Jumping Dominoes by TCC

Effect

The Jumping Dominoes trick creates a visually striking routine where dominoes appear to swap places and transform with a simple wave of the hand. The magician starts with four dominoes—two double-twos and two double-sixes—paired together. With a magical gesture, the dominoes seemingly change positions, leaving the double-sixes on one side and the double-twos on the other. The routine escalates when a domino placed in the spectator’s hand mysteriously changes into a double-eight, while the domino in the magician’s bag becomes blank. The effect is clean, surprising, and relies on clever choreography to maintain deception.

Full Details

The trick includes seven dominoes—two double-twos, two double-sixes, a double-eight, a double-blank, and a gimmicked domino. A non-gimmicked bag is provided for cleanup and final reveals. The dominoes are made of high-quality wood with TCC’s signature aesthetic, ensuring durability and a professional look.

The routine uses simple moves, including a Monte-style turnover and a frustration count, making it accessible for performers of varying skill levels. A palm is required at the end to clean up, but the bag helps conceal the method. The tutorial is concise (15 minutes) and clearly teaches the routine, emphasizing frequent flashes of the domino backs to enhance deception.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians looking to diversify their performances beyond cards and coins. It suits close-up and parlor settings, offering a unique visual experience with an uncommon prop. Performers who enjoy tactile, interactive magic will appreciate the dominoes’ click-and-clack sound and the routine’s clean handling.

Difficulty

The trick is rated as easy to intermediate. The moves are straightforward, but the routine requires smooth execution to maintain the illusion. The palm at the end may need practice for beginners, but the included bag simplifies cleanup.

What Magicians Say

Alex Kirk of The Monster Magic Saturday Show praised the routine, calling it "visually striking" and "cleverly concealed." He noted, "You see a lot of the backs of the dominoes, which is what fooled me." Kirk highlighted the routine’s uniqueness, stating, "It’s not cards jumping around. It’s not coins jumping around. Dominoes have a certain hook." While he acknowledged the price (£44.99) as steep, he justified it with the quality and rarity of domino-based magic.

Kirk also appreciated the tutorial’s clarity and the dominoes’ durability, calling them "lovely" and "top quality." He concluded, "The trick’s really, really sweet. It’s not entirely self-working, but it is pretty easy."

For magicians seeking a fresh, visually engaging routine, Jumping Dominoes offers a compelling option.