Unleash the Trick That Fooled Penn & Teller

Rewind to 2011, during the inaugural season of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us." A legendary moment unfolded when John Archer, with his ingenious routine, left the iconic duo utterly bewildered. That signature effect, known as Blank Night, returns in an updated 2025 version, promising to be one of the most entertaining and deceptive Bank Night routines you'll ever master. Now available as an instant download, this revised classic features stunning new envelopes and a comprehensive video tutorial, making it accessible to magicians of any skill level.

The Impossible Bank Night Effect

Imagine this: you present five ordinary envelopes to your audience, explaining that only one holds a substantial prize, say $100, while the others contain nothing. Four different spectators are invited to freely choose any envelope they desire. To their surprise, each discovers they've selected an empty envelope, or one with a zero-value slip. All eyes are now on the final envelope you hold, clearly containing the grand prize. But the true genius of Blank Night lies in the reveal, a moment so impossible and clean it earned John Archer the coveted "Fool Us" trophy.

John Archer's Genius Twist

Unlike traditional Bank Night routines, Blank Night defies all expectations. With absolutely no suspicious moves, body loads, or thumb tips, you cleanly open the last envelope. From its seemingly empty interior, you produce the $100 prize – not as a single folded bill, but as multiple, crisp bills pulled directly into full view. There's no fumbling, no switching, and no equivocation. The visual impact is immediate and undeniable, creating an illusion of true impossibility that will leave your audience speechless. It's the most direct and baffling Bank Night you'll ever encounter.

Blank Night 2025: Refined & Ready

After years of being out of print due to overwhelming demand, John Archer's Blank Night is back and better than ever. This 2025 edition features beautifully redesigned envelopes available in vibrant Blue or Orange, engineered for maximum impact and durability. The instant download includes a brand-new, easy-to-follow video tutorial that guides you through every nuance of John's acclaimed routine. The deviously simple gimmick and specially manufactured envelopes allow you to perform this powerful effect within minutes of learning it, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned pros alike. Plus, the envelopes come blank, giving you the freedom to customize them to fit your unique performance style and currency needs.

What You Get & Why It Matters

Your instant download of Blank Night 2025 equips you with everything needed to perform this incredible routine. You receive the professionally produced video tutorial by John Archer himself, along with the digital instructions for the specially manufactured envelopes and the clever, easy-to-use gimmick. Experience a magic effect that combines incredible deception with unparalleled ease of performance. No complex sleight of hand, no forces, no switches – just pure, astounding magic that truly fools. Whether you use paper or polymer currency, Blank Night 2025 is ready to elevate your act and deliver a moment of genuine wonder.

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John Archer - Blank Night 2025 ( Instant Download )

The first-ever trick to fool Penn & Teller on "Fool Us" is back with a new version featuring updated envelopes and instructions!

Back in 2011, during the first season of "Penn & Teller: Fool Us", John Archer managed to leave the iconic duo dumbfounded with a sneaky twist on an all-time classic. This signature routine Blank Night is one of the most entertaining and deceptive Bank Night effects you'll ever see.

You show five envelopes and explain how only one of them contains the top prize of $100 (or whatever amount or currency you desire). The other four have $0 bills, slips of paper, or even nothing at all.

Four different audience members freely choose whichever envelope they want. Upon opening them, they discover that, unfortunately, they have not won the top prize. It's clear that the last envelope you're still holding contains the top prize. The way that prize is revealed though is where Blank Night strays from the normal path and is the moment that earned John the coveted "Fool Us" trophy.

Without any suspicious moves, you take the final envelope and open it to reveal $100. Not only that, but it's $100 in multiple bills that are NOT folded or wrinkled in any way. Everything can be seen being pulled directly from the envelope. There's very clearly no thumb tips or body loads in play.

You won't find a Bank Night more direct and impossible than this.

Very easy to do
No sleight of hand
No equivoque or forces
No thumb tips or body loads
No envelope switches
Works with paper or polymer currency

In collaboration with ., John released Blank Night shortly after his "Fool Us" appearance and it was an instant success. After selling out on numerous occasions, it was unavailable for years before now. This updated version offers stunning new envelopes in two vibrant colors (Blue or Orange), as well as a brand-new video tutorial that makes it easier than ever to learn this amazing routine.

Blank Night is suitable for magicians of any skill level. Each set comes with the specially manufactured envelopes, as well as the deviously simple gimmick that allows you to perform this routine within minutes of opening the package. Not only will you learn John's full routine, but the envelopes come blank so that you can customize them however you want.

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John Archer - Blank Night 2025 (Instant Download)