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In Case of Emergency

Adam Wilber

Vulpine

(Based on 1 review)
THE DEFINITIVE CARD-TO-BOX GIMMICK

"Adam Wilber has made a clever, low profile switch box that injects a quality of participatory playfulness into a classic effect"
- David Regal

The signed card to impossible location plot is a true classic of magic for good reason. If you've ever performed this gem you'll understand why. With this version, you introduce a miniature fire alarm as a "back up in case you mess up the trick"

They say you should be able to describe a good magic trick in just a few sentences...(we aren't sure who "they" are either but you get the point:)

A little fire alarm stays in full view the entire time. At the end of the routine, the spectator's sign card vanishes from the deck. You ask them to pull the fire alarm revealing a folded card inside the box, when they unfold the card, it's their signed card.

In Case of Emergency is much more than a simple card switching device, it allows you to switch out billets, bills, cards, or any other paper product small enough to fit inside the box.

When you purchase this project you will receive the meticulously designed gimmick along with over an hour and a half of teaching from the inventor Adam Wilber. Four routines are taught in great detail starting with...

The Beginner Routine:

This routine is for those who don't like sleight of hand. Even if you've never handled a deck of cards in your life, you'll be able to perform this routine in no time. The basic premise goes like this, A card is selected, placed face up in the deck, and then instantly vanishes. When the spectator opens the fire alarm the card is now folded inside for them to open.

The Intermediate Routine:

This routine is for those who are scared of the Mercury Card Fold (although Adam teaches it in depth in this project so you won't have to fear it any longer). The basic premise goes like this, A card is selected and a corner is torn off of it. The spectator holds onto the corner as a receipt, the torn-corner-card is placed into the deck face up only to vanish in the blink of an eye and reappear inside the fire alarm, and of course, the corner matches perfectly. This routine doesn't use a signed card but plays just as strong as if it did.

The Full Routine:

This is for those who want to use the gimmick to its fullest potential by having any signed card vanish and reappear inside the box. Adam teaches an ambitious card routine that ends in the box but you can use any signed card routine you'd like with this gimmick.

But it doesn't stop there...

Adam goes through his signed bill routine where you borrow a bill, have it signed, and then test it to see if it's counterfeit...The bill vanishes in a burst of flames (you will need to get some flash bills for this routine) only to reappear inside the fire alarm box.

A few advantages of this gimmick over others on the market.In Case of Emergency is very thin so it fits in your pocket without bulging out and looking suspect or awkward You can customize it to any deck you'd like in just seconds without having to tape or glue anything in place The card in the box is not attached to anything so they can see it move around as it should before the switch happens There is a fun and playful presentational hook utilizing the fact that everybody has wanted to pull a fire alarm at some point in their life. You are not limited to playing cardsDetailed instructions make certain you are not left with a prop you don't know how to use to the best of your abilities.Plays as strong on stage as it does in strolling or close-up settings. Comes with a metal carrying case for safe transporting when not in use. "I've been doing signed card-to-box for decades and this prop is the gimmick I've always wanted for myself. After two years of designing and testing, I'm beyond excited to finally share with you In Case of Emergency!"
- Adam Wilber

Reviews

Elliott Smith

Official Reviewer

Sep 02, 2023

Overview

You present a little fire alarm box that stays in full view the entire time of your performance. You have your spectator sign their card and at the end of the routine, the their signed card vanishes from the deck. You ask them to pull the fire alarm revealing a folded card inside the box, when they unfold the card, it's their signed card. This is just 1 or 4 different routines you will learn. There is a fun and playful presentational hook utilizing the fact that everybody has wanted to pull a fire alarm at some point in their life. The routines you will learn are not difficult to do, your presentation will take you the longest time.

Effect

In Case of Emergency is much more than a simple card switching device, it allows you to switch out billets, bills, cards, or any other paper product small enough to fit inside the box. The fire alarm stays in full view the entire time. At the end of one of the routines, the spectator's signed card vanishes from the deck. You ask them to pull the fire alarm revealing a folded card inside the box, when they unfold the card, it's their signed card. A box is a box is a box but this one is very unique as well as the storylines and routines that go with it.

Method

Adam will teach you 4 different routines:
1. The Beginner routine for those who doesn't like sleight of hand. Even if you are not good with cards, you will be able to perform this routine in no time.
2. The Intermediate routine is for those who are scared of the Mercury Card Fold (although Adam teaches it in depth so you won't have to fear it any longer). In this routine a card is selected and a corner is torn off. The spectator holds onto the corner as a receipt, the torn-corner-card is placed into the deck face up only to vanish and reappear inside the fire alarm and of course the corner matches perfectly.
3. The Full routine is for those who want to use the gimmick to its fullest potential by having any signed card vanish and reappear inside the box. Adam teaches an ambitious card routine that ends in the box but you can use any signed card routine you'd like with this gimmick.
4. Lastly, Adam goes through his signed bill routine where you borrow a bill and have it signed. The bill vanishes in a burst of flames (with the help of some flash bills) only to reappear inside the fire alarm box.
As it all happens in your hands, the angles are very good. If you already do a signed card involving a Mercury Fold you will be way ahead of the game once you learn to use the box.

Product Quality

You will receive an extremely well made unique looking plastic fire alarm box with moving parts that will last you a long time. The box is very thin so it easily fits in your pocket and does not appear to look more than it really is … a little fire alarm box. It also comes with a metal carrying case for added protection. You supply the playing cards, bills, billets ...

Ad Copy Integrity

The details in the ad and in the trailer are very accurate. You also get over 1.5 hours of online learning material composed of 13 segments. Adam does an amazing job of teaching you all 4 routines with special attention to the Mercury Card Fold. The videography is excellent and should id very clear, very well produced.

Final Thoughts

I did what most all of us do when you receive a new effect try to figure it out - without breaking it of course. This one had me fooled as the secret is very devious yet so simple. Adam has added some very unique qualities to this gimmick that makes the box very much inspectable by your spectator if you so wish them to do so. This is absolutely great for parlor shows as well as strolling or table to table scenarios. It is very affordable considering you get 4 routines, a very well made and attractive box, great video tutorials and a major effect. Definitely 5 star all the way.
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