Evaporate
Created by: Henry Ferris, Alakazam Magic
Evaporate is an extremely visual slow-motion deck vanish trick created by Henry Ferris and Alakazam Magic. It allows the magician to make a deck of cards slowly disappear until only a spectator's chosen card remains, all without the use of elastic. This close-up magic trick is designed for both social media and real-life performances, offering a realistic and visually stunning experience that looks like 'real-life CGI'. The gimmick is precision-made, durable, and comes in either red or blue bicycle back design, with a locking mechanism for added functionality. Buyers should note that the trick requires careful angle management and is not examinable without a switch.
Key features
- No elastic or breakable components
- Slow-motion vanish and appearance
- Locking mechanism for added functionality
- Comes in red or blue bicycle back design
- Suitable for both social media and real-life performances
Pros
- Super visual and slow-motion effect
- Easy to learn
- High-quality, durable gimmick
- Good tutorial with multiple handling techniques
- Instantly resettable
Cons
- Angles are not perfect, especially on the right side
- Gimmick can make noise in quiet environments
- Card at the end is not examinable without a switch
- Not suitable for signed cards
What people are saying about Evaporate
Evaporate videos
Evaporate by Alakazam - Review + Live Performance
The video provides a comprehensive review and live performance of 'Evaporate', a deck vanishing gimmick by Henry Ferris and Alakazam Magic. The reviewer highlights the gimmick's high quality, lack of elastic or breakable components, and its ability to perform slow-motion vanishes and appearances. The tutorial is praised for its thoroughness and multiple handling techniques. However, the reviewer notes that the angles are not perfect, especially on the right side, and the gimmick can make noise in quiet environments. The card at the end is not examinable without a switch, which could be an issue with handsy spectators. Despite these cons, the reviewer finds the gimmick well-made and worth its price, giving it a 94% rating.
Takeaways:
- Evaporate is a highly visual deck vanishing gimmick with no elastic or breakable components.
- The gimmick allows for slow-motion vanishes and appearances, adding to its visual appeal.
- The tutorial is thorough, teaching multiple handling techniques and routines.
- Angles are sensitive, especially on the right side, and the gimmick can make noise in quiet environments.
- The card at the end is not examinable without a switch, which could be an issue with handsy spectators.
- Despite minor cons, the gimmick is well-made and worth its price, earning a 94% rating.