A Full Rubber Band Routine by Jon Allen

Created by: Jon Allen

A Full Rubber Band Routine is a close-up magic trick that showcases the best possible effects with elastic bands. It's part of Jon Allen's repertoire, designed for real-world performers and suitable for various settings like restaurants, banquets, and walkaround magic. The routine is polished, performance-ready, and combines method and presentation for deceptive and engaging magic.

Key features

  • Part of a collection of over 50 tricks in 'Experience: The Magic of Jon Allen'

  • Designed for real-world performers

  • Suitable for close-up, restaurant, banquet, and walkaround magic

  • Combines method and presentation for deceptive and engaging magic

Pros

  • Polished and performance-ready

  • Suitable for various performance settings

  • Endorsed by top magicians like Jeff McBride and Joshua Jay

Cons

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Effect

The Full Rubber Band Routine is a series of visually striking effects performed with ordinary rubber bands. The routine includes multiple phases where rubber bands appear to jump, link, unlink, and transform in impossible ways. The audience sees the bands behave in ways that defy logic, creating a sense of wonder and surprise.

Full Details

The routine is part of Jon Allen's book Experience: The Magic of Jon Allen. It is one of over 50 tricks included in the book, which spans more than 200 pages with 400 high-quality photographs. The rubber band routine is designed for real-world performance settings such as close-up, walkaround, and stand-up magic. The book provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring clarity for learning and performing the routine.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This routine is ideal for magicians who perform with rubber bands or want to add a versatile, visual act to their repertoire. It suits close-up performers, restaurant magicians, and those who need material that plays well in walkaround settings. The routine is also adaptable for stand-up performances, making it useful for a variety of performance environments.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The difficulty level depends on the performer's familiarity with rubber band magic. Some moves require practice to execute smoothly, but the book includes detailed photographs to aid learning. The routine is designed for real-world performance, meaning the methods are practical and refined through Jon Allen's extensive experience.

What Magicians Say

Jeff McBride describes the book as "stunning," while Joshua Jay praises its "offbeat yet strong magic." The rubber band routine is highlighted as one of the standout effects in the book. David Regal compares the experience of reading the book to "opening a present on Christmas day," emphasizing the quality and creativity of the material. The routine is noted for its deceptive and engaging nature, making it a strong addition to any magician's act.

What people are saying about A Full Rubber Band Routine

David Regal says...

Turning a page of this book is like opening a present on Christmas day.

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

The book includes a full rubber band routine showcasing the best possible effects with elastic bands, part of Jon Allen's professional routines refined through thousands of performances.

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