Devil Dollar

When it comes to getting your audience's attention and holding it, there are precious few effects in magic stronger or more compelling than the act of apparently destroying someone else's hard-earned money. And without a doubt, Berland's Devil Dollar remains one of the best and most convincing methods for the apparent burning of a signed borrowed bill. What's more, you can set up the effect to work with virtually any denomination US bill or international currency note. Here's the effect. A bill is borrowed from anyone in the audience. The owner of the bill signs or otherwise marks it, so he will be able to identify it is the same bill later. Next, the bill is folded and placed inside of an envelope – not just an ordinary envelope, but a window envelope. The kind of envelope used to mail invoices and statements, as well as to return bill payments. By placing the bill in this envelope, the audience can see the bill through the clear, glassine window right up until the moment the envelope is destroyed by setting it ablaze. As a result, they are completely convinced the spectator’s bill has been destroyed and astonished when the original marked bill is later produced from a cigarette, cigar, lemon, sealed envelope inside of a wallet, etc.

Remember these key points…

No real money is ever destroyed
The envelope is shown to be empty before the borrowed bill is placed inside
The audience sees the bill inside the envelope up until the moment it is consumed by flames
The envelope is easily constructed in about a minute and the materials cost less than 20¢ a performance
Devil Dollar can be set up to work with any denomination bill or international "currency note"
It's easy to do

You're going to love just how clever this one is! In this new eManuscript from Trickshop.com, we walk you step-by-step through the fast, easy preparation and handling. There are also tips on magically reproducing the bill after it is burned, as well as a special BONUS EFFECT - The Devil Whispers; a billet reading technique. Photo-illustrated eManuscript in Acrobat PDF format.

NOTE: Envelopes are not included, but if needed, can be purchased separately from us.

Categories: DIY Effects, Stand-up Magic

GENERAL FILE SPECIFICATIONS
PC/Mac Compatible
Requires: Free Acrobat Reader (5.x or later)
"Preview" in Macintosh is NOT supported
File size: 1.55 MB
Pages to print: 8
Format: Outputs to both US 8.5 x 11
and European A4 desktop printers

Envelopes by Mail

Devil Dollar Window Envelopes
Can't find the right type of envelope locally or just like to get an initial supply to get you started? You can get a 10-pack of envelopes direct from Trickshop.com - enough to make up five prepared envelopes. These are the preferred No. 6-3/4 security tinted window envelopes, 24# white wove. Price includes postage paid worldwide. Envelopes shipped in a 6" x 9" envelope.

Price per 10-Pack : $2.95 postpaid worldwide

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