Show two cups to be empty. Suddenly, one cup becomes full of salt. You display the salt by pouring it from cup to cup. All of the salt vanishes without a trace, and changes into a white silk handkerchief. Real salt magically appears from an empty cup. The salt then vanishes completely and transforms into a bright white handkerchief, making this the perfect trick to perform at a party or for large groups. Background Most props used in magic illusions capitalize on making maximum use of a secret space that is hidden by means of an optical illusion. Body parts (or entire bodies) can be hidden inside of such secret compartments that go unnoticed by the audience, enabling magicians to perform many types of effects. By minimizing the appearance of a secret compartment, it is possible to produce a multitude of objects from an apparently empty location, and also to vanish objects in the same way. "Salt Cups" is a form of "production magic" that was developed while contemplating how many secret compartments could poss
This book captures the essence of Terry LaGerould’s unique style—smart, surprising, and laced with personality—by showcasing a collection of his most memorable and innovative card routines.Compiled and written by Wayne Whiting, Pasteboard Presentations offers a behind-the-scenes look at LaGerould’s creative thinking and presentational flair. These aren’t just clever tricks—they’re fully formed performance pieces with strong hooks, engaging plots, and deeply deceptive methods. Man...
Karl Norman’s 40 Years at the forks written by Anthony Brahams and Mike Porstmann.Covers 21 years at the Forks Hotel (1971-1991) Fechter’s Finger Flicking Frolic.This book was published in 1995 and a few copies have been found!Karl Norman has been a resident magician at the Fechter Forks Hotel for 30 years. Here is a collection of some of the greatest close-up magic of all time direct from Karl Norman’s repertoire. Just look at the contents of this book: Think Of A Card P
Steal This DVD is a collection of 7 effects from the mind of Eric Ross which are sure to stun even the most perceptive spectators. On this DVD, Eric utilizes everything from playing cards to rubber bands to a needle and thread. All the effects are taught in great detail with multiple real life performances on the streets of New Orleans.Think InkA card is chosen and placed back in the deck. A notebook is introduced and a blank page is ripped out. The paper is dipped into a glass of water (or any...
Show two cups to be empty. Suddenly, one cup becomes full of salt. You display the salt by pouring it from cup to cup. All of the salt vanishes without a trace, and changes into a white silk handkerchief. Real salt magically appears from an empty cup. The salt then vanishes completely and transforms into a bright white handkerchief, making this the perfect trick to perform at a party or for large groups. Background Most props used in magic illusions capitalize on making maximum use of a secret s...