Crazy Spots

Manufacturer: Tenyo

Type: Close-up sitting, Walk-around, Kids Magic

Skill Level:

Retail Price: $8.99

Effect: You ask the kids if they know their colors and to help. You show two little plastic panels that are hinged together. On one panel is a red spot and on the other is a blue spot. You close the panels and when they are re-opened one spot is yellow and the other is black. Confused, you turn the panels over to look at them and when you turn them back around the black spot has changed to blue. You may then hand everything out for examination.

Performance Time: 2 minutes

Reset Time: Less than 30 seconds

Angles:

Quality: This is an well made product. Care must be taken not to lose the
gimmick.

Dr. Mitch: In the shop, this is a trick I recommend for the youngest of magicians. In its simplest form all you have to do to affect the color change is close the panels, the trick does all the work. I have had three and four year olds able to perform this trick, and I'm sure with a little coaxing you could train a chimp to perform it as well. If you are looking for something for your child or grandchild, this is for you, otherwise stay away from it. Would I buy it? Yes, but only as a gift for a young child.

Mike Maione: This is one of those tricks that gives only mild amusement. I don't particularly like it, but it has its good points. You can pass it out after the trick and it's not all that easy to figure out how the spots changed color. But the effect isn't that strong. Save your money.

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