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ash on palm by David Blaine

Created by: David Blaine

The 'ash on palm' is a close-up magic trick where the magician takes cigarette ash and places it on the spectator's palm, creating a mysterious and visually striking effect. This trick is part of David Blaine's repertoire and is known for its simplicity and strong audience reactions. Buyers should note that this trick requires some practice to perform smoothly and convincingly.

Key features

  • Simple yet visually striking effect

  • Part of David Blaine's famous street magic repertoire

  • Requires practice to master

  • Can be performed with minimal props

Pros

  • Strong audience reactions

  • Minimal props required

  • Part of a famous magician's repertoire

Cons

  • Requires practice to perform convincingly

  • May not be suitable for all audiences due to the use of cigarette ash

What people are saying about ash on palm

magicorthodoxy says...

The ash on palm effect is one of those simple props that veteran magicians knew about, and yet David Blaine was getting these huge reactions from them.

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