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Keys Across by Bond Lee, Wenzi, and MS Magic

Created by: Bond Lee, Wenzi, MS Magic

The 'Keys Across' trick is a captivating close-up magic effect where keys seemingly teleport from one hand to another, creating a visual and interactive experience for the spectator. This trick is part of the Key Shell Set, which includes three real, cut keys and a matching shell, allowing for a variety of effects such as the key coming off a string, key through table, key in ribbon, and key fly. It's designed for magicians looking to expand their repertoire with key-based illusions, offering a modern take on classic coin magic routines but with keys as the central prop.

Key features

  • Includes three real, cut keys and a matching shell for versatile effects

  • Allows adaptation of classic coin routines with keys

  • Good angles and virtually invisible shell for deceptive performances

  • Minimal setup and reset times

  • Accessible to beginners yet offers depth for experienced magicians

Pros

  • Versatile set enabling multiple key-based illusions

  • Easy to use with a seamless shell operation

  • Good angles and inspectability

  • Minimal setup and reset required

  • Inspires new ideas and routines

Cons

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

  • May require multiple viewings for beginners to grasp all details

Effect

The Keys Across trick makes keys appear to move from one hand to another without any visible action. The magician shows keys in one hand, closes it, and opens it to reveal fewer keys. Meanwhile, the other hand, which was empty, now holds the missing keys. The effect is clean and visual, with no suspicious moves.

Full Details

The Keys Across trick is part of the Key Shell Set by Bond Lee, Wenzi, and MS Magic. The set includes three real metal keys and a matching shell, allowing magicians to perform multiple key-based illusions. The shell is designed to be invisible to spectators, similar to a gaffed card.

The trick can be performed in different ways, including:

  • Making keys vanish from one hand and appear in another.
  • Ending with a key vanishing from a spectator’s hand.
  • Combining with other effects like Key on Ribbon or Key Through Table.

The set also works well with Bond Lee’s Hopping Keys, expanding the range of possible routines.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for:

  • Magicians who want to expand beyond coin magic but use similar principles.
  • Performers looking for visual, angle-proof effects.
  • Beginners, as the shell is easy to use.
  • Those who want a practical, everyday-carry prop.

Difficulty

The Keys Across trick is considered entry-level. If a magician has experience with coin shells, the transition to key magic will be smooth. Even without prior experience, the shell is designed to be seamless and easy to handle.

David from Magic Orthodoxy says:
"The shell is so easy to use and it's seamless... this is entry-level magic."

Setup and reset are quick, making it suitable for walk-around or impromptu performances.

What Magicians Say

  • Magic Orthodoxy highlights the versatility of the set, noting that it allows magicians to adapt classic coin routines to keys. The angles are good, and the shell remains invisible to spectators.
  • Saturn Magic Shop describes the set as "elegant, beautiful, and practical," emphasizing its potential for creating multiple routines.

Both reviewers agree that combining the Key Shell Set with the Hopping Keys set enhances performance options. While the tutorial video is short (14 minutes), the effects are straightforward to learn.

For magicians looking for a fresh take on classic shell-based magic, Keys Across offers a visually deceptive and practical option.

What people are saying about Keys Across

magicorthodoxy says...

The Key Shell Set is a great project because it's going to give you a lot of ideas and certainly with this set there's more than one style of trick you could do. [...] The shell is so easy to use and it's seamless.

SaturnMagicShop says...

The Key Shell Set by Bond Lee, Wenzi, and MS Magic is one of the classic and most versatile gimmicks in coin magic, now redesigned into an everyday carry. [...] This modernized shell set is elegant, beautiful, and practical.

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