After about a week, I had a scenario ready. I devised a way to immerse the birthday boy in an art-house atmosphere to surprise and scare him, but ultimately allow him to feel the sincerity of this surprise from his beloved wife. On the day of the event, I called the birthday boy on stage and asked him to hand me his phone, which I then sawed in half with a disc saw in front of shocked guests.

After building a suspenseful pause to let him process what was happening, I asked him to share what he would like to receive as a gift. He mentioned that he had long dreamed of a large collectible BearBrick 1000% figure. I used the pieces of the sawed phone, claiming that we would transform them into this toy.

However, magic had its own plans, and the toy did not appear. At that moment, we heard a ringing sound in the back, leading us to a gift box, which held the very BearBrick 1000% that he wished for, with a whole intact phone in its paw. The audience erupted in applause, and the birthday boy sighed with relief and smiled, realizing that this magical prank was orchestrated by his wife.

The client approached me with a request to help organize a unique gift for her husband’s birthday. She mentioned that he already had everything he wanted and was unsure what to give him. During our conversation, we discovered that her husband always carried his phone, which led to the initial idea. I gathered as much information as possible about his interests and preferences to create a truly unique act.

Description:

Create an unforgettable and original gift for the birthday boy who already has everything he needs, while ensuring an interesting show set for an event with high-profile artists.

Task and challenge

Decision

I decided to use a magical illusion involving a sawed phone to create an unexpected moment that would capture the audience’s attention. The script was designed to transform an ordinary item—the phone—into something magical that transports everyone into a world of fantasy. It was important to ensure that not only the birthday boy would be amazed, but also his guests, adding an interactive and emotional component to the show.

The main event occurred when I sawed the phone in front of the audience, creating tension and intrigue. I then announced that we were going to turn the pieces of the phone into a collectible toy—BearBrick 1000%. The audience was in anticipation, but as if the magic went awry, the toy did not appear.

The culmination of the event

Result

Ultimately, the planned surprise from his wife became the highlight of the evening, evoking instant excitement from the birthday boy and his guests. Moments filled with amazement and joy created an atmosphere that left unforgettable memories in the hearts of all present, making this day truly special.

How do I create exclusive shows that amaze the guests and relieve stress from the client

Emotional Intelligence

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Crafted a show that matched the client’s wishes and brought the birthday boy to the desired emotions.

Exclusive Illusion

Developed a unique illusion that had never been done before to make the gift unforgettable.

Lifetime Memory

Ensured a remarkable moment that the birthday boy would remember for the rest of his life.

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Client Communication

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Maintained constant contact with the client, which gave her confidence throughout the preparation process.

Outstanding Show

Created a performance that stood out among the appearances of well-known artists like Morgenstern and Ivan Dorn.

Guest Admiration

Received enthusiastic feedback from guests, showcasing professionalism and originality of the idea.

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