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Chameleon Hanky Dye Tube by Hyunsoo Kim and Hidden Magic

Created by: Hyunsoo Kim, Hidden Magic

The Chameleon Hanky Dye Tube is a captivating color-changing silk routine designed for close-up and kid shows. Spectators witness a magic wand that appears empty, into which a silk is inserted and changes color upon snapping fingers. This transformation is repeated with different colored silks, culminating in all silks being tied together and then magically transforming into a cane. The trick combines visual magic with a surprising finale, making it a versatile addition to any magician's repertoire.

Key features

  • Visual color-changing silk routine

  • Includes a surprising transformation into a cane

  • Designed for close-up and kid shows

  • Requires comfort with cane manipulation for the finale

Pros

  • Highly visual and engaging for audiences

  • Versatile for different performance settings

  • Comes with a detailed tutorial for easy learning

Cons

  • Requires practice, especially for the cane manipulation part

  • May not be suitable for performers uncomfortable with cane tricks

Effect

The Chameleon Hanky Dye Tube is a color-changing silk routine that visually transforms a silk inside a magic wand multiple times. The magician shows an empty wand, inserts a silk, and pulls out a different colored silk. This repeats with multiple color changes before culminating in a dramatic finale where the silks vanish and transform into a cane.

Full Details

The trick involves a specially designed dye tube mechanism hidden within a magic wand. The magician loads and unloads silks of different colors, creating the illusion of a single silk changing hues. The routine ends with all the silks tied together and suddenly transforming into an appearing cane. The method requires basic silk and cane manipulation skills.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for:

  • Family and kid show performers – The bright colors and visual transformations engage younger audiences.
  • Silk magic enthusiasts – It offers a fresh take on classic dye tube routines.
  • Magicians comfortable with cane productions – The finale relies on smooth cane handling.

Difficulty

  • Silk handling: Easy to moderate. The color changes are straightforward once the method is understood.
  • Cane production: Moderate. Those unfamiliar with cane manipulation may need practice to execute the finale cleanly.
  • Reset: Fast. The trick resets quickly for repeated performances.

What Magicians Say

  • Ryland Petty (Magic TV): "It's very good... I'll do this in a kid show." He rated it 100% for its visual appeal and suitability for young audiences.
  • Craig Petty (Magic TV): Noted the need for cane manipulation skills, giving it 79%. While he appreciated the effect, he felt it was more suited to performers comfortable with appearing canes.

The Chameleon Hanky Dye Tube is praised for its strong visual impact, making it a solid choice for performers who want a colorful, engaging routine with a surprising finish.

What people are saying about Chameleon Hanky Dye Tube

Craig Petty says...

79% from me. Honestly, this entire review show is just a debacle. [...] The hardest part is the cane appearance, right?

Ryland Petty says...

I think I'll do this in like a in like a kid show. It's very good. It's going in my kid shop.

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