{"product_id":"mind-control-balloon","title":"Mind Control Balloon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis quirky performance, which first graced a Japanese TV show, became an instant hit (and for good reason!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA solitary helium-filled balloon hovers peacefully in the air, then suddenly starts to shimmy in response to the magician’s commands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDown.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eUp.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith each instruction, the balloon obediently rises or falls, nailing a precise stop right in midair. This isn’t some fluke of the breeze, my friend. Its movements are unmistakably under control. It’s as if the balloon is actually listening (cue the gasps from the audience).\u003cbr\u003e-\u003cbr\u003e-Until the climactic command is given:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"POP!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn that moment, the balloon explodes with a sharp, ear-splitting bang. (Bonus Effect, because why not?)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn undeniably stunning spectacle that’ll leave your audience scratching their heads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerformance Features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA completely clean act with absolutely no strings attached (so to speak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo electronic gadgets needed — just you and your wits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be performed surrounded by an audience (360° magic, baby)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe balloon can meet its untimely end whenever you fancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eImportant Notes\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Standard Edition, the balloon burst is included as a bonus effect (because we’re generous like that).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA special gimmick for popping the balloon is provided, but you’ll need to source your own specialised liquid, which is easy to find (it’s not a secret potion or anything).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA separate helium gas cylinder is essential for the performance — don’t forget that bit!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Katto Koga","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56669413638468,"sku":"MINDCONTROL_BALL","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/80402-full.png?v=1780508701","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/mind-control-balloon","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}