While many in the states may be familiar with this old classic, it's not nearly as well-known in
Brazil which allowed me a chance, not only to perform a great trick for appreciative audience
members, but allow me to integrate a logical twist to the trick.
My daughter explains to
the audience (in Portuguese) that I'm her father and I'm also an American magician. She explains
that I'm trying to learn the language and today is test day. She intends to test my knowledge of the
language by reading a set of instructions for a magic trick to me in Portuguese and if I understand
and follow the directions to the T, all will go well.
Naturally, the chaos ensues when I
produce the banana and this new language angle allowed me to craft the script myself, integrating
jokes that the Brazilian audience would understand and appreciate, all building up to the big finale
at a point where everybody is certain that I've ruined an old lady's heirloom handkerchief.
It's so great to see the reactions we get from doing this trick in Brazil. Definitely one of my
favorites to perform.
A HUGE Hit in Brazil
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