SHINE 3.0 by Bond Lee
Created by: Bond Lee, MS Magic
Key features
Transparent bulb design for a natural appearance
Extreme brightness for visual impact
Fully examinable by the audience
Beginner-friendly with minimal setup
Pros
Highly visual and engaging
Easy to perform with minimal practice
Bulb can be examined, adding to the mystery
Durable and well-crafted
Cons
Higher price point at $85
Requires a power source or battery replacement over time
Effect
SHINE 3.0 by Bond Lee is an illuminating magic trick where a light bulb appears to glow magically in the performer's hand. The bulb looks completely ordinary but lights up on command, creating a striking visual moment. The latest version, SHINE 3.0, enhances the realism—the bulb is transparent, making it appear more natural while maintaining extreme brightness. Most impressively, the bulb can be handed out for examination, reinforcing the illusion that it's a real, functioning light bulb.
Full Details
SHINE 3.0 is the third iteration of MS Magic's Illuminating Light Bulb effect. The key improvements in this version include:
- A transparent bulb design, making it look more realistic and elegant.
- Extreme brightness, ensuring visibility even in well-lit environments.
- Examinable by the audience, adding to the mystery and impossibility of the effect.
The trick is designed for close-up performances, parlor settings, or even social media magic. It requires minimal setup and resets instantly, making it practical for repeated performances.
Who Should Consider the Trick
SHINE 3.0 is ideal for:
- Close-up magicians looking for a visually stunning, self-contained effect.
- Mentalists or performers who want to incorporate a light-based revelation into their routines.
- Social media magicians who need high-impact visuals for short-form content.
- Beginners to advanced magicians, as the method is straightforward but can be enhanced with presentation skills.
Difficulty Level
The trick is rated for beginner magicians, meaning it requires no advanced sleight of hand or complex moves. The method is easy to learn, but like all magic, the impact depends on the performer's presentation. A well-timed performance can make the effect seem even more impossible.
What Magicians Say
MurphysMagicSupplies highlighted SHINE 3.0 in their weekly roundup, noting:
"SHINE 3.0 is the third generation of MS Magic's Illuminating Light Bulb. With this latest version, they've designed the bulb to be transparent, making it look more natural and elegant while maintaining extreme brightness. What's more, the live bulb can be completely examined by the audience."
This reinforces that the trick is not just visually impressive but also built with practicality in mind. The ability to hand out the bulb for inspection adds a strong layer of deception, making it a standout piece in any magician's repertoire.
If you're looking for a high-impact, easy-to-perform visual magic trick, SHINE 3.0 by Bond Lee is a strong contender. Its combination of realism, brightness, and examinability makes it a versatile addition to any performance style.
What people are saying about SHINE 3.0 by Bond Lee
MurphysMagicSupplies says...
SHINE 3.0 is the third generation of MS Magic's Illuminating Light Bulb, with a transparent design that looks more natural and elegant while maintaining extreme brightness. The live bulb can be completely examined by the audience.
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