Magic Video - Zerox by Roddy McGhie
Description & Effect
Prepare to revolutionize your card magic with Zerox by Roddy McGhie, a breathtaking effect that defies explanation and captivates every audience. Forget everything you thought you knew about printing effects; Zerox introduces a magical light phenomenon that transforms blank cards into stunning, printed masterpieces right before their eyes. Praised by industry giants like Adam Wilber, Eric Stevens, and Noel Qualter for its unique presentation and ease of use, Zerox isn't just a trick; it's an experience your spectators will never forget.
The Magic Unfolds: A Visual Spectacle
The routine begins as you introduce a few seemingly ordinary double blank cards, explaining they hold a secret 'photocopying' technology. A card is freely selected from a regular deck, and another is merely thought of by a spectator. With an almost imperceptible gesture, you touch one of the blank cards to the selected card. What happens next is pure magic: a brilliant light zips across the back of the blank card. When revealed, the face of the selected card has impossibly materialized. A second flash of light, seemingly emanating from the card itself, prints the back design. Now, for the truly astonishing climax: this freshly printed card is placed face down into the hand of the spectator who's only thinking of a card. For the third and final time, the magical light appears. As they turn the card over, the impossible has occurred—the *thought of* card is now double-printed onto its face, in *their own hand*.
Why Zerox Will Be Your New Favorite Effect
Roddy McGhie has masterfully crafted an effect that goes beyond the traditional 'Presto Printo' concept by incorporating a truly magical light element, instantly associating it with the wonder of photocopying. The appearance of this light is as mesmerizing as the printing itself, creating moments of genuine awe. You'll receive incredible reactions thanks to the specially designed gimmicks that seamlessly integrate both the light and the printing into a smooth, stunning performance. The beauty of Zerox lies in its accessible nature; the sleights involved are simple, allowing you to focus entirely on presentation and audience interaction. This charming and quirky trick is not only fun to perform but guarantees huge, memorable reactions every time. Elevate your magic and print thoughts with Zerox.
Original Specs
"I'm a big fan of commercial card magic that's different from what most performers are doing. This trick checks all my boxes for fun, uniqueness and ease of use. Roddy has done it again!" - Adam Wilber
"Zerox is fun, quirky, and clever, just like everything Roddy creates. The McGhie Dynasty is upon us, and I know where my loyalties lie." - Eric Stevens
"This is why I love Roddy. Such a fun presentation that audiences will love and remember combined with super visual." - Noel Qualter
Print thought of cards as though you had a tiny photocopy machine in your pocket. This is the kind of magic your spectators can’t look away from. The cards actually light up while the ink prints on the blank cards. This is Zerox by Roddy McGhie.
Here’s what happens:
The performer introduces some double blank cards and explains that these have special photocopying technology built right into them. From an ordinary deck, one card is selected, and another is remembered. One of the double blank cards are touched to the selected card. Suddenly a light zips across the back of the blank card, and when it’s turned over, the face of the selected card is printed. The light shines again, apparently from the card itself, and the back prints as well. The freshly printed card is now placed face down in the hand of the spectator who is only thinking of a card. The light shines for the third time, and when the card is turned over, the thought of card is double printed onto the face of the card in their hand.
Zerox is the kind of trick only Rhoddy McGhie could create. This take on Daryll’s Presto Printo effect features a magical light that everyone associates with photocopying. The appearance of the light is just as magical as the printing itself. You are going to get huge reactions with the specially made gimmicks that make both the light and the printing possible. The sleights involved are simple to do, and the gimmicks make this charming trick so much fun to perform. Print your spectator's thoughts with Zerox by Rhoddy McGhie.
