A large envelope is displayed on a stand placed on the table.

A spectator is invited to assist the performer.

She is handed a small metal plate containing 3 drilled holes. Each hole is marked with a different coloured sticker.

The spectator is also given 3 sets of bolts and nuts.

She is instructed to freely choose any 2 sets of bolts and nuts and screw them into any 2 of the 3 coloured holes on the metal plate.

The choice is completely free.

For example, the spectator may decide to place the bolts and nuts into the red and yellow holes, leaving the green hole empty.

The performer then directs attention to the large envelope displayed on the stand.

From the envelope, he removes a large metal plate.

This larger plate also contains 3 colour-labelled holes.

Remarkably, the red and yellow holes already contain bolts and nuts, while the green hole remains empty.

It is an exact duplicate of the arrangement chosen moments earlier by the spectator.

To further strengthen the impossibility, the performer slowly unscrews the bolts and nuts from the larger metal plate, showing that it genuinely takes time to screw and unscrew them.

What You Receive:

• Large metal plate
• Small metal plate
• 3 large bolts and nuts for the large plate
• 3 smaller bolts and nuts for the small plate
• Link to a 3-minute video tutorial

The tutorial demonstrates the basic handling of the effect. There is no spoken instruction, with guidance presented through English subtitles.

Dimensions:

• Large metal plate: 10 × 6.25 inches
• Small metal plate: 4 × 2.75 inches

The props are large enough for parlour and stage performances.

You Will Need to Supply:

• Your own padded prediction envelope
• A stand for displaying the large plate

A peel-off “?” sticker is included for attaching to your prediction envelope.

The effect is direct, impossible-looking, and easy to perform.

Rating: 5/5 star