Risk and Reward by Dale A. Hildebrandt

This ebook is designed for magicians who thrive on taking risks. It is not suitable for beginners, as it explores unconventional principles and presentations that can lead to extraordinary rewards. Bold methods await those with the courage to entertain in unique ways. While no effect is guaranteed to work flawlessly every time, successful performances will leave your audience in awe. Those who dare to take risks often find themselves rewarded with reactions that suggest they are witnessing true magic.

The techniques in Risk & Reward are cleverly deceptive and refreshingly original, ensuring that both you and your audience will enjoy the experience. This booklet is tailored for intermediate to advanced magicians willing to embrace the unexpected. Not everyone can handle the intense reactions these effects provoke, which often go beyond mere applause to leave spectators in a state of wonder.

One Hot Coin:

Imagine causing a coin in a spectator’s hand to feel hot, all without gimmicks or sleight of hand. This miracle is now within your reach, with an additional version that incorporates a gimmick and sleight.

Devilish:

This powerful effect will have spectators, including fellow magicians, convinced you’ve made a pact with the supernatural. A spectator moves an object on the table, and an envelope that has been untouched reveals a message predicting their choice. This method defies conventional techniques and includes four unique presentations.

Zen Garden Koan Coin:

Experience a stunning demonstration of Zen principles and Alchemy through a coin, creating a visually captivating moment.

Yet Another Ripper Effect:

Jack returns, or rather, his ghost does. A scalpel, a souvenir, and a chosen participant lead to a chilling experience tied to the infamous Jack the Ripper. A variation using photographs adds an extra layer of intrigue.

Psychotaps:

A participant thinks of a number without writing it down. The performer taps their hand, stopping at the chosen number. This classic principle is revisited, complete with an alternative for when things don’t go as planned.

Mime Vanish:

Utilize innovative techniques to completely vanish a coin, breathing new life into an old sleight.

Aura or Aura:

Empower your audience with the ability to sense their auras. Teach them two methods for aura perception and one powerful technique that you’ll want to keep secret.

If Statues Could Cry:

Discover two fascinating methods to make a selected statue weep, along with Caleb Strange’s theatrical interpretation that is a must-see.

Pedometer Proof:

Impress your audience with tangible evidence of your astral journeys.

Psychic Cow Tipping:

Leave the impression that you can topple large objects, including cows, using only your mental prowess.

To Tie-Die For:

Magically color a piece of notebook paper, or adapt this principle to replace slates with a more familiar object.

Buddha on Hecklers:

Timeless wisdom that remains relevant today.

First Impressions:

Explore three techniques to create the illusion of a wristwatch appearing on your wrist. The “Dual Impressions” variation employs the Dual Reality principle to not only manifest the impression but also predict a number chosen from the watch, featuring a brilliant contribution from Banachek.

From Beyond:

Engage in a piece of bizarre mini-theatre involving a deceased magician and your answering machine, evoking a sense of genuine magic.

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