Penic by Nemo and Hanson Chien

Effect

Penic is a flashy pen production gimmick designed to create a dramatic opening for any magic routine. The magician appears to produce a pen in a sudden burst of light, making it seem like the pen materializes out of thin air. The effect is quick, visual, and ideal for grabbing attention before transitioning into a signed card routine or other pen-based magic.

Full details

Penic includes everything needed to perform the trick right out of the box:

• Flash wool for the visual flash effect
• A Symbolon pen designed to work with the gimmick
• Two gimmicks, allowing for multiple performances without resetting
• A tutorial covering setup, handling, and performance tips

The method is straightforward, especially for those familiar with flipstick-style productions. The gimmick hides in plain sight at the end of the pen, and the cleanup is seamlessly integrated into the action of uncapping the pen. While designed for a pen, the method can be adapted to produce other small objects.

Who should consider the trick

Penic is ideal for:

• Performers who want a strong visual opener for their sets
• Magicians who frequently use pens in their routines
• Those comfortable handling flash wool safely

It is particularly useful for workers who need a quick, reliable way to introduce a pen for signatures or other effects.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is not technically difficult, especially for those with experience in similar productions. The handling is logical, and the tutorial provides clear instructions. The main challenge is safely managing the flash wool, which requires careful storage and handling to prevent accidental ignition.

What magicians say

Alex Kirk from Monster Magic Shop praised Penic for its practicality and completeness:

• "It comes with absolutely everything you need... the method is straightforward—ideal for those familiar with flipstick-style productions."
• He highlighted the ease of ditching the gimmick naturally during the uncapping motion.
• Kirk also noted the versatility: "The pen is the most logical way of doing it, but they do teach how to produce other objects as well."

While not revolutionary, Penic is a well-designed, practical tool for adding a flashy production to a magician's repertoire.