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Arrow Through The Heart by Phil Tilston

Created by: Phil Tilston

Arrow Through The Heart is a close-up magic routine designed specifically for couples, creating a memorable and emotional experience. The performer uses a signed card or similar object to symbolically pierce through a heart-shaped item, resulting in multiple astonishing moments that build to a heartfelt climax. Spectators are left with an impossible souvenir, such as a signed card that appears to have been physically transformed, which they can treasure. This trick is ideal for romantic settings like weddings, anniversaries, or date nights, and includes a clever commercial twist where the souvenir can discreetly feature the performer's contact details for bookings. Buyers should note that it requires basic card handling skills and is best suited for interactive, small-group performances.

Key features

  • Designed for couples with a heartfelt, emotional climax

  • Produces an impossible souvenir that spectators can keep

  • Includes adaptable elements for various events and themes

  • Based on over 25 years of professional performance experience

  • Can incorporate performer contact details for promotional purposes

Pros

  • Highly engaging and emotional for audiences

  • Versatile for different performance settings

  • Provides a lasting memento for spectators

  • Comes with practical advice from experienced performers

Cons

  • Requires practice to master the emotional pacing

  • May not be suitable for all audience types

Effect

Arrow Through The Heart presents a series of magical moments for a couple. The magic builds to a strong emotional peak. The couple receives an impossible souvenir to keep. This souvenir can contain the magician's contact information.

Full details

Arrow Through The Heart is one of four signature routines from Phil Tilston's collection. It is designed for commercial use, especially for performances involving couples. The routine provides multiple phases of magic that lead to a heartfelt conclusion. The final souvenir is a key part of the experience, serving as a lasting reminder of the magic.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians who perform at events with couples should consider this trick. It is suitable for weddings, anniversaries, and romantic dinners. Performers looking for a routine that creates a strong emotional connection will find it valuable. It is also good for magicians who want a commercial effect that leaves a physical souvenir with their details.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is designed for practical performance. Phil Tilston developed it through over 25 years of live experience. The methods are structured to be reliable in real-world conditions. While it requires practice to perform smoothly, the routine is built for commercial use and is achievable for dedicated performers.

What magicians say

Phil Tilston describes Arrow Through The Heart as his go-to effect for couples. He states it provides multiple moments of astonishing magic that build to a heartfelt climax. The routine results in an impossible souvenir for the pair to treasure. The commercial bonus is that this souvenir can hold the performer's contact details.

What people are saying about Arrow Through The Heart

AlakazamMagicUK says...

Arrow Through The Heart is Phil's go-to effect for couples, providing multiple moments of astonishing magic that build to a heartfelt climax, resulting in an impossible souvenir for the pair to treasure.

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