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A spectator signs a card. They’re given an undeveloped photograph to hold. The card is lost back in the deck. Before their astonished eyes they watch as the photograph develops into an image of a hand holding their signed card.

Photosynthesis is a powerful way to reveal a word, an image or a signed card.

No camera required. Comes complete with the Photosynthesis gimmick and a 24 minute instructional DVD including several routines.

Photosynthesis is a utility prop you can use to make startling revelations. It looks like an ordinary undeveloped instant photograph but will reveal anything you like including words, cards, images and even signatures.

Photosynthesis gives you the magic of instant photography revelations without the need for film or an instant camera. Completely reusable, it’s heat activated and can be held in a spectator’s hands.

Only $24.95

Andrew Mayne presents an evil twist on a classic shock magic effect:

Phase 1:  Demonstrate your ability to control pain by piercing a fish hook through your skin.

Phase 2:  Display your uncanny ability to control your blood flow by moving the hook around without a single drop of blood.

Phase 3:  Rip the fish hook from you flesh and appear to heal instantaneously in a supernatural manner. 

…All of this takes place while the spectator holds on to one end of the hook.

Hook is Andrew Mayne’s devious update to the classic needle through arm effect.  Shove an unprepared fish hook through your arm while a spectator holds on to one end of it at all time.  For a disturbing finale, you rip the fish hook straight out of your arm completely unharmed.

Includes step-by-step instructions and special handling instructions.

DVD running time 30 minutes

Price only $14.95 (free shipping)

Available in the iTunes App Store for just $.99

Use the Ghost Vision Viewer to find out if there’s paranormal or supernatural activity going on:

Radar: Maps out points in space and tells you if a highly improbable and potentially paranormal event is taking place.

Imager:  Creates an image from random “noise”.  

Word generator:  Find out what messages are being sent to you via this randomizer.

PK Detector:  Is there a physical entity near you?  Use the PK detector to find out.  It used the accelerometer and touch screen to map out any unusual forces.

Arrow:  Use the arrow as a paranormal compass to point towards high weirdness.

Yes/No:  Think there’s something that wants to make contact?  Use the Yes/No function to ask questions.

The Ghost Vision Viewer is based upon the same kind of random systems parapsychology labs use to detect paranormal events.  Unlike EMF and EVP detectors, it’s not as prone towards false positives and user interference.

Currently there’s no credible scientific evidence for the paranormal.  But maybe you can be the first to find it!

April 26th – May 2nd 2010

HOLLYWOOD, CA – Magician, illusionist and paranormalist Andrew Mayne will be bringing his Magic, Mischief & Mayhem to the Magic Castle close-up parlor as part of Rudy Coby’s Magic vs. Science take-over of the Castle.

One of magic’s most sought after thinkers, Mayne is know for his unique approach to combining magic, pop-culture and technology; inspired equally by Harry Houdini and Marvel Comics. 

For the first time ever he’ll be bringing his stage show into the intimate close-up theatre so people can witness up close some of his signature effects as well as some new surprises just for Castle audiences.

Seating is limited to just 22 people per show

For admission availability, contact: broman@magiccastle.com

What is Stain/Shiv? It’s my latest DVD featuring two disturbing effects…


Shiv
This has been a featured part of my lecture and a favorite part of my stage routine. It’s a deadly Russian Roulette style effect you perform with an audience member. A different version of this appeared in my DVD Maynia. This is a new version with important touches and handling.





A sharpened pencil is placed into one of four envelopes and then mixed up. A spectator is given a completely free choice. One-by-one, three envelopes are smashed into the heart, stomach and other vital areas of either you or the spectator – to no harm. The last envelope is ripped open to reveal the sharpened pencil.


This effect works great on stage and is also a twisted party effect. Set-up is a very easy and it can even be performed impromptu. It’s a very dramatic routine that fits into a #10 envelope. I take it with me everywhere.


Stain



I came up with this effect when I wanted a really creepy way to do a revelation of thought of word or image. This effect was inspired by watching Japanese horror films. I wanted to create visual moment when a prediction was revealed as if by supernatural forces.





Your prediction is a bag containing a dark colored liquid (blood?). A spectator makes a choice of a word or a famous person to think about. A piece of paper is dropped into the bag and it’s given a shake. The liquid drips away revealing the thought of image or word. You can then give the bag and revelation away as a dark memento.


It’s a very easy to perform effect and works on stage or up close. Including a several fool-proof practical forces.


Stain/Shiv is a 65 minute DVD describing both effects in detail.





Order now for $20

US and Canada $20 (free shipping)

International orders $20 (plus $2 shipping)

Almost on a daily basis we’re having live video conferencing discussions at iTricks.com/live. I try to pop in every now and then. It’s a lot of fun. We’ve had tons of cool people show up so keep an eye out on my Twitter feed: @AndrewMayne

Saturday May 9th, I and the rest of the crew of Weird Things (Justin Robert Young and Sean McCabe) will be going to visit Coral Castle. Everyone is welcome to join us as we investigate this mysterious and strange place.

If you’re coming let Sean know at sean@randi.org.

Saturday May 9th 2 PM
28655 South Dixie Highway
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-6345

Coral Castle’s website
Coral Castle on Wikipedia

I’ll be lecturing Thursday (April 2nd, 2009) at 7 PM.

Temple Beth Sholom Synagogue (House of Peace)
1050 S. Tuttle Ave
Sarasota Fl 34237

http://local.yahoo.com/info-14604042-temple-beth-sholom-sarasota

EW picked G4 Underground’s premiere as the “What to watch” pick for Sunday March 29th. Mary Jaras and I are executive-producers of the program under our Jaras/Mayne production company banner.