This Limited Editionw Magic release is a micro version of the very rare floating block illusion known as “The Atomic Stockpile”.
Measuring less than half the size of the original, this set should make a welcome addition to any collection of micro magic. And the routine is a fooler!
The performer displays three solid blocks …. one black, one yellow and one red. They are first seen resting on an inverted thin wooden platform. The blocks are stacked and held in one hand, while the other hand shows the platform all around and returns it to the table right side up.
The three stacked blocks are then placed near the front of the wooden platform for the start of the effect.
What follows is a series of “balancing acts” using one or two of the blocks.
To begin the demonstration, the top red block is slid over very slightly, and the bottom black block just a bit in the other direction, creating a not-so impossible formation.
Realizing the audience is unimpressed, the performer then slides the black block in the other direction and likewise the red block ….. which now hangs well over the middle yellow block in a much more puzzling formation.
Then it gets strange. ….
The performer now takes the black block and slides it almost completely out from under the yellow block closer to the back edge of the platform. The red block is then turned at a right angle to the yellow block so it’s positioned pointing towards the audience!
So far the balancing act has been impressive, but now it becomes impossible.
The performer now slides the bottom black block all the way out from under the middle yellow block , yet the top two blocks continue to defy gravity and do not fall to the platform below!
The red block is then centered back on top of the middle yellow block as they continue to float inches above the platform!
For the final kicker, a small silver hoop (which may be examined) is passed completely oyer the suspended blocks.
A fun routine. Cleverly designed.
The construction and casual handling create a very deceptive illusion. And this edition is based on Bill Adams’ improved version with the blocks that have an extra gaff …. making the illusion even more puzzling.
The original larger sets have been long unavailable and impossible to find. They have sold in the past for over $600.00.
This is the first version ever offered in a micro size. Each block is only approx. 2.5″ x I” x .75″ / the platform approx. 3″ x 5″ / and the hoop only 3″ in diameter.
Only (25) sets will be sold.
Well made, supplied with detailed photo-illustrated instructions!
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