Jon Gower & Mark Parker – Labyrinth Illusion

This is the first published illusion design from Jon Gower. Jon has collaborated with his good friend Mark Parker, author of illusion books ‘Vivify’ and 4E illusion Design.

Labyrinth came into existence in 2007 and was born out of the many “puzzle” illusions performed. Wanting get away from the usual “girl in a box” routine this effect has the premise of a girl contained within and travelling through ever changing narrow pathways created within a small cabinet by the magician.

This illusion is self-contained and can be performed away from any backdrops in the middle of a stage or cabaret floor.

Whilst the manuscript is not a workshop plan it gives a full detailed description of the full routine and workings, including full colour elevations and sections through the apparatus of a unique and beautiful routine for the modern day performer.

“The novelty and mystery of this would make a great addition to any illusion show. Very highly recommended for any fan of illusions”. – Paul Romhany, Vanish Magazine (review in June 2016 edition). 15 pages

This is the second published stage illusion design from Jon Gower. Jon’s good friend Mark Parker, author of illusion books ‘Vivify’ and 4E illusion Design has again added additional elements to the design to help mold a modern creation for today’s audiences.

Dual Divide first came into existence in 2002 and was created to provide an alternative effect to other “cutting” illusions performed. This effect is a fast paced routine utilising two assistants contained in one tiny cabinet suspended high off the floor within a metal framework. Their hands and feet remain in view at all times as a blade first dissects them and then the cabinet is opened to show that their bodies have vanished, despite their hands and feet outside of the cabinet still interacting with the magician.

This illusion is self-contained and can be performed away from any backdrops in the middle of a stage or cabaret floor. As the action happens within a raised structure it is particularly ideal where many audiences are seated on a flat floor behind each other.

Whilst the manuscript is not a full detailed workshop plan it gives a full description of the full routine and workings, including full colour elevations, sections through the apparatus, plus two alternative endings to the routine. The suggested presentations are intended as a starting point for you to interpret and build upon.

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