Eyeballs, Jack-o-Lanterns, and the Mystery Sack of Doom!
With Halloween just around the corner, I’m working on some thrilling new tricks for the spooky season! In fact, I’ve been spending a lot of time in my magic lab, reimagining some of my favorite classic illusions with a Halloween twist. Here’s a sneak peek at one of the ideas I’m testing:
I’ve taken a very, very old magic apparatus—traditionally used with colorful balls—and given it a spooky makeover. Now, instead of colorful balls, we’re dealing with eyeballs, jack-o-lanterns, and bubbling witches’ cauldrons. But here’s the twist: the jack-o-lantern is possessed by a mischievous spirit and keeps messing with me throughout the trick! The only way to stop him? We banish him into the “mystery sack of doom!”
I can’t wait to see the kids’ reactions when the jack-o-lantern “comes to life” and causes all sorts of magical chaos. This trick is definitely going to be a highlight of my Halloween shows this year.
Magically Inspired Craft:
Make Your Own Floating Ghost!
Here’s a fun Halloween craft you can do at home! Grab some cheesecloth, a balloon, and some glue. Blow up the balloon, drape the cheesecloth over it, and coat the cloth in glue. Let it dry overnight, then pop the balloon. Voilà! You’ve got your very own ghost that “floats” in the air! Hang it up with some string to give your home a magical touch.
Behind-the-Scenes Insight:
Reimagining old tricks for Halloween is one of my favorite parts of the season. I love digging into my collection of magic props and thinking, “How can I make this spooky?” The challenge is keeping it just scary enough for kids to love but not too scary—after all, I want them laughing, not hiding under the table!
Seasonal Reminder:
Don’t forget—whether it’s Halloween, Christmas, or any holiday in between, I’m available for magical seasonal shows! Book now for some spooky or festive fun at dzmagic.com.
