Robert Harbin's Zig Zag Girl
Robert Harbin of South Africa was one of the greatest inventors and performers of stage magic of all time. His Zig Zag Girl illusion is regarded as his masterpiece, and after his debut in 1965, it quickly became one of the most popular - and pirated - effects. Harry Blackstone, Jr., became one of the first Americans authorized by Harbin to preform this illusion, and Blackstone's version is the one on display.
Built by master illusion builder John Gaughan of Los Angeles, this effect shows the magician's assistant entering the cabinet and being horizonally trisected by two metal sheet blades. Her midsection is then pushed completely out to one side. The feat can be preformed surrounded by the audience, which made it practical for many non-traditional performing venues. Assisted by his wife Gay, Blackstone performed it throughout his career.
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Robert Harbin's Zig Zag Girl
Robert Harbin of South Africa was one of the greatest inventors and performers of stage magic of all time. His Zig Zag Girl illusion is regarded as his masterpiece, and after his debut in 1965, it quickly became one of the most popular - and pirated - effects. Harry Blackstone, Jr., became one of the first Americans authorized by Harbin to preform this illusion, and Blackstone's version is the one on display.
Built by master illusion builder John Gaughan of Los Angeles, this effect shows the magician's assistant entering the cabinet and being horizonally trisected by two metal sheet blades. Her midsection is then pushed completely out to one side. The feat can be preformed surrounded by the audience, which made it practical for many non-traditional performing venues. Assisted by his wife Gay, Blackstone performed it throughout his career.
www.flickr.com/photos/hmns/sets/72157623496103486/