Stabbed & Shot 2 by Bill Abbott

Effect

In Stabbed & Shot 2, a spectator freely selects and signs a playing card. The card is lost in the deck, which is then shuffled by the spectator. The magician places the deck into an empty paper bag, stabs it with a knife, and reveals the signed card impaled on the blade. The surprise finale involves producing a full shot glass from the same empty bag.

Full Details

Created by Bill Abbott, Stabbed & Shot 2 is a high-impact routine combining card magic with a liquid production. The effect works in close-up, parlor, and stage settings. The shot glass uses real liquid but remains completely safe and dry until the moment of production. The trick includes two shot glass sizes (regular and mega) and teaches how to produce two signed cards and two shot glasses for added impact.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick suits magicians who want a strong, visual closer for their act. It works well for performers who engage with audiences in bars, parties, or stage shows. The routine requires minimal setup and can be performed in short sleeves or while surrounded.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

Stabbed & Shot 2 is designed for accessibility. Bill Abbott states it requires "minimal sleight of hand," making it suitable for intermediate-level magicians. The method is straightforward, allowing performers to learn and integrate it quickly into their acts.

What Magicians Say

• Bill Abbott (creator) calls it "an amazing and memorable piece of magic" and performs it more than any other card trick due to its strong reactions.
• Murphy’s Magic describes it as "a killer card stab with a glass production that comes out of nowhere," noting its versatility for different performance settings.
• Saturn Magic Shop highlights its practicality, stating it "requires minimal sleight of hand" and is ideal as a show closer.

The trick is praised for its foolproof method, audience impact, and adaptability across performance environments.