From the brilliant mind of Andrew Mayne—yes, the same chap behind Illusion EFX, Levitator, and Gut Buster—comes a delightful twist on a classic illusion that’ll have your audience questioning their sanity.
Picture this: you step into a rather unassuming upright cabinet made from two cardboard boxes (don’t worry, it’s sturdier than it sounds). Then, with a flick of your wrist, you visibly separate your body into two halves! Slide the top box aside and watch as the audience realises they’re staring at your upper torso and legs, completely divided. For the grand finale, you casually lift your upper body with your hands, revealing that your waist is hovering several inches off the floor—detached and utterly mind-boggling! Once the shock settles, slide the top box back, and voilà! You’re back to full glory.
In Half - The Incredible One-Man Self Sawing Illusion
Costs less than £60 to whip up
No power tools required (seriously, put the chainsaw down)
Folds flat for easy storage (or hiding from nosy housemates)
Build it in under an hour (that’s quicker than most take to decide what to watch on Netflix)
Absolutely no assistants needed (because who has the time?)
On this instructional DVD, Andrew Mayne guides you through the building and performance of this baffling illusion. As an added bonus, you’ll also learn a cheeky variation of the effect, Half Man.
