Columnist: Karrell Fox
Quite a few years ago, the Abbott Magic Co. of Colon, Michigan, marketed a trick called Abbotts’ Daring Spring Trap. Matter of fact, they still do.
In my opinion, it’s an excellent prop. It has novelty, mystery and an air of danger. (Practically all stage illusions are based on this last premise. Stop and think about it, magicians are always figuring out ways to mutilate their beautiful girl a...