Description
Arcane is crafted by Louis Paul Productions and it is a really beautiful version of Harold Voit’s Magic Puzzle often known as Merlin’s Magic Elixir. This effect is often confused with Winston’s Freer’s Tile Puzzle or Tile Deal, and although the effect is almost the same the method is quite different.
When comparing Arcane with the original Voit Magic Puzzle, this set by Louis is truly unparalleled. If you’ve ever wondered why people adore effects crafted from wood, just take these beauties in your hands and play with them—you’ll instantly understand. Not only are they stunning, but even the accompanying carry bag is well-made and high quality.
Louis Paul has been performing and building magic since 1975. He is located in Cumberland, Maryland, a small town nestled in a valley of the great Appalachian Mountains. This is where he started his workshop in order to provide quality magic props for entertainers around the world.
Louis’s interest in crafting items from wood and metal began with his father who could fix or build just about anything! Later, he was introduced to industrial arts while in junior high school where his love for tools began. Following high school, he had the opportunity to travel and learn from incredible builders such as: James Swoger, Nick Ruggiero, Les Smith, Tim Star, John Good and Peter White.
Since those early years, he has been fortunate to build props for magicians, magic shops and magic suppliers around the world. The goal of Louis Paul Productions is to provide magicians with a quality product at an affordable price. Each piece is built to order, so some of the items may take a little more time to get back in stock.
Effect: A decorative bag is brought forth and a wooden case is removed. The case is opened and shown to contain a wooden, rectangular puzzle. The puzzle pieces are removed from the case and reassembled onto a flat surface into the same rectangular shape. Showing their hands empty, the performer reaches into their pocket to remove a small bag. From the bag, a small square puzzle piece is removed.
The performer asks… “Is it possible to add this piece to the puzzle without changing the size or shape?” The performer then slides several puzzle pieces around and the “extra” piece now fits in. But wait, the puzzle has not changed it’s size or shape! While the audience is wondering how this is possible, the performer removes another “extra” piece from the small bag that is twice the size of the first piece.
Again, the performer asks…”Is it possible to add this larger piece without changing the size or shape?” Once again, the performer slides a few pieces of the puzzle around and the “extra” piece fits in. The performer now opens the wooden case and slowly reassembles the puzzle pieces back into the wooden case.
The audience is shocked to see that all the pieces fit back into the case perfectly including the two “extra” pieces.
This handcrafted prop is made of Black Walnut, Wild Cherry & Tiger Maple. The “extra” pieces are made of exotic hardwoods. Each Arcane has been numbered for a true collector item.
(Notice: Includes: Printed Instructions.)
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