Your Around by Mark Bennett and Craig Petty

Created by: Mark Bennett, Craig Petty

Your Around is a captivating close-up magic trick designed for bar and restaurant magicians. It involves the performer seamlessly predicting a spectator's chosen drink, making it a perfect addition to any walk-around or strolling magician's repertoire. The trick is available in multiple versions tailored to drinks commonly ordered in the US or UK and EU regions, ensuring relevance and impact wherever it's performed.

Key features

Perfect for bar and restaurant settings
Available in US and UK/EU versions tailored to regional drink preferences
Seamless prediction of a spectator's chosen drink
Designed for walk-around or strolling magicians

Pros

Highly engaging and interactive with spectators
Tailored versions increase relevance and impact
Perfect for social settings like bars and restaurants

Cons

May require intermediate skill level to perform effectively
Limited to drink predictions, which may not suit all performance contexts

Effect

The trick "Your Around" by Mark Bennett and Craig Petty is designed for bar and restaurant magicians. It allows the performer to predict a spectator's chosen drink in a seamless and engaging way. The effect appears as a clever mentalism routine where the magician correctly identifies the spectator's drink choice, making it ideal for social settings.

Full details

"Your Around" was developed in the lively atmosphere of Bristol’s magic bar, Smoke and Mirrors. It comes in two versions: one tailored for the US market and another for the UK and EU, each featuring drinks commonly ordered in those regions. The trick is compact and easy to carry, making it suitable for walkaround performances.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is best suited for magicians who perform in bars, restaurants, or social gatherings. It works well for strolling magicians who want a quick, interactive effect that blends naturally into casual settings. If you frequently perform in environments where drinks are involved, "Your Around" could be a strong addition to your repertoire.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The skill level required for "Your Around" is intermediate. While it doesn’t demand advanced sleight of hand, it does require smooth presentation and audience management. The method is practical, but performers should practice to ensure the routine feels natural and convincing.

What magicians say

Murphy's Magic describes "Your Around" as a "captivating new effect" that fits perfectly into a bar magician’s routine. They highlight its versatility, noting that it was developed in a real-world performance environment, ensuring practicality. The trick is praised for its ability to engage spectators in a fun and interactive way.

If you perform in social settings and want a quick, engaging trick that plays well with drinks, "Your Around" is worth considering. Its tailored versions for different regions add an extra layer of customization, making it adaptable to various audiences.

What people are saying about Your Around

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

Your Around by Craig Petty and Mark Bennett is a captivating new effect born from the vibrant atmosphere of Bristol's renowned magic bar Smoke and Mirrors. This ingenious routine allows performers to seamlessly predict a spectator's chosen drink, making it the perfect addition to any bar or restaurant magician's repertoire.