Get ready for a delightful mentalism effect that’s as visually stunning as it is mind-blowing, straight from the genius of Elvis Zheng!
Now, here’s the kicker: this isn’t just a one-off trick—each set lets you perform it 40 times (so don’t go getting stingy!).
Magicians are always on the lookout for fresh ways to wow an audience with mind reading. Sure, you can stick to the old standbys like verbal revelation or drawing duplication, but why not spice it up? A unique routine tends to leave a more lasting impression than a boring verbal reveal (yawn).
So, say hello to The Paper Cut—your new favourite showstopper!
Picture this: your audience casually thinks of a landmark, celebrity, or animal (because everyone loves a bit of randomness), and you, being the magical marvel that you are, reveal a stunning paper cut of their thought! And guess what? You can hand over the paper art to them as a keepsake. Talk about a memorable moment!
Paper cutting, or Jianzhi (?? in Chinese, if you fancy a bit of culture), is an ancient art form that dates back to the 2nd century CE. It's gone from local folk art to a global sensation (who knew cutting paper could be so trendy?). Bringing this art into your magic routine will give your audience an experience they won’t forget. Plus, the images are not just pretty—they're downright charming!
A year ago, Elvis shared a gem from his close-up shows that he’d perfected over time, originally using just one piece of paper. After a year of tinkering, we’ve turned it into a sleek notebook that you can carry around and perform at a moment’s notice (because who doesn’t love a bit of portability?).
The Paper Cut notebook comes packed with four themes: celebrity, landmark, animal, and birthday wish. Each theme includes 10 sheets of paper, so that’s 40 performances in total. Plenty of chances to impress your mates!
And here’s a bonus: you’ll receive detailed online instructions covering various handlings and routines. You’ll learn how to let your audience sign the paper, plus some subtle daily settings from the fantastic ManHo. Just wait until you see the bonus routine!
Features:
Reveal a thought through a stunning art form;
Easy to perform—seriously, even your nan could do it;
Disguised as an ordinary-looking notepad—sneaky!
Artworks can be gifted to the audience as a unique memento;
Four themes to keep things fresh;
Online instructions for multiple handlings and a complete bonus routine.
Don’t forget to check out the review video of Paper Cut from Magic Orthodoxy!
