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Bottom’s Up! by Tobias Dostal

Created by: Tobias Dostal

Bottom’s Up! is a visually striking close-up magic trick where a borrowed glass bottle is bent, pours liquid while in its deformed state, and is then restored to its original form. This effect blends impossibility with playful physicality, transforming everyday objects into moments of surreal wonder. Ideal for performers interested in physical, visual magic with humor, the trick uses a borrowed bottle for an impromptu feel, making the illusion even more impossible for spectators.

Key features

  • Uses a borrowed bottle for an impromptu feel

  • Liquid pours convincingly from the bent bottle

  • Clean restoration leaves no trace of deformation

  • Ideal for performers interested in physical, visual magic with humor

  • Includes a specialized bending kit to achieve the illusion

Pros

  • Visually striking and impossible effect

  • Uses a borrowed bottle, enhancing the illusion's impossibility

  • Clean restoration leaves no trace

  • Includes performance tips and a specialized bending kit

Cons

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Effect

The Bottom’s Up! trick creates a striking visual illusion where a borrowed glass bottle appears to bend and pour liquid while deformed, then instantly restores to its original shape. The effect resembles a cartoon come to life, blending humor with physical impossibility. The bottle can be borrowed, making the illusion feel organic and impromptu.

Full details

Bottom’s Up! is a bending effect developed by Tobias Dostal, with input from Chris Ramsay. The trick includes a specialized bending kit to achieve the illusion. The routine involves:

  • Using a borrowed glass bottle for an impromptu performance.
  • Bending the bottle convincingly while maintaining the illusion of rigidity.
  • Pouring liquid from the deformed bottle, adding an extra layer of impossibility.
  • Restoring the bottle cleanly with no visible signs of manipulation.

The title suggests a key moment where the bottle is manipulated while upside down, enhancing the visual impact.

Who should consider the trick

This trick suits magicians who:

  • Enjoy physical, visual magic with a playful tone.
  • Prefer routines that use everyday objects for organic, impromptu performances.
  • Want a strong, deceptive effect that plays well for live audiences.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick requires practice to ensure smooth handling, especially when bending and restoring the bottle. The method balances practicality with strong visual impact, but natural handling is crucial to maintain the illusion. Performance tips include:

  • Keeping movements natural when borrowing and handling the bottle.
  • Using upside-down positioning strategically to enhance the effect.

What magicians say

Chris Ramsay has praised Tobias Dostal as the most creative magician in the world, and this effect reflects Dostal’s signature style of transforming ordinary objects into moments of surreal wonder.

One reviewer notes that Bottom’s Up! offers a fresh take on bending effects, emphasizing its clean restoration and convincing liquid pour. Another highlights the importance of natural handling when using a borrowed bottle to heighten the impossibility for spectators.

For magicians looking for a visually deceptive routine that plays big, Bottom’s Up! is a compelling option.

What people are saying about Bottom’s Up!

penguinmagicshop says...

The effect relies on a borrowed bottle, heightening the impossibility for spectators. The title hints at a bending effect, which could involve a glass distortion or elastic-like visual, playing with expectations of rigidity.

penguinmagictricks5930 says...

This is a promotion video for Tobias Dostal’s latest effect, Bottom’s Up!, a visually striking routine where a borrowed glass bottle is bent, pours liquid while in its deformed state, and is then restored to its original form. The effect plays like a cartoon brought to life, blending impossibility with playful physicality.

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