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Salt Pot Vanish by David Penn

Created by: David Penn

The Salt Pot Vanish is a close-up magic trick where a small object, such as a salt pot, is made to disappear in a seemingly impossible and clean manner using the Topit 180 device. This utility gimmick, rooted in 19th-century magic, allows performers to vanish, steal, and ditch objects with ease, making it versatile for various effects like metal bending, candle magic, and more. It is designed for seamless integration into routines, enabling magicians to perform vanishes without suspicion and finish cleanly after other tricks. Buyers should note that the device is made from a special flexible fabric for superior handling, is transferable between jackets, and comes with extensive tutorials. It is suitable for both beginners and experienced magicians, with variants based on the hand used to hold the object.

Key features

  • Allows vanishing, stealing, and ditching of small objects with a single device

  • Made from special flexible fabric for optimal performance and handling

  • Includes a built-in holding area for object retrieval or covert ditching

  • Easily transferable between different jackets

  • Comes with over 75 minutes of digital tutorial content covering core techniques and complete routines

  • Suitable for magicians of all skill levels, from beginners to veterans

  • Designed with rounded corners and specific variants based on hand dominance

Pros

  • Highly innovative and praised by renowned magicians for its utility

  • Enables new creative possibilities and routines not possible with traditional topits

  • Comprehensive instructional material makes it easy to learn and apply

  • Durable and well-designed for smooth performance

Cons

  • May require practice to master the techniques effectively

  • Specific variant selection needed based on hand usage, which could be confusing for some buyers

Effect

The Salt Pot Vanish makes a small container, like a salt shaker, disappear instantly from your hands. The audience sees you holding the object, and then it is gone without any visible movement or cover. The vanish happens in a flash, leaving no trace behind.

Full details

The Topit 180 is a specialized device that enables the Salt Pot Vanish and many other effects. It is a modern version of a classic tool called a topit. This device attaches inside a jacket and allows you to vanish, steal, or ditch small objects quickly. It includes a built-in holding area where vanished items can be stored for later use or secretly removed. The Topit 180 is made from a flexible fabric chosen for smooth handling and is designed with rounded corners for better performance. It can be moved between different jackets easily. The product comes with over 75 minutes of video tutorials. These lessons cover basic techniques and full routines for effects like metal bending, candle magic, and the Salt Pot Vanish.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is suitable for both beginners and experienced magicians. If you perform with jackets and want to add clean vanishes to your act, the Topit 180 is a good choice. It is especially useful for magicians who do close-up or parlor magic and need to handle small objects secretly.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Topit 180 requires practice to use smoothly. The tutorials provide step-by-step guidance, making it accessible for newcomers. However, like any sleight-based tool, it demands rehearsal to perform naturally. The device itself is designed to reduce difficulty, but timing and misdirection are still important.

What magicians say

Magicians praise the Topit 180 for its innovation and utility. Wayne Dobson said, "If real magic existed, I am sure this is what it would look like!" He called it an essential tool for improving magic. Doc Eason described it as "Revolutionary!" Brendan Rodrigues noted that it removes limitations of standard topits. Patrick Page believed David Penn "created effects with the Topit that no one else ever dreamed possible." These comments highlight the device's strong reputation among professionals.

What people are saying about Salt Pot Vanish

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

David Penn's Topit 180 is the first topit that allows a performer to vanish, steal, and ditch objects using a single, highly refined device, all while being easily transferable between jackets. It features a built-in holding area, unlocking new creative possibilities for routines.

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