Magic for Valentine's Day

Yes, that time of year has come. No, I don't mean the time when sub-zero temperatures give your fingers frostbite (which is bad, for magicians especially), but the time when all the stores start promoting their Valentine's Day products. Why shouldn't your magic shop join in the frenzy? There is plenty of magic out there to keep your shelves stocked and your customers appeased with products ready for Valentine's. Take a look at these offerings from FUN Inc:

Women still love flowers these days, right? No, I'm not sure either. But if you are, here are a few rose-related effects. There's the venerable Napkin Rose, available in a variety of colors, as well as a multi-colored cube. If you're not familiar with the working of it, start off with the DVD that includes a dozen napkins and several effects to perform.

For the stage or platform performer, you may want to consider Add-a-Rose, a "creation of life" effect. Pressing a silk into the fist, you transform it into rose petals to place upon an empty stem. There’s also a perfect opener for stage magicians, Royal Magic’s Match to Rose. A visible change that can fit into nearly any act.

If you have any other thoughts for Valentine's-related magic, be sure to leave a comment. I'll let you ponder that over the weekend. Stay warm!