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Welcome to the Jaxon Magic catalog. These tricks are directly from my award winning close up act. These effects have become reputation makers for myself and those who have chosen to add them to their repertoire. I'm sure you'll get the same results too. If you have any questions or comments regarding these products, fell free to E mail me. I'd be happy to assist you in any way I can. |
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This effect was inspired by a marketed effect called "Cardiographics". The effect is basically the same, but because it's performed on the back of a selected (And signed) playing card. It seems like an impromptu effect.
EFFECT:
Two cards are selected by two spectators. One of these are hel by a specatator, while the other is signed on it's face. The signed selection is placed on top of the deck face down. The performer announces that he's going to try to read the spectators mind and draw a picture of the other selection on the back of the signed selection. When the drawing is finished, it's shown to the audiance. The acknowledges that it is not the correct card. To cover this mistake, the performer brings their attention to the drawing on the back of the signed selection. Slowly, the drawing begins to animate and the correct card is seen to rise out of the picture. It appears as if the drawing is a deck of cards and their selection is rising out of that deck. When the animation is finished, The card is handed out for examination. The face of the card still bares their signature. watch as the run their fingers across the drawing. All they'll find is a drawing made with a marker. What makes this effect so strong is the realistic look of the animation. While the animation is happening, no part of the printed back design moves as the card rises up. It looks just like cartoon happening. I cannot stress how realistic this animation looks. (Drag your mouse over the picture of the card above to get an idea. Of course, in performance the card rises out slowly). Since I came up with this effect, I've discovered that there is another animated card rise on the back of a playing card on the market. While the other version handles fairly well, the animation on that version just doesn't compare to that of VCR. This effect comes with the VCR gimmick and another commonly known gimmick card. These make this effect very easy to perform. Includes detailed instruction for variations of handlings and presentations. When performing with an ordinary deck, you only have two cards to add or take away. So it can be done at any time during a performance. I'm sure you'll have a lot of fun with this eye popping effect. Check back soon for a video demonstration of this and other effects found on this site.
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This video demo shows what phase two looks like when the coins leave the "spectators" hand.
This is without a doubt the most imposable traveling coins routine every devised. Please take that for what it says. In fact, this routine has "fooled" as many magicians as it has laymen. There is only one draw back to this routine; it's very hard to top as far as cleanness and impossibility. This was the topic of discussion of some top magicians at Abbott's magic get together about 6 years ago. The conversation on this routine was based on how it's almost to imposable.
It will be difficult to describe exactly how clean this routine really is. You have to see it to believe it. Keep in mind as you read the description that I'm not leaving anything out. When it says that they see ALL the coins in their open hand, which means just what it says.
EFFECT:
PHASE #1:
The performer introduces 4 half dollars and they can be examined (There are no extra coins used). A spectator is asked to hold out their hand palm up. The performer places the four coin in their hand (There really see 4 coins in their hand). The performer takes a step back so he can't reach the coins. The spectator is asked once again, "How many coins do you see in your hand?" the spectator answers "4".
The spectator is asked to cup both their hands around the four coins and shake them. The performer holds his hands in a similar manor. The performer then produces a half dollar in his hand. The spectator is asked to open their hand. They now only have 3 coins.
One coin has traveled from the spectators hand to the magicians. Note that after the 4 coins where placed into the spectators hands, the performer never touches them.
(NO IT DOES NOT USE A SHELL)
PHASE #2
Now three coins are placed into the spectators open hand (again, they really see 3 coins in their open hand and the performer never touches the coins or the spectator after they are placed into their hand). The spectator is instructed to hold their open hand containing the three coins over the center of the table. The performer then places his hand containing the one coin that has already traveled under the table. The spectator is then asked to drop the coins from their open hand and allow them to land on the tabletop.
When the coins leave their open hand, they actually see 3 coins there. But when the coins hit the table, there are only two coins. The performer brings his hand out from under the table to show that he has caught the coin that penetrated the tabletop.
(Talk about strong. Go ahead and re read that if you like. It's really that strong)
There was a lot of talk here among some top magicians as to weather the routine should end here or keep going. Because these two phases are so strong that not much can top it. However, at times I do go on with this routine. Since they are included when you purchase FLIP-M-OUT, I'll include the description here.
You might want to perform these first two phases after your favorite trabeling coin routine. In this way, they are performed as a demonstration of doing the traveling coins in a more impossable manor.
PHASE #3
The performer leaves the 2 coins resting on the tabletop. The other two coins are displayed on the performers open palm. One of the coins magically vanishes and surprisingly appears on the table top with the other two.
PHASE #4
The performer places the three coins from the table into the spectators closed hand. The performer causes the coin in his hand to vanish. the vanished coin is found in the spectators hand with the other 3. The spectator now has all four coins.
There is a gimmicked coin involved in this routine. What you will receive is a detailed description of how to perform this routine. You'll also get a lot of performing and presentation tips. Plus, some ideas and moves on using a jumbo 3" coin, which is a great ending for this routine.
This routine will also be published in Mike Powers up coming book "MOJO". Now, you can get this real reputation maker separately.
This routine comes in a fully illustrated manuscript and a flipper coin half dollar.
Read the discription for more details.
You can get this Amazing routine for only \\$40 plus s&h
Already have a Flipper coin? You can purchase the manuscript alone for only \\$15 plus s&h.
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This effect was published in Channel one Magic Magazine and will be published in Mike Powers up coming book "MOJO" under the title SMOKIN'. In the published version of this effect, you had to construct your own gimmick. With "OUTSMOKEN'", all the work is done for you. So you'll be able to perform this great comedy routine in minutes. Effect: The performer places a cigarette into his mouth. As he brings a lighter up toward the cigarette to light it, he notices it's backwards (The wrong end is between his lips). He embarrassingly flips the cigarette end for end then puts it back into his mouth. To the surprise of the audience the cigarette is still backwards. He once again flips the cigarette and it's still backwards. The cigarette is then held at chest level with the filter facing his mouth. As it's brought up to the mouth, the filter VISIBLY jumps to the other end of the cigarette. This is repeated as he searches his mind for a solution. Out of frustration, the performer tears the filter off the cigarette and pockets it. When the cigarette is placed back into the mouth, the filter reappears back on the wrong. One last attempt is made and the filter is seen to be in the center of the cigarette. This unusual cigarette with the filter in the middle is tossed on to the table to be examined. This is a very funny routine when performed correctly. It's one of those rare moments in which the magic seems to happen to the performer rather them by him/her. It's best when presented as an impromptu effect. It's also a great routine to bridge one routine to the next. Nonsmokers will appreciate that the cigarette is never lit. In fact, you can present this effect as a comical method to quit smoking. Thus ending with a line such as "I don't smoke anyway". Included are methods of performing with your own cigarette or with a barrowed. The strength of the ending is that they are left with a totally altered cigarette that they can keep if they desire. It's never failed to get giggles and gasps. I'm sure you'll have fun with OUTSMOKIN'. Since it's original release, many alternate handling and presentations have been devised and are now included in the instructions that come with the gimmick. This is a great effect for smokers or non-Smokers. In fact, it's a great routine when done with an anti-smoking message. You'll also find this a great way to fill in the gaps of a performance as you switch from one kind of routine to another. As Mike Powers put it in his book, " When I first saw Ron perform this at Abbotts Magic get together, my eyes almost popped out. I am not a smoker, but i do carry this item and perform it. Trust me guys, if you see someone doing this routine, you'll want to be doing it too".
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