Rattle Snake Mind Challenge Trick
Mind challenge magic trick where a spectator is challenged to guess which one of two match boxes is the empty one. They get it wrong every time |
Effect: Two match boxes are opened to show the spectator. It can clearly be seen that one matchbox is full of matches and the other box is empty.The boxes are closed and slowly moved back and forward on the table. The spectator is then asked to point out the empty matchbox.
The chosen box is picked up and shaken to reveal the sound of the matches, inside being shaken around. " Sorry, wrong choice ! The spectator seems to choose the empty matchbox every time
You will need : 3 matchboxes of which at least two must be identical and a rubber band
Preparation : Before performing the trick place a rubber band around your left wrist and slide a full box of safety matches under it. Also make sure one of the remaining boxes is full of matches and the other one is empty.
Don't worry this is well hidden when you roll down your sleeve.
Begin The Trick
Present the two boxes showing one full and one empty
Invite your spectator to find the empty matchbox and explain that you are going to give the boxes a quick shuffle round
Then proceed to give them a quick shuffle.
Invite the spectator to choose the empty one.
Here's the secret. If they choose the empty match box. Reach out and pick the box up and shake with your left hand which has the hidden full matchbox. When you shake your wrist, the spectator will think its their chosen box that is making the noise. Iou can do this again and again indefinitely, leaving your spectator very puzzled
There is a you tube demo below if required.
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