Magic Review - Octopalm: Anti Gravity Gel by Jim Bodine
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David,
I'm an avid watcher of your reviews. I've been a professional, working magician for over 50 years and still am learning new techniques and sleights. Some of the new gimmicks work, some don't. Some last a long time, some don't. It seems that a lot of the ones that don't work as well as they're advertised or don't last as long as they should/could are the ones receiving all the media hype due to aggressive marketing. Those are the ones I really scrutinize. Before I plunck down a wad of cash, I ALWAYS check your reviews first, then a few others from seasoned pro's. Most of the time, you're spot on and I rely on that if I'm pressed for time and can't watch any other reviews or read any comments. Trust me, you have saved me a lot of money and headaches, David, but no one is right all the time. With OCTOPALM, you dropped the ball.
I also read the comments sections to see how many opposing opinions are given. But, comment sections have been infiltrated with paid shills who render negative opinions for good products and positive opinions for bad products for obvious reasons, so discernment and research are key before you order anything to prevent getting something that doesn't work and/or doesn't last.
I have had to modify quite a few gimmicks to make them work more smoothly for a better performance or to get them to work at all. I've modified others to make them last more than a dozen performances. Money tricks using paper currency are notorious for tearing and ripping due to repeated bending/folding. IMHO, the creators are guilty of fraud by not telling you of these very negative side effects. So are the online magic retailers for not warning you that the gimmick will not last very long at all given its present condition when sold and shipped to the unsuspecting consumer.
Sadly, I have found that ethics in the magic retail business are sadly lacking. More and more it's profit over quality and honesty. I have lost a lot of respect for some very talented creators and also for some large online retailers. FYI, I am Penguin Magic's very 1st customer when they went online 20 years ago. Same goes for MJM Magic. Very 1st customer. Between them both I have purchased hundreds upon hundreds of tricks. Needless to say, I have a junk drawer filled to the top and that is where OCTOPALM resides. It is nothing but a slightly stronger version of Pine Tar, same thing that baseball players rub on their bats to get a better grip.
Problem with OCTOPALM is that it makes coins unusable after the trick. They remain so sticky that they can't be handed out for examination. nor can they be put back into your pocket because they stick to everything. And forget about palming cards and re-using them because it never comes off a card. And don't get it on your clothes. It's a one trick pony.
Keep up with your great reviews, David. You're the best. Where were you 30 years ago?? LOL
Sorry you think I dropped the ball, I thought I was pretty clear that this stuff can't come off with simple soap and water - implying that this stuff is super sticky - and I also mentioned that the video is BETTER than the actual product. I also said that if something this sticky would bother you - clearly you should not get it, But yes you are right in addition to your skin - it will also be stuck on your props
I have used chapstick and it works okay but Octopalm sounds like a game changer, plus the video for $8.00! Sounds like a tremendous value. Thanks David!
Thanks for watching
I need to get more of this, it does not last long if you dont use it and leave it in the magic drawer. I just took it out about a month ago to play around and the packaging was cracking and the substance hardened up. I got this when I started getting back into magic about 10 or so years ago and found it was pretty amazing stuff. Use very little, it works great!
I can imagine that's true
@@magicorthodoxy I'll upload a picture to the fb post if i didn't throw it out yet. The plastic packaging started to corrode. I've had it a while as i mentioned.
@@DJRosen add a few drops of water and microwave for 10 seconds, a little longer if it doesnt melt, then stir with a toothpick if you want, mine came dried out and thats how i reactivate it every few months.
My birthday was last week. One of my family members got me a jar of octopalm from vanishing inc, and it's literally changed the way I do sleight of hand. They mentioned it in the video, but I kind of think they downplayed how much help this can be with even card magic. I have extremely dry skin, so I've never really been able to do a second deal or a bottom deal very well, but if I put a little bit of Octopalm on the tips of my thumb and middle finger, I can deal seconds all day long and nobody notices. This literally changed my entire approach to half of the tricks that I know. I can't recommend it enough
good to hear !!!
