Magic Review - Liquid Spectrum by Tobias Dostal
David from Magic Orthodoxy delivers a detailed review of Tobias Dostal's *Liquid Spectrum*, a $75 kit available from Ellusionist. He describes it as more of a method than a single trick, allowing performers to melt and reshape objects for creative routines. The kit includes a Sharpie marker, a yellow rubber duck, a red lollipop (with a gimmicked stick), and six 'liquid color gimmicks' in various colors. The accompanying Vimeo videos (13 in total) cover effects like melting a Sharpie, forming a duck from a puddle, melting a coin, and creating balloons from condiments. David emphasizes the importance of a table for performance and cautions against allowing audience members to touch the 'puddle.' He highlights the ease of palming the props and their durability, noting the versatility of the method for card, coin, and kid-friendly magic. Ultimately, David enthusiastically recommends *Liquid Spectrum* for its originality and potential to add visually striking moments to any performance, especially appreciating the possibilities of melting a pen or coin.
Key points
The kit provides a method for melting and reforming objects.
The props are well-made and durable.
The effect is versatile and can be adapted to various routines.
Palming the props is relatively easy.
The effect is suitable for card, coin, and kid-friendly magic.
The audience should not be allowed to touch the 'puddle'.