Magic Video - Aztec Lady by Paul Osborne
Description & Effect
Experience a Classic Harbin Miracle with Paul Osborne's 'Aztec Lady'
Step into the rich legacy of magic with Paul Osborne's 'Magic Video - Aztec Lady,' a digital download that unveils one of Robert Harbin's lesser-known, yet truly miraculous, creations. This isn't just another illusion; it's a profound performance piece, designed to immerse your audience in a moment of pure, impossible wonder. Harbin, a master of theatricality, crafted effects that transcended mere trickery, and the 'Aztec Lady' stands as a testament to his genius. Now, with Paul Osborne's expert guidance, this seldom-seen masterpiece is accessible to you, ready to be built and brought to life.
The Aztec Lady Illusion Unveiled
Imagine the scene: a beautifully decorative upright cabinet, seemingly too small for a full-grown person, is presented. It opens elegantly from top to bottom, revealing just enough space for a young lady to step inside. Her wrists are gently secured above her shoulders within the cabinet's sides. With a dramatic flourish, the cabinet is closed. A series of gleaming blades and sturdy panels are then introduced, methodically dividing the cabinet — and the assistant within — into four distinct, separate sections. Each segment is slowly opened, providing an undeniable view of the impossible division. Small daggers are inserted, heightening the tension. Has she vanished? No sooner does the thought cross the audience's mind than the cabinet is swiftly reassembled, the blades and panels removed, and the doors flung open. The lady emerges, wrists untied, completely unharmed and restored, leaving spectators gasping in disbelief. This is magic presented at its most theatrical and baffling.
Why 'Magic Video - Aztec Lady' is Essential for Your Repertoire
Paul Osborne's digital download provides more than just instructions; it offers a pathway to mastering a classic. You'll receive comprehensive plans and performance insights, including Harbin's exact presentation notes, ensuring you capture the full impact of this incredible illusion. One of the most remarkable aspects of the 'Aztec Lady' is its versatility: it's surprisingly easy to build with common materials and can be performed effectively not only on stage but also in more intimate settings, even when surrounded by your audience. This terrific prop is a showstopper, a unique addition that promises to elevate your act and leave a lasting impression. Don't miss the opportunity to learn, build, and perform a genuine piece of magical history.
Original Specs
One of Robert Harbin’s lesser known miracles, but a miracle, nonetheless. It’s more than just an illusion. Like so many of Harbin’s creations, it’s a performance piece, not just a prop. Later within this plan we will give you Harbin’s exact presentation, but for now, the basic effect is that a decorative upright cabinet is shown. It’s barely large enough for a young lady to stand within. It opens from the center from top to bottom and a young lady steps inside. Her wrists are tied above her shoulders within the cabinet sides. The illusion is now closed. A series of blades and panels are inserted into the prop that divides it and her into four distinct sections. Each section is slowly and methodically opened to show it (and her) divided into quarters. Small daggers are inserted into the sides. Perhaps she has vanished? No sooner said than done, the cabinet is reassembled, the panels and blades are removed, the cabinet is opened, the girl’s wrists are untied and out she steps, unharmed! This terrific seldom seen prop is easy to build and can be performed up close and surrounded.
