THE 3" HOLE TRUNK



Designed by J C Sum

Fabricated by Concept:Magic

 

          From the fertile mind of J C Sum comes a stage illusion plot based on the 'Coin & Saltshaker through Table' close-up routine. It features an extremely well-built and practical illusion that can be performed surrounded.

Effect:

           A silk handkerchief, a girl and a trunk are the central props in this unique illusion.

The trunk is opened, shown to be completely empty and closed. The girl enters the stage waving a silk handkerchief and sits on the trunk. As the girl holds the silk in her hands, the illusionist waves his hand over the silk and it vanishes into thin air. The trunk is opened and the silk is pulled out from it, apparently having made a magical transposition.

The illusionist tells the audience that he will do it again. The trunk is locked up and the girl sits on it again, waving the silk. This time, an all-round curtain is brought up around her and the trunk. Instantly, the curtain is dropped to reveal that the girl is no where to be seen except for her hand extending out from the 3" hole, waving the silk. This time, the girl has magically transposed into the trunk instead of the silk.

The illusionist retrieves the silk from the girl's hand, opens the trunk for the girl to exit and strikes an applause-pose!


Introduction

          This is another prototyped and audience-tested practical illusion design from J C's personal performance repertoire.

It features his original technical design, presentation and performance handling of a novel full stage presentation that can be performed as a talking act or to music.

          By constructing the illusion as an industry-standard ATA case, it gives a very modern look to the prop and J C's technical design of the gaffed allows for a smooth operation. J C's specification for the material-combination used ensures that the entire illusion is also very lightweight but durable.

The entire illusion package also comes with a custom fitted padded canvas cover which protects the illusion from surface scratches as well as holds the gaff in place during transport and shipping.

As this illusion was originally inspired by Jim Steinmeyer's Through a One-Inch Hole Illusion, an additional hole in the base is also provided so that you can use the same prop to perform Steinmeyer's original presentation from Device & Illusion.

          The instructional manual, as with all his books and manuals, is extremely detailed and includes J C's performance presentation and handling of the illusion.


The trunk is examined and locked up by an audience member


A girl sits on the trunk as the illusionist prepares to raise
an all-round curtain around her and the trunk


The curtain is raised up


The curtain is dropped revealing the instant passing of the girl into the trunk through the 3" hole


Here are some things you should know about the 'The 3" Hole Trunk':

  • The illusion can be performed surrounded

  • The prop will withstand on-stage examination

  • Use the trunk to pack the rest of your show

  • Lightweight and compact (22kg/ 48lbs)

  • Measures 30" x 21" x 21" (varies with custom sizing)

  • Made from high impact ABS plastic, aluminum and stainless steel components

 

Watch a NEW video performance a basic 'Street Magic-style" performance 
of 'The 3" Hole Trunk' below:

(Right click and 'Save Target As...' to download)

Click here to view (WMV format)

 


Introductory Price: US$1150 + shipping
Approximately US$300 door to door for US/ Europe (to be billed later)

Includes:

  • Professionally Built Illusion Prop (Built for Assistant's up to 5' 4")

  • Lock & Keys

  • Custom Canvas Padded Cover for Transport

  • Performance & Presentation Routines

  • Full Performance Rights


All Round Aluminum Curtain Curtain with Bag : US$200 + shipping


Allow 4 weeks for fabrication

Contact J C for enquiries and orders at jcsum@conceptmagic.biz 


For a cheaper but used illusion of similar nature, see: http://www.illusionbooks.com/illusionsale.html