The Magic Junk Drawer
The Magic Junk Drawer: Bubble Magic
Two marketed effects in my junk drawer relate to bubbles. A few years back, I thought that a bubble effect could form the basis of a strong opener. I would walk out on stage in my stand-up act, blow some bubbles, reach up into the midst of the bubbles and pluck one out of the air. But alas, the effects that I purchased quickly ended-up in my junk drawer. Here’s why.
Two marketed effects in my junk drawer relate to bubbles. A few years back, I thought that a bubble effect could form the basis of a strong opener. I would walk out on stage in my stand-up act, blow some bubbles, reach up into the midst of the bubbles and pluck one out of the air. But alas, the effects that I purchased quickly ended-up in my junk drawer. Here’s why.
My Magic Junk Drawer: “Watch & Wear”
Every magician owns magic tricks that he purchased with the highest expectations, but for whatever reason, never made it into his act. In this regular new feature, I discuss effects that I bought and now sit on a shelf. This week, it’s the “Watch & Wear” wristwatch, a mentalism effect where a spectator names a time of the day and the magician shows that his watch was previously set to that time.
Every magician owns magic tricks that he purchased with the highest expectations, but for whatever reason, never made it into his act. In this regular new feature, I discuss effects that I bought and now sit on a shelf. This week, it’s the “Watch & Wear” wristwatch, a mentalism effect where a spectator names a time of the day and the magician shows that his watch was previously set to that time.
Trick Review - "The WiZ"
Promising a "revolution in magic," "The WiZ" is a prop that can be used to produce and possibly vanish small items such as silks and sponge balls. Unfortunately, while the prop itself is clever and well made, the prop’s productions look nothing like competent magic and in no way replace the conventional means for accomplishing the traditional effects.
Promising a "revolution in magic," "The WiZ" is a prop that can be used to produce and possibly vanish small items such as silks and sponge balls. Unfortunately, while the prop itself is clever and well made, the prop’s productions look nothing like competent magic and in no way replace the conventional means for accomplishing the traditional effects.
Trick Review: Odd Ball - Marc Oberon
It’s rare that I come across a commercial magic trick that I can’t perform (actually, this is the first time). But I find “Odd Ball” to have a secret that is far too subtle to ensure success. And unfortunately, its method is one that may not be subtle enough to escape detection on the part of spectators.
It’s rare that I come across a commercial magic trick that I can’t perform (actually, this is the first time). But I find “Odd Ball” to have a secret that is far too subtle to ensure success. And unfortunately, its method is one that may not be subtle enough to escape detection on the part of spectators.