@@magicorthodoxy
Already showing up on my channel, too. The short I did yesterday is titled "Where the eff did that ball go?"
Nobody's figured it out yet. 🤫😂
Sounds like a useful substance! Becoming a magician requires that you put your creativity and analysis to use with the tools you buy!
Well said!
Everything from this review is true! (Except I happen to like the jar.) The next time you order some $40 or $50 product, toss this in too for such a cheap price. You'll probably find Octopalm does more for your magic than the pricier effect you ordered. It's a steal.
thanks RICHARD !!!
At first I thought I wouldn't like this stuff ..... And then I just couldn't put it down !
lol
Was it because of the jar being stuck to your hand that you couldn’t put it down? Just messing with ya. It really does sound awesome to have
You don't necessarily need mineral spirits or paint thinner, as it can easily be removed with a combination of washing your hands, adding 80% or higher hand sanitizer and if that doesn't work then just add rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover and it comes right off
Is that all? Lol
Thanks for the review. Been using it for Matrix and never realized that there is a Tutorial on the Box 😅
Great review. I love this stuff.
Awesome
Went and bought after watching this, what a steal for the price
:D
I have been wondering about this stuff.
You got me convinced
nice !!!
Lots of clever uses for this sticky stuff. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
The way magicians are Getting creative nowadays, I wouldn't be surprised if magicians started getting patents for scientific inventions....😃😀
many have ....
@@magicorthodoxy do you know any? I would love to know!
Magic and science are forever intertwined!
I have and love it. You have to get use to it.
:D
Thank you for your reviews. I always look forward to watching them as they help me make better informed decisions when buying magic products.
Great to hear!
Thanks
Seems like a no brainer. I wish that I had thought of it first. Great review!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I am going to buy it right now, but I will still watch til the end of your video! I have been wondering about Octopalm for years, and I assumed it would help you to help you palm more securely, but I hadn’t thought that you could secrete coins, etc, on your arm as a holdout. Neat! Thanks!
Hope you enjoy it!
Added to my list! I can see some coin effects using this instead of chap stick.. 🤔
Thanks for the recommendation 👍🤓👍
You bet!
Alright I'll go buy it now.😎
:D
The Octopus on the lid puts me off... it gives me nightmares about getting to grips with the book "if an octopus could palm" !!! I obviously jest it's in my basket on Vanishing already, cheers David.
I use this every show. Miracle stuff. Less is more.
Super sticky
YES.
It's an awesome product. A "very little" goes a long way. Very cost effective as as you mentioned the video is worth the price alone! It's jammed full of great tricks and ideas
Right on
yet another great review David.
What is a good way to combat dry hands? as I get older I find that there are a lot of moves that I can no longer do (the glide and counts for example)?
The Magic Cafe mentioned O'Keeffe's working hand cream can help.
I used to live at high elevation and dry skin was always a problem with coin magic. I swear by Chamberlain's Golden Touch spray lotion. I've also tried O'keeffe's working hand cream which I can see would work great for different skin types but the Chamberlain's worked well on me.
Hope this helps me separate cards for my invisible deck
Ha ha
I’ve literally used doubled sided tape for years…this looks better lol. Thanks David 👍🏼
Glad to help
Alright, David. Stop following me around! I picked up a jar of Octopalm on Monday at Tannen's magic. I wanted to see if it would help my dry fingertips perform 'Top Shot' better. I was going in blind, because I had never heard of it before.
Great product, and I was surprised at the length and quality of the video. I completely agree about the jar and the video.
Thanks for the review!
oh cool !!! Have you checked out Don't Blink Magic in NY? How far is it from Tannens?
@@magicorthodoxy I was there on Opening Day! Magick is the friendliest guy!
It's very close to Tannen's- I guess 5 or six blocks away.
