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Self-Working Magic by BigBlindMedia

Created by: BigBlindMedia

Self-Working Magic is a compilation of seven distinct close-up and mentalism tricks designed for situations where the magician cannot use their hands, such as due to injury or specific performance constraints. Spectators witness a series of effects that rely on psychology, mathematical forces, and simple props to create powerful magical moments with minimal to no hand manipulation. This product is ideal for magicians of any skill level looking for practical, self-working routines that emphasize presentation and audience interaction, making it a versatile addition to any magical repertoire.

Key features

  • Designed for hands-free performance, suitable for magicians with injuries or constraints

  • Includes seven self-working tricks utilizing mentalism, mathematical principles, and simple gimmicks

  • Emphasizes presentation and audience management to enhance magical impact

  • Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced performers

  • Compilation born from community requests, ensuring practical utility

Pros

  • Highly practical and utilitarian for specific performance needs

  • No complex sleight of hand required, making it accessible

  • Can be performed in various settings, enhancing versatility

  • Encourages creative presentation and audience engagement

Cons

  • May rely on gimmicks or props that need setup or purchase

  • Effects might be less impressive for audiences expecting traditional sleight-of-hand

  • Limited to specific scenarios, not suitable for all performance types

Effect

Self-Working Magic tricks create the appearance of impossible outcomes with little or no physical action from the magician. The audience sees a magician perform strong magic without using complex hand movements. Effects may include predicting a chosen card, revealing a thought-of number, or causing a surprising coincidence, all while the performer's hands remain still or are otherwise occupied.

Full details

The Self-Working Magic compilation includes seven separate tricks. These tricks use methods that require minimal hand use. They rely on principles like mathematical forces, prearranged props, and psychological subtleties. The tricks are designed for situations where the performer cannot use their hands freely, such as during an injury. Props are simple and often everyday objects. The methods are self-working, meaning they operate based on their design rather than manual skill.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians with hand injuries or physical limitations will find these tricks useful. Performers who want to add hands-free magic to their routines should consider this set. It is also suitable for beginners because it requires no advanced sleight of hand. Mentalism performers may find value in the psychological and presentational aspects.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The tricks are not difficult to perform from a technical standpoint. They require no complex moves or manual dexterity. The challenge lies in the presentation and audience management. Performers must focus on scripting and timing to make the effects engaging. The methods are easy to learn, but making them entertaining depends on the performer's skill in presentation.

What magicians say

BigBlindMedia states that these tricks were created in response to magicians who could not use their hands. They note that the tricks use "clever, often self-working principles" and "psychology, simple props, and audience interaction." The video emphasizes that "strong magic doesn't always require complex finger-flinging." It suggests using the limitation of hand use as a performance strength to make the magic more impressive.

What people are saying about Self-Working Magic

BigBlindMedia says...

This video compiles seven distinct effects that require minimal to no hand manipulation, focusing on clever, often self-working principles that leverage psychology and audience interaction to create powerful magical moments.

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