Squash by Dave Loosely

Created by: Dave Loosely

Squash is a close-up magic trick where a spectator picks a card, signs it, and it's placed back into the deck. A bottle cap is then placed on top of the deck and slammed down, seemingly penetrating the deck. When the deck is spread, the bottle cap is found animated on the back of the signed card. The card is then bent, and the bottle cap is pushed out, now appearing crushed as it was in the animated image. This trick combines card magic with a physical object transformation, leaving the spectator with an impossible souvenir.

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Key features

  • Uses ordinary objects (bottle caps and a deck of cards)

  • Leaves the spectator with a physical souvenir

  • Combines card magic with object transformation

  • Highly visual and interactive

  • Suitable for close-up performances in bars or restaurants

Pros

  • Strong visual impact

  • Leaves a lasting impression with a souvenir

  • Uses everyday objects, making it relatable

  • Versatile for various performance settings

Cons

  • Requires preparation with bottle caps

  • May need practice to perfect the animation and bending techniques

What people are saying about Squash

AlakazamMagicUK says...

Squash was the first ever trick I released and ultimately something that is still in my work in set today. It's one of my top close-up effects because it never stops getting good reactions.

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