The Baffling Phones by TCC & Conan Liu is a classic illusion given a cheeky modern twist with your everyday mobile. It’s a psychological romp where your spectator will be absolutely flummoxed to discover that fewer phones somehow feel heavier. This one’s a versatile gem, ideal for comedy, mentalism, hypnosis, bizarre magic, and even seances—without the need for threads, magnets, electronics, or any sleight of hand nonsense. You’ll get three specially crafted cell phones and an online instructional video to boot.
A nod to the old Charpentier illusion (the size-weight illusion, for those keeping score), this effect is sure to tickle your audience’s brains.
Effect: You announce that you're about to embark on a psychological experiment involving some utterly mundane objects. Three cell phones are stacked on the table like a techie totem. A spectator reaches out and picks up three phones, then two, then just one. To their utter astonishment, they’ll find that the single phone weighs more than all three combined. It’s true! The fewer they lift, the heftier it feels (magic physics, anyone?).
With endless presentation possibilities, you can spin this yarn in any style you fancy—comedy, mentalism, hypnosis, bizarre magic, even seances. All you need is a decent routine and a script that suits your style (no pressure). Instead of the usual metal boxes or card cases (which just scream ‘I’m up to something’), these cell phones are everyday objects that no one bats an eyelid at. Much more subtle, don’t you think?
Features:
- Plays on a natural principle of physics! The only trickery here is in your mind!
- No threads, magnets, or sticky stuff
- No electronics
- Instant reset
- Can be performed anytime and anywhere
- No sleight of hands required.
You will receive:
Three (3) specially designed cell phone models, perfectly weighted for maximum illusion.
Plus, an online instructional video where Conan Liu will not only show you how to work your magic in his parlor show but also guide you on how to integrate your spectators’ own phones into the performance alongside the gimmick. Enjoy the bafflement!
