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Puck counting illusion

Created by: Blake Alon

The Puck Counting Illusion is a close-up magic trick that plays with audience perception using a coach's board to make pucks appear to change numbers based on perspective. It's a clever piece of misdirection that's perfect for sports-themed performances or any setting where visual illusions can captivate an audience.

Key features

  • Uses a coach's board for the illusion
  • Clever misdirection plays with audience perception
  • Perfect for sports-themed performances
  • Close-up magic that's visually engaging

Pros

  • Highly interactive with the audience
  • Visual appeal makes it stand out
  • Great for sports fans or themed events

Cons

  • Relies on specific angles for full effect
  • May require practice to perfect the misdirection

What people are saying about Puck counting illusion

BAM_magic says...
The first involves a coach's board illusion where pucks appear to change numbers based on perspective, cleverly playing with audience perception. [...] The tricks are well-received, with the rope trick's visual appeal and the puck trick's clever misdirection standing out.

Puck counting illusion videos

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Blake Aleong Vancouver Canucks Performance 2

Blake Alon, a 14-year-old magician, performs at a Vancouver Canucks event, showcasing two main tricks. The first involves a coach's board illusion where pucks appear to change numbers based on perspective, cleverly playing with audience perception. The second trick features ropes of varying lengths that seemingly change sizes and teleport, ending with a knot that humorously complicates the routine. Blake's performance is light-hearted and interactive, engaging the audience with sports-themed magic. He also mentions donating his performance fee to charity, highlighting his generosity. The tricks are well-received, with the rope trick's visual appeal and the puck trick's clever misdirection standing out. However, the rope trick's reliance on a knot could be seen as a minor flaw.

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Takeaways:

  • Blake Alon performs two engaging magic tricks at a Canucks event.
  • The puck counting illusion plays with audience perception cleverly.
  • The rope trick involves visual size changes and teleportation, with a humorous knot complication.
  • Blake donates his performance fee to the Canucks for Kids Fund, showing his generosity.
  • The performance is interactive and well-received by the audience.