Double Cross by MagicSmith – Powerful Close-Up Magic Trick with Sharpie

Double Cross by MagicSmith – The Ultimate In-Hands Illusion!

Ask any professional close-up magician what their go-to trick is for leaving a lasting impression, and Double Cross by MagicSmith will almost always be at the top of the list. Created by Mark Southworth, this prop allows you to perform a miracle where the secret moment happens inside the spectator’s own closed hand.

How the Effect Works:

You draw a bold black ‘X’ on the back of your hand using an ordinary Sharpie marker. You ask a spectator to make a tight fist. Without touching their palm or making sneaky movements, you rub the ‘X’ off your hand—it vanishes completely into thin air. When the spectator slowly opens their own hand, a real, smudge-proof ink ‘X’ is sitting right in the center of their palm!

Why Double Cross is a World-Class Trick:

• The Magic Happens on Them: Tricking a viewer’s eyes is great, but creating a physical mark inside their locked fist creates a reaction like no other.
• Self-Contained Functional Gimmick: The precision gimmick is entirely hidden inside a fully functional Sharpie marker that you can use to write normally.
• No Touch / No Secret Body Contact: You never have to awkwardly touch or open the spectator’s hand during the performance.
• Angle-Proof & Portable: Perform it 360-degrees surrounded on the street, at restaurants, or during cocktail parties.

What’s Included in the Package:

• 1 x Custom Double Cross Precision-Engineered Sharpie Marker
• 1 x Secret Gimmick Stamper & Ink Supply Set
• 1 x HD Video Tutorial Link (Step-by-step handling, patter, and maintenance tips)

Pro Performance Tip:

The ink used by Double Cross is safe and easily washable with standard soap and water, but let the spectator keep the ‘X’ on their hand for the rest of the night—it acts as a walking advertisement for your magic show!