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Matchbox Trick by Andy Nyman

Created by: Andy Nyman

The Matchbox Trick is a captivating piece of mentalism where a spectator signs their name on a match, places it in a matchbox, and then all matches are dumped into a large bowl. Despite being blindfolded, the magician can pluck out the spectator's signed match from hundreds, even thousands, of others. This trick is perfect for close-up or stage performances, offering a blend of mystery and audience interaction. Buyers should note that some preparation is required, including assembling a bowl of matches and a matchbox.

Key features

  • Requires some preparation, including a bowl of matches and a matchbox

  • Blindfolded performance adds to the mystery

  • Versatile for both close-up and stage settings

  • High level of audience interaction

  • Part of the 'Eleven Years Later' lecture notes by Andy Nyman

Pros

  • Highly fooling and baffling for audiences

  • Easy to perform once set up

  • Commercial and versatile for various performance settings

  • Unique presentation that stands out

Cons

  • Requires preparation and specific props (bowl of matches, matchbox)

  • Not suitable for impromptu performances

  • May not be practical for all close-up scenarios due to the need for a bowl

What people are saying about Matchbox Trick

sebastiantoca9208 says...

The matchbox trick is one of the most fooling effects within the book... it's so good because of the presentation. [...] You're going to learn an effect with a bowl of matches where a spectator signs their name on a match, puts it in the matchbox, shakes everything, dumps all the matches in a huge bowl, and then, blindfolded, you pluck out their signed match.

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