Ebook - John Archer - Blank Night (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unleash a Mystery That Fooled Penn & Teller
Experience the magic of John Archer's 'Blank Night,' the stunning routine that left Penn & Teller speechless on their hit show 'Fool Us.' Only a select few magicians have ever managed to fool the legendary duo, and John Archer did it with this incredibly clever and clean effect. Now, for the first time, you can add this acclaimed performance piece to your own repertoire, complete with all the necessary components and detailed instruction.
The Blank Night Effect: Simple & Deceptive
Imagine this: you display five envelopes, openly explaining that one of them holds a significant prize, say $100. Members of your audience are invited to select four of the five envelopes. To their mild disappointment, each chosen envelope contains only a small, humorous consolation prize – perhaps a 'zero dollar bill' or a note indicating 'nothing at all.' With absolutely no suspicious moves, hidden actions, or sleight of hand, you then clearly open the final, unchosen envelope. Inside, perfectly unfolded and undeniably present, is the promised $100 prize! There are no body loads, no tricky envelope switches, and no thumb tips involved. It's pure, baffling magic that even seasoned professionals like Penn & Teller couldn't unravel.
What You Get With Blank Night
This digital download provides you with everything required to master and perform 'Blank Night.' You'll receive a comprehensive, fully-illustrated instruction booklet that guides you through every step, ensuring you understand the nuances and presentation tips that make this routine so powerful. Also included are the specially manufactured envelopes and gimmicks essential for the effect to work flawlessly. You can choose your preferred envelope color – blue or yellow – during checkout. A fantastic feature is that the envelopes come blank, allowing you the creative freedom to write any words, values, or jokes you desire on them, making the routine truly your own. Whether you're a close-up performer or looking for a compelling stage piece, 'Blank Night' delivers an unforgettable experience that will leave your audience wondering how it was possible.
Original Specs
Penn and Teller's hit show Fool Us had a simple premise: perform an effect that the duo couldn't figure out. Only two magicians fooled Penn & Teller in the initial show, and one of those was John Archer. He did so with a smart, simple routine called "Blank Night," and . Magic is proud to release it.
"Blank Night" comes complete with everything you need to add it to your next show. Five envelopes are shown and you explain that one of them contains a prize of $100 (use any amount or currency). Audience members choose four of the five envelopes but discover they have only won small consolation prizes (such as a $0 bill, or nothing at all).
Without any suspicious moves, the final envelope is clearly opened to reveal $100 inside! The bills are not folded and are seen clearly being pulled from inside the envelope. No body loads, envelope switches or thumbtips. “Blank Night” left both Penn and Teller speechless!
Comes complete with detailed, fully-illustrated instruction booklet, specially-manufactured envelopes and gimmicks. Choose blue or yellow envelopes at checkout. Envelopes come blank so that you can write whatever words you would like on them.
