Magic Video - Short Change Plus by Juan Pablo (Digital Download)

Unraveling 'Short Change Plus'

Step into the world of 'Short Change Plus' by Juan Pablo, a compelling digital download that offers an ideal close-up magic routine for any performer. This isn't just a trick; it's a meticulously crafted, humorous narrative that guides your audience through a series of baffling money transformations. Imagine telling a relatable story about a dinner bill gone wrong, only to reveal incredible magic that leaves everyone astounded. Designed for ease of learning and instant reset, 'Short Change Plus' is perfect for magicians looking to add a powerful yet practical piece to their repertoire without extensive practice.

The Deceptive Narrative & Magical Climax

The routine unfolds as you recount a comical tale of confusion over a hotel restaurant bill. You'll vividly describe counting out money, only for the waiter, and then the manager, to seemingly count less, creating a perplexing 'missing money' scenario. The stakes rise as your debt mysteriously inflates. Just when the situation seems dire, you'll perform a breathtaking magical transformation. What started as small bills, perhaps just a few dollars, stunningly changes into large denominations right before their eyes, allowing you to settle an impossibly large debt and turn a stressful situation into a 'happy ending for everyone!' This routine masterfully blends storytelling with powerful visual magic, building suspense and delivering an unforgettable punchline.

Why 'Short Change Plus' Belongs in Your Repertoire

Inspired by an ingenious idea from the wonderful Professor Dai Vernon, 'Short Change Plus' offers more than just a trick—it provides a complete, engaging performance piece. Its story-driven nature makes it inherently entertaining and memorable. The straightforward handling ensures that even newer magicians can execute it flawlessly, while its strong impact guarantees experienced performers will value its effectiveness. With instant reset, you're always ready for your next audience, making it incredibly practical for walk-around and close-up settings. Elevate your money magic with this clever, captivating, and utterly baffling routine.

Original Specs

SHORT CHANGE PLUS is an ideal routine for close up magic. The magician tells a little story about a problem he had with money when paying for a dinner. During the story various funny situations with magical effects occur and everything ends with a surprising ending.

This is an easy trick to do and can be reset in an instant to do it again. Here he left a summary of the story:

"I am going to tell you a funny little story that happened to me in a hotel restaurant when paying for dinner.

When I ask the waiter for the bill, he tells me that the total is $50, so I took my money and counted $50 on the table, and I also counted $4 asa tip for the waiter.

The waiter takes the $50 but when I recount the bills he clearly counts$45 and tells me that $5 is missing.

Surprised I took the money and counted it again about the table slowly and I counted $50, but the waiter insisted that there is $45 and that there is$5 missing.

At this point we called the manager of the restaurant to come and count the money as if to end the argument, but the manager takes the money and when we count it on the table he slowly and clearly counts only $40 and tells me that it is actually $10 to go to$50.

At this point I told the manager that I didn't want any more trouble and told him that I was going to go to the hotel room to look for the $10 that is missing, but the manager of the restaurant told me that in reality, I not only had to pay the $50 for dinner but also had to pay $350 for all the dinners of the week that were missing and that the total debt is $400.

At that moment I took all the money that was on the table along with the waiter's tip and looking at the manager with a smile I told him to pay attention because I was going to solve this problem magically and I blew on the bills that I had in my hands.

And now, I clearly counted on the table, first the $4 tip from the waiter and now incredibly the other bills had magically turned into 4 $100 bills so I was able to pay the $400 bill!!!!.

Happy ending for everyone!!

(Based on an idea by the wonderful Professor Dai Vernon)