Burn Witch Burn - Docc Hilford

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Burn Witch Burn - Docc Hilford

Postby Hardik » Jun 18th, '09, 23:25



The Effect

A mysterious twist on a classic effect. A borrowed $100 bill is marked with a sigil of protection. It is put in one of 3 envelopes. The other envelopes hold slips of newspaper.

Three lighters are proven to operate and are randomly selected by 3 spectators. The envelopes are mixed by the spectators and handed, in order, to each spectator.

You claim the sigil will protect the money through the powers of nature. The first spectator ignites his lighter and burns his envelope. The second spectator does the same. The final spectator cannot light his lighter! The remaining envelope is unharmed! When the envelope is opened, it contains the borrowed money. Whew!

Finally, the sigil is erased from the $100 bill, and without the sigil to protect it the money starts burning. You quickly extinguish it and take your bows.

With a very few props, this is big theatre that packs a punch! Add real meaning to your performance:

* It's direct!
* It's fun!
* The sigil protects the money, even when its location in unknown!
* In this act the spectators NEVER fail; in fact, they succeed!
* It's fair!
* It's spectacular!
* There's a completely free choice of envelopes AND lighters.
* Three spectators, money, suspense, and FIRE! That's theatrical!
* It's safe!
* It's simple!
* There is no chance of the lighter burning the money or even igniting.

This really "packs small and plays big!" You'll be performing this piece right after reading the instructions.


Cost

Available as a booklet for USD 14.50 off most dealers ( about 8.85 Pounds ) ... at MJM, Ronjo and Hank Lee to name a few.

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)

A few simple sleights (1-2) but Presentation has to be exceptional as for all 'Bank Night' style effects.

Review

This is a great 'Bank Night' style effect by Docc. He gives a detailed introduction about the effect, goes in-depth into presentational aspects and provides 4 additional handlings as well. There's nothing that will be left to learn about this effect after you read this manuscript. Docc gives precious advice throughout the manuscript.

The effect as perceived by the audience is exactly as described in the blurb. And it seems rather impossible. The 'secret' is easy to comprehend and digest, and this will play strong if you give it the time for the presentation. However, as with other effects, you can give this a twist and instead of the 'sigil protecting the money', any other theme can be used.

Overall

A great routine. Plays big with the audience. Involves money, fire and drama. I couldn't ask for more. I would say cost effective because I know that this effect will give me mileage. This effect can be strong for a 1-on-1, as well as for a crowd of 200.

8.5/10

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