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Does anyone know of a site that sells a cheaper "Devil's Nail" trick. They seem to go for $500 which seems Ca Razy. Although I imagine it's not a trick you want poorly made or you might end up like this guy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH5Gp54otV8

It's kind of funny and a bit embarrassing. I always wondered if this trick was foolproof, I guess not.

Was that for real? If so, what a t*t... in what way would you possibly perform that if you hadn't got it down to a foolproof art? BTW, have a search for "Smash and Stab", you might have more luck.

The real question is (and I hope my gf isn't reading this...):

how do I get myself some of those blonde german twins?

That is indeed a real f*** up. You don't, however, need to blow $500 to perform the effect. I think Eric James had a version called "Russian Roulette" available as a download, but the risks of winding up like that poor bloke is very real. This can even be performed impromptu so long as you have three bar mats, three cups, and a nail.

Derren Brown, in his TV special Russian Roulette Live, did a safe version where he had six cups and let a spectator freely select one and pour in a hefty dose of dish soap. It didn't taste very good, judging by Derren's reaction when he got a mouthful of it

If you want the safe version, though, go with the $500 version. I wouldn't particularly advise anyone to try this effect without being fully aware of the risks involved. I think it should be a law that anyone who wants to perform this must watch When Magic Tricks Go Wrong with Barry and Stuart.

I couldn't watch the whole clip. Saw just the first cup smashed.

You may check this out...

http://www.jimmyfingers.com/slamdownpage.htm

It's a bit different from the others.

I personally use the effect called Scorpion from outlaw effects. It isn't a huge nailed but a old ninja weapon which is a metal spike ball.
It is pretty much fool proof....actually it is fool proof and gets great reactions.

Spike is cheaper (edit: than devil's nail), and if I understand the mechanics of it correctly is idiot proof.

same reason i stopped doing the dager head chest and sword through neck in kids shows.

As far as I can tell Spike uses the same method as scorpion and if I remember right scorpion is only $60's (around that price I think.... check out oulaw effects.

Spike is a mean looking thing though

That's true. The spike has much more visual impact than an upturned nail. I've not seen the Scorpion ball but will check it out.

I think twin #2 had the best idea.

If anyones interested here is the clip I think you guys were talking about.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGt1mmY94NI

Seriously, what a jerk. ...and the audiance still applauds.

That was painful to watch again...

Injuring a spectator is unforgivable. I'd sacrifice my own hand before a spec's.

its annoying because that video was removed in the last 5 hours

[quote='RobLaughter']Derren Brown, in his TV special Russian Roulette Live, did a safe version where he had six cups and let a spectator freely select one and pour in a hefty dose of dish soap. It didn't taste very good, judging by Derren's reaction when he got a mouthful of it [/quote]

Are you sure that was it...because i swear it was 6 yellow cups with a guys bracelet...