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FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION

THE PAIN GAME is THE absolute 100% safe way to perform a Russian Roulette routine. Forget the horror stories and videos of people stabbing themselves on nails, knives, and other sharp objects. When performing THE PAIN GAME you will never run the risk of every doing the same thing. Why? Because the method and procedure are totally 100% safe.

This is what happens: A six inch nail confirmed as being solid and indeed sharp. The nail is pushed through a hole in a block of wood so it stands upright. This is placed into a paper bag which is then closed and sealed. Three more identical bags are introduced. The bags are mixed up so nobody knows where the nail is hidden. An audience member selects a bag and you slam your hand down on it. This is repeated with a second and a third bag. The final bag is opened and the nail is revealed. Your hand lives to fight another day!

THE PAIN GAME raises the bar for the classic 'Nail Roulette' effect to a whole new level. Thanks to the precision-made gimmick there is no safer Nail Roulette on the market today. While other versions have the unlikely yet ever-present danger of injuring either yourself or someone else, THE PAIN GAME, is categorically 100% safe yet the risks appears to be 100% real.

For those who want the effect without the worry there is only one choice...THE PAIN GAME

"Jon Allen's Pain Game is absolutely the very best version of this effect ever. I performed it twice last Halloween and was really delighted with the audience response. Thank you, Jon."
- Eugene Burger

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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on June 3rd, 2013
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I have been performing Jon's effect for 3 years now. It is simply the best of them all. It is dramatic, safe and extremely well thought out. Highly recommended if you want to get serious about performing the spike routine. I can't thank Jon enough for this one. It has secured shows for me in both my magic and mentalism acts. It is amazing!!!
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on May 13th, 2016
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I purchased Smash and Stab awhile back and is a great routine, but there is always a chance someone might get hurt and you might be lucky for everyone to choose the correct one.

This is what I love about The Pain Game, audience can really choose which bag to smash your hand down on, that is the one thing I didn't like about smash and stab, but with The Pain Game you are safe, unless one of your assistants does not like you or you have a brain cramp and forget to do the special something.

I highly recommend The Pain Game. I may buy another one so I can do six bags.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on March 22nd, 2021
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I took the plunge as soon as this got back in stock, and boy am I glad I did. First I have to say that these props are extremely well made, and should last you forever. The case they come in is very nice, and a good place to store those props when not performing. The download provided goes over everything you need to know to perform the routine. It's not that long, but it doesn't have to be since this routine is pretty straight forward. It also comes with a good amount of paper bags to get you started. More will have to be bought online when you run out.

This routine is what it says, and that is %100 safe. You would have to be really stupid to injure yourself with this routine. If you've seen Jon perform this on video, then what you see is exactly how it looks. It flat out looks real and the audience can sense and feel the danger knowing the nail is ever present.

Depending on how you perform this, it can really be a suspenseful piece of magic and when you lift up that nail in the final bag they didn't choose, boy do you get good reactions. The props provided look real, because they are (to the audience). The nail is sharp and solid, the block of wood is solid, they see the nail go into the block sticking straight up, and the performers fate is squarely on the shoulders of the spectator and their choices.

There are no funny looking props, no funny moves, and what looks to be the point of no return, yet you somehow made it through the routine unscathed. It's a very scary yet beautiful routine that I highly recommend. I know the price is high, but it's well worth it.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on June 27th, 2019
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If you are a working professional, this is absolutely worth every penny. The method is safe. I can't say it's 100% safe because it IS possible to hurt yourself doing this, but you'd have to be REALLY REALLY stupid to do so.

I've performed this many times so far- on stage for over 500 people, in a living room for friends, in a restaurant on the bar, at a charity event outdoors, ect. It is a KILLER, and the method is so safe and easy that it allows you to focus on your performance.

All in all, I'd buy this again in a heartbeat.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 31st, 2016
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I love this effect. And having performed it many times, I'm totally bewildered by the reviewers who claim you have a slight chance of injury. Unless you have a brain-wasting disease or masochistic tendencies, you don't. It's truly 100% safe and extremely clever.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on February 9th, 2012
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A lot of people don't like this effect or run away in horror when they read about its premise.

This effect provides you with one of the very best handlings for the spike effect, yes there is a chance (1%) you could get hurt, but believe me its worth it, I would totally recommend this.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on September 14th, 2011
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This is by far the best effect of it's kind on the market. It has replaced Spike in my show. I have been performing Spike for about 5 years and only once did the method almost cause me to hurt myself. That was enough for me. This really is as safe as you can get. The price should keep it in the hands of the working pros.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on January 11th, 2024
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The craftsmanship is exceptional and the method is clever which allows for easy handling and complete safety. I'm excited to have this for my show.

When it arrived I had a moment of disappointment because there was no DVD or instructions accompanying it but I contacted Penguin Magic and they quickly supplied me a link to an online instruction video.

The price of this trick is high but the quality delivered it equally high and it enables a powerful audience reaction. For me it was totally worth the price.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on April 11th, 2019
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Thank you to Jon Allen for his idea and well finished product.

Following instructions, no comments about any possible danger during its perfomance.

In my opinion, the category of this effect, either performed on close-up, parlor or stage, also considering the excellent finished, justifies their last Penguin price.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 10th, 2018
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If you want to do this effect...safely!...then this is the only one to get. If it's good enough for Derren Brown's TV special it's good enough for you. This is as safe as it comes. You are using a very sharp and hard nail so nothing is absolutely fool-proof...fools can be very creative! But the modus does not rely on detecting the correct bags. This is similar in working to Scott Alexander's shattered (which I have and have used) but is more compact and, in my opinion, a better option. It is expensive, but worth every bit. It is extremely well made, you cannot make this yourself, and will probably last forever. You only need to replace the paper bags, which are quite cheap and easy to find in bulk. Jon Allen provides an excellent DVD explaining the effect, presentations, and all the nuances required. There is plenty of room to add your own presentation and style.
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