Blank Night by John Archer

Effect

The audience sees five envelopes. Four of them contain nothing but a fake £0 bill. One envelope holds a real £20 bill. The magician makes it seem impossible to guess which envelope has the money, but they always find it. The trick ends with a surprising reveal, leaving the audience wondering how it was done.

Full details

Blank Night is a trick created by comedy magician John Archer. It uses a special gimmick and five envelopes. The magician can perform it anywhere, from small gatherings to stage shows. The updated version includes video instructions and performance tips. The trick is known for fooling Penn & Teller on their show Fool Us.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is good for magicians who like comedy and audience interaction. It works well for performers who want a simple but strong effect. It is also good for those who perform in different settings, from casual to professional.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is easy to learn. The gimmick does most of the work, so the magician can focus on presentation. The video instructions make learning it simple. No advanced sleight of hand is needed.

What magicians say

John Archer says, "If I can fool Penn & Teller with this, then you can fool your audience too." He also mentions that the trick is "easy to do" and lets the performer focus on entertaining. The trick is described as "versatile for any setting" and "a great choice for comedy magicians."

VanishingIncMagic notes that the trick is "simple to perform" and comes with "clear instructions." They also say it works well in different performance environments.

AlakazamMagicUK calls Blank Night a "cost-effective parlour act" that delivers a "surprising transformation or reveal." They highlight that it is affordable but requires practice to perfect.