Holy Wood

When I opened the packaging for Holy Wood, I was floored. I couldn't believe there was any way that a card could pass through this block of wood. It took me watching the tutorial to learn the secret which goes to show that this thing is examibable by the spectator! It's such a killer effect and beautifully crafted gimmick, I highly recommend it!

The design of the gimmick is outstanding. I had some problems getting used to the amount of effort needed to set the gimmick, but once you get used to the amount of pressure and leverage needed to set it, you can reset it in seconds. The revelation that it is a "solid" block of wood is unquestionable. When I first performed it for a small group, the response was amazing. Spectators were stunned. It really does look totally impossible. This is definitely a closer for a longer routine, in my opinion. Some card work, followed by an interlude with coins, rope or rings allows a natural break to switch decks. Since 2 card boxes with the slit are provided, I use one with my initial performance deck, and even casually point out the slit when opening the deck explaining that the deck came this way, and you will show them why a bit later. I do a card routine, followed by a ring off shoelace routine, do a deck switch and perform the penetration as a closing effect. I would not really recommend doing Holy Wood as the only effect you are going to do...but that's just my opinion. Again, overall, a really excellent gimmick that will take your spectators totally by surprise.

What a great prop! You can hand out the wood for inspection! That makes this trick so much better than the TCC Match through the box. You can't hand out the prop with that trick for inspection. That is why went with this one! It rocks!

Once the package arrived I didn't want to watch the tutorial to see if I would be able to discover the secret. I analyzed the object for 2 days without success. Crazy.

Wow, this gimmick is amazing! The precision and craftsmanship of this gimmick is next level!
Spectators will never know!

When I watched the video for this trick, I tried to figure out the possible ways it was done and how difficult it would be to learn. I expected some very complex slight of hand. I was shocked when I received it that within minutes I was smoothly performing it. It took very little time to be comfortable and confident to perform in front of spectators and the gasps of amazement are truly fulfilling. I highly recommend this product.

Pre ordered this, as the demo really impacted me with the story told, and I am a huge fan of effects that seemingly happen in the spectators hands. This is a STUNNER. I am working on integrating this in to be the finale to my ACR. The instruction is in Chinese, but the English subtitles are fine, and I had no issues understanding what was going on. Everything seems very well made, and while there is a TINY amount of DIY, it's like, 5-10 minutes of work, and you are ready to perform a MIRACLE. I can't stress enough, to follow Hanson's advice on the pacing in the tutorial for the patter. This has the potential to be a VERY powerful effect. It's one of those ones I feel can go from an "oddity" and "that's cool" (if rushed), to "HOLY ^%$&!!!, WHAT just HAPPENED?!", when performed properly. Can't wait to get this into the ACR. One of my favorite purchases of the year so far. Kudos to Hanson and E for putting this out. This one is a 5 star winner all around.

I'm a bit of a sucker for this type of effect, and have quite a few in steel and brass, but Holy Wood is one of my favorite. The block truly looks and feels like a basic block of wood. I have no problem with handing it out for inspection. Under close scrutiny a person may possibly notice that the grain on the ends doesn't appear to run the right way, but so far no one has seen that and the surprise is so unexpected that I'm confident that it won't be a problem. It is a little tough to "set" but I'm confident that it will loosen up with use. I really like this prop.

The instructions are subtitled but adequately cover multiple ideas, performances, care, and maintenance. Yes it's quite expensive but the craftmanship makes it worth the price in my opinion.

I had no idea what to expect when I ordered this, but previous experience has taught me to keep my expectations in check having been disappointed in the past by some of my other purchases.

Holy Wood features a gimmick that so well made that the effect is truly mystifying. At the end of the effect, you’ve got three items all of which are completely examinable which, in my book, is the best part. I have had great fun with this since I got it and it’ll definitely stay in my routine for a long time.

Good, easy to use! Only down side, but that can be avoided if you plan it out, is people want to examine the wooden block, but that can be managed! Good trick!