Flight Case by Leo Smetsers
Created by: Leo Smetsers
Key features
Uses a borrowed ring, making it highly personal and engaging for the audience
Involves a sealed teabag inside a miniature case, adding to the impossibility of the effect
Designed for close-up performances, making it versatile for various settings
Reflects Leo Smetsers' philosophy of creating impossible moments with everyday objects
Pros
High visual impact with a clear, impossible moment
Engages the audience personally by using a borrowed item
Versatile for close-up performances in various settings
Reflects a unique performance philosophy focused on audience connection
Cons
Requires a specific prop (the miniature case and teabag setup)
May need practice to perfect the presentation for maximum impact
Effect
The Flight Case trick creates a moment of impossibility with everyday objects. A borrowed ring vanishes and reappears inside a sealed teabag within a small, carefully designed case. The effect is visual, surprising, and leaves the audience questioning how such a feat could be possible.
Full details
The Flight Case is a compact, well-crafted prop that allows a magician to perform a clean and baffling routine. The trick involves a borrowed ring, a teabag, and the case itself. The ring visibly disappears and is later found inside the teabag, which remains sealed throughout the performance. The method is cleverly hidden, making the effect appear completely impossible.
Who should consider the trick
This trick is ideal for magicians who enjoy working with small props and want a strong visual effect that can be performed close-up or in parlor settings. It suits performers who appreciate routines that use everyday objects, as it enhances the sense of impossibility.
Information on how difficult it is to perform
The Flight Case is designed to be practical and easy to handle. While the method is straightforward, the presentation requires smooth handling and natural misdirection to maximize the effect. It is suitable for intermediate magicians who are comfortable with prop-based magic.
What magicians say
Leo Smetsers, a Dutch magician known for his inventive magic, highlights the Flight Case as an example of blending everyday objects with impossibility. He describes it as a meticulously crafted routine that leaves a strong impression on audiences. His approach emphasizes simplicity and visual impact, making the trick both engaging and memorable.
The trick reflects Leo’s performance philosophy, which prioritizes audience connection and creating moments of wonder. His recommendation of the Flight Case suggests it is a reliable and powerful addition to a magician’s repertoire.
What people are saying about Flight Case
AlakazamMagicUK says...
Flight Case showcases his dedication to crafting impossible moments with everyday objects.
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