Magic Video - Gatekeeper by Craig Petty (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unlock the Impossible with Gatekeeper
Imagine holding a solid brass key and a coin, inviting your audience to achieve an impossible feat: push the coin through the key's tiny hole. They'll try, they'll struggle, and they'll realize it's utterly impossible. Now, imagine their astonishment as you, the magician, casually take the key, give it a gentle rub, and right before their eyes, the hole visibly stretches, widening tenfold to perfectly accommodate the coin. You then effortlessly drop the coin through, demonstrating the impossibility made possible, before the hole visually shrinks back to its original size. Every component of this baffling illusion, the key and the coin, can be immediately handed out for examination, leaving your spectators with no explanation for the marvel they've just witnessed.
The Ingenuity Behind the Mystery
Craig Petty's 'Gatekeeper' isn't just a trick; it's a meticulously engineered piece of visual magic designed for maximum impact and ease of performance. This self-contained effect leverages simple, elegant sleight of hand that is easy to learn, allowing you to focus on presentation and audience interaction. The custom-made props are crafted to Craig's exact, demanding specifications, ensuring flawless operation and a professional aesthetic. These aren't just any props; they are perfectly matched to the acclaimed 'Key Master' set, instantly expanding your routine possibilities and allowing for seamless integration into a larger, more intricate performance arc. 'Gatekeeper' arrives ready to perform right out of the box, requiring minimal setup and maximum astonishment.
Elevate Your Magic Repertoire
Whether you're a seasoned professional looking for a powerful opener or a passionate amateur seeking to add a truly bewildering effect to your arsenal, 'Gatekeeper' delivers. The strong, clear effect coupled with the examinable nature of the props creates an unforgettable magical experience. The accompanying digital download video by Craig Petty ensures you master every nuance, every subtlety, and every secret behind this incredible illusion. Don't just perform a trick; unlock a moment of pure, unadulterated wonder that will leave your audience questioning reality. Add 'Gatekeeper' by Craig Petty to your collection and prepare to astound.
Original Specs
You introduce a brass key and a coin. You then tell your audience that you will give them $100 if they can push the coin through the hole in the key. After the audience tries and realizes it’s impossible, the magician offers to show them how. With just a rub, the hole in the key magically stretches ten times in size to become a coin-sized slot. The magician can then easily drop the coin through the key before shrinking the hole to its normal size. Everything is examinable.
Gatekeeper is a completely self-contained effect that uses simple sleight of hand to accomplish this amazing trick. The props are custom-made to Craig’s exact specifications and perfectly match the Key Master set, so your routine possibilities are limitless. Gatekeeper is ready to go out of the box. Unlock astonishment when you perform Gatekeeper by Craig Petty.
