Hallucination by Taiwan Ben

Effect

Hallucination is a visual card trick where a spectator selects a card, and the magician appears to write a prediction on the back of another card. When the magician shakes the card, the ink transforms into the spectator's selected card. The effect is striking, as the ink visibly melts away to reveal the correct card.

Full Details

Hallucination is a gimmicked card trick created by Taiwan Ben. The gimmick allows the back of a card to change from a blank or written surface into the spectator's chosen card with a simple shake. The trick includes a template so performers can create duplicate cards for reset or even give the card away as a souvenir.

The method is straightforward, requiring minimal sleight of hand. The gimmick is well-made and durable, designed for repeated performances. The tutorial provided is thorough, covering multiple performance options, including a prediction-based routine.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Hallucination is ideal for:

• Magicians who want a visually impressive card revelation without complex sleight of hand.
• Performers who enjoy gimmicked card effects with a strong visual payoff.
• Those who prefer self-working or semi-automatic tricks with minimal practice required.

However, magicians comfortable with sleight-heavy card changes (like the twirl change) may find this redundant.

Difficulty

Hallucination is easy to perform. The gimmick does most of the work, making it accessible to beginners. The only required skill is basic misdirection and presentation.

What Magicians Say

Craig from Magic TV acknowledges the trick's visual appeal but questions its necessity over sleight-based changes: "It's a very well-made gimmick card... but is this any better than doing a twirl change?" He rates it 70/100, noting it may end up unused for those who already have strong card skills.

Rylan, also from Magic TV, appreciates the effect more, giving it 79/100, praising its visual impact and ease of use.

Murphy’s Magic describes Hallucination as "a very visual and practical effect", highlighting its versatility for different performance situations.

Overall, Hallucination is a strong visual trick, best suited for those who want an easy, eye-catching card revelation without relying on sleight of hand.