Flare by Alpha Magic

Picture this: it’s a vibrant Saturday night, and you’re at the hottest nightclub in town. You pull a cigarette from an elegant case, drawing everyone’s attention…

…and then you pause.

Your brow furrows as you concentrate, inviting their gaze. As you lightly pinch the cigarette between your fingers, time seems to stand still. The crowd is captivated by your mysterious aura. Slowly, the cigarette begins to crackle and smolder, as if responding to their stares. Silence envelops the room. Your eyes remain fixed, intent.

And then, it occurs.

With a sudden burst, the tip of the cigarette ignites in a brilliant flame, consuming it with real fire. “It can’t be!” they exclaim, their disbelief palpable. “Impossible!” Your fingers are clearly visible, holding the cigarette with nothing concealed. As the flames die down to a steady glow, all thoughts of trickery vanish. You can either smoke the cigarette yourself or offer it to a stunned spectator, leaving them with an unforgettable visual miracle.

Call it psychokinetic combustion, call it magic, or even pure devilry. We call it Flare.

What is Flare? This versatile effect can be showcased as a stunning trick at a bar or serve as a captivating opener or closer in any magic, mentalism, or witchcraft performance. Flare represents the culmination of years of performance and experimentation, ensuring that the training material is comprehensive and thorough. Best of all, Flare is incredibly easy to execute, allowing virtually anyone to create a genuine miracle. In fact, our graphic designer Alexient, who has no background in magic, was able to perform it for our demo video after just a few minutes of practice! Here are some key features:

• Simple to perform; no sleight-of-hand required.
• No angle restrictions; perform surrounded by an audience.
• The gimmick remains completely invisible to spectators.
• Compatible with any cigarette—filtered, unfiltered, or hand-rolled, even cigars.
• No flash paper or matches needed.
• No fuels or lighter fluids required.
• No batteries necessary.
• No reels or pulls involved.
• No ignition devices required.
• Utilizes refills that are easily and affordably available.
• Completely clean; the ignited cigarette can be examined.
• Your hands are entirely empty except for the cigarette during the performance.
• Instant reset; simply grab another cigarette and perform again.