Monster Mash by Paul Hallas

Type: Close-up

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Retail Price: $15

Effect: The magician shows four monster cards: Dracula, Frankenstein, a ghoul and last, but not least, the Ugly Duckling. The magician displays three monsters and a confused duckling. Several blank cards are also shown to represent the cold mist and fog usually found where monsters prowl. The monsters are dealt onto the table with "fog" cards swirling around them. The spectator places his hand on one of the piles. One at a time each monster disappears into the fog of the night, each in his very own unique way. When the last monster has vanished, the spectator checks under his hand to find all the monsters have turned up with Dracula who is throwing a party, a Monster Mash!

Performance Time: 4 minutes

Reset Time: Less than 2 minute

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Quality: The monsters are silk screened in black and white on poker sized Bicycle cards.

Dr. Mitch: This is a nice twist on McDonald's Aces. First shown to me by Bill Gormont of Empire Magic, I knew I had to have this. I've been performing McDonald's Aces for years, and I really like the twist of having the monsters on the cards. It allows for a nice patter line and also let's me use some of those goofy voices I practice when no one is around. Great for Halloween too. Buy this one. Have fun with it.

M&M Magic Review © 1998