IMAGINE A MENTAL ROLLER COASTER!!

A PERFORMANCE THAT WILL TRULY LEAVE YOUR AUDIENCE GASPING FOR BREATH!!

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WELCOME TO THE DEVIL'S BLADE!!

A diabolical feat of mentalism designed and crafted by Mooreni. Inspired by the classic "Death Trap" from Hocus Pocus Magic, this updated version takes the concept to new heights of quality and suspense!  

At the heart of The Devil's Blade lies a beautifully handcrafted butcher block cutting board, beautifully crafted from solid exotic Brazilian Cherry heartwood. This dense, tightly grained hardwood is a staggering 81% harder than Red Oak, giving the board a very substantial feel that's both luxurious and menacing. The classic butcher block design, complete with staggered planks and alternating grain, adds to the board's authenticity and visual appeal.  But the true star of the show is the old butcher knife: its blade worn, nicked, dull, and rusted. The handle, stained and worn from years of use and abuse seems to whisper tales of a dark past. Even the brass rivets are corroded, adding to the knife's air of foreboding. This is NOT a prop knife – it's a real, authentic butcher's tool that demands respect from all.  To complete the set up, you have four plain ordinary paper lunch bags (or small gift bags, if you prefer), and to keep the bags in place, Mooreni provides beautifully crafted frames made from Red Oak. These wooden frames ensure that the bags remain steady and secure throughout the performance, allowing you to focus on your mentalism and showmanship rather than worrying about the bag placement or movement.

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You may already be familiar with "smash and grab" type routines, but if not:  after a thorough inspection of the board, knife, bags, and frames, you'll invite a participant to join you on stage. With the performer looking away and shielded from view, the participant will randomly place the knife in one of the center slots on the board. Next, they'll place the four bags (attached to wood frames) over the four knife slots, mixing them up to ensure the knife's location remains a mystery. As the bags are placed, the tension begins to build. The participant is the only one who knows where the knife is hidden, and they're encouraged to keep that secret safe. With the bags in place, the mental madness begins! You'll use your mastery of mentalism to read the participant's mind, body language, and mental state, all while trying to avoid the Devil's Blade!  One by one, you'll smash the bags, each time increasing the tension and suspense. Will you avoid the knife, or will you fall victim to the Devil's Blade? The audience will be on the edge of their seats as you work your way down to the very last two bags. Will you emerge victorious, or will the Devil's Blade claim its next victim? There's only one way to find out.

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Hocus Pocus stopped making and selling the Death Trap years ago.  The first Carpenter they hired to make the Death Trap passed away suddenly.  They then contracted with another Carpenter who later VANISHED not to be heard from again.  Similar items have proven to be VERY dangerous for both the performer and the spectator.  That is why we strongly advise that you NEVER, EVER, EVER, USE AN AUDIENCE MEMBER'S HAND TO SMASH THE BAGS!!   It is also our understanding that the similar "spiked' routine has been banned from performance at venues such as the Magic Castle in LA.  With all that said, we feel that The Devil's Blade is likely one, if not, the safest knife smash and grab routines on the market as long as the performance is done correctly.  If you have any questions regaring this item, or how to perform it, please feel free to contact us: moorenimagic@gmail.com​​​