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Lava Pad by Les French Twins and David Sy

Created by: Les French Twins, David Sy

LAVA PAD is a close-up mentalism and transformation magic trick that uses an ordinary-looking notepad and pen to create powerful, interactive effects. Spectators see their written or drawn thoughts—such as playing cards, names, or numbers—visibly vanish, change, or transform on real paper, which can be inspected, torn out, and kept as a souvenir. This self-working prop requires no sleight of hand, apps, or screens, making it ideal for combating modern skepticism in performances and social media. It includes the LAVA PAD device, 180 sheets of paper, a USB-C charging cable, a special pen with custom ink, and a full video tutorial, ensuring it's ready to use out of the box for both beginners and professionals.

Key features

  • Self-working with no sleight of hand or complex setup required

  • Uses real, inspectable paper that spectators can tear out and keep

  • Pocket-sized and instantly resettable for quick, repeated performances

  • Versatile for effects like vanishing, changing, or transforming words, numbers, and drawings

  • Includes all necessary components: device, paper, pen, charging cable, and tutorial

Pros

  • Highly deceptive due to ordinary appearance with no technological suspicion

  • Creates strong emotional impact with tangible souvenirs for spectators

  • Suitable for various settings including close-up and social media magic

Cons

  • May require periodic charging of the device

  • Limited to the included paper supply, though 180 sheets are provided

Effect

The Lava Pad looks like a normal notepad and pen. A spectator can write or draw anything on the paper. The written words or drawings can then visibly vanish, change, or transform. This happens based on the spectator's thoughts, such as a playing card, a name, or a number. The paper is real and can be given to the spectator to keep.

Full details

The Lava Pad is a magic prop created by Les French Twins and David Sy. It is a self-working device that requires no sleight of hand. The product includes the Lava Pad device, 180 sheets of paper, a USB-C charging cable, a special pen with custom ink, and a full video tutorial. The prop is pocket-sized and resets instantly after each use. The paper is genuine and can be inspected, torn out, and kept by the spectator as a souvenir.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is suitable for both beginners and professional magicians. It is designed for performers who do close-up magic or create content for social media. It is a good choice for magicians who want a prop that looks like an ordinary object and does not use any screens or apps.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Lava Pad is described as totally self-working. It requires no sleight of hand, complex setup, or difficult reset. The video tutorial provides all necessary instructions. The trick is accessible for magicians of all skill levels.

What magicians say

itsallthingsmagic states that the Lava Pad is a direct answer to modern skepticism because it uses a familiar object to hide the method. They loved that it is totally self-working and that the spectator can keep the paper, which makes the magic more memorable. SaturnMagicShop presents the Lava Pad as a professional magic tool from a collaboration between Les French Twins and David Sy, highlighting its place in a collection of professional effects.

What people are saying about Lava Pad

itsallthingsmagic says...

LAVA PAD is a self-working magic prop that looks like an ordinary notepad and pen, with no apps or screens to arouse suspicion. The paper is real and can be inspected, torn out, and kept by the spectator as a lasting souvenir.

SaturnMagicShop says...

LAVA PAD is a collaborative creation between Les French Twins and David Sy, described as a professional magic tool available for purchase on Saturn Magic's website.

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