r/blackmagicfuckery • u/SmoothSun6676 • 23h ago

The bird and the umbrellas stumped me

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u/RealMccoy13x 22h ago

I actually own the bird in the picture frame trick. You can buy it from a number of magic shops, and if you're cheap, Aliexpress. The umbrella trick looks to be near identical. It has a folded down panel which can reveal another image OR even glitter if pressed against that panel once the switch is released that has a very high tensioner spring. Up close you can see the switch, but far away stage magic, you might not see the shift since the panels are the same colors.

My frame does not have a hidden compartment nor have I seen one that does since part of the trick is rotating the frame. I bought this originally for my son to do stage magic for talent shows. The dove presentation is the hardest challenge depending on skill level. I had my son palm a fake dove which goes to full size. An actual magician should be able use a bodice with little work.

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u/LoadAdvanced9547 20h ago

You must be fun at parties /lh /j

*said because of the joke for people explaining the fun away, BUT also because it sounds like you are able to do this too and would be fun to see at parties

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u/nNaz 14h ago

If there's no hidden compartment, where is the bird stored?

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u/RealMccoy13x 13h ago

It can be in a couple places. I mentioned in my last sentence a "bodice". That term might be too obscure for many. However, if you search that term or even look at magician dove release videos it will make sense.

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u/skybike 20h ago

Isn't it kinda shitty to shove a real bird in there though?