Prepare to be amazed! Ben Harris’s Machinations (Instant Download) unveils 20+ mind-bending illusions with the Trapdoor Card secret. Unbelievable magic with paper, tickets & more! Bob Neale contributes too! #BenHarris #Machinations #Magic
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Discover the astonishing world of Ben Harris’ Machinations, where magic meets innovation in every fold and twist. At the heart of this collection is the legendary Trapdoor Card, a feat of ingenuity that has baffled audiences for decades. Now, Ben Harris has reimagined this classic puzzle, offering over 20 new and perplexing effects that expand the boundaries of traditional magic.
From transforming zoo tickets to fulfilling wishes on paper, Machinations brings to life a variety of mind-bending illusions that are as easy to perform as they are to amaze. Highlights include:
- Zoo Ticket – Watch as a ticket bearing donkey images magically transforms into one adorned with penguins.
- The Wishing Paper – Witness a spectator’s wish come true as a candle-blown paper unfolds to reveal their secret desire.
- Houdini’s Escape – Relive the legendary escape artist’s most famous trick with a paper-based padlock.
Each routine in Machinations is crafted for performers of all levels, requiring minimal practice but delivering maximum impact. The book is a beautifully illustrated, 100-page guide that walks you through each effect with clear, detailed instructions.
Whether you’re a seasoned magician or a curious enthusiast, Machinations offers a unique blend of creativity and mystery that is sure to captivate and inspire. Dive into this extraordinary compilation and redefine the art of magic.
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“The Trapdoor Card” is one of the most unforgettable, yet often overlooked, plots in card magic. Popularized by Martin Gardner and Bob Neale, this effect features a small card with a “door” cut out, just off-center. Someone is invited to hold the card by this makeshift tab. The magician is then able to turn the card inside out while it is IN the spectator’s hands. This an unbelievable and impossible topological illusion that you can watch over and over and over again without ever figuring it out.
With Machinations, Ben Harris has taken “The Trapdoor Card” puzzle and pushed it to the limit. With over 20 new effects, Harris has broken this trick out of its card magic background to explore new routines with paper, ticket stubs, schematics, and more. The legendary Bob Neale even contributes his own amazing impromptu handling.
If you love origami or are looking for something unusual and memorable, Machinations is for you.
Learn mind-boggling effects like:
Zoo Ticket – A zoo ticket printed with donkey images changes into a ticket with penguin imagery.
The Wishing Paper – A spectator blows out the candles on a piece of paper in their hand which is then unfolded to reveal their “wish” on the other side.
Houdini’s Escape – Help Houdini perform his world famous trapdoor escape with a “paper” padlock.
And more than 15 others!
Every effect in Machinations is easy to perform and requires almost no practice.
The book itself is a slim, handsome, and fully-illustrated, 100-page volume with detailed plans for each effect.
