That was a disappointment - the gadget from this calendar, there were already all in the past few years. In particular, from 2011 was almost identical. After all, I found the trick this time in the booklet better explained and the images more meaningful than the last years.
Who never had a Magic Advent or Zauberkasten could call his own, for it is certainly a successful and fun introduction to the magic. For all others, it is a waste of money and more ärgelich.