Bandit by Noel Qualter and Roddy McGhie

Make the vanish of a folded card or bank note feel like the moment your audience can’t stop watching. With Bandit by Noel Qualter and Roddy McGhie, a spectator can fold the card, and the vanish uses an ungimmicked card box.

Designed for close-up, parlor, and stand-up performances, Bandit gives you a vanish to build into a card or bill routine. The spectator is certain they have the box, setting up a lively moment of audience participation.

• Direct vanish: Vanish a folded card or bank note, with the moment of disappearance happening when you choose.
• No sleight of hand: The method is described as simple to do, with motivated actions and built-in misdirection.
• Practical handling: The routine resets quickly and takes almost no pocket space.
• Flexible routines: Use Bandit as a switch box, or explore applications such as torn-and-restored, bill-number revelation, oil and water, and a peek.
• Multiple presentation options: Learn routines using cards or a borrowed phone, with clear-bag, no-bag, and paper-clipped card or bill alternatives.

Plan on about five minutes to customize the gimmick, then spend a few hours working with it until it feels natural. Use the vanish as a close-up feature or let the spectator hold the box during a stand-up performance.