then ask S1 to look at the watch and to say if it's their chosen time. (It isn't, of course. Reveal S1's time. Ask S1 to show S2 the watch and ask S2 to say if that's their time, which I then reveal. This is prob just a basic routine with these props but it totally melts brains.

[@magicorthodoxy]

awesome !!!!

[@donovanjoseph1868]

I want this as soon as can afford it

[@magicorthodoxy]

save those pennies

[@ndmagic99]

I have all the devices. Super fun to play with. When they work, they are truly magical. Unfortunately a lot of people are having issue. The main issue is that the range is incredibly small. The palm peeker in particular has had a lot of complaints. Also, the watch is not rechargeable and has a short battery life. They recommend changing it every month.

[@magicorthodoxy]

every month? Professionally from a watch maker?

[@ndmagic99]

@@magicorthodoxy u can replace yourself thankfully

[@TadaMagician]

Yea I have the white board version and sometimes the pen isn't pushed down all the way giving me half the picture and refilling the marker every performance is annoying so I only use it with large crowds and keep a one ahead for back up

[@ihansfodspor]

Does it work with Android?

[@magicorthodoxy]

yes

[@PastorJasonVarnum]

How far can the memo pad and pin be from your phone to still receive the signal? In other words can you pass it out into the audience or do you need to be within a few feet?

[@anthonyhawkins6750]

Not for stage. For close up

[@rocksun1245]

Finally～ David you got it～ I’ve been using this for couple months and it is insane～～ And you know what, try to peel its skin you’re gonna have a thinner one, which you can place in the deck case very easily😂 And, you know what you’re gonna do~~ LoL~

[@magicorthodoxy]

im too nervous

[@jayplays568]

@rocksun1245, can you refill it with any pad of paper as long as it's the correct size? Or do you need to buy a specific kind of notepad for a refill?

[@TheGhostSeeker]

Great video! Please review Fox's Handcuffs by Wayne Fox when you can please! 🙏

[@nmercenary]

For a moment i thought this was a ruse. The website checks out though. Unless the website is also a ruse 🤔 😂

[@magicorthodoxy]

why is it a ruse?

[@nmercenary]

@@magicorthodoxy i thought it was one of those fake/satirical products presented as a real functioning product as part of a skit/spiel. If anything i thought it was funny since i thought it was a joke. Now i just think it’s spiffy….i just gotta save the money to buy it.

[@FreakFilms101]

This is peoples number one guess at how i do mentalism on stage even though I use traditional methods. Not to say that this tech shouldn't exist, but as it becomes more commonplace in our lives I fear mentalism as a whole will be less impressive

[@magicorthodoxy]

if they never see your phone - or peek device and you never take the pad back - there should be no possible explanation. Derren Brown says "check my ears for listening devices"

[@Eltonthemagician]

The impression pads from Audience Wonderland are better imo.

[@magicorthodoxy]

you have this?

[@berkleyalcorn7409]

Audience Wonderland is 2-3 times the price!

[@sankeytheman]

Perfect review...nothing u didn't cover :)

[@magicorthodoxy]

I appreciate that!

[@JKParmer]

amazing! But damn expensive. One can dream I suppose. ;)

[@magicorthodoxy]

save those pennies

[@HardeepSingh-hh5rd]

Wonder

[@magicorthodoxy]

:D

[@pinballwizard666]

Im still working with carbon paper!

[@magicorthodoxy]

I have a book test that uses that

[@TomCockerOfficial]

The Palm Peeker is utter trash. It doesn’t connect to the Memo Pad at all. So many people including myself have had endless issues with the Palm Peeker because it is that badly designed. Save your money on that part. The Memo Pad itself is great if you connect it to your phone though. So buy the Memo Pad, but not the Palm Peeker. Invest in an Apple Watch if you want to peek it on a small device

[@jeteshpatel1757]

I have the palm peeker and it works perfectly fine, it works just as well as the phone. I got this on kick starter. Perhaps I was lucky. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Badzilla]

Mine works flawlessly and is even faster and clearer than the app. There could be issues with some that are faulty.

[@magicorthodoxy]

good to know

[@TomCockerOfficial]

There are definitely a faulty lot I think in that case. The replacement one they sent me is just as bad. Disconnects a couple of steps away facing the memo pad. Guess I’m just unlucky twice in a row 😭 Although so many people on the Pitata Facebook group have had the same faulty issues so it’s concerning to read the differences in certain devices compared to others 🤔

[@blakejohnson5270]

@@TomCockerOfficial Do you still have the shrink wrap insulation on the device? This can cause range issues especially when the device is in the memo pad

[@PrestigeLearning]

Year later; pad’s acting up big time and I can’t get any support. I’ve been having lot better luck with NewYes and Ophaya smart pens for less than $100 (designed for storing drawings and notes, not magic)

[@magicorthodoxy]

i've been meaning to follow up on this ....

