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Switch T by Ben Williams

Created by: Ben Williams

Switch T is a table-based billet switch that offers a stunning visual transformation, part of Ben Williams' *5WITCH* project. This trick is designed for magicians and mentalists looking to expand their switching techniques, particularly useful in card and billet routines. The effect involves pushing or flicking a billet forward on a table, resulting in a seamless change. It requires slight preparation but delivers a visually stunning outcome. Ideal for those who appreciate practical, well-structured material in close-up and mentalism performances.

Key features

  • Part of the *5WITCH* project, teaching five main switches plus a bonus technique

  • Table-based billet switch with a stunning visual transformation

  • Requires slight preparation for optimal performance

  • Includes real-world applications and routines for practical use

  • High praise for Ben Williams' teaching style and the material's practicality

Pros

  • Visually stunning transformation

  • Clear, efficient teaching by Ben Williams

  • Real-world applicability in routines

  • Part of a comprehensive guide with additional switches and techniques

Cons

  • Requires extra preparation, making it less practical for impromptu work

  • Some may find the setup for Switch T a bit involved for regular use

Effect

Switch T is a table-based billet switch that creates a stunning visual transformation. The magician places a billet on the table, pushes or flicks it forward, and in that moment, the billet visibly changes. The effect is clean and deceptive, making it ideal for mentalism or card routines where a switch is needed.

Full Details

Switch T is part of Ben Williams' 5WITCH project, which teaches five different card and billet switches. This particular switch requires slight preparation but delivers a strong visual impact. Unlike some in-the-hands switches, Switch T is performed on a table, making it suitable for close-up or parlor settings.

Ben Williams includes two methods for performing Switch T—one simpler than the other—but both require some setup. The technique is integrated into real-world routines, such as mentalism predictions and one-ahead methods.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Switch T is best suited for:

  • Mentalists who need clean billet switches for predictions or one-ahead routines.
  • Card magicians looking for deceptive table-based switches.
  • Performers who prioritize visual transformations over impromptu methods.

Roo from Roo's Reviews notes that while Switch T looks amazing, it may not be the most practical for impromptu situations due to the required preparation.

Difficulty

Switch T is not overly difficult to perform, but it does require:

  • Preparation (setting up the gaffed billet).
  • Precise timing for the flick or push motion.
  • Table space (unlike some in-the-hands switches).

Roo mentions that while the technique is visually stunning, he personally prefers other switches from the project for impromptu work.

What Magicians Say

Roo from Roo's Reviews praises 5WITCH as a whole, calling it a "must-have" for magicians who value practical, well-structured material. Regarding Switch T specifically, he says:

  • "Switch T looks amazing, but it requires extra prep, making it less practical for impromptu work."
  • "If you want something super clean, this is how you would do it."

He also highlights Ben Williams' teaching style, calling it clear and efficient, with real-world applications.

For those interested in Switch T, the technique is best suited for prepared performances where visual impact outweighs the need for quick setup.

What people are saying about Switch T

RoosReviews says...

While Switch T looks amazing, it requires extra prep, making it less practical for impromptu work. [...] Ben’s index-building method is highlighted as a cheap, effective solution for forcing and predictions.

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