This isn't a perfect, 5-star trick because it's really a one-note effect that shouldn't be performed
more than once or twice in front of the same audience (reasons follow). But it is a terrific,
highly-recommended, 4-star-plus trick, primarily because it is easy to learn, it is great fun to
perform, and it makes people smile. Everyone loves Oreos, and no one expects you to make the cream
filling re-appear and expand after it has been removed from the cookie. BUT ... if you perform the
trick in close quarters, you should anticipate that audience members will (1) ask/demand to EXAMINE
(and perhaps eat) the cookie, or (2) REACH for the cookie while it's in your hands after you have
performed the trick. I have performed this trick in front of kids (i.e., my pesky nieces and
nephews) and friends (i.e., my adult, slightly inebriated dinner guests), and it produced a joyously
baffled response ... but in both circumstances someone insisted upon seeing, holding, or eating "the
cookie" after I performed the trick. Which led me to develop this work-around: Buy a bag of Oreo
cookies and carefully create actual, "overstuffed" Oreo cookies that can be discreetly swapped for
the gimmick after the trick has been performed. (One bag of Double Stuf Oreos yields about 20
"overstuffed" cookies. After you make the actual, "overstuffed" cookies, you can keep them in the
freezer, to keep them fresh and available for future performances.) To avoid suspicion that a
gimmick is involved, I now strongly believe that the trick's logical conclusion requires that "the
cookie" be provided to an audience member after the trick has been performed. It really is the
natural ending to an unusual and fun trick.
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It's such a magical moment. Just be sure that when you perform you begin by taking the cookie out of
an Oreo box--that's what will really contextualize the whole trick--what takes it from being just a
gag to an unforgettable moment.
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I don't like Oreos (let the bashing begin) but after learning this effect, Bizarro may have helped
the Oreo company gain one more customer. To put it simply, I really love this effect! It's quick,
simple to do, the basic effect is to the point, all while packing an incredible visual.
Once you take it out of the packaging (neat little packaging, by the way) you immediately know
the secret and can figure out how to perform it without even having to read the instructions.
Albeit, I highly recommend reading the instructions and watching the video at Theory11.com because
they all provide great performing tips. You are provided with two gimmicks so you can perform other
different routines, and that's what's neat about this effect - you can come up with different
routines that make this effect even more visual and incredible. A fellow magician below does make a
good point, and maybe Bizarro can come out with an improved version in the future with other
improvements on the gimmick: I wish the gimmick can be softer to make it easier to perform. The
effect is already easy to perform but this improvement would be so helpful. Another neat thing about
this effect is that spectators most likely won't ask to examine the gimmicked cookies. Oreos are
very familiar to everyone, and because it's food, no one seems to think you're using fake, gimmicked
cookies anyway. I've only performed this effect for a handful of close friends, and they never asked
to examine the cookies. If you think you'd still worry about some spectators asking to examine the
cookies, you can always pretend to lick the gimmicked cookies after you perform the effect.
Spectators will most likely be reluctant to touch licked Oreos.
Despite how easy it is to
perform this effect, I highly recommend giving it the practice it deserves. If sufficient practice
isn't done the effect may look more like a gag than a miracle. I highly recommend getting this
effect even if you don't like Oreos. I may just purchase another so I have a back up pair, or come
up with different routines. This is my first Bizzaro effect, but definitely not my last. Bizzaro, if
you're reading this: thank you! You are creative to say the least!
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This is a very well-made item. Not sure I'd call it a trick in and of itself, as it doesn't make
much sense to carry around an Oreo® cookie or two in one's pocket. But as part of a routine, and
when loaded pre-performance into a bag of cookies, it's strong and it's fun. And for as simple as
it is to do, (you'll be doing the basic move within seconds of picking it up for the first time),
it's a pretty baffling thing for laypeople to witness.
I kept one item as-is and modified
another to suit how I wanted it to look and work during performance, (Bizzaro briefly discusses that
n the video you get access to). I would suggest some work in the mirror for pantomiming licking the
filling out, as that may take some practice to get the look of it to be genuine and to handle any
angle work you may need).
The "cookies" (you get two) are very well made and they look and feel
very much like real chocolate sandwich cookies. Mine were each a slightly different color than the
other. I bought two sets of these and they both came that way. I think that's by design. Because
if you by a "knock-off" or store brand that is similar to, but not actually Oreos®, the color of the
cookie may be slightly different. The difference in color in my cookies, (one is black, the other
a very dark brown), is so slight that no one will notice if you use them both together. But in
having that option, it gives two benefits: you can either match the cookie color to those of the
actual cookies you've bought to perform with...or you can use one slightly different from the real
cookies to allow yourself through ability to immediately know which one is your gimmick among the
real cookies in the bag.
Maybe that's just a coincidence, because it's not ever mentioned; but
knowing the care Bizzaro puts in creating his props, I would suspect it's completely by design. It
may seem pricey for what you get, but this is a quality-made item that will serve you well for
years to come.
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This is an absolute awesome trick! A must have! Easy to master, easy to perform, great for possibly
comedy magicians!?
One problem that could be fixed is if the gimmick was a little softer.
Otherwise brilliant trick, great effect, I highly recommend it.
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This is great, everyone can relate to Oreo's and the visuals are insane.
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This is a brilliant trick, simple and memorable. It leaves a ton of room for innovation and
creativity, you can easily make it yours.
For me, the real brilliance is that cards and
coins = magic tricks, but cookies = food. You're starting with something Jungian here, something
every person remembers from their youth, and you can completely shift their expectations.
I
think there's a ton to be done here with packages of cookies and with marshmallows. Have fun and use
it wisely. This is now officially a classic, one for the ages.
PS it's worth twice what it
costs. Beautifully made.
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This effect is so good that Justin Flom performed it for Ellen Degeneres on her TV show.
Bizzaro, one of the most talented creators and performers in magic, has created the perfect
illusion in a prop that is recognized by everyone: Oreo Cookies!
And you get 2 different
gimmicks, so you can do some incredible, visual magic for any audience!
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It should be no surprise what you get when you order this, the only thing you have to put any faith
in is the Quality Control. The set comes very nicely packaged and a folded instruction sheet
(though it's pretty self explanatory). The gimmicks themselves were a bit underwhelming… at least
mine were. The cookies have shiny spots on them but not a big deal as these won't get closely
examined, but the "cream filling" on mine were not done correctly which makes the disappearance on
one of them in particular impossible without extreme pressure - almost need both hands. Will have
to do some surgery on my set to get it to work a little better. Overall though, it's a great idea
and a perfect addition to a routine I already do with Oreos. (Hope this review didn't give too much
away, but as I said, I don't think anyone is getting this to invest in some groundbreaking secret,
it's rather a very ingenious prop that - with a little adjustment - should be pretty fun to play
with.)
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This item's recognition comes from a well known iten and turns it on its head for the audience.
Simple yet effective, all of my audiences have loved it and asked for more.