Magic Video - Dee Christopher - Rush

Unleash High-Stakes Intrigue in Close-Up

Experience the groundbreaking 'Rush' by Dee Christopher, a digital download that redefines the perilous stage classic of Russian Roulette for the close-up arena. Praised by luminaries like Daniel Madison as 'a marvel idea from an amazing artist' and Paul Brook as a 'great bit of original thinking,' 'Rush' delivers an electrifying routine that captivates and astonishes. Dee Christopher, a master of dangerous stage effects for over a decade, has finally cracked the code to bring this intense suspense directly into your spectator's hands, perfect for walk-around gigs or intimate table performances.

The Ultimate Close-Up Roulette

'Rush' grants you the secret to a flawless close-up Russian Roulette using nothing more than ordinary disposable lighters. Imagine this: four identical lighters are presented. One by one, your spectator freely selects three lighters, intending to ignite them under your palm or perhaps set alight a valuable item. To their utter disbelief, each chosen lighter fails to ignite. The suspense builds until only one lighter remains – the one you never touched – which, with a flick, bursts into flame every single time. This routine is utterly baffling because it avoids looking like a magic trick; it's a pure, unadulterated demonstration of impossible influence.

Versatility and Impact Beyond Belief

What makes 'Rush' truly exceptional is its inherent versatility. Working in a bar or nightclub? Easily gimmick their branded lighters on the fly. Attending a corporate event or trade show? Incorporate their company's lighters for a personalized, high-impact demonstration. You can even have your own custom-branded lighters printed and give the final working lighter away as an unforgettable souvenir or unique business card. The presentation angles are boundless: portray it as a powerful exhibition of decision influence, subliminal suggestion, a masterful prediction, or even as the spectator being a mind reader. No matter your performance style, 'Rush' is an immediate and powerful addition that will secure its place in your repertoire.

Original Specs

"Dee Christopher has managed to find an exciting and original way to introduce a dangerous stage classic to the close-up arena. A marvel idea from an amazing artist." - Daniel Madison

"Great bit of original thinking mixed in with the prospect of burning things. Double win! Sadly, it always works...so it's terrible for pyromaniacs." - Paul Brook Mind Reader

From the introduction by Dee Christopher:

I have been performing russian roulette routines on stage for the best part of a decade. I've used spikes, staple guns, power drills, knives and other items.

The basic effect is that the performer avoids the dangerous item out of several identical items, for instance, the only cup with a spike under it. These routines are filled with suspense and impact - For a long time I've been searching for a way to create a russian roulette routine in a close up environment, something that could be done in a walk around or table gig.

I've seen a few on the market that look like magic tricks, or are illogical. I wanted something that used items that you would carry in your pocket, that looked innocent and that worked EVERY time, no matter the situation.

With RUSH, you will be given the secret to creating the perfect close up russian roulette, using several normal disposable lighters.

One by one, the spectator will select three of the four lighters to either light under your palm, or to set alight an item of value (such as an envelope with money in it). None of the lighters that they select will work, the only lighter that actually lights is the final one left. Every time.

If you work in bars or nightclubs with their own branded lighters, you can easily gimmick their lighters in the bathroom and perform this effect. If you're working a trade show or for a company's party, use their branded lighters. Why not have your own lighters printed with your details and give away the final lighter as a business card style souvenir!

The effect can be presented as a powerful demonstration of influence of decision, subliminal suggestion, influence of chance, prediction or spectator as mind reader. Whatever your angle, this will go in your set.

1st edition 2012, 19 pages.

word count: 1934 which is equivalent to 7 standard pages of text