For magicians to produce an object with a magical manner, there are many different approaches he could take. One of the most effective one is by the use of a magic apparatus. Among the magic apparatuses for production effects, the most common one is to bring an hidden object rapidly into the location of appearance by pulling with a thread of elastic cord.

A class of device used for this principle is the spring-operated lever. This is similar to the familiar mousetrap. The tension of the spring is such that its tendency is to bring the arm into a position reaching the place of production. The object is secured to the lever. Power is applied to bend the lever to a position where the object is in its hiding place. It is held thus until time for production. Upon release this arm swings the object into position with great speed.

The Card in Balloon is an illustration. Here, at rest, the arm is in a position that would bring the card within the balloon. With the card affixed to the arm, the arm is turned back against the spring tension so that the card may be concealed within its hiding place in the base of the stand. When it is released, the arm swings around instantly, carrying the card to the balloon. The balloon breaks and the card appears in its place. Other similar tricks are The Card on Candle, The Card in Flowers Vase and The Card Star.

In close up magic, we also see a number of examples utilizing this principle. The source of force to bring the object quickly can be gravity, centrifugal force or mechanical motor. In one phrase of the ring routine, Ring Leader by Greg Wilson, we see the use of gravity to bring in the ring rapidly. A classic coin trick by T. Nelson Downs demonstrates the use of centrifugal force. A magic wand is used here. The wand is prepared in a special way for the trick. One end of the wand slit open to about one inch. The split is opened to gain a larger diameter than normal.

The effect is to produce multiple coins with a very clean manner. Some special coins are used in this trick. Some a small ring is fused to the back of each coin perpendicularly. The rings are just large enough to pass through the wand but not the cut end. Therefore, a coin can be put onto the wand and concealed by the hand. When the magician swings the wand quickly, the coin is brought to the end of the wand quickly by centrifugal force. The split stop the coin from flying off.

At this point I believe you are well prepared to produce your own magic device to produce anything you desire. Take a step further and adjust the way the object is moved, the way of concealment and the way to provide the energy. You will have an innovative magic effect that blows people's mind.

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