Merchant of Magic is chuffed to introduce the latest brainwave from the fantastically quirky Jimmy Strange. Strongman is a fresh approach to visually bending metal that’s not only easy to do but also remarkably practical.
Let’s be honest: metal bending is at its best when it’s slow and visually captivating. It’s one of those magical feats that leaves folks scratching their heads in disbelief. There’s something utterly entrancing about watching cold, unyielding steel twist and contort before your very eyes. It’s not sleight of hand, nor is it any kind of clever misdirection; it’s more like a battle of the mind with matter (or maybe just some supernatural shenanigans). That’s what makes it so darn impactful.
Strongman by Jimmy Strange brings an entirely new concept to the table with a clever gimmick that feels solid but bends at your command. Forget lugging around a bag of extra props for impractical methods. Strongman resets in a flash and requires absolutely no setup—ready to go straight out of the box.
With Strongman, you can present your audience with a solid nut and bolt. They can have a good old feel of it, but at any moment, you can make that bolt bend as if it were made of rubber. You can even let them hold it while they rub the bolt, causing it to melt before their very eyes. It’s all done with zero effort on your part. And just like that, it straightens back to its original state, leaving your spectators utterly baffled, wondering if they’ve just stepped into an alternate reality. Instantly, the bolt is solid again, and they can touch it to confirm it. All this with NO SETUP AND NO SWITCHES.
Sure, you can use Strongman solo, but it’s the ideal sidekick for any metal bending routine.
Visual Easy to perform No setup No switches No temperature issues Instant reset Full routines taught on tuition download
Metal bending has a brand new trick up its sleeve, and here’s what magic pros around the globe are saying about Strongman:
"It is extremely rare that a new principle is created for magic, Jimmy has not only done this, but used it for an amazing effect. I will be carrying Strongman with me everywhere!" - Marc Lavelle
"Offbeat, genius, and quality magic, created by a quality magician. Strongman is highly recommended" - Kieron (Johnson) Lefever
"Since its first prototype development, I've been performing Strongman at all my close-up gigs. I can't recommend this enough. That moment when the spectator bends the bolt with the tip of their finger is priceless.." - Dominic Reyes
"Strongman is something truly magical, workable and mind blowing. Honestly felt childhood wonderment all over again, that doesn't happen often." - Steve Rowe
"Let's look at it this way. You hand a nut and bolt out for examination. You then take it back and WITHOUT switching it you bend it.. You can then fix it and hand it back out again with NO switches! Read that again, no switches! It just doesn't get any better than this" - Alan Rorrison
