Real Secrets year 1 has come and gone...

I didn't subscribe to it, but the magic world is pretty up in arms and split in opinion.

Although I'm glad for the people who did get their money's worth, I don't know if I'd want to spend 180 bucks on something I wasn't sure of.

In my opinion (read: opinion), there are better things in magic that can be spent with 180 dollars or less especially since you will know exactly what you are getting.  For instance:

1) Full year Magic Magazine subscription + full year Genii magazine subscription (56 + 58 = $114)

2) Any of the crazy Pick 2 or 3 of these 3-4 Volume DVD sets that are offered from the L&L Publishing email list ($80-$100)

3) Lorayne's Classic Collection volumes 1 and 2 (or 2+3, or 1+3) (90+90 = $180)

4) Ortiz's Lessons in Card Mastery + Strong Magic + Designing Miracles (55 + 45 + 45 = $145)

5) 6 Random Penguinmagic Live Lectures each ranging from 2-3 hours long - I'll even pick 6 for you: Osterlind, Roth, Wilson, Bizarro, Aragon, DaOrtiz (30 x 6 = $180)

So you see, my problem isn't spending 180 bucks.  It's what I'm spending 180 bucks ON.  I'd rather know exactly what I'm getting and not be afraid of the repercussions if I discuss how good the material is or what the material is on forums or on my blog.  I'll always know that Dani DaOrtiz gives a ridiculously good lecture chock full of material to learn and use.

Like I said, if you liked what you got from Real Secrets, that's really awesome and I'm glad because what's good to one person isn't always good to another.  As for me, I'm gonna stick with what I know.