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by **beetlejuiceecis** » Feb 5th, '08, 18:50

The Effect
The performer opens up a paper napkin and folds it up. He then tears a corner off, almost all the way. The spectator then rips off the corner and holds on to it. The performer opens the napkin to show a large circular hole in the middle. The spectator opens up the torn corner to find it is in the shape of a star.

Cost
Varies - as far as I know this is not available to buy individually - although it can be found in various lecture notes. (This was taught to me by Scott Wells, a magician from Houston. It appears in his lecture notes, and also those of Dan Harlan). A simple Google search will point you in the right direction of the relevant notes.

Difficulty
(1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)
2 - Once you know what to do, it's easy!!

Review
The methodology of the trick is, in itself, simple. Actually, once you learn it, it almost seems laughable. But I experienced this trick at a lecture - and every magician in the room said "Wow, how did you do that?!" It's just one of those tricks - and to lay people, they are blown away! They just can't seem to fathom how that star cames from the circular hole!

Overall
I believe this effect is worth the price of lecture notes alone. An excellent effect. 9/10