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Bottom's Up by Tobias Dostal

Created by: Tobias Dostal

Bottom's Up is a versatile close-up magic trick created by Tobias Dostal, primarily involving bottles and caps for organic, visual effects that feel real to spectators. In performances, a magician can make a bottle vanish cleanly, cause a bottle cap to bend on its own in a spectator's hand, or pass a signed coin through the bottom of a bottle—all with props that can be examined afterward, reinforcing the impossibility. This trick is designed for bar magic, table hopping, or stage settings, using precision-engineered gimmicks (Top Gimmick, Bottom Gimmick, and Self-Bending Cap) that are durable, allow for fast resets, and come with over an hour of video instruction covering more than ten routines suitable for various skill levels. Buyers should note that it requires no difficult sleight of hand, works with borrowed objects, and emphasizes practicality and high audience impact.

Key features

  • Includes three examinable gimmicks: Top Gimmick, Bottom Gimmick, and Self-Bending Cap

  • No difficult sleight of hand or gimmicks required for the card version; uses a regular deck

  • Over an hour of video instruction with multiple routines for beginners to professionals

  • Designed for durability, fast reset, and visual impact in real-world settings

  • Suitable for close-up, bar, or stage performances with organic, impromptu-style effects

Pros

  • Highly visual and baffling effects that can be handed out for examination

  • Accessible for all skill levels with self-working methods

  • Practical and versatile for various performance environments

  • Encourages creative expansion with multiple routines included

Cons

  • May require initial investment in gimmicks for the bottle version

  • Some routines might need practice to master the organic feel

Effect

Bottom's Up creates a moment of pure astonishment with a borrowed bottle. The magician can make a glass bottle vanish into thin air. A bottle cap visibly bends on its own, right in a spectator's hand. A signed coin penetrates directly through the bottom of a solid bottle. After each effect, the props can be handed out for examination, confirming the impossibility of what just occurred.

Full details

Bottom's Up is a complete utility set from Tobias Dostal. It includes three precision-made gimmicks: a Top Gimmick, a Bottom Gimmick, and a Self-Bending Cap. These gimmicks are designed for durability and a fast reset. The set comes with over an hour of video instruction, teaching more than ten different routines. The effects are organic and use objects people recognize, like bottles and caps. This makes the magic feel real and grounded. The routines are suitable for various performance settings, from close-up to stage.

Who should consider the trick

This product is for magicians who perform in real-world environments. It is ideal for bar magicians, table hoppers, and close-up workers. Performers who want strong visual magic with examinable props will find value here. It suits those looking for organic, impromptu-style effects that require minimal setup. Both beginners and intermediate magicians can use the routines effectively.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Bottom's Up is designed for practical use. The methods are not based on difficult sleight of hand. The included video instruction covers routines for various skill levels. Some routines are beginner-friendly, while others offer more advanced material. The gimmicks are engineered for clean handling and fast resets. This makes the system accessible and easy to integrate into a performance.

What magicians say

Reviewers highlight the practicality and visual impact of Bottom's Up. Penguin Magic notes the effect is "precision-engineered" and allows for examinable props. Saturn Magic calls it a "clever and practical card routine," though this appears to be a different trick by the same name. Murphy's Magic was "particularly impressed" with its cleverness. Itsallthingsmagic states the effects are "highly visual and built to play big." Tobias Dostal's focus on creating magic that "feels real" is a consistent point of praise. The product is seen as a versatile addition to a working magician's toolkit.

What people are saying about Bottom's Up

itsallthingsmagic says...

The emphasis here is on practicality: fast resets, durable gimmicks, and the ability to perform anywhere without extensive preparation.

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

A clever and practical card routine that offers a fantastic solution for a classic plot.

penguinmagicshop says...

A precision-engineered gimmick that enables the bending and vanishing of glass bottles, with examinable props.

SaturnMagicShop says...

It requires no difficult sleight of hand, making it accessible for magicians of various skill levels, and uses a regular deck with no gimmicks.

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