A nice little trick of the pub / restaurant venue, or just keep it in your pocket for when someone asks for a light. The sound of the block dropping on the table usually is what seals the deal on this trick; the most common thing I hear is “you switched boxes, because there is no way!”. Just to address some point that have been made elsewhere...
1) Requires lots of practice - Simply not true; it’s harder to deal a poker hand.
2) People figure it out right away - I’ve 100% success rate so far.
3) Not examinable - Could be a problem, but most gimmicks are; I recommending moving onto the next trick quickly.
4) Way too expensive - It is expensive, but you are getting a solid block of brass.
5) Doesn't always work. - It always works! I don’t see how it couldn’t work.
6) Gimmick can be clearly seen. - Sometimes, but if used correctly, then no problems.

Anyway, only 3 Stars;
Based on price and it’s hardly a “Lion from your ear-hole” trick.

Easy of use = Easy, almost self working
Audience “wow” factor = Low to Medium
Audience Reaction = “You switched boxes” and “let me try”.

Audience Target = Anywhere, Bar/Restaurant
Could be performed Surrounded = Absolutely
Reset Speed = 30 / 60 seconds, out of sight of people.
Examinable = Yes; but it isn’t going to take much to figure it out.
Fun to perform = It’s ok

This trick is really great and it will fool everyone. The secret is very deceptive so you don't have to worry about people finding this out. Simply show a matchbox and push a toothpick through. Can't be more simple than that. Open the box and dump out the lead brick. The move is very very easy to do so it is great for beginners. If you like to carry around some extra stuff while you perform, then you should think about getting this one.

I carry my Matchbox Penetration everywhere I go. I love showing it to engineers cause they just can't figure it out. This is self working and can be performed immediately out of the box, yet it has the biggest effect on the audience. I have had people try for hours to figure it out yes they can't. Great trick, put it in your cart NOW!

A recent reviewer mentioned seeing a magician in Branson perform this trick. I am that magician. This has become one of my favorite close-up tricks because of it's great potential as a motivational tool. As with any good tricks, this can become not just a trick, but a miracle.

I saw a magician in Branson do this trick, and it blew me away! Buy Now!!! A close-up classic!!!!!!!

I voulnteer at a magic shop and I got to play with this effect and I was blown away by the method because you can hand everything out for examination yet this effect is gimmicked!! It is completely self contained but is gimmicked and nobody will see the gimmick when it's right in front of their face, you can have it right under their nose and they could be feeling for little trap doors all they want but there are none!

There are a few things you have to get this trick to its full potential

1. Polish regularly, not just for looks but so you don't expose the gimmick.
2. Never take the matchbox out of site or people will think you slip brass in then.
3. Don't where sleeves or at lest role them up
4. If you can borrow the matchbox and toothpick or needle
5. Let everything be completely examined

If you follow these steps you will have a miracle that fits in you pocket and that will freak people out

I love this trick. I am an engineer, and I've shown this to other engineers. It has fooled everyone I've shown it to. Most people think I've palmed the brass block somehow. No one has ever guessed the real secret. This is great magic, with opportunity for comedy. If you're considering this trick, buy it!

This probably one of the worst tricks i've ever owned. First off what you get for the price is not worth it, the trick should sell for 10 bucks tops. The gimmick to me seems easily detectable. The trick itself does not require practice at all, it is very easy to do, but the spectators reaction are either groans, or "oh clever" nothing spectacular.

There are many other effects available in the store, that get great reactions and are cheaper.

I would recommend Tele-vision, Scotch and Soda, or heck even Pyro perception, these have gotten me great reactions compared to this flop.

The brass is almost impossible to work with, the gimmick is easily detectable, and almost everyone figures it out. It's also too expensive. I recommend a different trick.