When Magic Tricks Go Wrong . . .
. . . don’t play with spikes, knives, nails, or paper cups

Okay, there really is no good reason for these tricks to go wrong.  This is a classic variation of a Russian Roulette routine with spikes, sometimes called The Devil’s Spike, that has been performed for decades – and longer.  When done correctly, this routine should be completely safe . . . when done correctly . . . safe . . .

When Magic Tricks Go Wrong

When Mondo Magic Goes Wrong

Mind Reader Fails
(German Television)

Don’t Play with Fire
(fire fun, not)

When performing magic or the like, the danger really should always be an illusion.  At no time should the volunteer or the performer ever be in any real danger of physical, mental, or emotional injury.  Some tricks do have an element of risk but that risk should be minimized to a point that it is no longer a factor.

All the best,
Brian