Peg Leg Pete is a children’s effect.A kid’s trick should be visual, has lots of audience participation, colourful and topical.  Peg Leg Pete has all of these.

With the highly successful “Pirates Of The Caribbean” movies, pirates and treasure chests are topical today.

From a pirate ship’s folder, 4 cards are brought out – they comprise 3 pirates and one treasure chest full of treasure.  3 pirates are to guard the treasure.  However, one pirate is due for a break and goes back to the ship (folder).  A child from the audience is chosen as the third pirate to help guard the treasure.  First, he must be able to identify the treasure.  The cards are turned back facing the audience.  The child is given several chances, but he cannot locate the treasure.  Finally, all the cards are turned over and the treasure is gone!  Where did it go?  The ship folder is opened and there is the treasure safe and sound!

The cards are large – they are in A4 size.  The pictures are beautifully drawn and colourful.  The backs of the cards have a picture of a treasure map.  The cards are laminated and should last for many performances.  In addition, you receive 2 extra cards, in case either or both of them are soiled or lost through use.

When the child is up on stage to help you, you can dress him up as a pirate!  A DVD which shows Tim Sonefelt performing and then explaining the effect is included.

A worth-while investment for a topical, participative, colourful and visual children’s effect.  (4.5/5 stars rating)