The Act | A TABLE act with NO COINS for under £75!!!

This engaging tutorial showcases a collaborative effort between three magicians – the host, Chris, and Dave – as they build a captivating table magic act with a strict £75 budget and several creative limitations. The challenge is to craft a compelling routine using readily available, affordable props, proving that a fantastic performance is achievable even with constraints. They begin by rolling dice to determine their budget, performance setting (table magic), and restrictions (no coins, no mentalism, no cards, no sleight of hand). The team ultimately selects 'Amazing Magic Professor’s Nightmare' (a rope routine), 'Omen by Chris Congreave' (a visual effect), 'Swindle by Steve Cook' (a deceptive card trick), 'ESP Ness by Lawrence Turner' (a simple ESP effect), and a Red Bicycle Deck Standard. They discuss various techniques and approaches suitable for table magic, including Fiber Optics Routine, Ring Flight, Harmonica Chop Cup, and Card to Wallet/Glass. The magicians emphasize the importance of a strong opening, suggesting the rope trick as an immediate audience grabber, and the value of having a backup trick like ESP Ness for unexpected situations. The suggested performance order is Professor's Nightmare, Swindle, and ESP Ness. Ultimately, the video demonstrates that a compelling magic act can be created even with a limited budget and specific restrictions, offering practical advice for magicians.