(1 customer review)

The Bolt by Eddie Gibson, Mephisto

(c. 1995)

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1 review for The Bolt by Eddie Gibson, Mephisto

  1. Andy Martin

    This effect was made by the English coin craftsman Eddie Gibson and sold by Mephisto (manufacturer and dealer from Belgium, now known as Mephisto-Huis), Hank Lee and others. It should not be confused with Eddie’s more famous bolt effect called Twist Off.  The method appears to be basically the same as B.I.O.N. though I think the original B.I.O.N. effect is a little stronger with the padlock.

    Two effects are included and I like the first effect with the Chinese coin removal.  However, I don’t care for the second effect and the card penetration as it seems easier to deduce the method. Also in the first effect it mentions covering the bolt with a handkerchief (not included) but I don’t believe it is even necessary and it is much stronger without the handkerchief of course.  Let’s hope the Speed Demo comes to the same conclusion 🙂

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