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Wonder Tray

Wonder Tray is a close-up magic prop designed for steals, vanishes, and loads of small objects such as coins, cards, or other items. It appears as an ordinary serving tray but is gimmicked to allow magicians to perform deceptive manipulations seamlessly. This trick is ideal for walkaround or table-hopping scenarios, where quick and visual effects can enhance a performance. Buyers should note that it requires some practice to master the handling and may be better suited for hobbyists due to concerns with build quality and instructional materials.

Key features

  • Gimmicked serving tray for magical steals and vanishes

  • Suitable for close-up and walkaround magic

  • Enables multiple routines with small objects

  • May have issues with build quality and instructions

  • Best for hobbyists rather than professional performers

Pros

  • Versatile for various small object manipulations

  • Adds a visual and surprising element to performances

  • Easy to incorporate into existing routines

Cons

  • Build quality may not meet professional standards

  • Instructional video could be improved

  • More suited for hobbyists than working magicians

Effect

The Wonder Tray is a small serving tray that allows a magician to secretly make small objects vanish or appear. To the audience, it looks like an ordinary tray. The magician can place an object on it, cover it briefly, and the object disappears. Alternatively, the magician can show the tray empty, then produce an object from it. The effect is a clean and direct vanish or production of items like coins, small balls, or other pocket-sized objects.

Full details

The Wonder Tray is a gimmicked prop designed for magical steals, loads, and vanishes. It is constructed to look like a normal serving tray but contains a hidden mechanism that facilitates the secret handling of objects. The tray is intended for close-up or table magic situations where small items need to be manipulated invisibly. It comes with instructional material, though the quality of both the physical product and the teaching video has been noted as an area for potential improvement.

Who should consider the trick

The Wonder Tray is best suited for hobbyist magicians or those beginning to explore prop-based magic. It may appeal to performers who enjoy using everyday objects in their routines and want a method for visually clean vanishes and productions. Working professionals may find the current build quality less suitable for frequent use, so it is more recommended for casual practice or lower-pressure performance environments.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The method of the Wonder Tray is not highly complex. The basic actions required are straightforward and can be learned quickly. However, smooth performance relies on natural handling and misdirection, which require practice to make the actions look casual and unrehearsed. The trick is accessible to magicians of various skill levels, but effective use demands attention to timing and audience management.

What magicians say

Craig Petty reviewed the Wonder Tray and appreciated the potential of the prop for magical steals and vanishes. However, he expressed concerns about the build quality and the instructional video, suggesting that these elements did not fully meet expectations for professional use. He indicated that the Wonder Tray might be more suitable for hobbyists rather than working magicians who require durable and reliably constructed props for regular performances.

What people are saying about Wonder Tray

Craig Petty says...

While Craig appreciated the potential of the prop, he expressed that the current build quality and the provided instructional video didn't fully meet his expectations, suggesting it might be more suitable for a hobbyist than a working professional.

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