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Key on Ribbon by Bond Lee, Wenzi, and MS Magic

Created by: Bond Lee, Wenzi, MS Magic

The 'Key on Ribbon' trick is a visually impactful close-up magic effect where a magician makes a key magically detach from a ribbon held by a spectator. The set includes three real, cut keys and a matching shell, allowing for a variety of effects such as 'Keys Across', 'Transpo', and 'Penetration'. This trick is part of the 'Key Shell Set' by Bond Lee, Wenzi, and MS Magic, offering a versatile collection for key-based illusions. The shell is designed to be virtually invisible, making the magic seamless and easy to perform, even for beginners.

Key features

  • Includes three real, cut keys and a matching shell

  • Allows for a variety of key-based illusions

  • Shell is virtually invisible and easy to use

  • Good angles and minimal setup/reset times

  • Accessible to beginners, with potential for more advanced routines

Pros

  • Versatile for a wide range of key-based illusions

  • Easy to use, especially for those familiar with coin shells

  • Good angles and virtually invisible shell

  • Minimal setup and reset times

  • Inspires new ideas and adaptations of classic routines

Cons

  • Video tutorial is short (14 minutes) for the price point

  • May require multiple viewings for beginners to fully grasp

Effect

The Key on Ribbon trick makes it appear as if a key magically detaches from a ribbon held by a spectator. Three keys are visibly threaded onto a ribbon, and the magician pulls one off while the spectator still holds both ends. The effect is clean and visual, leaving the audience with no obvious explanation for how the key was removed without unthreading the ribbon.

Full Details

The Key Shell Set includes three real, cut keys and a matching shell. The shell allows magicians to perform multiple effects, with Key on Ribbon being the most visually striking. Other routines include:

  • Keys Across: Keys seemingly move from one hand to another.
  • Transpo: A key vanishes and reappears in a card box.
  • Penetration: A key appears to pass through a box.

The shell is designed to be invisible during performance, similar to a gaff card. Angles are favorable, as spectators focus on the keys rather than the mechanics. Setup and reset times are minimal.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This set is ideal for:

  • Beginners looking for an entry point into key magic.
  • Coin magicians who want to adapt familiar routines to a different prop.
  • Performers seeking versatile key-based effects with minimal setup.

Difficulty

The tricks are considered entry-level. Those familiar with coin shells will find the techniques easy to learn. Even without prior experience, the shell is straightforward to use. David from Magic Orthodoxy states, "The shell is so easy to use and it's seamless."

What Magicians Say

David highlights the set's versatility, noting that combining it with Bond Lee’s Hopping Keys set expands performance options. He praises the Key on Ribbon effect as the most visually impactful but mentions the tutorial video is short (14 minutes), which may require multiple viewings for beginners.

He also points out that the shell is virtually undetectable, saying, "The shell kind of flies by invisibly." While he feels the video could be more detailed for the price, he acknowledges the value of the included keys and shell.

Overall, the Key on Ribbon trick and the Key Shell Set provide a practical way to perform strong visual magic with minimal difficulty.

What people are saying about Key on Ribbon

magicorthodoxy says...

The Key Shell Set is a good entry point into key magic. [...] The shell is easy to use and virtually invisible. [...] Angles are generally good for the tricks.

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