Gatekeeper by Craig Petty. (Instant Download)

The Impossible Challenge: Defy Reality with Gatekeeper

Imagine this: You introduce a solid brass key and an ordinary coin to your eager audience. A challenge is posed – push the coin through the key's tiny hole, and a $100 reward awaits. Spectators try, and inevitably, they fail. The task is seemingly impossible, building a palpable sense of anticipation and wonder. This clever setup perfectly primes your audience for a mind-bending display of magic that will leave them questioning everything they thought they knew about physical objects.

Witness the Unbelievable Transformation

As the magician, you then offer to reveal the secret. With just a gentle rub, the impossible happens: the small hole in the key visibly and magically stretches. It expands not just a little, but an astonishing ten times its original size, transforming into a perfectly coin-sized slot before their very eyes. The coin effortlessly drops through the now-gaping aperture, a clear, undeniable demonstration of the impossible made real. In a final flourish, the hole visibly shrinks back to its original, solid state, leaving no trace of the miracle that just occurred. The visual impact of this transformation is absolutely stunning and guaranteed to elicit gasps of astonishment.

The Gatekeeper Advantage: Quality, Convenience, and Versatility

Gatekeeper by Craig Petty is more than just a trick; it's a meticulously engineered piece of visual magic designed for maximum impact and ease of performance. This effect is completely self-contained, meaning everything you need is ready to go straight out of the box, with no complicated setups or additional gimmicks. The secret lies in simple, elegant sleight of hand, making it accessible for magicians of all skill levels. The custom-made brass props are crafted to Craig Petty's exact specifications, ensuring durability and a premium feel. Furthermore, Gatekeeper is designed to perfectly match Craig's acclaimed Key Master set, unlocking endless possibilities for creating extended, multi-phase routines. When you perform Gatekeeper, you're not just doing a trick; you're delivering an unforgettable experience that is truly examinable before and after the magic, cementing its impossible nature in the minds of your audience.

Original Specs

You introduce a brass key and a coin. You then tell your audience that you will give them $100 if they can push the coin through the hole in the key. After the audience tries and realizes it’s impossible, the magician offers to show them how. With just a rub, the hole in the key magically stretches ten times in size to become a coin-sized slot. The magician can then easily drop the coin through the key before shrinking the hole to its normal size. Everything is examinable.

Gatekeeper is a completely self-contained effect that uses simple sleight of hand to accomplish this amazing trick. The props are custom-made to Craig’s exact specifications and perfectly match the Key Master set, so your routine possibilities are limitless. Gatekeeper is ready to go out of the box. Unlock astonishment when you perform Gatekeeper by Craig Petty.