Based on an optical illusion first
described by Scientist Joseph Plateau in 1849, the
now-famous "Shrinking and Growing Head" illusion is a
wonderful comedy trick. During it's history, it was
introduced to the Magic world by Bruce Kalver and the image
trisected by Jerry Andrus for a "warping" effect.
However, most seem
to be trying to make it bigger and bigger for larger
audiences. We decided to think small.
Imagine the same
amazing shrinking/growing effect done up-close and
personal. In the realm of close-up magic, it could
have infinite possibilities!
CARD EFFECT: A
spectator's selected card is returned to the deck. You
then pull out your "Whirlygig;" a pocket-sized disc
with a spiral on it and spin it on the table.
The spectator is asked to focus on the
red dot in the center of the disc and not look away.
"Five. Four. Three. Two. One...Look at the
deck!"
Right before their
eyes, the back design of the deck seems to shrink!
"That's just an illusion, though. My job is to
make illusions become real."
With
that, you thumb through the cards, finding one card that is still full
size, but it's BACK has shrunk. Turning it over reveals the
shrunken face of their chosen card!
That's
just one of the many possible card, coin, dice and sponge ball
effects. No sleight of hand necessary...unless you want to.
Includes:
Whirlygig Spinner, three shrunken image cards (custom printed on genuine Bicycle stock by the U. S. Playing Card Co.),
tiny sponge ball, matching sponge rabbits and instructional DVD.
WHIRLYGIG
- $29.95
INTRODUCTORY
SPECIAL! You'll receive EVERYTHING seen in the above
photo...Whrlygig disc, three shrunken image cards, two matching sponge
balls, two matching sponge rabbits, Shrinking Die and Shrinking Penny
tricks and instruction booklet...all for $29.95!
(Offer ends January 31st, 2010 or while supplies last.)
