Andrew Mayne (the genius behind Ghost Vision, Gut Buster, and Ghost Ink) serves up a spine-chilling, visually striking way to reveal a word or image that’ll have your audience talking (and possibly shuddering) for days.
The magician presents a mysterious dark substance, hinting at its dubious origins (because who doesn’t love a bit of drama?). A spectator gets to pick a word or the name of a famous deceased person (using a clever force you’ll learn about on the DVD).
Next, a blank card goes into a plastic container with the ominous substance. Watch as it stains the card, forming the chosen word or image in real-time. The bag holding this revelation becomes a dark little keepsake for the spectator—how's that for memorable?
Stain is versatile enough for close-up gigs or larger stages. Plus, it uses everyday materials and takes mere minutes to prep (because who has time for complicated setups?).
WARNING: This DVD also features Andrew Mayne's short film: The Stain. It’s got some disturbing imagery, so maybe keep it away from the kiddos.
shiv
shiv: 1.). A makeshift weapon 2.). A deadly game player with a sharp object
Inspired by Andrew Mayne's Stab'd effect, Shiv is a delightfully unsettling presentation of Russian Roulette with—wait for it—a sharpened pencil.
One sharpened pencil goes into one of four envelopes, while the others hold harmless straws—because we’re not monsters here. The "victim" gets a totally free choice and must eliminate three envelopes by stabbing their own body! (Not a fun day at the office, but hey, it’s magic!)
In the end, the final envelope reveals the deadly shiv!
Shiv is easy to perform and remains firmly within the performer’s control. No special props or gimmicks are needed, so you can whip it out impromptu whenever the mood strikes.
