Stick and Twisted by Kyle Purnell (Instant Download)
Description & Effect
Unleash the Impossible with Stick & Twisted
Prepare to turn heads and twist minds with Stick & Twisted by the ingenious Kyle Purnell, the creative force behind modern classics like Light Year, Brain Child, and The Hancock Effect. This isn't just another torn and restored effect; it's a reputation-making miracle that defies logic and leaves an indelible impression. Imagine taking a signed sticky note, tearing it decisively in two, and then, in a blink, visually fusing it back together... but *backwards*. The center becomes the outside, and the outsides meet in the middle, creating an impossible, examinable souvenir from an everyday object.
The Mind-Bending Routine
The magic begins with an ordinary pad of sticky notes. A spectator is invited to initial one half of the top note, personalizing the moment. With a crisp tear, the note is separated into two distinct pieces. To deepen the mystery, a second spectator signs the other half. With both signatures clearly visible, you bring the torn pieces together. What follows is a stunning visual restoration: the note visibly mends, but not in the way anyone expects. The halves join in reverse, creating a truly baffling, backwards sticky note that can be immediately handed out for an instant, thorough examination. The impossibility is palpable, and the evidence is in their hands.
Why Stick & Twisted is a Must-Have
Kyle Purnell's dedication to the Torn & Restored plot culminates in Stick & Twisted, an effect designed for the modern performer. Forget expensive, proprietary gimmicks; this effect thrives on the simplicity of an ordinary sticky notepad, making it incredibly practical and affordable to perform repeatedly. Kyle meticulously teaches you the subtle nuances and easy setup, ensuring that both seasoned professionals and eager learners can integrate this powerful piece into their repertoire instantly. Its compact nature means it's ready anytime, anywhere – a perfect, impromptu miracle for close-up, street, or casual performances. Elevate your magic, earn a reputation for the impossible, and leave your audiences questioning reality with Stick & Twisted.
Original Specs
Tear a signed sticky note in half, and then restore it BACKWARDS. No expensive gimmick refills, just an ordinary sticky notepad and the brilliant mind that brought you Light Year, Brain Child, and The Hancock Effect. This is an anytime, anywhere, torn and restored reputation maker. This is Stick & Twisted by Kyle Purnell.
Here’s what happens:
The magician introduces a small pad of sticky notes. A spectator is invited to write their initials on one half of the top note. The magician then removes the note from the pad and tears it in half. A second spectator initials the other half of the torn slip of paper. The magician then visually fuses the torn pieces of the sticky note back together in the wrong direction. The middle is now on the outside, and the outsides are in the middle. The restored signed sticky note is then handed out for immediate examination.
Stick & Twisted represents Kyle’s lifelong pursuit of the Torn & Restored plot. Not only is this easy to do, but Kyle will teach you the details behind the extremely simple setup so that professional performers can repeat this effect immediately. This works with any set of sticky notes, and when the sticky note is restored, you can immediately hand it out as an impossible souvenir. Kyle has used this effect for years in his working repertoire to get big reactions, and now you can perform this impossible effect at a moment’s notice. Turn your audience’s brain inside out with Stick & Twisted by Kyle Purnell.
