SleightfulFrozen in Time High-Tech Version 2 by Katsuya Masuda and Arvo Magic
Created by: Katsuya Masuda, Arvo Magic
Where to buy
 | Alakazam Magic | Frozen in Time High Tech Version 2 by Masuda - Trick | £261.41 | 🇬🇧 Shop |
 | Magicbox | Frozen in Time High Tech Version 2 by IARVEL Magic, Nakashima Kengo and Katsuya Masuda | £266.36 | 🇬🇧 Shop |
Key features
Hands-free presentation for a more impossible effect
Examinable frame and box with no suspicion of trickery
Multiple control options (remote, mobile device, Arop pad)
Ideal for close-up, parlour, or stage magic
Limited release item
Pros
Modernizes a classic effect with advanced technology
Highly examinable, enhancing audience trust
Versatile control methods for creative performances
Suitable for various performance settings
Cons
Higher price point ($300)
Limited availability due to being a limited release
Effect
The Frozen in Time High-Tech Version 2 is a modernized version of the classic effect where a spectator names any hour of the day, and a photograph of a pocket watch inside an acrylic frame appears to freeze at that exact time. The image can also rapidly age, creating a striking visual moment. The prop looks like a simple wooden box with a photo inside, making it appear completely ordinary to the audience.
Full Details
This version improves upon the original by allowing a hands-off presentation. Unlike older versions where the performer had to hold the frame, this one works on a table, making the effect more impossible. It can be controlled via remote, mobile device, or an Arop pad, giving performers flexibility in how they reveal the frozen time. The box and frame are fully examinable, reinforcing the illusion of a normal object.
Who Should Consider the Trick
This trick is ideal for performers who want a visually stunning, self-working effect for stand-up or parlor shows. It works well in routines where multiple impossible moments are needed. If you prefer a portable version, the Frozen in Time Member's Card Edition is a compact alternative for close-up magic.
Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform
The Frozen in Time High-Tech Version 2 is designed to be easy to perform. The technology handles the heavy lifting, so the magician only needs to focus on presentation. No sleight of hand is required, making it accessible to beginners while still impressive for experienced performers.
What Magicians Say
- itsallthingsmagic calls it "freaking awesome" and praises the hands-off presentation, saying it creates a stronger impossible moment.
- SaturnMagicShop highlights the advanced technology and examinability, calling it the "single best version" of the classic effect.
- Both reviewers emphasize the visual impact and the deceptive simplicity of the prop.
This trick is a high-tech upgrade of a classic effect, offering a clean, baffling performance piece for modern magicians.
What people are saying about Frozen in Time High-Tech Version 2
itsallthingsmagic says...
This takes the Frozen in Time classic from Masuda and brings it up to the 2025 year that we live in. [...] Totally hands-off, and the time can appear right there in a number of ways—it's freaking awesome.
SaturnMagicShop says...
Arvo Magic is glad to have crossover with Mr. Katsuya Masuda to create the single best version of the prop. [...] Both the box and the frame are completely examinable by the spectators, with no hints of suspicion.
Review videos
Best Magic Tricks This Week! (02/12/2025)
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Promotional videos
Saturn Magic - Frozen in Time High Tech Version 2 by Masuda
SaturnMagicShop mentioned this magic trick in this video.