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Saltaura by Wayne Fox and TCC Magic

Created by: Wayne Fox, TCC Magic

Saltaura is a close-up magic trick where a pile of salt (or sugar) vanishes under a cup and reappears in a resealed packet. The effect involves pouring salt onto a table, covering it with a cup or napkin, and then making it vanish with a simple gesture. The magic trick is designed to be easy to perform, requiring no difficult sleights, making it suitable for beginners. It includes a custom gimmicked salt pile, a small plastic bottle, a thumb tip for the vanish, and comes with 30 minutes of instructional video. The trick works within a 180° range and is best performed with spectators in front, utilizing misdirection for a stronger effect.

Key features

  • Easy to perform with no difficult sleights

  • Comes with all necessary gimmicks and a detailed tutorial

  • Works within a 180° range, suitable for close-up performances

  • Fast reset time but requires cleanup after each performance

  • Includes three routines: Basic Vanish, Teleportation, and Packet Restoration

Pros

  • Strong magical moment with a delayed vanish

  • Easy to perform, suitable for beginners

  • Resets instantly, practical for quick repetitions

  • Works well in casual and social settings

Cons

  • Messy, involves scattering salt or sugar

  • Overpriced at $60, according to some reviewers

  • Angle-sensitive, best performed with spectators in front

  • Residual salt may remain, prompting spectator questions

Effect

Saltaura is a magic trick where a magician pours salt from a packet onto a table. A spectator covers the salt with a cup or napkin. The salt vanishes instantly. The magician then shows the empty packet, which is now resealed and full again. The effect is visual and has a delayed magical moment, making it deceptive.

Full Details

The trick includes:

  • A custom gimmicked pile of salt.
  • A small plastic bottle resembling a salt shaker.
  • A thumb tip (TT) for the vanish.
  • A maintenance tool.
  • A 30-minute tutorial teaching three routines: Basic Vanish, Teleportation, and Packet Restoration.

The method requires no difficult sleights, making it beginner-friendly. The reset is fast, but cleanup is needed after each performance. The trick works best within a 180-degree angle range.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Saltaura is best suited for:

  • Beginners looking for an easy-to-perform vanish effect.
  • Casual performers who don’t mind cleanup.
  • Magicians who perform in informal settings where mess is acceptable.

It may not be ideal for professional performers in formal environments due to the residual salt left behind.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The trick is rated as easy to perform. No advanced sleight of hand is required. The main challenge is managing angles and cleanup. The vanish happens after the method, which makes it psychologically deceptive.

What Magicians Say

Scott Perry from EverythingMagicPro99 calls Saltaura "bang average" and criticizes it for being messy and overpriced at $60. He prefers Dave Bonsall’s Sugar Routine as an alternative.

Magic Orthodoxy suggests Saltaura is a worker’s trick—easy to do but hard to figure out—and may appeal to those who like impromptu magic.

BAM Magic rates Saltaura 75%, praising its strong magical moment but noting its messiness and high price. They recommend it for casual performers who can work around the drawbacks.

Overall, opinions are mixed. Some appreciate the effect, while others find the cleanup and cost problematic.

What people are saying about Saltaura

BAM_magic says...

The creator rates it 75%, recommending it primarily for casual performers who can work around its drawbacks, highlighting the strong magical moment but also the messiness and high cost.

EverythingMagicPro99 says...

Scott Perry calls it a 'bang average product' that barely avoids his 'bag-o-shite', criticizing it for being messy and overpriced at $60.

magicorthodoxy says...

If Saltaura follows Wayne Fox’s usual style, it’s likely a worker’s trick—easy to do but hard to figure out.

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