1 review for Visible Block Penetration (Third Edition) by Okito-Nielsen
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Andy Martin –
The first version of this remarkable illusion was invented by Okito c. 1904 (Dr Albo Vol 1, pg 103). Among others, variations have also been built by Thayer, National Magic Company, Henry Bohlen and Town House Magic (Deluxe Visible Block Penetration c. 1946), Richard Gerlitz, Mel Babcock, Magic Wagon, Mikame Craft, and Nielsen Magic. It is performed by Dr. Albo in the Ultimate Okito.
However, not all Visible Block Penetrations use the same Okito method. The key tell tale sign in performance is “slow-motion”: can the penetration be done slowly and visibly? If it can then it is most likely based on the same method. If it is visible but almost instant it is probably not using the same method.
Since 2008 Nielsen Magic (Norm and Lupe Nielsen) have created three editions: in 2008 the first edition of 24 units in light aqua blue and a red block by Norm Nielsen. Then in 2019 Lupe Nielsen built a second edition of 40 units in green with a red block. Finally in 2020, Lupe Nielsen built the third edition of 50 units in red with a yellow block. This version is from the Third Edition.
This edition looks beautiful and is mechanically perfect with detailed and clear instructions. However, after reading Chapter 11 in Eugene Burger: From Beyond by Lawrence Hass and Eugene Burger a simpler and more effective presentation was described and demonstrated. I have based my performance on Mr. Burger’s clever ideas and thoughts. I would recommend getting a copy if you intend to actually perform this effect as he spends a whole chapter discussing this beautiful effect.