"Another novel, visually appealing miracle from one of magic's cleverest creators." – R. Paul Wilson
"Roddie's ideas are always out of the box, and this one is no different. Plus, the way he ends the trick with a souvenir is a brilliant touch." – Nikolas Mavresis
"Roddy Mcghie is quickly becoming one of my favorite UNREAL creators and Magic 8 Ball is no exception. Just brilliant ! Magical souvenirs left to the spectators to keep, are worth their weight in gold. Sign me up" – Christian Engblom
"This is another perfect slice of Roddy genius" – Noel Qualter
"Roddy did it again! A great utility to reveal a spectator's card. I love the moment where the 8 ball visually shows the spectator's card. And I’m sure you will love it too" – Rizki Nanda
"Roddy is a genius! What a brilliant combination of a visual gimmick with a souvenir that will continue to raise questions for years to come!" – Alex Latorre
"Everyone knows what a Magic 8 Ball is, which means this trick has an instant hook. It's visual, the magic happens in the spectator's hands, and it’s super easy to perform. Plus NOBODY ever sees the kicker coming. If that wasn’t enough, the creator is Roddy McGhie, and at this point, that should tell you everything you need to know. Magic 8 Ball is an awesome new product and very highly recommended" – Craig Petty
"The magic 8 ball helps me see the future… that this trick is going to kill!" – Steve Gore
"I'm a fan of Magic 8-Ball effects, and it's no surprise that Mr. McGhie has come up with a fun, commercial take on the plot." – David Regal
"OMG will I be using this? All signs point to YES!" – Cody Fisher
"This is what lasting memories are made of! Best souvenir trick I’ve seen" – Paul Romhany
"What a wonderful commercial effect – Great thinking!" – Joe Rindfleisch
"Everyone had a magic 8 ball as a kid and having it built into a card trick is a fantastic idea. The 8 ball magically reveals your card then becomes your signed card! 2 moments of amazing magic. Very Cool!!!" – Wes Iseli
Visually reveal your spectators' signed card on Roddy McGhie’s Magic 8 Ball. Blend the nostalgia of one of the most popular toys in history with an unbelievable visual moment and an impossible object you can give away. This effect has magic moment after magic moment that your audience will never forget. Give this trick a shake and be prepared for gasps of astonishment when you perform Magic 8 Ball by Roddy McGhie.
Here’s what happens:
Your spectator selects and signs a playing card which is lost into the deck. You then introduce a flat playing card that shows the classic Magic 8 Ball toy on it. When you turn the Magic 8 Ball card over and give it a shake, the name of the selected playing card is slowly brought into view. The visual is crazy, it looks just like the old toy revealing questions asked of it. In an insane kicker ending the Magic 8 Ball card is turned over, and impossibly their signed card is on the back of the revelation, which can be immediately handed out for examination and as a souvenir for them to keep.
Magic 8 Ball is the kind of off beat card trick that Roddy McGhie is known for. The props are fun and immediately relatable to audiences of all ages, and the final signed card souvenir is something your spectators will never forget. In addition to the special revelation card, your receive 50 giveaway cards so you can start making memorable moments right away. Capture the magic of this classic toy with an impossible card trick when you perform Magic 8 Ball by Roddy McGhie.