Motorized Matchbox Reel (FT)

This battery-operated matchbox reel has many uses for magicians. The reel has a very thin, long, and strong monofilament line that is invisible at a small distance. You have several feet of line available you can extend the line by 8′ or more much more than any mechanical reel. There is no need for a lock the line stays extended till you press the switch to retract it. The motorized reel comes to you ready to use complete with two AAA cells. It's ready to use for those that know what to do with it. It is a gimmick for intermediate and advanced magicians and not for complete beginners. Basic handling instructions are supplied with the item.

The complete gadget is built into a simulated Matchbox casing (plastic not cardboard) which you can leave on the table angled as illustrated and it appears just as a regular matchbox. Yet built into this tiny box are the mechanics for this utility prop.

Complete books have been written covering magic effects with Reels, most of which can be performed with this reel. The reel is a gimmick used for animation effects. One of the most entertaining effects is having a cigarette drop from your lips as you attempt to light it. A magic gesture makes the cigarette float up between your lips, ready to be lit. Similar effects involveaccidentally dropping a silk or length of rope, bill, playing card, etc. during a magic routine. The extra length of line will permit you to even step away before you notice this. A magic gesture and the objectfloats up to your hand.

PK type effects involve a Card case, Cigarette packet, or walletcrawling across a table to you. Other animation effects involve a knotted silk or rope visibly untying.