Mark Southworth's Double Cross

Draw an X on your palm, close your hand, then open it to show the mark has vanished. Your spectator opens their fist to find the X on their palm instead—a striking close-up magic moment they can try to rub away.

Mark Southworth’s Double Cross is designed for strolling and table-hopping performances. Keep the pen in your pocket and bring out this visual surprise as you move from one group to the next.

• Ready to perform: The pen is always inked, with no advance preparation needed.
• Practical handling: The routine uses no difficult sleights and can be performed surrounded.
• No reset: Move on to your next group without resetting the effect.
• Washable mark: The Sharpie ink is described as safe and nontoxic, and can be washed away with soap and water.
• Included: You receive the MagicSmith-designed and fabricated Double Cross Sharpie pen, accessories, and an online instruction link.

Use it to add a personal, memorable moment to close-up magic, with a mark that appears right on your spectator’s hand.