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The Drink Trick by Phil Tilston

Created by: Phil Tilston

The Drink Trick is a highly commercial close-up magic routine specifically designed for bar and restaurant performances. From the spectator's perspective, the magician engages them with a fun, interactive routine that actively promotes the venue's drinks in an entertaining way. The effect builds engagement and ends with a surprising twist that leaves the audience amazed. This trick is versatile and can be adapted for various events and themes, such as trade shows or wedding fairs, making it a valuable addition to any working magician's repertoire. Buyers should note that this trick is part of a larger collection of commercial routines and comes with bonus content including practical advice for performing in bar environments.

Key features

  • Designed for commercial use in bars and restaurants

  • Versatile and adaptable for various events and themes

  • Includes a surprising twist ending

  • Part of a collection with bonus content on bar magic do's and don'ts

  • Based on over 25 years of live performance experience

Pros

  • Highly commercial and bar-friendly

  • Engaging and interactive for spectators

  • Versatile for different events

  • Comes with practical performance advice

Cons

  • Only available as part of a larger download collection

  • May require adaptation for non-bar settings

Effect

The Drink Trick is a magic routine performed in bars and restaurants. The magician uses a drink from the venue in a fun and engaging way. The routine ends with a surprising twist that delights the audience. It actively promotes the venue's drinks during the performance.

Full details

The Drink Trick is one of four signature routines created by Phil Tilston. It is designed for commercial use in bars and restaurants. The routine can be adapted for different events and themes, such as trade shows or wedding fairs. Phil Tilston shares ideas on how to modify the trick for various occasions. The routine is part of a collection based on over 25 years of live performance experience.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians who perform in bars and restaurants should consider this trick. It is also suitable for performers who work at events like trade shows and wedding fairs. The trick is designed for commercial use and promotes venue drinks. Magicians looking for versatile, audience-tested material will find it useful.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The difficulty level of The Drink Trick is not specified in the provided material. The overall product includes a bonus PDF tutorial on the One-Handed Top Palm, which is described as a challenging move made more accessible. This suggests that some elements in the collection may require practice, but the specific difficulty of The Drink Trick is not detailed.

What magicians say

Phil Tilston presents The Drink Trick as a highly commercial, bar-friendly routine. He shares that it ends with a surprising twist and can be adapted for virtually any event or theme. The routine is part of a collection that Phil describes as authentic, practical, and designed for powerful reactions. The material is honed through countless performances in bars and restaurants.

What people are saying about The Drink Trick

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The Drink Trick is a highly commercial, bar-friendly routine that actively promotes the venue's drinks in a fun and engaging way. It ends with a surprising twist, and Phil shares ideas on how to adapt this routine for virtually any event or theme.

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