The Dead Mans Hand is one of those legendary tales that resonates with just about everyone. Billy 'The Kid' — now there's a name that screams Wild West! Combine that with the mystique of the Dead Mans Hand, and you've got a recipe for storytelling that’ll leave your audience hanging on your every word... and, of course, some cracking magic too.
Created by the dynamic duo of Mark Bennett and Matthew Wright, this is a true gem that marries magic with storytelling in a way that’ll have your spectators both enchanted and entertained. The props? Simply stunning. The routine? Engaging, captivating, and downright fun.
The Dead Mans Hand is available in two flavours.
The standard set comes with a dandy little drawstring US Marshal bag. Tucked inside, you'll find the Billy "The Kid" bounty coin plus THREE distinct reveal coins, allowing you to perform the effect multiple times with different surprises each go (no two shows need to be the same!). Plus, you’ll get full access to the complete Dead Mans Hand Tutorial, featuring various routines from both Mark and Matthew. Learn about the history of the Dead Mans Hand and Billy "The Kid" himself, giving you plenty of material to spin your own Wild West yarn. There are routines suitable for everyone — from the newbie magician just starting out to the seasoned pro looking for something fresh. You’ll find effects for magicians, gamblers, and mentalists, not to mention Matthew's full 12-minute routine that wraps up everything taught in the tutorial.
Now, if you're feeling a bit fancy, the limited "Special Edition" set is calling your name. It’s got everything from the regular set, but with a few delightful extras!
First off, you’ll receive the incredible "Dead Mans Deck," painstakingly designed and aged to look like something straight out of a Deadwood Saloon. This is the sort of deck Wild Bill Hickok might have been using the night he met his untimely demise holding what would be known as — you guessed it — "The Dead Mans Hand."
There’s also an aged photograph of Wild Bill having a cheeky game of cards with Billy "The Kid," with Bill proudly holding the Dead Mans Hand (talk about a legendary snapshot!).
And because we love a good gimmick, you’ll get an aged wanted poster for Billy "The Kid." This isn’t just your average poster; it’s cleverly designed to "subliminally influence" your spectator into picking one of the three gaffed reveal coins (because who doesn’t love a bit of mentalism?).
Oh, and did I mention a larger US Marshal drawstring bag? Perfect for stashing away all the goodies.
As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also get access to "The Ninja Stack" download, which pairs beautifully with the "Dead Mans Deck" to create some truly baffling gambling routines. These never-before-published routines are a great way to ramp up the performance and add a bit of pizzazz before you hit them with the main trick.
Both sets of Dead Mans Hand offer a cracking deal. They’re quality props at a price that won’t break the bank, and with a limited run, they’re bound to become collector’s items before you can say "Wild West."
