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Anything to Anywhere by Steve Gore

Created by: Steve Gore

Anything to Anywhere is a versatile close-up and parlour magic trick that allows a signed object, such as a card or small item, to vanish cleanly and reappear in an impossible location, like inside a lanyard, balloon, shoe, or sealed mailer. This object transposition effect is designed to feel organic and astonishing, with a focus on motivated staging to enhance the illusion. Magicians should note that it requires thoughtful presentation to integrate seamlessly into routines, making it suitable for various performance settings from intimate gatherings to cabaret shows.

Key features

  • Allows clean transpositions of signed objects to impossible locations

  • Versatile for close-up, parlour, and cabaret performances

  • Emphasizes organic and motivated staging for enhanced impact

  • Can be adapted with everyday props for modern plots

  • Part of a curated set for strong emotional audience connection

Pros

  • Clean and visual vanish and reappearance

  • Highly adaptable to different performance contexts

  • Encourages creative presentational framing

Cons

  • Requires careful staging to avoid suspicion

  • May need practice to integrate smoothly into routines

Effect

Anything to Anywhere makes a signed object vanish and then appear in an impossible location. The object can reappear inside a sealed envelope, a spectator's shoe, a balloon, or a lanyard. The effect is a clean transposition that looks like real magic.

Full details

Anything to Anywhere is a utility move for object transpositions. A magician can make a signed item disappear from their hands. The item then appears in a place chosen by the magician. The method allows for many different presentations. The trick uses motivated staging to make the reappearance feel organic. This means the magician sets up the final location in a natural way before the trick begins. The method is practical for real world conditions.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians who perform close-up, parlour, or cabaret shows should consider Anything to Anywhere. It is good for workers who want a versatile transposition effect. It fits well for performers who use organic props like keys or coins. Steve Gore recommends it for building a strong, curated repertoire. It is not for beginners who are still learning basic sleights.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The difficulty level is intermediate. The method requires some practice to perform smoothly. The magician must learn the handling for the vanish and the reappearance. Presentational skills are important. The performer needs to frame the effect with a clear story. Steve Gore states that clean, motivated staging is key to making the trick feel organic.

What magicians say

Steve Gore includes Anything to Anywhere in his professional repertoire. He says it allows for "clean, motivated staging to make appearances in lanyards, balloons, shoes, or mailers feel organic and astonishing." He uses it as a utility move for signed object transpositions. He focuses on making the final location a surprise that fits the situation.

What people are saying about Anything to Anywhere

AlakazamMagicUK says...

Anything to Anywhere allows clean, motivated staging to make appearances in lanyards, balloons, shoes, or mailers feel organic and astonishing.

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