I still want to try it to climb walls 🤣
On sale at 🐧 Thanks for the informative review David 👍👍
Any time!
I have always tended it lick my fingers(subtly) to do card stuff with. Due to Covid, this is not what the spectators would appreciate; wondering if this can be applied to your left thumb and four-finger tips to help separate cards easily for an invisible deck etc., without leaving residue on the cards.Many thanks
Appreciate the honesty and being considerate hahah !
Too sticky. I tried to dilute it, but neither alcohol, paint thinner, nor acetone worked. The instruction should state how to make it weaker.
Warming it up over a stove makes it easier to apply, but the stuff is not of much use (except for antigravity routines). It riuns the cards, your clothing, and nothing can clean it up. Might as well use part A of an epoxy mix :)
Super sticky
buying it now. Afterwards I will finish the video.. -- I stoppeded at 2 minutes 14 seconds
If you use it with cards, would it make the deck sticky and pick up dirt? Would it ruin the deck? Thanks for the review David
It would ruin cards
Is the closest substance to earwax. I’ve used it for 3 years now
Ear wax? Bleh
Me: I want to scoop th….
David: Don’t.
And this is why I watch the reviews 👍
lol
I had it. Too sticky when put it on. Then dries non sticky. It's a one trick usage.
But I wonder if card on ceiling could use this?
oh yea totally
This is a very similar to a product they sold to bowlers back in the 70s to help with the lift on your middle and ring fingers. Smells like pine.
A forceful rub with wet facial tissue clears it from the skin
oh really?
raid the wife’s nail polish remover. plus smells good.
got it some time ago...never use it ...too messy...you can not wash it off and it gets real crusty...
nope cant wash it
Why didn't they get the hand model to wash his hands before the photo shoot? Grody!
lol
Can we use hand sanitizer for removing it?
I didn't try - maybe the alcohol?
Hey David, I already bought Octopalm because someone put it as the worst trick they ever bought. Research comes from strange places, doesn’t it?
I’m surprised that ZOTS didn’t get an honorable mention.
you bought it because someone else said it was the WORST?
@@magicorthodoxy I looked up EVERY response from the worst tricks list. It took about 10 hours. Octopalm was new to me, and was only the cost was the price of shipping. Was this person crazy, mad, insane??? No, they just didn’t like sticky hands 🙌 and they couldn’t figure out how to carry around paint thinner for cleanup. BTW, there were very few jewels like this in that list, but it was fun looking at everything bad.
lol
Total Mandela Effect. I remember octopalm being the first thing I saw you review way back in the day and the reason I bought it. Almost as weird as having glue you can’t wash off on your hands.
Smilesotheylikeyou
word on the street, everyone !!!
That's Cheating 🐇
lol - all magic is cheating !!!!
No it is glue ! It is construction glue...it is the worst magic product i've ever purchase lol ! it is so tacky that it goes on the coins actually but you cannot redo trick like he show coins become sticky but not enough after 3 times..just enough to mess everything up and leave you with frustration and glues all over..On every coins you use lol !I've try many many many times trying to convince myself it was great but it isn't !Oh and really don't put that sticky finger on your beautifull cards..first you don't need that second don't do it.it leaves residu everwhere so imagine on cards..even if you scrub your two fingers toghether like a freak lol !Apart hurting yourself with the friction it doesnt do much.
oh yea, it gets stuck on everything
Yeah so you cannot redo tricks like he show..all the coins become sticky and unworkable.the thing also is that after 3 times it is sticky but not enough..just enough to mess everything up !
This product is very smelly.
Agreed
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😊
Why not just use a rubber cement
I dont advise putting glue on your skin
@@magicorthodoxy rubber cement is used a lot for theatrical stuff, like creating scar tissue. I have used it for Halloween. Comes off easily.
@@robjacks2748 Yep
@@magicorthodoxy rubber cement is used for a lot of magic effects on skin