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Scotch & Whisky by Hansen Chen Productions

Created by: Hansen Chen Productions

Scotch & Whisky is a modern, everyday carry magic trick that allows a magician to seemingly vanish a key into thin air, leaving the spectator holding only the remaining key. The effect is performed with bronze and silver keys, creating a striking visual. The vanish can be executed in the spectator's hand, enhancing the illusion of impossibility. This is a close-up magic trick that requires no sleight of hand, making it accessible to performers of all skill levels. The gimmick is precision-made, fully examinable, and resets in seconds, allowing for quick repetitions. The trick can also be adapted for appearances, transpositions, and color changes, offering versatile performance possibilities.

Key features

  • Precision-made gimmick that looks and functions flawlessly

  • No sleight of hand required, making it accessible to all skill levels

  • Quick reset time (only a few seconds)

  • Fully examinable by spectators

  • Versatile: can be used for vanishes, appearances, transpositions, and color changes

  • Comes with a comprehensive teaching video covering basic and advanced techniques

Pros

  • Highly deceptive and visually stunning

  • Easy to perform with minimal practice

  • Portable and ideal for everyday carry

  • Engages spectators directly, enhancing the magical experience

  • Durable and well-engineered for long-term use

Cons

  • Requires a gimmick, which may limit impromptu performances

  • May not appeal to magicians who prefer sleight-heavy tricks

Effect

Scotch & Whisky is a magic trick where a magician makes a key vanish in an impossible way. The performer shows two keys—one bronze and one silver—and lets a spectator choose one. With a simple motion, the chosen key disappears, leaving only the other key behind. The vanish happens right in the spectator’s hand, making it even more surprising. The effect is clean, visual, and leaves audiences stunned.

Full Details

The trick uses a precision-made gimmick that looks and works flawlessly. Unlike many gimmicks, this one is fully examinable, meaning spectators can inspect the keys without discovering the secret. The reset takes only seconds, making it practical for repeated performances. The gimmick is durable and designed for everyday carry, so magicians can perform it anytime.

Scotch & Whisky is not just for vanishes—it can also be used for appearances, transpositions, and color changes. The included teaching video covers basic and advanced techniques, allowing performers to adapt the trick to their style.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who want a quick, visual effect that requires no difficult sleight of hand. It’s great for street performers, close-up magicians, and anyone who likes impromptu magic. Because it resets fast and is easy to carry, it works well for walk-around performances. Beginners will appreciate its simplicity, while experienced magicians can use it as a powerful addition to their routines.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

Scotch & Whisky is designed to be easy. The gimmick does most of the work, so no advanced sleight of hand is needed. The trick relies on natural movements and misdirection rather than complex techniques. The teaching video provides clear instructions, making it accessible for all skill levels.

What Magicians Say

Tom Elderfield, a respected performer featured in the promotional video, praises Scotch & Whisky for its deceptive nature and engineering. He calls it "a dream of mine for a long time" and says the effect feels like real magic. The vanish in the spectator’s hand is a standout feature, making the trick even more impossible-looking.

Another reviewer from Alakazam Magic UK highlights how easy the trick is to perform, calling it "super easy to do—no difficult moves, just pure astonishment!" They also emphasize the gimmick’s flawless appearance and reliability.

Both reviewers agree that Scotch & Whisky is a strong, practical trick that delivers a powerful reaction. Its combination of simplicity, examinability, and visual impact makes it a standout choice for magicians.

What people are saying about Scotch & Whisky

AlakazamMagicUK says...

This gimmick can be used for vanishes, appearances, transpositions, color changes—the possibilities are quite literally endless. It's super easy to do, with no difficult moves, just pure astonishment!

Tom Elderfield says...

The real magic here is the gimmick itself. I don't know how they've done it—it's been a dream of mine for a long time. The Hansen Chen team have made it possible, and it looks so real it could be fully examined.

Performance videos

Promotional videos