Billusion (Euro) (Eric Stevens)

Imagine a visual and interactive magic trick that captivates your audience by playing with perception and optical illusion.

This ingenious gimmick creates a stunning effect with a borrowed banknote, seemingly shifting the central portrait (like that of George Washington on a dollar bill) without any suspicious movement. Perfect for amateur or professional magicians, this effect combines simplicity of execution with maximum impact, working with euro bills.

Step-by-Step Effect:

1. Presentation of the Holey Card: You show a special card with a hole in the center, clearly visible, proving there is no apparent trickery. This card is manipulated freely to establish its authenticity.
2. Borrowing a Banknote: You borrow a genuine banknote from the spectator—for example, a US dollar bill (but the effect works with dollars, pounds sterling, or euros). This makes the trick personal and believable, as the banknote truly belongs to the audience. 
3. Placing the Card on the Banknote: The perforated card is placed directly on the banknote, perfectly framing the central portrait (such as the face of George Washington). The hole allows the portrait to be clearly seen through the card, creating an illusion of seamless integration between the two objects.
4. Visual Movement of the Portrait: Without any sudden movements or visible manipulation, you slide the portrait off the banknote! The face moves first to the top of the banknote, then laterally to the right, and finally to the left. The effect is fluid and instantaneous, as if the portrait were "floating" freely on the banknote. Your hands remain visible and still during the operation, reinforcing the impossibility of the illusion.
5. Return to Normal and Examination: Finally, you place the portrait back in its original position, on the "shoulders" of the figure. Immediately afterward, you return the borrowed banknote to the spectator for examination—it is untouched and unchanged. You then show the perforated card from both sides, confirming that it is ordinary and without any hidden secrets.

This effect is not only visually stunning, but it is also designed to be performed close-up, just centimeters from the spectators' eyes, thus increasing the emotional impact and memorability of the trick.

FEATURES:

• Custom-made gimmick, designed for optimal durability and discretion.
• Euro version.
• Easy to master, no advanced sleight of hand required. Ideal for beginners or experienced magicians.
• The bill is returned immediately and can be freely examined. The pierced card is shown on both sides before and after the effect.
• Instant visual effect, quick reset for repeated performances, portable and compact for impromptu shows. No complex preparation required.
• Access to detailed online instructions, with a step-by-step guide to handling, plus bonus ideas for varying presentations (e.g., alternative routines or integrations into other tricks).