The Principles of Destruction is your golden ticket to discover how Ben Seidman leaves every audience in utter disbelief.
This multi-phased routine emerged from Ben's ambition to create a stage/parlor piece that’s so impactful, it doesn’t just entertain—it obliterates expectations. After years of fine-tuning every nuance, he’s finally teamed up with Vanishing Inc. to share one of his finest creations.
Labeling this as merely another "routine" would be a massive understatement. The Principles of Destruction is a fully realised, jaw-dropping experience that takes your audience through a crescendo of impossibilities, culminating in a finale that’ll have them jumping out of their seats (and possibly spilling their drinks). Each step has been meticulously polished so your audience won’t have a rational explanation for the miracle they’ve just witnessed.
First up, a chosen card rises from the deck (using a clever method you’ll absolutely adore). That very card is then placed in their hand, only to vanish and reappear beneath them. But wait—here’s where it gets truly bonkers. Your participant tears a corner off their card as a souvenir, and you take the rest, rolling up your sleeves and making it disappear right before their eyes. Another audience member stands up and finds that the card has magically teleported into their pocket. And guess what? The torn corner matches perfectly, and they get to keep everything!
You’d be daft to dismiss this as just another card trick. The Principles of Destruction is a masterclass in seamlessly blending basic techniques (no sneaky body loads necessary) with clever principles to create a level of deception that’s downright surreal.
The secret sauce lies in Ben's uncanny knack for weaving together multiple dual realities that all play nicely with one another. When you mix in some of magic’s most jaw-dropping effects (Rising Card, a Vanish, and Transposition), you’re left with an unforgettable experience that’ll linger in your audience’s minds long after you’ve left the stage.
The Principles of Destruction will have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about dual reality. It challenges the very limits of what you believed was achievable. You’ll walk away with a powerful new addition to your repertoire that you’ll use well beyond this routine.
Everything is clearly explained alongside precise illustrations in this stunning hardcover book from Vanishing Inc. Plus, you’ll receive a bonus video where Ben shares extra handlings and pro tips to help you maximise the impact of this world-class performance piece.
This exceptional, practical routine is spot on for stage or parlor shows and adapts beautifully for audiences ranging from 25 to 2,500 or more. It requires minimal props; in fact, if you skip or swap out the Rising Card phase (which Ben explains), you could easily perform the whole thing straight from your pockets.
Here are what some other pros had to say about The Principles of Destruction:
"I'm speechless." - Mat Franco
"F-ing diabolical." - Jamy Ian Swiss
"I witnessed Ben Seidman destroy an audience of knowledgeable magicians and their discerning spouses with 'The Principles of Destruction'. The routine is fantastic, but the principles are priceless!" - Karl Hein
Add an audience-tested miracle to your show. Grab yourself a copy of The Principles of Destruction by Ben Seidman now!
