This is a recently made version of the Spikes through Balloon penetration, using a method that was first introduced by Tenyo in their Balloon Illusion.  The props provided here are very similar to the Tenyo item.   Unlike the Tenyo version that came with a whole bunch of balloons, the manufacturer of this version only provides you with two balloons to practice.  So I got some #260 balloons and I will put an additional 10 balloons in the package.

This neat method allows you to perform the penetration effect with completely examinable props, and (in a way) they are not even gimmicked.  The tube has a special feature that allows you to perform the effect, but it is hard to call this feature a gimmick. 

The ultra-clean handling of this effect looks like this:  Spectator is given spikes and tube and allowed to stick them through, seeing that they go right through the center.  Spikes removed, and tube is seen completely empty and free from anything suspicious.  Balloon is blown up outside the tube and slipped into the tube -- diameter of balloon matches the tube so it fits snuggly inside.  No funny moves here -- just stick the balloon in the tube, sticking out of both ends.  Spikes are then pushed in the holes, and out the other side.  Balloon is happy and unpopped.  End by removing spikes, and then popping the balloon, or remove the balloon and show it again.   

Very practical magic --  though you will have to practice to get comfortable with the method, and to perform it smoothly.  Also, you may want to get a balloon pump, because if you are not used to blowing up balloons (like me), you might get lightheaded and almost pass out trying to blow up a 260 balloon (like I did!)   Blwoing up the balloon is the hardest part of the trick!

Brand new and unused, with extra 10 balloons for practice and performance.    Also the instructions provided with this version are not very detailed, so I will provide a more detailed set of instructions also.

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