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Introducing Royle's Comedy Cabaret Bank Note to Nest of Boxes Routine by Jonathan Royle—because what’s better than making a signed bank note (or playing card) disappear? How about making it vanish only to reappear in a series of increasingly ridiculous boxes? This routine has been a staple of Royle’s Comedy Cabaret Act since the dawn of time (or at least since 1990), and trust me, audiences are left scratching their heads in disbelief!
Now, before you start sweating bullets, let me assure you: this is easy to perform. Seriously, it’s so straightforward you’ll have time to work on your delivery—or maybe even throw in a few corny jokes. You’ll receive a PDF eBook packed with 22 eye-popping full-color photos, and you’ll also gain access to a treasure trove of step-by-step training videos.
Best of all, you won’t need to rob a bank to get the props; they can all be pieced together on a budget via eBay. The mechanics are a breeze to grasp, even when the pressure’s on and the crowd is roaring for a laugh!
So, here’s the deal: a spectator holds a handkerchief, and beneath it lies their own signed bank note. Poof! It vanishes. And just when they think it’s going to turn up in some random pocket, it doesn’t. You then have the chance to step in and say, “Hey, let me show you something worth the cash you just lost!” Cue the transition into your other routines.
The grand finale? Your spectator gets to open a large box that’s been chilling on stage the entire time. Inside, they discover another box, then another, and yes, you guessed it—more boxes! You’ll keep the laughs rolling with your comedic commentary as each nested box is revealed. By the end, we’re up to eight boxes!
And in the eighth and final box? Surprise! A folded-up bank note. You tip it out, hand it back to its owner, and watch the applause swell as they unfold it to confirm: it’s their signature, safe and sound, after an impossible journey through eight boxes that were in plain sight the whole time!
And while it might sound like a tough act to pull off, remember: it’s ridiculously easy, and your audiences will be talking about this one for ages!
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