Watch Alan Rorrison Perform Deceptus on a Spectators Hand

With Deceptus about to released worldwide, we thought it would be nice to sneak out another look at presentations for the trick.

Here's a video of Alan Rorrison performing Deceptus on a spectators hand:

This method is taught on the magic DVD that comes with Deceptus. It's one of the most popular ways to present the trick, as it's visually striking, has great audio effect, and makes the magic happen right on the spectators hand. What's not to like!?!

Huge thanks to Johnny Royall for filming and sending us the footage.

As you start using Deceptus, we would love to hear about your experiences, how how have decided to present it, the reactions you are getting, and any tips and advice you have for others about to discover it.

How to put items inside a soda can – News about Deceptus

by Dominic Reyes 5 Comments

By Dominic Reyes

The Merchant of Magic are just about to release Deceptus by Jimmy Strange. It's one of the best object penetration effects I've seen in a very long time.

The gimmick allows you to throw common borrowed objects straight into a soda can. Rings, signed coins, lighters, folded playing cards etc.

As you see in the demo, you can show the can completely, take an object, slam it in, then show the can as you rattle the object inside.

They have been keeping this to themselves for quite a long time now at the MoM as they perform it commercially. However, feedback and requests for its release at Blackpool this year, together with interest in the effect for TV lead the MoM team to agree its release.

The borrowed object really is inside the can, which is able to be inspected before and after the penetration. The spectators can see their item through the drink hole, the only way to get the item out? Cut open the can!

Ben Williams presents and teaches multiple handlings for all skill levels, including an instant reset taught where you melt the borrowed item out from the can without having to cut it open.

It includes extra presentations if you want to wear a PK ring, but you don't have to. I actually prefer the methods without using a PK ring myself.

The DVD that comes with the gimmick includes a "60 second" overview, so you can start playing with it right away. You can then watch the full DVD to get all the extra tips, techniques and presentations. I'm a huge fan of that, as it's frustrating having to watch a full DVD before you can start playing.

Do you need sleight of hand? Nope! If you can throw an object at a soda can, you can perform this.

We had great feedback from Alan Rorrison (Consultant for Dynamo and Troy), who was performing this with us late at night in the Ruskin at the 2014 Blackpool magic convention. After playing with the gimmick for just a few minutes, this is all he had to say: "I fricking love this thing!"

Here's a video I took late at night in the Ruskin at the 2014 Blackpool Magic Convention. We told Alan Rorrison about Deceptus, showed him the gimmick and this is what he did with it:

Check out the guy reflected in the mirror behind Alan. He physically jumps back. That's not what magicians do 🙂

Merchant of Magic are releasing it at the end of the month. Expected retail is US $39.99 UK £29.99 (Inc V.A.T)

I'd love to hear your opinions

Dynamo Magician Impossible – London Bus Magic Trick for Pepsi Max

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Dynamo: Magician Impossible performed magic live for sightseers around London today. The Merchant of Magic team were asked to attend and witness the magic trick ourselves.

As the new face of Pepsi Max, and with series 3 of Dynamo Magician Impossible starting on TV on the 11th July (9pm on Watch) Dynamo toured London on a double-decker bus. Well actually, he stayed OUTSIDE the bus!

Dynamo floated next to the London bus. With bare arms, he rested his hand on the roof, as he waved to the crowds with his other hand. An impressive magic trick, performed faultlessly.

The reactions of the tourists seeing this was priceless. People just stopped and stared, which is hard to do, on a busy London street.

As the public reacted to dynamo’s magic, Pepsi Max teams gave out free cans of the drink to the crowds.

The stunt was a huge success and great PR for Pepsi Max, Dynamo Magician Impossible and for public awareness of magic in general.

“The reaction of the public as I was travelling was incredible and it was great to see so many people taking in the excitement.” – Dynamo

Pepsi Max has commissioned Dynamo to perform a series of stunts and magic tricks as part of their ‘Live For Now’ advertising campaign. The promotion encourages people to make their everyday experiences (like riding a bus) as thrilling as possible.

Dynamo Magician Impossible - London Bus Ride

What magicians can learn from the Dynamo London bus illusion:

1) Dynamo’s creative team have taken the advertising campaigns key message, and created a magic trick that communicates it as publicly as possible.

Question: Do you offer to customise your magic to the clients theme or to a companies ‘Unique Selling Propositions’?

Question: How could you create a bespoke magic service that would set you apart from all the other magicians in your area?

2) Right from the beginning of his career, Dynamo Magician Impossible has never stopped promoting and marketing his skills.

Regardless of your opinions on TV magic or his take on ‘methods’, you have to hand it to Dynamo, he works so hard for the success he is receiving. He remains constantly in the public eye, with guest appearances, interviews and publicity work. When you contrast that with other magicians that have a break at a TV series, there’s a world of difference in the promotion effort outside of the show. Being the face of UK magic requires energy, drive and ambition as well as talent. Dynamo has shown that time and time again. It’s no wonder that Pepsi Max wanted him to represent them.

Question: Other than practicing your magic tricks, what could you do this coming week to generate a ‘buzz’ about yourself and your magic?