Magic Video - The Vault - Smoking-i by Paul Harris video DOWNLOAD
Description & Effect
Unleash Paul Harris's 'Smoking-i': A Fiery Miracle
Imagine a magic effect so baffling, so personal, yet so brilliantly simple, it leaves even the most skeptical audience members utterly speechless. 'Smoking-i' by legendary creator Paul Harris is precisely that. This isn't just a trick; it's an intimate, unforgettable experience where the impossible happens with the most ordinary of objects: a match. Designed for the modern magician, this digital download grants you access to a masterpiece that redefines close-up magic, proving that true astonishment doesn't require elaborate props or complex setups. It's pure, unadulterated magic from 'The Vault', ready for your performance.
The Impossible Effect: Your Spectator's Initials Reborn
The routine begins with a spectator carefully writing the initials of someone significant to them on both sides of a simple paper match. With bated breath, the match is lit, and everyone watches as the flames consume it, reducing their personal initials to nothing but a charred, black crisp. The destruction seems absolute. But the magic has only just begun. A second, fresh match is then introduced, examined, and lit. As if by an unseen force, the very same, incinerated initials impossibly materialize on this flaming match! It's their exact handwriting, undeniably reborn from the ashes. The awe and disbelief on your audience's faces will be palpable.
Why 'Smoking-i' Stands Out in The Vault
What makes 'Smoking-i' a true gem from Paul Harris's 'The Vault' collection? Firstly, its ingenuity lies in its 'ungimmicked' nature—you use normal, everyday matches, making the effect incredibly organic and powerful. There's 'no palming' and the entire routine is 'completely self-contained', meaning you can perform it anytime, anywhere, with minimal fuss. Crucially, every single component can be 'examined' by the spectator both before and after the magic happens, eliminating any suspicion of trickery and amplifying the wonder. Inspired by a truly unique medical event involving Paul's sister, Janet, this trick carries a fascinating backstory, adding another layer of intrigue to its already brilliant burn. Master this classic of astonishment and add a deeply personal, fiery miracle to your repertoire today!
Original Specs
An ingenious ungimmicked Paul Harris Astonishment with a normal pack of matches.
A spectator writes the initials of someone she loves on both sides of a paper match. The match is lit and goes up in flames... her personal INITIALS are clearly seen to completely burn away to a BLACK CRISP.
A fresh SECOND match is then examined and lit... her incinerated INITIALS impossibly re-appear on this SECOND FLAMING MATCH! They're really her exact same initials that were just seen destroyed with the first match!
Everything can be examined. No palming. Completely self-contained.
Experience the brilliant burn of the Smoking-i today!
* Inspired by Paul's kid sister Janet... where during eye surgery, wisps of smoke came out of her eyeball!
