{"product_id":"pen-or-pencil-by-michael-chatelain","title":"Pen Or Pencil by Michael Chatelain","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003ePen Or Pencil by Michael Chatelain\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis extremely visual illusion is based on a simple principle and uses two writing implements – a transparent Bic pen with a cap and a wooden pencil – instead of playing cards. In front of the audience, only two objects remain in your hand: the pen and the pencil. The tension arises because a seemingly impossible transposition occurs directly in the audience's line of sight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow it works (brief overview)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose between the Bic pen and the pencil; hold one in your hand and set the other aside.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemove the cap from the Bic and explain that you will make it disappear by blowing – without any additional aids.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBlow, open your hand, and show that the cap is still visibly in your hand, while the Bic seems to have disappeared.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplain that it wasn't the cap that switched, but the Bic – and that the Bic will reappear in the other hand or later from the pocket where you previously put the pencil. The transposition is visible and astonishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis routine does not involve any muscle pulls or hidden movements – the switch happens right before the audience's eyes, creating the impression that the Bic has vanished without a trace and the pencil suddenly appears in the other hand.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy this illusion is so powerful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe transposition of places happens directly in the audience's line of sight, without any hidden processes. The two objects are clearly different, making confusion seem impossible. The effect ends with a visible Bic returning from the pocket, while the pencil remains visibly in the other hand – an absolutely tangible, visual deception.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eAdvantages and applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerfect for close-up or street magic – it impresses any audience instantly on the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe switch can be learned in about five minutes, ideal for quick everyday routines.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInstant reset – ready for the next performance immediately after the effect.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo pulls, no manipulation – just the Bic and the pencil in your hands, nothing else.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOption to hand both writing implements to the audience for examination at the end to confirm the illusion.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivered complete and ready to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Difatta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53017940918539,"sku":"PENORR","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/9218\/7403\/files\/PENORR.jpg?v=1777442690","url":"https:\/\/deinzaubershop.com\/en\/products\/pen-or-pencil-by-michael-chatelain","provider":"DeinZaubershop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}