Magic Video - Random Happenings by Ryan Schlutz (Digital Download)

Revolutionizing the Book Test: Random Happenings by Ryan Schlutz

Prepare to amaze your audiences with 'Random Happenings,' a revolutionary book test from the brilliant mind of Ryan Schlutz, the creator behind 'False Anchors.' This isn't just another book test; it's an immersive, 'destructive' experience that redefines how spectators engage with magic. Forget simply choosing a word – with 'Random Happenings,' your audience actively participates by tearing pages directly from a book until a selection is made. This process creates an incredibly fair and random feel, etching the moment into their memories as a truly unique magical encounter.

Unmatched Reusability and Ease of Performance

One of the most astonishing aspects of 'Random Happenings' is its incredible reusability. Despite the apparent destruction, the book completely resets in mere minutes, ready for your next performance. Each set provides you with enough materials for over 100 performances, including an extra, distinct book cover and additional pages. This means you can pack both books and instantly repeat the trick, maintaining an air of mystery and fairness. The effect is also surprisingly easy to master, allowing you to focus on presentation rather than complex sleight of hand. Penn Jillette himself raved, 'A great trick... a wonderful, wonderful baffling trick!' while Peter Nardi declared it 'simple to learn, deceptive and fun.'

Versatile and Customizable for Any Setting

'Random Happenings' is designed to seamlessly integrate into your existing magic repertoire, whether you specialize in close-up, parlor, or stage magic. Its fun and engaging presentation adds significant texture to standard book tests, providing a refreshing twist that audiences will love. Each kit includes two durable book covers (8.5in x 5.5in) and 150 pages, ensuring you have ample supplies for countless shows. Furthermore, the book cover is even customizable, allowing you to personalize the prop to fit your unique style or performance theme. A brief, approximately 10-minute assembly is required initially, but all materials are provided, and Ryan Schlutz walks you through the step-by-step process, including setting up a backup book for immediate use.

Original Specs

A book test that re-writes the rules on book tests.

"A great trick... a wonderful, wonderful baffling trick!" Penn Jillette

From Ryan Schlutz, creator of False Anchors, comes an amazing new effect that will surprise and delight every audience.

Random Happenings is a "destructive" book test that is not like other book tests. Your spectator does not just open a book and choose a word. Instead they get to tear the book apart, ripping pages out as they go until a a selection has been made. It's an incredibly memorable experience that feels as random and fair as possible.

Here's the best part. The book completely resets just minutes after being torn apart. You'll even get enough materials for more than 100 performances, including an extra totally different book cover and pages. Pack both books with you and you can instantly repeat the trick.

This fun presentation adds a ton of texture to standard book tests and will fit right into your current close-up magic, parlor magic or stage magic set. It's super easy to do.

Each set comes with 2 book covers (8.5in x 5.5in) and 150 pages. This book cover can even be customized.

"STOP! This is SO good!" The Sleighted Show

"As a lover and owner of fare few incredible book tests It's rare for me to see a new one that gets me excited. Random happenings changed that! I feel a book test should be simple to learn, deceptive and fun, Random Happenings ticks all the boxes for me and I know it will for you! I love it." Peter Nardi

NOTE FROM THE CREATOR: Approximately 10 minutes of assembly is required to perform Random Happenings. All of the materials are provided and Ryan walks you through this process step-by-step including how to have a second book set up and ready to go as a backup.