Over the past few years, Glass Pierce X has taken the online magic scene by storm, thanks to the wizardry of Chaow, who’s spent ages perfecting this effect through more than a dozen real-life trials (that’s dedication, folks). It’s racked up tens of millions of views across social media — no biggie!
Now, after years of tinkering and fine-tuning, it’s finally ready for the magic community to get their hands on.
The Core Effect A straightforward yet mind-boggling moment:
The magician scribbles a mark on one side of a piece of glass.
A spectator plonks their hand down on the other side.
The magician then covers the mark with their palm.
In the blink of an eye, the mark magically transfers through the glass...right onto the spectator's hand.
No dodgy switches. No funny business. Just a clean, jaw-dropping transfer that works on nearly any glass surface, so you can pull it off in everyday settings (yes, even at the pub).
Beyond Glass While the glass penetration is the star of the show, Glass Pierce X has even more up its sleeve. The gimmick opens the door to a ton of variations, including:
Mark transfers without any glass in sight
Creative routines centred around visual mark movement
Seamless integration with your existing close-up material
Why Performers Like It
Visually striking yet as simple as pie
Compact and easy to tote around
Perfect for street, close-up, and cheeky short-form videos
Direct, organic presentation that feels natural
Minimal setup — you can go from zero to magic in no time
