Blank Night 2025 Edition (Orange) by John Archer

The first-ever trick to fool Penn & Teller is back—better than ever.

In 2011, John Archer stunned the legendary duo on Penn & Teller: Fool Us with this mind-blowing twist on a classic Bank Night routine. Now, with updated envelopes and a brand-new tutorial, Blank Night returns ready to mystify and mesmerize.

Here’s the effect: You show five envelopes—only one holds the top prize, say $100 (or any currency you choose). The other four are empty, contain $0 bills, or just slips of paper. Four audience members choose envelopes freely and open them, finding no prize inside. The final envelope left in your hand must have the money, right?

Not so fast.

With totally clean handling—no suspicious moves, no sleight of hand—you open that last envelope to reveal multiple crisp, unfolded bills adding up to the prize! No thumb tips, no body loads, no switches—just pure, direct disbelief.

Why Blank Night is unbeatable:

• Super easy to perform

• No forces, no equivoque

• No sleight of hand needed

• No switches, no gimmicked bills

• Works with paper or polymer currency

• Includes premium envelopes in vibrant Blue or Orange—blank for easy customization

• Ready to perform within minutes of unboxing

John Archer’s routine became an instant classic and sold out multiple times. This updated release features stunning new envelopes plus a clear, step-by-step video tutorial that makes mastering the routine effortless for magicians at any skill level.

Note: You’ll need to apply a few small dabs of restickable glue (Zig 2 Way Glue recommended) to the gimmick for reliable performance—easy to find and apply.

Bring home the trick that fooled Penn & Teller, and watch your audience’s jaws drop with Blank Night.