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Principles of Destruction by Ben Seidman

Created by: Ben Seidman

Principles of Destruction is a multi-phase card magic routine that astonishes audiences with a series of impossible events. A spectator's chosen card vanishes from a shuffled deck and reappears under their seat, followed by the restoration of a torn card corner in another spectator's pocket. This trick combines elements of close-up and stage magic, utilizing advanced techniques like palming and misdirection. It's designed for magicians who appreciate complex routines with strong visual impact.

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Principles of Destruction by Ben Seidman from Magicbox
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Principles of Destruction by Ben Seidman - Book from Merchant of Magic
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Key features

  • Multi-phase routine with escalating impossibilities

  • Uses a regular deck of cards with no complex body loads

  • Teaches advanced techniques like palming and misdirection

  • Includes a bonus video with additional handlings and tips

  • Suitable for both small and large audiences

Pros

  • Highly deceptive and visually impactful

  • Uses examinable props

  • Adaptable for different audience sizes

  • Introduces magicians to the powerful tool of dual reality

Cons

  • Complexity may require significant practice to master

  • Reliance on dual reality might not suit all performers' styles

What people are saying about Principles of Destruction

EverythingMagicPro99 says...

The routine that Ben has created is quite good but I think the real value in this is the fact that everything inside is quite valuable in the methodology and the understanding of putting a magic routine together.

itsallthingsmagic says...

This routine came from my desire to create the dream stage effect a routine that hit people so hard that the room just became chaos. The principles of Destruction is my first book it's a full multiphase killer routine with strong magic that escalates an impossibility.

VanishingIncMagic says...

Ben Seidman's 'Principles of Destruction' is a masterclass in card magic, featuring a spectator's card that disappears and impossibly reappears under their seat, with the climax being a torn card restored in their pocket. The trick's brilliance lies in its visual impact and the seamless execution of advanced techniques like palming and misdirection.

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