Description
This is quite a unique block penetration. It certainly has a basis in the classic Vampire Block however there are two benefits:
- The tube opens up and is cleanly shown on inside and out.
- When locked inside you can see the block from both sides.
However, due to the ability to cleanly open and show the inside of the tube, the mechanism is not quite automatic when impaling the block inside with the sword. A secret motion of the finger is required. It is an easy thing to do and you have 100% cover because you can freely show both sides where the block clearly is. But it is an extra move not required with the Vampire Block.
The quality of construction is first rate and this will be something you will use. The block is hollow but still plenty solid.
This is sold in the UK by Mission Magic as a gospel routine called The Grave Could Not Hold Him.
Effect: The block is placed inside a tube and impaled by a wooden sword, which passes through the tube and the center of the block. Everything can be seen through two round windows in the tube.
Then comes something quite unexpected. The block VISIBLY penetrates through the sword and slides out of the tube into your hand.
The trick is all the more deceptive as the tube can be opened up to show that it’s empty inside, (no extra blocks to be seen!).
GENERAL PRESENTATION
There are many different ways to present this effect. Why not approach this as you would a large stage effect and perform it to music. Or for a younger audience, invite a volunteer up, have them tap the tube with a wand to make the magic happen and slide the block out into their waiting hands making them the centre of attention. Present this as an example of the effect that Houdini might do, after all he walked through a solid wall. Swap the sword for a large pen and use that to perform the effect, talking about how the pen is mightier than the sword.
EVERYTHING YOU’D WANT
We are delighted to discover this prop. It has EVERYTHING we look for in an effect:
- beautifully made quality prop
- a self working effect – the tube and block does all the work for you – great for beginners
- a very magical moment – penetration effects fascinate audiences of all ages
- the perfect size – small enough to carry but large enough for the biggest of audiences
- a biblical message that is woven through out the presentation
A prop you’ll be proud to own and your audiences will be delighted to watch you perform.
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