Sugar Rush by Brian Platt

Effect

Sugar Rush is a magic trick that uses small Hershey's chocolate bars. The magician makes the chocolates vanish, reappear, and move from one hand to the other in impossible ways. The chocolates can even penetrate through solid objects like a handkerchief. The trick ends with a fun surprise: the spectator gets to eat the real chocolate.

Full details

Sugar Rush is an adaptation of a classic coin gimmick, but it uses mini Hershey's bars instead of coins. This makes the objects larger and more visible to the audience. The trick includes both non-edible gimmicks and real, edible chocolates for the final reveal. The online instructions, taught by Brian Platt, include creative routines contributed by David Regal. These routines feature vanishes, transpositions, and penetrations.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who already enjoy coin magic and want a fun variation. It is also a good choice for performers who want to add audience interaction to their act, as the spectator gets to eat the chocolate at the end. Alex Kirk notes that it is a crowd-pleasing twist on classic gimmicks.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The method uses familiar coin-style sleights. If a magician is comfortable with basic coin magic principles, they will find the techniques manageable. The larger size of the chocolate bars compared to coins may require some adjustment in handling. The trick requires practice to perform smoothly, but the foundational skills are standard for coin magic.

What magicians say

Alex Kirk from Monster Magic Shop reviewed Sugar Rush. He described it as a versatile and fun upgrade to traditional coin tricks. He said, "Sugar Rush offers a fun twist on classic coin tricks with edible chocolates." He highlighted the added audience interaction, noting that they get to eat the chocolate. Murphy's Magic Supplies also listed Sugar Rush as a notable new downloadable magic product in their weekly roundup.