SleightfulPage Fright by Strange Stage
Strange Stage introduces Page Fright, a premium magic prop that transforms the 1984 Fighting Fantasy gamebook House of Hell into an interactive, eerie experience for mentalism and bizarre magic shows. The book is a faithful replica, down to the original paper stock and cover, and serves as the centerpiece for a modular routine where participants choose how to enter a haunted house, leading to personalized character readings and branching into four distinct urban myths, each with its own deceptive method for powerful, repeatable effects. This setup allows magicians to create immersive, theatrical performances that adapt to audience choices, making it more than just a book test and ideal for adding depth and atmosphere to a show.
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Page Fright is a magic prop based on the 1984 Fighting Fantasy gamebook House of Hell, recreated authentically with Haresign Press.
The routine involves interactive storytelling where participants choose how to enter a house, leading to personalized character readings.
It branches into four distinct urban myths, each with unique deceptive methods for varied performances.
The book is fully playable but primarily used as a magical object for mentalism and bizarre magic shows.
Designed as a modular system for repeatable, adaptable performances that can be the centerpiece of a show.
Ideal for performers seeking immersive, theatrical experiences with strong audience engagement.