Permanent by Chris Ballinger

If you use a Sharpie in your show, you're in the perfect position to start performing Permanent.

The Effect: The magician shows both sides of a Sharpie marker, and then rubs some of the ink off the side. The magician transfers their powers to a spectator so that they can do it themselves! Then, in the blink of an eye, the writing jumps back onto the marker. The Sharpie can be examined and used in your next routine.

Visual magic with a prop you already use.

The ultimate in audience participation.

Resets in seconds.

Great for walk-around.

Bonus Effects:

Letter Carrier:
The magician pulls a printed letter from one side of the Sharpie to another.

Ambitious Card:
Chris' favorite trick to use with the Permanent routine. A signed card repeatedly jumps to the top of the deck.

Ball of Yarn:
Another great classic that can be used with the Permanent gimmick. A signed coin vanishes and ends up trapped in a ball of yarn.