Mini Roulette

Kyle

~ Short Review ~
Box - 9/10
Bags - 9/10
Spikes - 9/10
Blocks -9/10
Instructions - 8/10

~ Long Review ~
BOX:
4.25" x 3 1/16" x 1.5" (roughly) Simple in design but perfect for the routine. The outside of the box has a nice polish to it. The top edges and corners are rounded, the bottom edges are not. The hinges are nothing exciting, they do their job. The Latch on the front adds a decent amount of visual interest to the box. All in all it is a well-made box and a beautiful way to store the props for the routine.

BAGS:
3.5" x 2 1/16" x 4.5" (Roughly). You receive around 40 bags for the routine, which is enough for about 10 performances (if you use a new bag each time ... I do not) They are cut down in size to make them easier to manage in the routine. They are a standard paper bag material and fold up nicely to fit inside the box.

SPIKES:
They spikes are Solid and fairly heavy which adds to the routine overall. They fit pretty well into each block and won't pop out of you when being you pick up the spike and block by the spike. Each Spike is fairly sharp and could do a decent amount of damage if you messed up the routine. But the Secret of the routine makes this 100% safe. The one issue I have is how the spikes get stored. They are stored in the center of the box but just kind of free-floating. When I perform, I place one spike into one of the blocks before I remove anything from the box. I then remove the three blocks without the spike first. This way the spiked block is the last block they see.

BLOCKS:
Each block has a good weight to them, the edges are cut and give a nice appearance overall. The holes are big enough to fit the spike, but not big enough that the spike will just pop out. There is a slight DIY before you use them, but nothing terrible.

INSTRUCTIONS:
The instructions are ok and decently shot. But the information given is OK. The routine taught is not really a routine really but it does make sure you don't accidentally stab yourself. You'll just have to figure out your own performance. The instructions do teach a way to use either one or both of the spikes. One requires a little more work but not too much more.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
Roulette routines vary in price, but most tend to still be stupidly dangerous. But it seems the higher-priced versions tend to be the safest. This one at $99 is 99% safe as there is still room for an idiot to hurt themselves. But all things considered, this is a pretty good entry for these style routines. Everything is self-contained and can work from closeup to parlor. The method is decent, but nothing exciting or new. If the box is too much to carry, you can sub for a small bag, but I feel the box adds to the atmosphere of the routine. So for the Price, you are getting a great deal. A well-made product (of which the TCC Brand is known) a decent set of instructions and an overall powerful routine perfect for Halloween performances.