Fuji Ching by Kuniyasu Fujiwara

Many guillotine effects have been created over the years, from full stage illusions to compact pocket versions. So what makes this one stand out? The entire apparatus can be examined freely both before and after the demonstration, and the method is arguably one of the simplest ever conceived. This effect went on to win Japan’s 5th annual Atsukawa Award in 1992, an honor given to the most creative magical effect of the year. EF Have spectator examine a clear frame, a paper guide, and a sword to prove that these props do NOT have any secrets. he magician asks audience to place the paper guide and the sword in between the sides of the frame. Then he borrows a cigarette from spectator, and the borrowed cigarette is completely inserted into the small hole of guillotine. The magician asks spectator to insert a finger into the wide opening of the guillotine and the magician brings the sword down from the top to the bottom… the fingers are totally unharmed.