[@PrestigeLearning]

@@magicorthodoxy yeah, real shame (and not just 'cause I'm out $500). For what it's worth, I field-tested the Ophaya/NewYes pens (it's the same pen, just different resellers and apps) and they're fine. I pull the writing billet out of a MagSafe wallet, justifying the phone in my hand, and retain the pen cap, so that re-capping justifies my glancing at the phone screen. That handling's actually better than Pitata which can't justify openly looking at a phone screen

[@jerryRp90x]

Or predrawn squares for 4 info, 3 prewritten qs, middle line left and right, people meaningful and people you hate...

[@jayfreeman9357]

Technology man

[@magicorthodoxy]

yup

[@seanfaherty]

None of y'all told me ? hahaha I don't like any magic that uses a phone or an obviously electronic gimmick . To me, it's programming , not magic. This is looks great. normal looking stuff, especially if you run a smart watch

[@magicorthodoxy]

agreed

[@bendyparanormal]

Um…I think I’m about to be about $550 shy in my savings account.

[@magicorthodoxy]

:S

[@dmontes133]

Way cool! I’ll have to start saving my money!

[@magicorthodoxy]

:D

[@tomsenn9344]

I'm still playing around with mine but I'm really disappointed. To me, it's just the same old tech advertising hype without the consistent miracle. For starters, Pitata didn't add an actual on-off switch. Instead you have to rely on sticking a small magnet (which you can easily lose which is why they provide several…they KNOW they’ll get lost!) on a specific area of the device and when taken off, it turns the unit on. Why? This is a poor design. Good luck at getting this just right. If the magnet moves around it may not be right over the needed area to turn the unit off and now your unit is losing power when you may need it later. Yes, you have an on-indicator light but Pitata tells you to put tape over that "because it's too bright" and will be noticeable. Really? Why not just fix your cheap design for this price-point?? If they had a manual on-off switch it wouldn’t adversely affect things. You’d turn it on inside the playing card tuck case or memo pad and then perform. Then manually turn it off. Done. Oh...and also, all the ad-copy about it fitting in a playing card tuck case? Wrong. Pitata ships the unit to you with a vinyl protective cover. This makes it too big to fit in a tuck case as advertised. If you remove it your warranty goes bye-bye. And what's more is Pitata TELLS you to remove it in the tutorial if you want to fit it into a tuck case !! So again, it's advertised to fit in places like this but you have to ruin your warranty on a $550 piece of kit to make it work? What’s that about?? Just…fix…your design Pitata!! Then we come to the pen. The charging port is in full view in the butt of the pen. What is Pitata’s poor design-answer to this? To provide a black sticker to fit over this. Again, cheap, cheap, cheap. Logic would tell you that when people take off the cap of a pen to write, the natural inclination is to stick it over the end of the pen (which a mentalist would naturally do to cover the port before handing to the spectator). BUT guess what? The pen cap is too small to fit over the end of the pen so no-can-do. Really??? So their cheap and poor solution is a silly black sticker over the port (oh, no, THAT’s not noticeable! How many pens do you write with that have a black sticker on the butt-end????). Of course, by the way, the sticker will have to be removed each time you re-charge. Again, horrible design long-term. Save your money. What a waste.

[@magicorthodoxy]

thanks for the comment !!

[@christianaquino5230]

Why is it pronounced "Pita" not "Pi''ta'ta?"

[@magicorthodoxy]

no idea

[@blakejohnson5270]

I preordered mine and got the free leather pouch. PS. First

[@blakejohnson5270]

I also picked up peaksmith to pair with this

[@febintsamuel]

How is peeksmith work with memopad

[@magicorthodoxy]

nice !!!

[@blakejohnson5270]

@@febintsamuel When will the watch come out, or is it included? We will come out with the watch eventually. But this also works with peeksmith 3, which we already sell :)

[@cristoferodqvist5664]

Your Apple watch will pear? I'm sorry ...

[@carlalbright6790]

PAIR -😆😆 like everything else.

[@cristoferodqvist5664]

@@carlalbright6790 Yes, hence my apology

[@TheOviz75]

12th like and 3rd comment. I did better than yesterday. This memopad looks very interesting btw. Thans for showing it

[@magicorthodoxy]

sure thing !!!

[@JVic_JustJohn]

Does it work with an android phone? I thought youbwere an android guy...

[@magicorthodoxy]

Yes it does, I think I said it did in the review

[@JVic_JustJohn]

@@magicorthodoxy sorry missed that, thank you

[@crashandburn0001]

This is an amazing product I've been playing with this so much. I connect mine to peeksmith 3 and timesmith. Works very well, really melt ppls midns ❤❤❤

[@magicorthodoxy]

I need to get one of those

[@jayplays568]

@crashandburn0001 how is the connectivity with the Peeksmith, have you ever had any problems or difficulty connecting? How close does the Peeksmith need to be to the pad and phone? Can you use the pad/Peeksmith with Pi Revelations?

[@febintsamuel]

I brought this from ellusionist. Its really amazing

[@magicorthodoxy]

agree