Impression Vanish is one of those cute little effects that has major magic potential. It's simple in
its working, but the impact it has on spectators can be huge. No difficult sleights to learn, but it
does require practice and timing to present it well. Some magicians would disagree and claim it can
be performed minutes after receiving it. While that is possible it is not recommended. With any
effect the magic is not in being able to simply do a trick. The magic is found in the entertainment
value you bring to an effect. The entertainment value is found in the performance that you create
around each effect. This trick is no exception.
There is a gimmick and it is clever. It's
not difficult to do, but it does require good timing and a very casual handling for it to look
great. Beginners may focus too heavily on having to try to hide the gimmick from the audience. Just
handle the pencil in a casual and natural manner, without drawing any attention to it at all. It has
one purpose in the minds of you spectators, to simply make an impression of the coin on a piece of
paper. When that is done put the pencil away and never give it another thought. Out of sight, out of
mind. Don't rush your presentation and have fun with it. Keep your movements natural and slow and
focus on creating a fun and entertaining presentation. Do this and you will discover that this
effect can be a real kicker and one that you can carry everywhere and perform any time.
Impression Vanish can be successfully performed by beginners and pros. I have been in magic for
54 years. I had my own touring grand illusion show for 15 years. I also had a close-up touring show
for smaller venues. I design and build custom props for pros and I am a magic consultant having
worked with some of the biggest names in the business. I have also been the producer and director of
several major magical productions. I don't tell you this to boast, but to show you that even a small
effect like Impression Vanish can find a place in any magician's repertoire, regardless of his
experience. With practice and a good performance this can be a strong piece of magic. If you think
of it as a simple trick that is all it will be to your spectators. Give them real magic. That is
what separates the beginners from the pros. Learn this early in your magical journey and you can
become a great magician.
Very well said . I too am an old stage wiz. Having pretty much retired now , but still dabbling in card magic . In your stage illusion show, do you ever do the girl from light? Henning did this once and I decided to add it. I added a twist to it that included a switch. What part of the country are you in?
For Beginners or Pros? A long time pro's opinion.
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