Review of Dots to Die 2.0 by Sumit Chhajer

Here’s a great, visual trick for stand-up and stage that has lots of potential. 

Multiplying 
You bring out a square almost six-inches on each side. You show one dot on one side, turn it over and show five dots on the other side. When you turn back to the first side, it’s showing two dots, and the second side shows four. 

You keep turning the square over to show three dots on the side that formerly had one, and then six dots on the side that formerly showed four. The numbers keep changing. For the grand finale, you toss the square into the air and it turns into a jumbo die. 

The beginning part has some relation to the dot trick that's taught on this site here.  

On the Dots 

The prop looks and works great. Most of you are probably familiar with the “What’s Next?” stage effect where dots multiply in various ways. "Dots to Die" is similar in feel but with a different finale. If you’re familiar with “What’s Next?” you’ll like the method employed by Dots to Die. Let’s just say that this one can be performed without looking away from the audience and no adjustments are necessary.

 

This one is easy to learn and perform. Angle-wise, you'll need your audience in front of you but this is not an issue with most stand-up situations. 

Props 
The prop looks to be well made but I have to wonder if breakage will be a problem in the long run. With similar props that I know of, breakage is an issue. 

There are extra materials provided to fix the prop, but these will only address the aspect of converting the square into a cube. The product even comes with its own carrying case which will help to keep it in working order.

Dots To Die For 
Reasonably priced, "Dots to Die" is a great effect that offers lots of opportunity for themes and presentations. I like this one.

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