The Lucky Stone by Luca Volpe and Alan Wong: A Delightfully Quirky Spin on a Classic So, you fancy a fresh twist on the classic “Lucky Coin” by Roberto Giobbi? Well, look no further! The Lucky Stone lets you spin a yarn that’ll stick in your audience’s mind like a stubborn piece of chewing gum on a hot pavement.
Picture This: You start off with a rather snazzy box that hints at some magical goodness inside. A spectator picks a card (because who doesn’t love a good old choice?) and you shuffle it into the deck. Tension mounts as you open the box to reveal a drawstring bag housing the Lucky Stone. You casually explain that this mystical stone is your guide to locating their chosen card. You lay the cards face-down and let them call “stop” whenever they fancy. As they do, you sneakily position the stone on top. You then declare that when the stone drops, their card will be hiding underneath.
Here Comes the Fun Twist: They call “stop,” and you plonk the stone on a card. You flip it over, and—shock horror!—it’s not their card! But hang on... You remind them you said their card would be “under” the stone. Lo and behold, there it is, magically engraved on the underside of the Lucky Stone: the value and suit of their chosen card! (Cheeky, right?)
The Grand Finale: In a stroke of magic, the face-down card morphs into the chosen card, leaving them utterly gobsmacked. And if you’re feeling generous, you can let them keep the Lucky Stone as a memento! That’s right, a tangible piece of magic they’ll treasure forever!
Great for All Occasions: The Lucky Stone shines in close-up and parlor shows alike. Its classy presentation draws in audiences from the moment you swagger up to the table. Luca Volpe has had roaring success with this routine in his own shows (and let’s be honest, if it works for him, it’ll work for you).
Everything You’ll Need: The Lucky Stone set comes complete with:
- Three distinct engraved stones for a variety of performances
- A stunning wooden box for that touch of class
- A sleek black drawstring bag (because why not?)
- A blank stone for you to scribble your own secret revelations
Bonus Material: Alongside the Lucky Stone, you’ll receive a downloadable resource where Luca Volpe spills the beans on performance tips and ideas to help you maximise this versatile gem.
Note: Refills for Lucky Stones for giveaways are available and sold separately.
