The Dead Man's Hand — now there's a slice of folklore that gets the old heart racing, eh? Billy 'The Kid', the poster boy of the Wild West, is a name that rings bells (preferably in a saloon). Mash these two legends together and you’ve got a recipe for some cracking storytelling… and, more importantly, some top-notch magic.
The brainchild of Mark Bennett and Matthew Wright, the Dead Man's Hand is nothing short of a masterpiece in magic and narrative. The props are not just pretty; they’re downright stunning. The routine that accompanies this magic? Engaging, captivating, and a right laugh.
There are two sets of this wonder to choose from.
The regular set comes with a nifty little drawstring US Marshal bag. Inside, you’ll find the Billy "The Kid" bounty coin plus THREE different reveal coins, meaning you can perform the effect multiple times with a surprise twist each go (because who doesn’t love a bit of suspense?). You also get full access to the complete Dead Man's Hand Tutorial, showcasing routines from both Mark and Matthew. You’ll not only learn about the gripping history of the Dead Man's Hand and Billy "The Kid" himself but you’ll also pick up storytelling gems to weave your own Wild West theatrics. The tutorial caters to all skill levels — from the greenhorn magician to the seasoned pro. There are effects for magicians, gamblers, and mentalists alike, plus Matthew’s full 12-minute routine that wraps everything up nicely.
Now, if you fancy the limited "Special Edition" set, you’ll get all the regular goodies PLUS a whole lot more!
First off, there’s the incredible "Dead Man’s Deck", meticulously designed and aged to look like the sort of deck Wild Bill Hickok might’ve used on that fateful night (you know the one). This isn’t just any deck; it’s steeped in legend!
To top it off, you’ll receive an aged photograph of Wild Bill chilling with Billy "The Kid" while playing cards — yes, that’s right, Wild Bill holding what would become known as "The Dead Man’s Hand".
Also included is a vintage-style wanted poster for Billy "The Kid". This isn’t just for show; it’s cleverly designed to subliminally influence your spectators to pick one of the three gaffed reveal coins (sneaky, right?).
You get a larger US Marshal drawstring bag to stash all your bits and bobs in (because who wants to carry around loose coins?).
And if that wasn’t enough, there’s access to "The Ninja Stack" download that works a treat with the "Dead Man’s Deck". This lets you pull off some mind-boggling gambling routines, making your performance even more impressive (not that you needed it, but hey, why not?). These exclusive gambling tricks will really add a flair to your show and elevate your performance to a whole new level of presentation (okay, maybe that cliché slipped in there).
Both sets of Dead Man's Hand offer fantastic value for money. Quality props at a price that won’t make your wallet weep, and with a limited number available, they’re set to become collector's items faster than you can say “Wild West”.
