You're painting the town red on a late Saturday night. Under the flashing strobes of the city's trendiest nightclub, you pull a cigarette out of a classy cigarette case and call attention to it...
...wait
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The lines on your forehead become more visible, obvious to those who sense your intense concentration. Let them watch you as close as they can. Let them focus their attention on the cigarette as you pinch it lightly between your fingers. Time slows down as you hold still. Let them be consumed by your enigmatic presence. Slowly...gently...painstakingly the cigarette crackles and smoulders, seemingly reacting to the stares of those around you. Everyone goes silent. Your eyes are open intently.
And
then it happens.
Like the sudden pop of the cork from a champagne bottle, the tip of the cigarette forcefully bursts into flames, consuming the entire tip with white hot fire, real fire. "It can't be!" They were looking all this while. "Impossible!" Your fingers were held apart with nothing to hide. "@#$%?!!" You were holding the cigarette up in full view. All thoughts of trickery slowly ebb away as the flame subsides into a faint, steady glow. Smoke the cigarette yourself or offer it to a mesmerized albeit dumbfounded witness, leaving behind memories of nothing short of a complete, visual miracle.
Call it psychokinetic combustion, call it magic. Some even call it pure devilry. We call it Flare.
What is Flare?
Flare is a versatile effect / concept that can be used as a cool trick at a bar, an opener or closer to a magic, mentalist, or “witchcraft” display. Flare is the final evolution of a method that has undergone several years of performance and experimentation, so you can expect the training material provided to be full of detail, leaving no stone unturned. Despite its effectiveness, you'll be pleased to know that Flare is extremely easy to perform, and virtually ANYONE* can make it look like a REAL miracle. So easy that our graphics designer Alexient, who’s a non-magician, was performing it for our demo video after a few minutes’ practice! Here are additional points to note:
Easy to perform. Sleight-of-hand is not necessary.
No angle restrictions. Perform it surrounded.
Gimmick is completely invisible to the audience.
Use any cigarette. Filtered, unfiltered or hand-rolled, even cigars.
Does not use flash paper or matches.
No fuels or lighter fluid required.
No batteries needed.
No reels or pulls.
No ignition devices.
Uses refills that are widely and cheaply available anywhere.
Clean as a whistle. The ignited cigarette can be handed out for examination.
Your hands are completely empty (other than the cigarette) when you perform.
Instant reset. Pull out another cigarette and do it again.
What is included?
A non-flammable gimmick that is small enough to be hidden virtually anywhere.
A huge bundle of the special paper needed for this effect. Please note that this is not flash paper.
A preparation template.
Instructional DVD with clear and conscise close-up footage.
What are the contents of the DVD?
Instructions on preparation and maintenance of the gimmick.
Materials, refills and where to get them.
Safety precautions.
Complete handling and subtleties.
Performance detail
Flare allows you to use its concept on more than just cigarettes. After watching the instructional DVD, you will realize how easy it is to use the same method to create your very own means to light up other objects such as matches, candles or paper. Download the performance of a demonstration where Flare is used in a popular Street Magic effect known as Voodoo Ash** here (Right-click, "Save Target As"). WMV 5.95 MB
*Due to the fact that Flare uses real fire, we will not sell it to anyone under 18. By purchasing this product, you will be certifying that you are at least 18 years of age. Alpha Magic disclaims all liability arising from the use or misuse of this product, or any false declaration on your part.
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**Voodoo Ash, being a seperate marketed effect, is not included as part of Flare's package. The performance demo is meant to independantly display the versatility of Flare. The original method of Voodoo Ash can be found in most teaching material on generic Street Magic. Visit your nearest magic dealer or email us here if you need help in learning it.
